Art Event and Vendor Fair, Car Show will take place in Bell Park and Main Street Fire Station, Florence on August 2nd.
Florence Hosts Art, Vendor Festival, and Car Show on August 2
The City of Florence is gearing up for a fun-filled day as it hosts the Art and Vendor Festival and Car Show on Saturday, August 2, 2025. The event will take place from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Bell Park and the Historic Fire Station, located on Main Street in Florence. Admission to the event is free, and parking will be available at Florence Christian Church.
Over 90 unique craft and vendor booths will be present, offering handmade goods, artisan products, and local specialties. This presents an excellent opportunity for attendees to support local artists and entrepreneurs. For those with a taste for adventure, several food trucks will serve a variety of options, including Taqueria Nico, Phat Daddy’s, Kona Ice, Dreamys, Mom & Pop Kettle Corn, Hudie Hut, Steak ‘N Shake (off Houston Road), and Papa Pats Hotdogs.
The family-friendly Car Show, running from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., will showcase classic and modern vehicles. Car show participants can register at 8:30 a.m. with a $20 entry fee. Awards will be given in several categories, including Mayor’s Choice, Chief of Police Choice, Best Classic, Best Modern, Best Truck/Jeep, Best Motorcycle, and Top 10 Overall.
A highlight attraction within the festival will be the display of winners from the Community Photo Contest at the Main Street Fire Station. Proceeds from the event will benefit Boone County High School Sports. All are welcome to attend the event, so come down to Bell Park and the Historic Fire Station on Main Street in Florence on August 2 and enjoy a day filled with art, vendors, and cars!
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- Apart from the Art and Vendor Festival and Car Show in Florence, community members might be interested in exploring the lifestyle offered by Boone County, with its beautiful home-and-garden settings and vibrant sports scene.
- As the City of Florence prepares for the August 2nd event, there's a growing excitement within the community, not just for the arts, vendors, and classic cars, but also for the upcoming school sports season, given that the proceedings will benefit Boone County High School Sports.
- For the residents of Boone County who are interested in home-and-garden improvements, the recent election of new city council members could signal a renewed focus on community development projects in the future.
