Mother Nature must be an art-lover because she provided perfect weather Saturday for Art in the Square in downtown Gainesville.
As children ran around playing or stood in line to get their faces painted, the adults milled around enjoying works from more than 100 different artists.
The event was organized by Main Street Gainesville and the Art in the Square Association.
"We always drive up from Gwinnett for this," said Shirley Hanson, a Duluth resident.
"I've picked up a few oil paintings over the years and my daughter always finds a piece of jewelry to fall in love with."
From wearable art like glittery tutus to drum-building workshops, the seventh annual event had something for everyone.
Jim and Vicki Smith, owners of JVS Rustic Birdhouses, took the opportunity to showcase their original pieces.
The Sautee Nacoochee couple started out making the birdhouses as Christmas gifts, but their enterprise has grown and now helps them put their two children through college.
"We build them from reclaimed wood and tin, found objects and discarded objects - so it's all green," Vicki Smith said.
"This is our first time participating in Art in the Square, but it's been a good day - pretty steady."
While business was also good for wood turner Bill McMahan, selling wares wasn't the only thing that brought him out.
"I was here last year, it's just a good time," said McMahan, owner of Lula-based Wood Turning by Bill.
"It's nice to come out and meet new people."
The all-day event also featured a cake decorating contest at Main Street Market and a silent auction benefiting Challenged Child and Friends at Frames You-Nique.
There were also various performances peppered throughout the day. Among the entertainment were a morning performance by the Gainesville Symphony Orchestra and an afternoon showcase by Alchemy Drumming and Dance.
"There was so much going on, it was great seeing the art community come together," said James Partridge, a Dawson County resident.
"And to see the community support the arts, it's just a good day all around."