The Freport Park District, Freeport Arts Center and Momentum Art Guild of Northwest Illinois announces it's first annual art festival in beautiful Krape Park.

Freeport is nestled in the northwest corner of Illinois, 20 miles west of Rockford, one hour south of Madison, Wisconsin and 2-1/2 hours west of Chicago.

Artists are invited to participate and enjoy the festivities of this Labor Day weekend. - The 150th Anniversary Commemorating Abraham Lincoln's Debate Celebration. For applications contact the Freeport Park District, 1122 S. Burchard Ave., P.O. Box 417, Freeport, IL 61032.

There will be excitement and activities throughout the park: fine art/craft display booths, performing arts, demonstrations of various art mediums and chilcren's hands-on workshops. Experience fine outdoor cuisine at various food vendors on site.