Creative Convention: The 39th annual Harvey Cedars Arts Festival is this Sunday, July 19 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. – a full day of fine art and craft, in a social bayside atmosphere at the borough’s Sunset Park.

“It’s the longest continuously running outdoor art show on the Island with amazingly talented fine artists and fine crafters,” Festival Director Susan Kramer said.

She offered a few exciting notes on this year’s event.

Potter Matt Burton, whose brick-and-mortar gallery in Surf City closed at the end of 2024, returns to the festival this…