by Meghan Perlow, Vice President, MFoA As a long time puzzler, when the discussion came up about rotating in additional events to bring year-round involvement to the festival, I knew exactly what to start with. Speed puzzling has grown in popularity internationally, including national and international championships popping up with incredible record breaking times from the fastest puzzlers in the world. New England remains fairly limited in speed puzzling opportunities, so it

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 60th Marblehead Festival of Arts Logo Contest. This long-standing and prestigious competition, as old as the festival itself, produces a one-of-a-kind design to symbolize each year's event. Festival logos appear on merchandise, signage, web pages, and so much more, and are u

Marblehead's annual holiday tradition returns! The Marblehead Festival of Arts is proud to present the Artisans' Holiday Marketplace ! Enjoy shopping for unique, creative, hand-crafted gifts for your friends and family—and maybe yourself, too! This one-of-a-kind market in historic Abbot Hall will feature new artists and returning favorites, providing you a wide selection of gifts for everyone in your life. But shopping is just the beginning! Sip on signature cocktails and cra