Artfest International, Inc (fka ARTS)

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Artfest International, Inc. to Host "Sizzling Summer Saturday" at Its New Expo Center in Dallas

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DALLAS, TX--(Marketwire - June 8, 2009) - Artfest International, Inc. (OTCBB: ARTI) is pleased to announce that the Company will be hosting its "Sizzling Summer Saturday" art extravaganza at the Company's 52,000 square foot Expo Center in Dallas, Texas. The event will take place on June 13, 2009 from 11 am to 5 pm CST and will feature numerous artists as well as a live appearance by Sir Earl Toon, one of the original members of the pop group "Kool and the Gang".

Artfest International's event will have live painting with Artfest Artists featuring Lisa Wilson as well as Craig Gould, Kathy Metcalf, and Romanho appearing in Artfest's Main Gallery. The Company will also be conducting Building Wealth and Extra Income through Art seminars at 11:30 am CST, 2 pm CST, and 5 pm CST. Other artists appearing throughout the event include Julia Polansky and D. Arthur Wilson, the creator of "Rhupert!". The "Sizziling Summer Saturday" event will also have on display celebrity sports memorabilia from CSD which demonstrates the synergies and cooperation between CSD and Artfest as we proceed to finalize the acquisition of CSD within the month. There will also be prizes and drawings throughout the event.

"We are excited to be hosting "Sizzling Summer Saturday" this weekend and we expect a large turnout. This is a great opportunity to see the work of established as well as up and coming artists," stated Edward Vakser, CEO of Artfest International, Inc.

"This is a tremendous opportunity for us to introduce the new ArtFest Sports and Memorabilia catalog. We will unveil a tremendous new opportunity with our Professional and College teams," explains Michael Morigi, Director of Marketing and Sales for CSD Sports.

For more information on the "Sizzling Summer Saturday" expo on June 13, 2009, please call Keith Jablon at [phone] or visit www.artfestinternational.com.

About Artfest International, Inc.

Artfest International, Inc. brings together artists, investors, decorators, designers, private collectors and art galleries. Artfest International's corporate site is www.artfestinternational.com. Artfest's subsidiaries are Art Channel, Inc. (www.artchannel.tv), and Art Channel Galleries, Inc. (www.ArtChannelGalleries.com), offering the most exciting product and rewards program in the history of direct sales marketing.

Safe Harbor Statement -- This release includes forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 27E of the Securities Act of 1934. Statements contained in this release that are not historical facts may be deemed to be forward-looking statements. Investors are cautioned that forward-looking statements are inherently uncertain. Actual performance and results may differ materially from that projected or suggested herein due to certain risks and uncertainties including, without limitation, ability to obtain financing and regulatory and shareholder approvals for anticipated actions. Such statements are based on management's current expectations and are subject to certain factors, risks and uncertainties that may cause actual results, events and performance to differ materially from those referred to or implied by such statements. In addition, actual or future results may differ materially from those anticipated depending on a variety of factors, including continued maintenance of favorable license arrangements, success of market research identifying new product opportunities, successful introduction of new products, continued product innovation, sales and earnings growth, ability to attract and retain key personnel, and general economic conditions affecting consumer spending. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date hereof. ARTI does not intend to update any of the forward-looking statements after the date of this release to conform these statements to actual results or to changes in its expectations, except as may be required by law.