Each year, SunFest brings to Bartlesville a fabulous mix of food, art and entertainment for the community to enjoy.  There is a little of something for everyone at SunFest.  And not to leave out the little ones, YouthFest, has always catered to younger children though about age 12.  Within the fenced area of YouthFest on the North end of the park, there is a buzz of activity.  The booths contained inside the YouthFest fence are free activities hosted by local organizations.  The many activities keep the children entertained and allow parents an opportunity to gather information about the organizations or help their little one with a craft or game. 

A family favorite in YouthFest has always been the face painting and tattoos.  The booth that helps the children make a handmade kite is always a hit as you see the children actually flying their kites in the open field.  Each year, children come into the YouthFest area and look for these activities as they have become a yearly tradition.  Other activities include helium balloons and various games where prizes and candy can be won.  The duck pond is always an attraction to the really young children who may be left out of the craft making booths.  The beanbag toss is usually a booth where children enjoy as well as bowling and the fishing game.  Each year, different booths provide a variety of different activities. 

New this year is a multicultural focus where children can move through various booths and experience a variety of cultures as they do a craft and win prizes. Another new activity is a booth where musical instruments can be made.  And no year can be complete without hula-hoops, ring toss and bubbles.

YouthFest is a family friendly area where everyone is welcome and we look forward to the smiles on each child’s face as they experience what YouthFest 2011 has to offer.