The weekend festival will feature outdoor artist markets, live music, food trucks, working artist demonstrations, gallery exhibitions, family-friendly activities and pet adoption events across multiple locations in the district.

Visitors can explore tented artist markets both days at the Morning Sky Power and Wyre lots, with additional vendors and a full live music lineup Saturday at Wedge Studios on Payne's Way. Food trucks, DJs and free pet portraits will add to the festivities.

Throughout the weekend, participating studios and galleries will invite visitors to experience the creative process firsthand, meet local artists and explore original artwork.

Among the highlights:

• The Village Potters will host its Fall Firing Festival on Saturday, featuring pottery demonstrations, studio tours and the dramatic opening of its Kazegama kiln.
• Kiito's Fine Art will present a special exhibition of Raymond Byram's work, including a Saturday artist talk about palette knife painting and the intricate process of serigraphy.
• Wedge Studios will host an opening reception for Gathered in Green, an exhibition featuring 20 artists exploring the possibilities of a single color.
• Cotton Mill Studios will feature 12x12x12, an exhibition bringing together 12 local artists working across styles and mediums.
• Odyssey ClayWorks will offer pottery demonstrations and a seconds sale both days.
• Trackside Studios, Mark Bettis Gallery and Light + Love Arts will offer additional exhibitions, working artist encounters, demonstrations and family-friendly activities.

RADFest will also partner with local animal rescue organizations for pet adoption events, with Sarge's Pet Rescue at Wedge Studios on Saturday and Mountain Pet Rescue at RAD Rendezvous on Sunday. Free pet portraits will be offered at both events.