Vendors, visitors happy about return of Fine Arts Fiesta in Wilkes-Barre Public Square was a hub of activity Friday as the yearly celebration of the arts got under way. Author: Chelsea Strub Updated: 5:24 PM EDT May 14, 2021 WILKES-BARRE, Pa. — Friday marked the first day of the 65th year for the Fine Arts Fiesta in downtown Wilkes-Barre, and even though it seemed out of the ordinary for the tents to go up and people to come to town, there's a lot of excitement and good vibes around the city. Sunshine, creativity, and crowds have been missing from Public Square in Wilkes-Barre since the start of the pandemic, but artists who are here selling their work at the Fine Arts Fiesta says there something else here you can't see or hold its a feeling.