The Woodlands Waterway Arts Festival, originally scheduled for April 4-5, has been postponed to the weekend of Oct. 17-18.

According to a press release on April 2 from The Woodlands Arts Council, the festival is being delayed due to coronavirus. Festival and Art Dash Party ticket holders will still be honored, with electronic tickets anticipated to be reissued in the upcoming weeks.

"This year, due to the COVID-19 pandemic we have postponed the festival to the fall. The artists make their living going from festival to festival, and they have been hit hard with the current situation," said Jenny Carattini-Wright, The Woodlands Arts Council executive director. "We care deeply for their safety and safety of our volunteers and patrons. Ultimately, the festival is committed to continuing to embrace Spring by enriching, unifying and supporting our community. We are looking at ways we to do that over the coming weeks."

Online ticket sales will be available soon, and additional updates will be found on The Woodlands Art Council's website.