NORWICH – The Artists’ Palette invites locals to celebrate community arts and the beginning of the holiday season at the Community Arts Festival.

The Community Arts Festival will be held from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 6 at The Artists' Palette, located at 17-19 S. Broad St. in Norwich.

Jill Kraft, owner of The Artists' Palette, said she first planned the festival four years ago, and she has been hosting the holiday event annually ever since. Kraft also said the day event includes shopping, live performances, fun for the kids and much more.

"Organizing this event has been a lot of fun," said Kraft. "It’s a wonderful way to shop local and shop for those unique gifts for the holidays.”

The event includes an arts and crafts fair with over a dozen vendors. The participating vendors include Pink Zebra, Do Terra, It Works and many more.

A majority of the vendors will be selling their own handmade goods at the fair. There will be raffle giveaways for shoppers and attendees throughout the day.