115+ artists, entertainment and food!

Hope House Foundation hosts the Stockley Gardens Fall Arts Festival, a free two-day community event featuring 115+ artists, musicians and food vendors. The Stockley Gardens Fall Arts Festival, presented by TowneBank, takes place in Stockley Gardens Park at the corner of Stockley Gardens and Olney Road in Norfolk on October 19 and 20.

Festival hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday and noon to 5 pm on Sunday. Stockley Gardens Arts Festival has been named as one of the top two outdoor art festivals in Eastern Virginia by Virginia Living Magazine readers for six years.

Artists present works in various media including painting, glass, sculpture, photography, and jewelry.

Everyone is welcome to the free Art Party sponsored by Smartmouth Brewing Company on Saturday from 5 to 7 p.m. This fun event recognizes artists’ awards and features the band Lucky 757 and a cash bar.

Entertainment Schedule

Saturday, October 19

11:00 AM       Liz & Brydge/Bass & Voice Duo

12:30 PM       Matt Holloman/Indie Acoustic Chill

2:00 PM         Wine Dark Sea/Epic Folk & Original Americana

3:30 PM         Jonah Ross/Lyrically-Driven Rock & Americana

5:00 PM         Lucky 757/ Rock n’ Roll

Sunday, October 20

12:00 PM       Felicia Hoyos/Acoustic, Pop, Rock, Soul

1:45 PM         Roy Ira Moats and the Lovecats/Folk, Singer-Songwriter, Pop, Reggae

3:30 PM         Fox and the Bear/Indie Americana Folk

There are also activities for children throughout the weekend with clowns, musicians, art activities and PBS grab bags for the kids.

Stockley Gardens Fall Arts Festival presented by TowneBank is also sponsored by Capital Group, Miller Oil, Southern Auto Group, Mancon, The City of Norfolk, Ghent Business Association, Paycom, Leaf Filters, and Harbor’s Edge . Media Sponsors include VEER Magazine, Coastal Virginia Magazine, The Tide 92.3 FM and WHRO.

Proceeds from the Stockley Gardens Arts Festivals support the programs of Hope House Foundation, the only organization in Virginia that provides support for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities exclusively in their own homes. The spring and fall festivals, the largest fundraiser for the organization, generate $80,000 that is used to provide necessities for the people who receive services such as assistance with food, medical expenses, dental care, clothing and housing. For more information, visit StockleyGardens.com or call (757) 625-6161.