The Almanor Art Show, August 6th & 7th on the Collins Pine Lawn, Hwy 36 in Chester provides an idyllic setting below the trees on the beautiful Collins Pine Lawn to stroll among all kinds of finely crafted art in a variety of mediums.

Admission to the event is free so that you can save your pocketbooks to support the vendors.

Ongoing since 1969, this is Plumas County's oldest and one of the best exhibitions of fine arts and crafts in several counties. Artists from near and far grace the show with their original painting, drawings, photographs, jewelry, pottery, furniture, sculptures, wood, metal, fabric and whimsical art in a full range of prices.

The location on the cool, green Collins Pine Lawn and the surroundings of Lake Almanor in Chester offers a beautiful setting to enjoy and explore. Food vendors will provide a tasty food options— or arrange a lunch at one of Chester's eating establishments.

As an added attraction from noon to 4pm each day, Bolivian-born artist Oscar Reynolds will provide a beautiful ambiance, playing the Bolivian pan flutes, and guitar. Reynolds is an accomplished composer as well as an internationally recognized master of the Andean flute, a guitarist, flute-maker, and lawyer from the Andes Mountains of La Paz.

Plumas Arts has coordinated the Almanor Arts Show since 1983. Event proceeds support art education and cultural programs throughout Plumas County. For more information about this event or Plumas Arts call the office at 283-3402 or email [email protected].