The Town of Nags Head is partnering with the Dare County Arts Council on the Grand Opening of Dowdy Park, which will be held Saturday, May 13 from 10 am-8 pm.

The Grand Opening will be a free, family-friendly event celebrating the visual, performing and culinary arts. The event will feature the Dare County Arts Council’s 28th Annual Artrageous Kids Art Festival from 10am-3pm, followed by a free outdoor concert from 4-8 pm. The entire day will be complemented by local restaurants providing artistically inspired cuisine. Restaurants interested in applying to participate in the event can find the application here.

The event’s theme, Art is the Heart of the Park, focuses on the importance of art in the community.

Artists interested in selling their artwork at the Dowdy Park Grand Opening Art Show can find the application here.

Artists, businesses, and organizations interested in hosting a Kid’s Art Activity during Artrageous can find the application here.

All application deadlines are March 15.

For more information, call Dare County Arts Council at (252) 473-5558.

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