Preparations are being made for the 13th Annual Rock Island Arts Festival in Chickasha. Application forms for the Festival (RIAF) 2021 are available on the website www.rockislandartsfestival.org for those who want to participate in the many events that are being scheduled.
 Festival activities are Fri. – Sun., Oct. 1-3, 2021 and are held in the beautiful and historic Train Depot area of downtown Chickasha, OK on east Chickasha Avenue.
 There are no fees to enter or park, and all the live entertainment performances are free as well.
 Vendor space is limited so reservations should be made as soon as possible. The deadline to reserve a space at the Festival is Sun., Aug. 1, 2021. Any application postmarked or received after Aug. 1, will incur a $20 late fee. All vendors are to supply their own tents, tables, chairs, displays, extension cords and lights. For questions, email director@rockislandartsfestival.org or call 405-274-7547.
 Again this year, the Rock Island Arts Festival is pleased to have other major events held in conjunction with the Festival activities, including the 4th annual ‘Oklahoma Food Truck Championship’ Competition and Chickasha’s ‘Rock Island Ride’ charity bicycle event, a car show, and other events to be announced.
 RIAF’s Hotel Sponsor for 2021 is Fairfield Inn & Suites. The RIAF has secured a discounted rate of $99 if rooms are booked by September 10, 2021. There are a limited number of rooms available at this rate, so book now. This rate is available from Sept. 30 – Oct. 4, 2021. Visit the rockislandartsfestival.org website and follow the link to make a reservation.
 The Chickasha Area Arts Council was honored by having its 10th annual ‘Rock Island Arts Festival’ recognized as Chickasha’s ‘Event of the Year for 2018’ by the Chickasha Chamber of Commerce.
  The RIAF is a multi-faceted, family-friendly arts event organized and facilitated by the Chickasha Area Arts Council (CAAC) each fall since 2009.
 The Chickasha Area Arts Council is a local 501c3 non-profit, all volunteer organization. Contributions made to the CAAC, RIAF and its other programs may be tax-deductible.
 Visit the website www.rockislandartsfestival.org to obtain an application or request one via email at director@rockislandartsfestival.org OR call (405) 274-7547 or (405) 905-2350. Applications are also available at 1301 S. 7th Street in Chickasha at select times. Credit card payments may be made via PayPal at www.rockislandartsfestival.org or by calling Sue at (405) 274-7547.
 Mail completed applications and fees to: CAAC/RIAF, PO Box 505, Chickasha, OK 73023-0505. Applications may also be faxed to 270-913-9226.