GREENUP, Ky. – The 22^nd Annual Greenbo Art Festival will be held Feb. 15-16 at Greenbo Lake State Resort Park near Greenup.

This weekend for artists and art lovers is dedicated to preserving and enhancing art in the tri-state region. There are amateur and professional categories and awards will be given in both areas.

The fee for entries is $15 and up to four works may be entered. Work must be framed and ready to hang. Sculptures are also accepted. Photography and crafts are not accepted. All work must be appropriate for family viewing.

Works may be sold without commission.

Special lodging rates are available for participants. For information and reservations call 606-473-7324 or 1-800-325-0083. Greenbo Lake State Resort Park has a lodge, Anglers’ Cove Restaurant, gift shop, campground and hiking trails. Greenbo Lake State Resort Park is located just seven miles off of Highway 23, known as “The Country Music Highway.”

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The Kentucky State Park System is composed of 53 state parks plus an interstate park shared with Virginia. The Department of Parks, an agency of the Commerce Cabinet, operates 17 resort parks with lodges -- more than any other state. Each year, Kentucky parks draw 7 million visitors and contribute $317 million to the economy. For more information on Kentucky parks, visit our Web site at http://www.parks.ky.gov