This annual festival at Mt. Pleasant Towne Centre on Saturday, March 13 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. brings families and cultural enthusiasts together with budding and professional artists for an event that showcases a diverse array of local and regional artistic talent.

Local music, dance and visual arts studios will offer stunning performances by some of the area’s most talented individuals and groups, plus aspirations are ignited in children who are given opportunities to explore many art forms and create their own artistic masterpieces.

“The Town of Mount Pleasant is proud of the longstanding public-private partnership with Towne Centre that results in this fun-filled arts-focused day for our community,” said special events manager Nicole Harvey. “Of course we are building in changes this year that will help everyone stay safe while still enjoying our beautiful March weather!”

ArtFest includes fun FREE activities for the entire family:

• Fun and exciting virtual Easter Egg Hunt brought to you by On Purpose Adventures
• Balloon Animal Making Class
• Magic Show with Chip
• Crafts with Once Upon a Party
• Spin Art with Good Clean Fun
• Sweetgrass Basket Demonstrations
• Caricatures
• Famous Charleston Choo-Choo Trackless Train
• And more!

Charleston’s favorite DJ Brian Cleary will emcee for a variety of performances including Peace Love Hip Hop, Bach to Rock, Legacy Irish Dance Academy, Charleston Dance Works, LowCo Suzuki Guitar, Charleston Academy of Musical Theatre, Mount Pleasant Family Martial Art and Coastal Elite Dance.

Delicious nibbles and snacks available from New Dog Hot Dog Cart, The Holy City Cupcakes, The Ice Cream Team, Madrigals Tacos & Latin Cuisine, Holy City Homemade Italian Ice, T&T Kettle Korn and Kona Ice.

Stroll the Art Walk, featuring the beautiful creations of local artists Alicia Colella Art, Sherry Crandall Art, Art by Julie Wheeler and AV Photography.

“Towne Centre is very excited to bring back ArtFest this year to Mount Pleasant,” said marketing director Kathi Herrmann. “With safety protocols in place, such as mask requirements and expanding the event area to encourage social distancing, we can continue to showcase the arts which is so important to the children of our community.”

Handwashing stations and hand sanitizer will be available onsite. Safety is our priority and our staff and volunteers will be wearing proper PPE. Masks are required unless eating or drinking and must be worn when interacting with staff members and vendors.

ArtFest is a free event open to the public with all free activities and entertainment. For more information, visit ExperienceMountPleasant.com or mtpleasanttownecentre.com.