But there are still many opportunities for festival fans to get among the action.
It is free for people to check out the mural painting at Mural Park, at the south end of Moore St, Rochester, near the Oppy statue.
Artists Chris Duffy, Jared Farrow, Gren Freeman, Maryann Jenkins and Joyce Dempsey, Rebecca Murray and Grahame Wilson, Kerry Nicholson, Marco Pennacchia and Christina “Reggie” Rankin have come from across Australia to take part in the festival.
The ‘paint-off’ is in its final hours on Friday, March 25, with all artists downing brushes at the end of Saturday, March 26, the day, ahead of the final day of judging.
At noon on Sunday, March 27, the popular judging and awards presentations start.
This fan-favourite event features music and the Rochester Lions Club’s barbecue van on-site.
All week activities
The Rochybalds
A competition with many prizes for all age categories.
These popular small canvases, based on the ‘paint us a song’ theme, are on display in the Heritage Courthouse, near the Mural Park.
Free art show
The festival also features daily art sales in the Heritage Courthouse.
Artworks are by the mural artists, and local artists too.
It’s a great spot to sit, refresh, chat with friends, enjoy the art show and purchase a piece of art or local craft that takes your eye.
Devonshire teas
Rochester Rotary Club and Rochester COuntry Women’s Association will be offering scones with jam and cream, tea, coffee and cool drinks in the Heritage Courthouse.
More art in Rochester
If you just can’t get enough art this weekend, mainstays of the Rochester art scene are still there to be appreciated.
Iddles Lane, the silo art and red gum carvings of native wildlife are prominent features of Rochester to be enjoyed.
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