Purgatory Creek Park in Eden Prairie was abuzz on a sweltering Saturday as more than 85 artists and vendors converged for the largest Arts in the Park event to date, transforming the locale into a bustling hub of creativity.
The event attracted a large crowd eager to explore a wide array of offerings, from artwork and unique clothing to homemade beauty products, artisan foods and more.
Attendees not only shopped for unique items and indulged in a variety of gastronomic delights. Confirmed food trucks such as D&D Goodies, Deep Roots Concessions and Rollin’ Nolen’s BBQ catered to diverse palates. And for those craving something cold, Ice Cream Princess offered a sweet escape from the heat.
Music echoed throughout the park, with performances by Kashimana, Allergen, and the seventh annual Eden Prairie Sings! amateur vocal competition adding to the festival’s vibrant ambiance.
Tie-dye master Garrett Kopka of Prior Lake poses with some of his tie-dye art and T-shirts at Arts in the Park. Photo by Jim Bayer 
Lainey Becker, 5, of Eden Prairie, contemplated her artwork with her mom, Katie, at the free art activities tent at Arts in the Park. Photo by Jim Bayer 
Calista Swenson displayed her pottery creations at Arts in the Park. Photo by Jim Bayer 
Visitors at Arts in the Park walked by Purgatory Creek Park’s flower garden on Saturday. Photo by Jim Bayer 
A line formed at Rollin’ Nolen’s BBQ food truck at Arts in the Park. Photo by Jim Bayer 
Musician Kashimana performed for visitors at Arts in the Park. Photo by Jim Bayer 
Malcolm Dobson perched himself on a pillar overlooking the fountain at Purgatory Creek Park. He was at Arts in the Park with his parents, Cody and Alison, and brother Griffen. Photo by Jim Bayer 
Knits of Georgette owner and artist Dedra Petersen shows off her crocheted octopus at Arts in the Park. Photo by Brianna Collett 
Eden Prairie artists Josh and Jules Belmont displayed their stickers, prints, and pottery at Arts in the Park. Jules teaches art at Oak Point Elementary. Photo by Brianna Collett 
From left: Adele, Angela, Eleanor and Stella comprise Three Little Kittens Creations. They displayed their crochet works during Arts in the Park. Photo by Brianna Collett 
Matt Rosen and his wife, Sara, stand at the Sergeant Shortbread booth during Arts in the Park. Rosen, also known as Sergeant Shortbread, offered some of his newer creations at the event. Ten percent of sales from the event went to PROP Food Shelf. Photo by Brianna Collett
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