The Long's Park Art Festival will begin its 45th season on Friday, Sept. 1, and conclude on Sunday, Sept. 3. This year, the festival will feature 200 nationally acclaimed and juried artists, displaying works in more than 20 mediums, including glass, pottery, jewelry, sculpture and photography.

The festival provides an opportunity for visitors to discover one-of-a-kind art that can become a permanent fixture in their homes. Shoppers will be able to engage directly with exhibitors to understand their processes and the stories behind their artworks. The festival will include the Emerging Artists Series and an art gallery, where people will have a chance to win original, handcrafted pieces.

Culinary options will be offered, as well as wine, craft beer and coffee.

Tickets to the art festival are now available at http://www.longspark.org. Attendees may purchase a one-day admission or an all-weekend pass. And, for the first time, all attendees under age 18 will be admitted for free. All proceeds will go to support the Long's Park Amphitheater Foundation.

Long's Park is located at 1441 Harrisburg Pike at Route 30 in Lancaster. Show hours will be Sept. 1 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.; Saturday, Sept. 2, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; and Sept. 3 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Long's Park Amphitheater Foundation membership is now available. Members can gain preferred parking and admission to the art festival, as well as a variety of deals and discounts with partner organizations. Visit the aforementioned website for membership and more information.

The Long's Park Amphitheater Foundation is a nonprofit organization. Its mission is to curate music and arts in Long's Park for the benefit of the general public to enrich the quality of life in Lancaster County. The foundation has hosted and operated the Long's Park Art Festival every Labor Day weekend since 1979.