SLIDESHOW: 2026 Wheeling Arts Festival

Wheeling Arts Festival draws art lovers of all ages from near and far, including visitors from the cities of Wheeling, Martins Ferry and Pittsburgh - like this crew. From left are Claire Cox, Pam Cox, Hannah Kimbro and Brooke Cox.

Artist Eric Dye creates a plein air pastel image of musicians performing in the Wheeling Park Amphitheater on Saturday afternoon at the Wheeling Arts Festival.

Jasmine Donnell peaks through a mirrored kaleidoscope display as part of local artist Zane Miller's art installations exhibited at Wheeling Arts Festival on Saturday.

Parker and Porter Leggett of Wheeling, from left, enjoy cool and colorful treats from the vendors at the Wheeling Arts Festival.

The Skip Peck Trio lays down the jazz Saturday afternoon at the Wheeling Park Amphitheater.

An international team of runners participating in the Peace Run arrived at Wheeling Arts Fest on Saturday to carry a torch that left New York in April and is passing through all 50 states before returning to New York on Aug. 15. The torch will then make its way to Alaska and Hawaii to complete the journey promoting peace and unity.

Maggie, an Australian Shepherd, soaks in the stimulating sights and sounds at Arts Fest.

Crowds traverse the outdoor concourse of vendors and artist exhibits along the path near Good Lake at Wheeling Park.

Angelina Bloom of Peaceniks Creations displays her jewelry, artwork and other eye-catching items featuring custom flower preservations, along with custom hand-burned hats and more.

Vocalist Laurie Labishak performs on Saturday afternoon for the crowds on had during this year's Wheeling Arts Festival.

Wheeling Arts and Cultural Commission Chairwoman Bethany Decker takes the torch from members of the Peace Run, which made a stop in Wheeling on Saturday during their epic relay run across the country and through all 50 states to promote peace and hope for a unified world.

Visitors peruse the many artworks and crafts showcased by talented local and regional artists and artisans participating in this year's Wheeling Arts Fest.

Logan Schmitt, vice chairman of the Wheeling Arts & Cultural Commission, displays samples from his stunning catalogue of artwork and concert posters produced for an array of the nation's top music artists.

Olivia Platt of Wheeling checks out the mesmerizing, hand-crafted works by LZG Beaded Designs of Bloomsburg, Pa. The stunning jewelry and suncatchers are creations of artisan Luann Zanke Gilliland.

Members of the steel drum band Steel Cassa entertain the crowd with calypso beats and tropical sounds on Saturday.

Art lovers of all ages flocked to Wheeling Park on Saturday to check out everything this year's Wheeling Arts Festival had to offer, including works from more than 50 talented local and regional artist vendors.

Destiny Harris of Hollow Skull Art showcases her creative and unique array of original artwork, stickers, sketch books and other pieces.

Artist Zane Miller assembles suspended metal pieces as part of an art installation in his exhibition booth on Saturday at Wheeling Arts Festival.