Art lovers converge on Westport

Photos by Kris Cox/Lost River Photography

The 22nd annual Westport Art Festival featured more than 60 artists and drew hundreds to the town of Westport over the weekend. There was live music both days and the long list of artists included those who work in metal, fiber, jewelry, toys, botanicals, pottery, glass and other media.

A grey start to the day didn’t diminish the crowds at the Westport Art Festival on Saturday.

A grey start to the day didn’t diminish the crowds at the Westport Art Festival on Saturday.

Maggie Brown and the Captains Daughters were on hand to perform for festival-goers in need of a rest.

Maggie Brown and the Captains Daughters were on hand to perform for festival-goers in need of a rest.

Doug Strausbaugh spins some yarn at his booth for Rabbit Hill Farm.

Doug Strausbaugh spins some yarn at his booth for Rabbit Hill Farm.

Doug Strausbaugh spins some yarn at his booth for Rabbit Hill Farm.

Doug Strausbaugh spins some yarn at his booth for Rabbit Hill Farm.