AUGUST 9-10, 2008 ~ Downtown Bellingham

La Bella Strada is the fine arts festival presented by Allied Arts of Whatcom County . in conjunction with Allied Arts popular Chalk Artfest - now in its 16th year. And this year partnering with Downtown Renaissance Bite of Bellingham.

Artists working in ceramics, two-dimensional art, glass, jewelry, sculpture, and other crafts may contact Allied Arts of Whatcom County at (360) 676-8548 for further information.

La Bella Strada features fine art and craft vendors on the 1300 and 1400 blocks of Cornwall Avenue, the 14th Annual Chalk Artfest, and live entertainment by area musicians on the stage on the corner of Cornwall and Champion. The Arts Festival is free to attend.