September 3, 2026 For Immediate Release
“Calling all Kid Artists”
YOU ROCK!
Knoxville, IL…. Historic Walnut Grove Farm is celebrating 39 years on the Knox County Scenic Drive. Specializing in hand-made art, music, homemade food, and family fun is the Barn Fest at Walnut Grove Farm. Local youth can showcase their talents with Kids Rock the Arts contest October 3 & 4, 10 & 11. The farm is located ½ mile north of Knoxville, IL. For a schedule of events and directions go to www.Barn-Fest.com
Kids Rock the Arts Contest at Walnut Grove Farm is sponsored by Blick Art Materials and the Galesburg Community Arts Center during the Knox County Scenic Drive. Artists from Kindergarten through the 12th grade are encouraged to bring their original art to the Galesburg Community Arts Center at 349 E Main before September 26 by 3 PM. Youth two-dimensional artwork will be displayed at Walnut Grove Farm and judged by artist, Calista Shultz. Blick Art Materials will provide the winners with gift certificates for a shopping experience at Blick’s retail store. All kids who enter can choose from the art supply grab bag given by Blick Art Materials when they pick up their art on October 11 at Walnut Grove Farm. Further details about the youth art contest scroll down on the webpage at www.Barn-Fest.com or call (309) 337-5354.
Kids Rock the Arts Contest is in its eighth year of showcasing local youth artists. Jurist, Calista Shultz is an artist based in Galesburg, IL. She is currently a senior at Monmouth College completing her bachelor’s degree in art, while also interning at the Galesburg Community Arts Center and remaining active in the community through exhibitions and community events. She specializes in ink, ceramics, and oil painting. “Art is strong in our community, and we love to see what young people create. With the encouragement from teachers and families, Blick Art Materials and the Community Arts Center; kids are given wings to discover their talents,” states Jan King of Walnut Grove Farm.
The Knox County Scenic Drive is a self-guided fall foliage tour that is a family tradition for thousands. For a full event schedule, as well as Kids Rock the Arts contest info, go to www.Barn-Fest.com, or call (309) 337-5354. Follow us on Facebook and Instagram.
