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  • 2026 Scholarship Applications
    2026 Scholarship Applications
    Mar 01, 2026, 7:00 PM – Apr 15, 2026, 11:59 PM
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    Mar 01, 2026, 7:00 PM – Apr 15, 2026, 11:59 PM
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    We are currently accepting applications for this year's scholarships through April 15, 2026.
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  • Film Festival Submissions
    Film Festival Submissions
    Apr 01, 2026, 12:00 AM – May 31, 2026, 11:59 PM
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    Apr 01, 2026, 12:00 AM – May 31, 2026, 11:59 PM
    Submit Your Film Online
    Aspiring and seasoned filmmakers: Submit your short film to the 2026 MFoA Film Festival!
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  • Art Exhibit Submissions
    Art Exhibit Submissions
    Apr 01, 2026, 12:01 AM – Jun 19, 2026, 11:59 PM
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    Apr 01, 2026, 12:01 AM – Jun 19, 2026, 11:59 PM
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    Artists who reside, work, or belong to an art association in Essex County are welcome to submit their art for juried exhibition.
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  • Literary Festival Writer's Contest Submissions
    Literary Festival Writer's Contest Submissions
    Apr 01, 2026, 12:01 AM – May 24, 2026, 11:59 PM
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    Apr 01, 2026, 12:01 AM – May 24, 2026, 11:59 PM
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    Writers who reside, work, or belong to an literary group in Essex County are welcome to submit their poetry or prose for juried exhibition.
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Festival Attractions

  • Literary Speed "Dating"—Meet a New Book
    Literary Speed "Dating"—Meet a New Book
    Apr 17, 2026, 7:00 PM
    Marblehead Arts Association Tavern, 8 Hooper St, Marblehead, MA 01945, USA
    Apr 17, 2026, 7:00 PM
    Marblehead Arts Association Tavern, 8 Hooper St, Marblehead, MA 01945, USA
    Meet new friends, discover new books, and enjoy some great conversation!
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  • Roundtable with International Bestselling Author Jenna Blum
    Roundtable with International Bestselling Author Jenna Blum
    May 13, 2026, 7:00 PM
    Marblehead Arts Association Tavern, 8 Hooper St, Marblehead, MA 01945, USA
    May 13, 2026, 7:00 PM
    Marblehead Arts Association Tavern, 8 Hooper St, Marblehead, MA 01945, USA
    A perennial North Shore favorite, author Jenna Blum will be doing something entirely different in this run-up to July’s Literary Festival.
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  • All Paths Lead to the Harbor: Exploring Fishing and Storms in Marblehead Literary Works
    All Paths Lead to the Harbor: Exploring Fishing and Storms in Marblehead Literary Works
    May 17, 2026, 1:00 PM
    Meet at State Street Landing, 75 Front St, Marblehead, MA 01945, USA
    May 17, 2026, 1:00 PM
    Meet at State Street Landing, 75 Front St, Marblehead, MA 01945, USA
    An MFoA Literary Walking Tour
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  • Cod and Whale Auction
    Cod and Whale Auction
    May 29, 2026, 5:00 PM – Jul 05, 2026, 9:00 PM
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    May 29, 2026, 5:00 PM – Jul 05, 2026, 9:00 PM
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    After the First Look Party, visit local businesses around town and bid on your favorite Cod and Whale!
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Concerts @ Crocker Park

  • Mason Daring, Jeanie Stahl  & Friends | Folk Music
    Mason Daring, Jeanie Stahl  & Friends | Folk Music
    Jul 01, 2026, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM
    Concerts @ Crocker Park Stage, Crocker Park Lane, Marblehead, MA 01945, USA
    Jul 01, 2026, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM
    Concerts @ Crocker Park Stage, Crocker Park Lane, Marblehead, MA 01945, USA
    MFoA Concerts @ Crocker Park 60th Anniversary Opening Night featuring Festival HOF's Mason Daring & Jeanie Stahl!
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  • Mark Erelli & String Quintet - FARHOF Night | Americana/Folk
    Mark Erelli & String Quintet - FARHOF Night | Americana/Folk
    Jul 01, 2026, 8:00 PM – 10:30 PM
    Concerts @ Crocker Park Stage, Crocker Park Lane, Marblehead, MA 01945, USA
    Jul 01, 2026, 8:00 PM – 10:30 PM
    Concerts @ Crocker Park Stage, Crocker Park Lane, Marblehead, MA 01945, USA
    The Folk Americana Roots Hall of Fame (FARHOF) located inside the Wang Theatre is Boston's newest Hall of Fame is. Board member, Mark Erelli brings his String Quintet to our Headline Opening Night!
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  • Glass Harbor Band | Classic Rock & Originals
    Glass Harbor Band | Classic Rock & Originals
    Jul 02, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:15 PM
    Concerts @ Crocker Park Stage, Crocker Paek Lane, Marblehead, MA 01945, USA
    Jul 02, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:15 PM
    Concerts @ Crocker Park Stage, Crocker Paek Lane, Marblehead, MA 01945, USA
    Glass Harbor roots are in rock and the blues featuring orinigal songs and timeless covers!
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  • Tyler Levs | Acoustic Folk Rock
    Tyler Levs | Acoustic Folk Rock
    Jul 02, 2026, 1:15 PM – 1:30 PM
    Concerts @ Crocker Park Stage, Crocker Park Lane, Marblehead, MA 01945, USA
    Jul 02, 2026, 1:15 PM – 1:30 PM
    Concerts @ Crocker Park Stage, Crocker Park Lane, Marblehead, MA 01945, USA
    Tyler Levs is an independent singer-songwriter and live music performer from Maine USA.
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  • Neidgine Destine | Haitian Music & Jazz
    Neidgine Destine | Haitian Music & Jazz
    Jul 02, 2026, 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM
    Concerts @ Crocker Park Stage, Crocker Park Lane, Marblehead, MA 01945, USA
    Jul 02, 2026, 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM
    Concerts @ Crocker Park Stage, Crocker Park Lane, Marblehead, MA 01945, USA
    Neidgine Destine is Hatian singer combing sensitivity, technical control, and emotional depthmoving between jazz, world music, and Haitian musical influences with strong stage presence and expressive performance style.
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The Marblehead Festival of Arts (MFoA) celebrates the creative vitality of Essex County and will only accept submitted entries that are (and can be defended as) conceived and created by the submitter. Therefore, the Marblehead Festival of Arts (MFoA) prohibits the use of AI, in any form, for all submitted work.

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P.O. Box 331 - Marblehead, MA - 01945

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