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Festival Events

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Come to the Festival,
Stay for the Food

The Marblehead Festival of Arts spotlights all facets of art, and what better way to represent the robust talents of our community then to partners with some of our popular food establishments.

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Hidden Orbs

23 Ceramic Orbs (ceramic orbs about the size of a navel orange - 4 inches/10cm in diameter) will be hidden throughout the walking trails of Marblehead.

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Champagne Reception

The Champagne Reception is a festive event that kicks off the summer Festival of Arts. Held at historic Fort Sewall, refreshments are served under a tent, with tastings provided by many fine restaurants. Guests sip champage while enjoying live music and the splendid views of Marblehead Harbor. Awards are presented for the most creative and delightful hats.

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Scholarship Announcement

Since 1986, the Festival has awarded  scholarships to high school seniors who reside in or attend school in Marblehead, and who are pursuing higher education in visual arts, performing arts, crafts, music, or drama.

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5K Run/Walk Road Race

The inaugural Marblehead Festival Of Arts 5k Race/Walk will be held on Saturday, July 1st at 8:00 a.m. to kick off this year’s Festival Weekend!

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Artist Exhibit Awards

MFoA opens the Festival with a presentation of awards to the artists who create outstanding works in Crafts, Drawing, Painting, Mixed Media, Printmaking, Sculpture, Photography, Student Art, Senior Art, and Writing.

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Festival of Cods & Whales

One-of-a-kind decorated codfish and whales are up for bid in our Festival of Cod and Whale online fundraising auction, which begins June 2nd and runs through July 4th

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Artisans Marketplace

This arts-and-crafts show hosts some of the finest local artists as well as artists from all over New England. Items vary and often include beautiful, original, handmade jewelry; hand painted furniture; paintings; photographs; and more.

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PERFORMING ARTS

CONCERTS @ CROCKER PARK 

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CHALK THIS WAY

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SAND SCULPTURES

Bring your buckets, shovels, and creativity to this cherished Festival family event, open to sand sculptors of all ages. 

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KITE FESTIVAL

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LITERARY FESTIVAL

Literary Festival, known originally as Writers World, returns this year after a brief coronavirus hiatus. Returning with it is the always-popular writing contest, along with a full slate of speakers, panels, and workshops of interest to writers and readers alike

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FILM FESTIVAL

Film Festival works are intended to show the many ways that film and video can be used as an art form to inform and express. They are not commercial films of the sort that you can find in your standard multiplex. Although some of these works can certainly be enjoyed by children, not all of the films will be understood by them. Parents should review the lineup and decide if these films are all appropriate for their younger children.

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BOAT BUILDING & REGATTA 

This popular event begins with a workshop where participants construct model boats from kits that are provided, and ends with a regatta at Redd's Pond. Family team participation is encouraged. An adult must accompany all children.

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Street Festival

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CHILDREN'S FESTIVAL

Children’s Festival is a program of arts and activities directed toward children aged ten years and younger. All activities are free of charge and all children should be accompanied by a parent.

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Arts on the Avenue

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Volunteer Thank you

A few weeks after the Festival, the Board of Directors holds a Volunteer Appreciation Party. All Festival volunteers and their families are welcome.

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Volunteers should check with their respective committee chairpersons for date, time, and location.

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