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Snohomish County Arts Commission Announces Inaugural Kayak Point Arts Festival

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The Snohomish County Arts Commission will host the inaugural Kayak Point Arts Festival on September 13 at Kayak Point Regional Park. This free event features live performances from six bands, including LAKE and Cumulus, spanning genres like indie pop and funk. Scheduled from 9:00 a. m. to 5:30 p.

m. , the festival encourages attendees to bring picnic lunches and folding chairs. Kari Johnson, Chair of the Arts Commission, stated the festival aims to spotlight local artists and foster cultural expression. Richard Porter, the county staff liaison, noted the festival's role in injecting public art funds into the local economy. Washington's creative economy, comprising over 9% of the state's GDP, is bolstered by initiatives like this.

County Executive Dave Somers praised the festival's ability to enhance the cultural offerings of Snohomish County. For more information, visit seattlenorthcountry. com/kayakpointartsfest.

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