The weather cooperated, with only a few sprinkles toward the end of Saturday’s show, and a beautiful sunny Sunday.

Organizers and vendors alike were impressed with the turnout, and several vendors stated that this is their best show of the year.

The annual event brings in about 3,000 people and features over 100 artists and artisans from Michigan and all over the U.S., according to Clint Kendziorski, first vice president of Thunder Bay Arts Council.

Fine art items in a wide variety of mediums were on display and for sale, with vendors offering high-quality handcrafted items in all price ranges.

News Photo by Darby Hinkley Lindsay Donajkowski and Ben Adamiak sell paintings and digital designs by Lindsay Jane Art + Design, based in Alpena.

Vendors, both local and from out of town and out of state, were excited to be at Art on the Bay.

Lindsay Donajkowski and Ben Adamiak sold paintings and digital designs by Lindsay Jane Art + Design, based in Alpena. This was their first time at Art on the Bay, and they said they were enjoying the experience.

Jay Johnston, an East Jordan artist, formerly of Hillman, said this is his eighth year coming to Art on the Bay to show and sell his wood-burning artistic creations. He said it has been a great show for him.

Pam Von Seggern of Cheboygan had a tent featuring her stone art, Stoned by Pam.

She said she uses Lake Superior stones, including a Petoskey and a pudding stone on each piece.

News Photo by Darby Hinkley Jay Johnston, an East Jordan artist, formerly of Hillman, stands in his tent surrounded by his wood-burning artistic creations.

“It’s a very good show,” she said of Art on the Bay. “I love the show.”

This is her 16th year making her stone art, and she has participated in Art on the Bay for many years.

Lasting Expressions of Alpena had a fun build-your-own-bouquet station for attendees to enjoy.

Owner Tara Wilson said she set up the bouquet cart at the Alpena Flower Festival in June, so she thought she’d try Art on the Bay for the first time this year.

In addition to fine art and craft items, Art on the Bay offered a variety of unique and delicious food options.

News Photo by Darby Hinkley Marisa Morrison and her husband James Morrison just started Marisa's new Alpena business, Pretty Little Pancakes, selling sweet items including small pancakes and varieties of fruit on a stick, much like a fruit and pancake kebob.

Kurt Greening was manning the Paul’s Gourmet Jerky station at Art on the Bay.

“This has been my best show all year,” he said, adding that he will also be at the Nautical Festival Craft Show in Rogers City Aug. 1 through 3.

Marisa Morrison and her husband James Morrison just started Marisa’s new Alpena business, Pretty Little Pancakes. They were enjoying the event, selling sweet items including small pancakes and varieties of fruit on a stick, much like a fruit and pancake kebob.

Organizers were happy with the turnout and the weather at yet another successful Art on the Bay.

Reach News Community Editor Darby Hinkley at 989-358-5691 or dhinkley@TheAlpenaNews.com.

News Photo by Darby Hinkley Pam Von Seggern of Cheboygan had a tent featuring her stone art, Stoned by Pam. She uses Lake Superior stones, including a Petoskey and a pudding stone on each piece.

News Photo by Darby Hinkley Lasting Expressions of Alpena had a fun build-your-own-bouquet station for attendees to enjoy. Owner Tara Wilson said she set up the bouquet cart at the Alpena Flower Festival in June, so she thought she'd try Art on the Bay for the first time this year.

News Photo by Darby Hinkley Kurt Greening mans the Paul's Gourmet Jerky station at Art on the Bay. He will also be at the Nautical Festival Craft Show in Rogers City Aug. 1 through 3.

News Photo by Darby Hinkley Art on the Bay attendees peruse the wide variety of fine art and craft items on Sunday.