The drizzle didn’t dampen any spirits on Saturday at Black Swamp Arts Festival as the community gathered for day two of the event. Downtown businesses buzzed with activity while music, art, and festivalgoers filled the streets. No matter the style or media someone preferred, they were likely to find art to appreciate. Vendors also returned, selling crowd favorites like kettle corn and sirloin tips. There is still time to enjoy the festival, though the event will conclude tomorrow, Sept. 13, at 5 p.m.
Tents filled with art line Main Street during the festival.Located in the Teen Arts Area, the 2026 Chalk Walk had the theme “The Blended Two: Blending Two Genres into One.”Two BGSU students help a young girl make a hat in the Youth Arts area.Jessica Zinz-Cheresnick helps Pippa Cheresnick tie-dye a t-shirt in the Youth Arts area.Sankofa Sounds shared their Afro-Funk Fusion music with festivalgoers on the Family Stage on Satruday afternoon.Debb Cusick poses with her stained glass works of art.Bassline Music Studio performs on the Family Stage.Festivalgoers enjoy the added benefit of searching through items inthe Wood County District Public Library’s annual big book sale.A moment on South Main Street looking northThe Jumpin’ Fleas Ukelele Band performs on the Community Stage.Claire Bressler poses with Freddie Falcon.Ariel Young from Dayton specializes in fiber and leatherwork. Her work features bold colors and playful designs.There was a consistently long line for sirloin tips, a returning crowd favorite.Artist Roger Mathews uses dark metal and stained glass with vivid colors to create unique designs.Roger Mathews’ artworkOpera House Alley featured artwork crafted by BGSU students in a variety of media.Three women shop the BGSU student art sale in Opera House Alley.A group of BGSU students who live at the corner of Court and Enterprise Streets—a direct path from BGSU to the Black Swamp Arts Festival—were inspired by the festival to offer a pop-up art gallery of prints and paintings. Pictured (from left to right) are Haleigh Wright, a recent graduate; Aleena Seeburger, a senior microbiology student; Quentin Trevino, a senior studio art major; and Logan Fox, a senior art education major.
