Marblehead Festival of Arts
Wednesday, July 2 – Sunday, July 6, 2025
Copyright - Karen Hosking
The Marblehead Festival of Arts invites professional and nonprofessional individuals who currently reside, work, attend a school, or belong to an arts association in Essex County to submit entries for the 2025 Logo Contest. This long-standing competition, as old as the Festival itself, produces a one-of-a-kind design to symbolize each year's event.
The submission deadline is Sunday, December 1, 2024, at 5:00 pm.
Get a head start on your holiday shopping at the Artisans Holiday Marketplace! Join us on Saturday, December 7 and Sunday, December 8 for a weekend filled with unique, handcrafted gifts from talented local artisans.
Discover one-of-a-kind items perfect for everyone on your list while supporting small businesses.
Mark your calendar for this festive shopping experience and make your holiday season truly special!
Join Us as a 2025 Presenting Sponsor
MEDIA
2024 FESTIVAL LOGO
5K & 10K RUN/WALK ROAD RACE
Art & Exhibits
Thursday, July 4 – Sunday, July 7, 2024
The festival exhibits, showcasing artwork by artists residing, working, or affiliated with art associations in Essex County, Massachusetts, invite guests to view pieces selected by expert judges in juried exhibits.
Cods & Whales
Auction
One-of-a-kind decorated codfish and whales are up for bid in our Festival of Cod and Whale online fundraising auction, May 31–July 7, 2024.
Concerts @ Crocker Park
Every year the festival presents New England's best music acts in a beautiful venue that needs to be experienced to be believed.
Artisans' Marketplace
2025 Summer Artisans Marketplace info coming soon!
Ready, Set, Go!
The festival hosts a 5k and 10k walk/run road race every year.
Thanks to our 2024 participants. Keep it going in 2025!
