Each fall, the Carmel International Art Festival (CIAF) returns to the Arts & Design District on Range Line Road and Main Street, bringing with it a multitude of artists and vendors that appeal to everyone. It also brings an amazing lineup of very talented musicians who appear on two stages and in the Wine and Bier Garden area.
This year’s festival, returning Sept. 27 and 28, will feature several returning favorites, but also some new acts.
“This year, I am excited to introduce new musical groups to our lineup!” said Don Farrell, President & CEO of Crossroads Entertainment, Board Member and Entertainment Director for CIAF. “On the Main Stage will be Kanaka Jams with their traditional and contemporary Hawaiian music, Ten Branches performing original inspirational rock ‘n’ roll music, The Gene Markiewicz Band with their jazz music led by Indiana Hall of Fame inductee for 2011 Gene Markiewicz and The Revelators, performing rock and funk, Motown, R&B and soul, country, and folk. Also new to the Wine & Bier Garden will be singer/songwriter Cole Woodruff.”
A true indicator of the success of the festival is the return each year of such talented entertainers and the dedicated fans who come out to enjoy their performances.
“I am honored to have had such talented musicians participate in the Carmel International Arts Festival over the past few years,” Farrell said. “This festival holds a special place in my heart, as it brings together our community to celebrate the vibrant arts and culture that make Carmel so unique. I am thrilled to announce that many popular and award-winning musical groups will be returning to the Main Stage and Bier Garden!”
The official lineup follows:
On the CIAF Main Stage
Saturday, Sept. 27
- 10:30 a.m. to noon: Tim Brickley & Bleeding Hearts
- 12:30 to 2 p.m.: Touch of Grass
- 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. Kanaka Jams
- 4 to 5:30 p.m.: Kenny Phelps Trio
- 6 to 7:30 p.m.: On the Record
Sunday, Sept. 28
- 11 a.m. to noon: Ten Branches
- 12:30 to 1:30 p.m.: The Gene Markiewicz Band
- 2 to 3 p.m.: The Revelators
- 3:30 to 5 p.m.: Phone Club
In the Wine & Bier Garden
Saturday, Sept. 27
- 11:15 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.: Don Farrell & Terry Woods
- 1:30 to 3:30 p.m.: Elizabeth Lee Band
- 4 to 5:30 p.m.: Phil Stockton
Sunday, Sept. 28
- Noon to 1:30 p.m.: Tim Wright
- 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. Cole Woodruff
The CIAF committee expects nearly 30,000 people to attend this year. The festival will take place from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 27 and from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 28. You can learn more about the festival and find a map showing locations of each stage at carmelartsfestival.org.