KELSEYVILLE, Calif. – The Kelseyville Pear Festival has special plans for children this year.

Always the last Saturday in September, the festival team plans something for everyone to enjoy.

Kids’ Town is just for kids. Located on Main Street, next to the Saw Shop Gallery and Bistro, the area is contained and has lots of action.

High energy activities include the ever-popular giant water slide and bounce house. Cuddles and cuteness can be found at Big Valley 4-H Club area.

They are bringing the most adorable animals found around the barnyard. A face painting artist returns to create all sorts of silly or serious looks just for kids.

The new and extra special activity this year is for all young artists. Volunteers from Lake County Rural Arts Initiative will be on site to facilitate the creation of a children’s collaborative mural.

Each child will receive a square block designed by prominent Lake County artists. The finished blocks will be added to the mural board and will then become a travelling art display all around the county.

This is a free project for children. All paint and art supplies will be provided.

Volunteers of the Lake County Rural Arts Initiative will guide artists, but a parent or guardian must also be present

The Lake County Rural Arts Initiative is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that is a proponent of art education and supporting economic success by making Lake County an “arts destination.”

Make Kids’ Town part of your Pear Festival day on Saturday, Sept. 29, from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m.