YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio - Youngstown State University's Summer Festival of the Arts is returning to Wean Park this July.

This year's event will take place Saturday, July 27 and Sunday, July 28.

The festival has become a staple in the Youngstown community drawing in crowds from across the region to experience all types of art like visual arts, live performances, culinary designs, children's entertainment, craft tents and more.

Applications are currently being accepted for artists interested in participating. Any type of artist including painters, sculptors, photographers, jewelers, mixed media artists or any other artist is welcome and can apply by clicking here.

The festival will also feature food vendors, as well as live performances from musicians and dancers.