Festival News

Read on for the complete list of all 38 vendors at this year's Artisan's Marketplace, with a description of their offerings direct from...

We strongly encourage any families wishing to build a model boat to reserve your model boat kit immediately, because there are extremely limited boat kits available for walk-up requests.

If you know Abbot Hall, then you know the incredible work of the caretaker Bruce Hamilton, who, for the past ten years, has also been an...

Information Booth at Old Town House, Washington Street at 1 Market Square July 3-4, 10:00 am-5:00 pm Logo Store/Information Booth at...

The start of a Festival tradition! Kids are welcome to participate in the Festival’s new Art Scavenger Hunt! Visit each of our exhibit...

Come see an incredible 40-foot-tall mural and hear an insightful discussion on the impact of public art! Saturday, July 5 - 7:00 to 9:00...

New Location The Photography Exhibit has been moved to the Masonic Temple, 62 Pleasant Street Marblehead, MA. The schedule remains the...

Left to right: Lucy Bland, Shawn Stolarz, Genevieve Riegle The Marblehead Festival of Arts is proud to announce the 2025 scholarship...

The Big Dog comes to Marblehead! The Marblehead Festival of Arts is thrilled to host the official Oscar Meyer Wienermobile at the Pup...

Tuesday, July 1, 8:30–10:30 pm Friday, July 4,  10:00 am–12:00 pm Unitarian Universalist Church of Marblehead28 Mugford St. Under the...

One of the best kept secrets of the Marblehead Festival of Arts is the volunteer program. When you volunteer with the MFoA, you’re making...

Join us for the Marblehead Festival of Arts road races on Saturday, July 5, at Marblehead High School!  The 5k and 10k are back, and new...

The annual Champagne Reception is one of the highlights of summer in Marblehead and the kickoff of the Festival. A carefree gala on the...

Filmmakers, it's time to wrap up post production and submit your short film to the Marblehead Festival of Arts Film Festival! Details for...

It's time to let your artwork shine! Art submissions close soon, so get your submissions started today so you don't miss out. For full...

Cod & Whale First Look Party Abbot Hall Friday, May 30, 2025 | 5:00-7:00 PM One of Marblehead's premiere parties every year, the Cod &...

For many in Essex County, the Literary Festival’s annual writing contest is a highlight of the several-day event. Those who enter...

Help us modernize our Art Vending Machine! Looking for a fun and unique way to give back to the Marblehead Festival of Arts? We're...

Join the 2025 MFoA Scavenger Hunt! This year, we have a special surprise waiting for families checking out the Festival's art exhibits....

The Marblehead Festival of Arts is excited to announce our new Youth and Student Exhibit team! Now, this all-student exhibit will be lead...