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14th Annual Y-Bridge Art Results are in from second

Festival showcases over 70 annual Picklefest in the Park

artists and performers by Lynette Dotson

by Lynette Dotson

by Angie Stillion
Lynette Dotson
The Second Annual Picklefest in second and Ellen Hillis /Rhonda Mourne
the Park presented by the Muskingum in third. For the men, Scott Webb and
Area Mental Health & Recovery Services Dean Ryberg teamed up and took first
Board took place at Riverside Park in place, the team of Greg Roberts/Mitch
Zanesville on Saturday, August 3. Eubanks and Dave Goins/Tom Meiser
The festival is all about bringing earned second and third respectively.
people together and supporting the For mixed doubles tournament play
FoodWorks Alliance. The festival’s fo- Greg Roberts/Deanna Stevens took first
cus is on pickles both as a food and as while the duos of Dave Goins /Ellen Hillis
one of America’s fastest growing sports. finished in second and Mitch Eubanks/
According to usapickleball.org in 2023 Jennifer Eubanks sealed the deal on a
there were 8.9 million pickleball players third place finish.
in the United States alone. Picklefest in the Park is a family fun
Local pickleballers took to the courts annual event that serves as a fundrais-
in double tournament action starting er for FoodWorks Alliance, a 501(c)(3)
Artistry in Wood craftsman Chad DeVaughn holds his best of show award in front of some of early in the morning. The top three win- non profit organization serving the food
his work during the 2024 Y-Bridge Arts Festival. Matthew Dotson ners from the womens double match up service industry. For information about
were the team of Phyllis Smith/Shan- FoodWorks Alliance and their mission
The 14th Annual Y-Bridge Arts Fes- education and study the arts. Each year non Shelton in first place followed by the please visit foodworksalliance.com.
tival brought over 70 artists and musi- the scholarship is presented in memory teams of Diane Gebhart/Karen Lyons in
cians to downtown Zanesville for a free of Linda Regula, a prominent Zanesville
and open to the public celebration of artist, author and teacher.
creativity in a spectacular two-day event, Other artists were also recognized
August 2nd and 3rd. for their work during the event includ-
Artist tents were lining 4th Street ing Certificate of Merit first place winner
and wrapped around to the Zanesville- Cindy Bond of Cindy B’s Artisan Jewelry.
Muskingum County Welcome Center Cindy crafts handmade wire wrapped
parking lot. Additional artists and par- and wire woven jewelry.
ticipating organizations were located Chad DeVaughn received the cov-
inside the Welcome Center as well. At eted Best of Show award. Chad operates
least three artist studios were open in Artistry in Wood and makes stunning
Zanesville’s Art District including Bun- carved wood creations.
koJess Gallery, Girl UPcycled, and Cole’s The Zanesville Museum of Art
Aircraft Gallery. hosted a Children’s Art Tent that was lo-
Live musical performances filled the cated inside the Welcome Center. They
air during much of the festival including organized several five to fifteen minute
The Groove Band and Big Fat Dog. Local art activities for kids of all ages. Other
dancers from A2J Dance Co took to the organizations such as the Muskingum
stage to entertain the crowd Friday eve- County Library System and Muskingum
ning. 250 also supported the event.
Breonna Cosgrove, this year’s The For more information on the Y-
Art Within Us - The Linda Regula Legacy Bridge Arts Festival and to get infor-
Scholarship winner was acknowledged mation on how you can participate in
during the festival and was provided next year’s event visit their website at
with space at the festival to display her ybridgeartsfestival.com. You can also
art. The $2000 annual scholarship is follow them on Facebook.
awarded to high school seniors in Musk-
ingum County planning to continue their

2024 Y-Bridge Arts Festival Certificate of Merit First Place winner Cindy Bond of Cindy B’s
Artisan Jewelry. Matthew Dotson