Festival News

After talking with our street performers and facilities team, The Marblehead Festival of Arts has decided we have no choice but to cancel the Street Festival tomorrow in consideration of our performers' health. All other events will proceed as planned, and any further updates will be posted here and on our Facebook page. Stay safe, stay hydrated and enjoy the Festival tomorrow!

This year's cods and whales are back at Abbot Hall for the final leg of the auction, go check them out and place your bids before the end of the Marblehead Festival of Arts!

Artist Name TITLE AWARD EXHIBIT Emma Wilder Phases of Jasmine Honorable Mention Crafts Mercedes Joyce Abbot Hall Crown Deborah Ekholm Frost Award Crafts Lisa Richardson-Bach Tropicaltide Pool Carol Moore Award Crafts Diane Treadwell Open Water Best of Show Crafts Nora Falk Nordic Summer Cardigan, Size Xl Outstanding Work Crafts Dayle MacCormack Table Runner Honorable Mention Crafts Jay Worthen Pivoting Box Honorable Mention Crafts Jane Saunders Garden Totem Outstanding Work C

Use our Info Booths! Our two info booths will be staffed each day to answer questions about the Festival. Lost and Found Lost and Found will be at the Abbot Hall Info Booth. Get a Program! Bring home a keepsake and start a tradition! Our beautiful, 40-page, full color 2026 Commemorative Program is full of articles, information, and photos to give you an in-depth look at all things MFoA. Programs can be purchased at all our exhibit locations, both info booths, the logo store,

The Marblehead Festival of Arts is proud to announce the 2026 scholarship recipients: Stanislav "Stan" Almeda, Sara "Sadie" Beane, and Quinn Scheib.

In commemoration of our 60th Festival, enjoy this theme song for the Marblehead Festival of Arts, written and performed by Brian Wheeler for our 50th anniversary some years back.

Our 2025 Concerts @ Crocker Park Sound & Lights crew are the backbone of the shows, from load-in day on July 1, through the 16 concert performances leading up to our spectacular finale on July 4, and continuing through load-out on July 5.

Festival Blend Coffee, a limited-edition coffee from Marblehead Festival of Arts and Bond Coffee Roasters

For the first time ever, the 2026 MFoA Film Festival will be held at Warwick Cinemas! Grab a popcorn and some refreshments and enjoy incredible short films in a beautiful, air-conditioned theater!

The 2026 Cod & Whale First Look Party was an incredible time at Abbot Hall! Please see below for an in-depth look at the artists who made it happen in a video by Marblehead TV's James Maroney, and addition photos from the event by Dave Kinney. Credit: James Maroney, Marblehead TV

We are thrilled to announce the lineup for the 60th Festival Concerts @ Crocker Park Series!

Your business could be a strategic partner at the Concerts @ Crocker Park level. Limited opportunities available! The Marblehead Festival of Arts is proud to offer local businesses, individuals, and organizations of all types across Essex County and beyond the opportunity to partner with us for the 2026 Festival. This year, we have two tracks (business and individual) and multiple tiers to choose from, each with unique benefits. Tiers have been designed to offer benefits for