Festival News

Applications for the 2026 Marblehead Festival of Arts Artisans' Marketplace open on March 1 and end on March 31. Sally Marcy and Susan j Schrader are once again joining forces as co-chairs to put together an amazing three-day event in honor of the 60th Marblehead Festival of Arts!

Dr. Edward Joseph Robinson, Marblehead resident and longtime supporter of the Marblehead Festival of Arts. The Marblehead Festival of Arts, in partnership with the family of Dr. Edward Joseph Robinson, is proud to announce the auction of his collection of Festival logo art and sculptures. Produced by James Maroney, Marblehead TV. The auction will kick off with a First Look at Abbot Hall on Friday, March 6 from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm, and will run through Sunday, April 5. Bidding

The winning logo design by student artist Brayden Coe! His inspiration and design will be featured in our 2026 logo, which will be used on all Festival material and merchandise.

January's speed puzzling event was a massive success! This sold out event featured 20 teams of two, competing at Abbot Hall to see who's the fastest in Marblehead to complete a 500-piece jigsaw puzzle in under two hours. There were crowds in the overhead gallery, press coverage on the floor, and a lot of laughs and smiles all around.