BY MATT PIKE
St. Joseph Post
To celebrate the Missouri state bicentennial, festivals will be happening all around the state, including one big event in St. Joseph.
Kathy Reno of the Steam to S.T.E.A.M. festival marketing committee, says the event in St. Joseph will have a special focus.
"St. Joseph chose to do St. Joseph 2021: From Steam to S.T.E.A.M meaning from the steam engines to science, technology, engineering, arts and math STEM activities," she said.
Reno wanted to emphasize the involvement of the Allied Arts Council along with stem education.
"I think most people know what STEM education is," Reno said. "In this case, we've added the arts, because the Allied Arts Council is involved, so we thought that would be the cutest theme."
Fun activities will fill the Civic Center Park in August during the celebration.
Daniel Ramming, chair of the fine arts and folk arts for the Steam festival, says many artists and vendors will be at the festival - some familiar faces and some new.
"If you're wanting to start an art collection, there's people from all different price points, from small things to fine high end art," Ramming said.
Ramming added most of the art on display will be available for purchase.
"Most of our area is going to be devoted to artists and crafts people that are selling their artwork," he said. "We will have a few demonstrations here and there throughout the weekend as well."
The event runs August 20-21 and will be filled with fun, family-friendly activities and will be free to attend.
There are still some spots open for vendors. If you're an artist or craftsman looking to apply, you can find more information HERE.