By Kyle LoJacono

The second most-attended festival in Hillsborough County makes its return to Lake Park in Lutz on Dec. 3-4, marking the ceremonial start to the holiday season.

The 51st annual Lutz Arts and Crafts Festival, which moved to Lake Park off Dale Mabry Highway 32 years ago, brings out 20,000-30,000 visitors each year, according to event co-chairwomen Phyllis Hoedt.

“That makes it second in Hillsborough to the Gasparilla Art Festival,” Hoedt said. “It’s also one of the largest...