Ruthie and Noel Wright, with The Isle of Hope Artisans League, started The Isle of Hope Art Show in year 2000.

Residents and artists joined together for the first show, which took place in front of Noel and the late Ruthie Wright's house on Bluff Drive. Eventually, it expanded to the Isle of Hope Marina & Pavilion.

In 2011, they moved the festival up from its annual November date to coincide with the IOH 275th Anniversary Celebration, which also included a parade, band performances and speeches by political officials.

Today, the festival has expanded to 90 artists and makers stationed from the IOH Marina & Pavilion down Rose Avenue, Bluff Drive and into Paxton Park. Local musicians perform at the festival and food trucks are located throughout. This is a rain or shine event, and admission is free to the public. Proceeds are donated to Isle of Hope Historical Association which is dedicated to collecting and presenting the island’s history, building community spirit, and spearheading the initiative to preserve the historic character of the Bluff.

https://www.iohartandmusicfestival.com/

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