The Art in the Park festival in Heritage park in Junction City beat the rain Saturday.

There was rain at times but the event extended over about six hours. At mid-day alone, organizer Michael Gray estimated 200 people were in the Park, and he was hopeful several hundred would visit the festival through the course of the day.  Gray noted the festival lost a four or five of the scheduled vendors due to rain but others who hadn’t signed up arrived on Saturday morning. Items for sale ranged from food to arts and crafts.

“It’s just a whole lot of art and food, and a little bit of music.” On the festival Gray added, “I think it was a big success.

The festival raised money for the JC Arts Council, and helped showcase the Arts Council for the community.

One disappointing note: A band that was scheduled to come from California was unable to be in Junction City. According to Gray the band’s van and instruments burned in a fire, leaving them unable to make the trip.