2024 MARBLEHEAD
FESTIVAL OF ARTS SCHEDULE
58 Years of Promoting & Supporting the Arts for our community and beyond.
*** The 2024 festival schedule is continually expanding with the addition of more programs, so check back for updates. ***
Sunday, June 30th
5:00pm - 7:00pm
Champagne Reception, Fort Sewell (No Trolley)
Wednesday, July 3rd
6:00pm - 7:30pm
Artist Exhibit Awards Ceremony, Abbot Hall Upper Grounds
6pm - 10:30pm
Performing Arts - Concerts @ Crocker Park
Thursday, July 4th
10:00am – 6:00pm
Satellite Parking and Festival Trolley Loop – Marblehead High School to Festival Exhibits and Activities
10:00am- 5:00pm
Six beautiful and historical venues - Abbot Hall, The Old Town House, St. Michael’s Church, Old North Church, Unitarian Universalist Church of Marblehead, and King Hooper Mansion (MAA).
10:00am - 5:00pm
Artisans Marketplace, Upper Grounds, Abbot Hall
10:00am – 4:00pm
Chamber Music – Abbot Hall
10:00am to 5:00pm
Logo Store – Abbot Hall and Old Town House
10:00am - 1:00pm
Model Boat Building - Jeremiah Lee Mansion Gardens
11:00am - 3:00pm
Street Festival - Bank Square -- Washington Street, from Lee Mansion to Darling Street
12pm -3:30pm and 6pm-10:30pm
Performing Arts - Concerts @ Crocker Park
1:00pm
Literary Festival - Unitarian Universalist Church
3:30pm -4:30pm
Model Boat Regatta - Redd’s Pond, intersection of Norman Street and Pond Street
Present to July 6th at 7:00pm
Grill Giveaway (More Information To Come)
Present to July 7th at 8:00pm
Festival of Cod and Whales at various merchant locations around town and online Cod and Whales Auction is open for bidding until July 4th at 8pm (More Information To Come)
Friday, July 5th
9:00am - 9:45am
FORM 01945 Festival Fitness - Jeremiah Lee Mansion Upper Lawn
10:00am – 6:00pm
Satellite Parking and Festival Trolley Loop – Marblehead High School to Festival Exhibits and Activities
10:00am- 5:00pm
Six beautiful and historical venues - Abbot Hall, The Old Town House, St. Michael’s Church, Old North Church, Unitarian Universalist Church of Marblehead, and King Hooper Mansion (MAA).
10:00am to 5:00pm
Logo Store – Abbot Hall and Old Town House
10:00am - 5:00pm
Artisans Marketplace, Upper Grounds, Abbot Hall
10:00am – 4:00pm
Chamber Music – Abbot Hall
10:30am - 4:00pm
Literary Festival - Abbot Public Library
11:00am - 1:00pm
Kite Festival - Devereux Beach
12pm - 3:30pm and 6pm-10:30pm
Performing Arts - Concerts @ Crocker Park
1:00pm - 3:30pm
Sand Sculpture Festival - Devereux Beach
Present to July 6th at 7:00pm
Grill Giveaway (More Information To Come)
Present to July 7th at 8:00pm
Festival of Cod and Whales at various merchant locations around town and online Cod and Whales Auction is open for bidding until July 4th at 8pm (More Information To Come)
Saturday, July 6th
7:45am-10:00am
Festival 5K & 10K Run/Walk Road Race – Race starts at Marblehead Post Office
10:00am - 1:00pm
Children's Festival - Jeremiah Lee Mansion Gardens
10:00am- 5:00pm
Six beautiful and historical venues - Abbot Hall, The Old Town House, St. Michael’s Church, Old North Church, Unitarian Universalist Church of Marblehead, and King Hooper Mansion (MAA).
10:00am - 4:00pm
Chamber Music – Abbot Hall
10:30am - 4:00pm
Literary Festival - Abbot Public Library
10:00am to 5:00pm
Logo Store – Abbot Hall and Old Town House
12pm - 3:30p and 6pm - 10:30pm
Performing Arts - Concerts @ Crocker Park
2:00pm-5:00pm
Art on the Avenue - Atlantic Avenue between 13 Hawkes St., and 16 Atlantic Ave.
Present to July 6th at 7:00pm
Grill Giveaway (More Information To Come)
Present to July 7th at 8:00pm
Festival of Cod and Whales at various merchant locations around town and online Cod and Whales Auction is open for bidding until July 4th at 8pm (More Information To Come)
Sunday, July 7th
10:00am – 4:00pm
Satellite Parking and Festival Trolley Loop – Marblehead High School to Festival Exhibits and Activities
10:00am - 4:00pm
Six beautiful and historical venues - Abbot Hall, The Old Town House, St. Michael’s Church, Old North Church, Unitarian Universalist Church of Marblehead, and King Hooper Mansion (MAA).
10:00am - 4:00pm
Chamber Music – Abbot Hall
11:00am - 1:00pm
Literary Festival - Abbot Public Library
10:00am to 3:00pm
Logo Store – Abbot Hall and Old Town House
Present to July 7th at 8:00pm
Festival of Cod and Whales at various merchant locations around town and online Cod and Whales Auction is open for bidding until July 7th at 8pm (More Information To Come)
FESTIVAL TROLLEY & SATELLITE PARKING
Free satellite parking will be available in the Marblehead High School [MHS] parking lot at 2 Humphrey Street.
A free festival Trolley will operate between MHS and along the exhibit sites on
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Sunday, June 30, 2024- No Trolleys
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Wednesday, July 3, 2024- No Trolleys
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Thursday, July 4, 2024 - 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
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Friday, July 5, 2024 - 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
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Saturday, July 6, 2024 - 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
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Sunday, July 7, 2024 - 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
WALKING TO YOUR DESTINATION
Marblehead High School Parking to Atlantic Street Shopping 0.8 miles – 15min
Marblehead High School Parking to Abbot Hall 1.2 miles – 24min
Marblehead High School Parking to Abbot Hall and Washington Street 1.2 miles – 24min
Marblehead High School Parking to Crocker Park 1.5 miles – 34min
Washington Street to Crocker Park 0.2 miles – 5min
INFORMATION BOOTHS
Information Booths are staffed by Marblehead residents who are familiar with the Festival and the Marblehead Community. Our booths are located at Abbot Hall and across from the Old Town House.
Please stop by – our volunteers are always happy to answer your questions about the Festival and other aspects of Marblehead. Grab a program book during the festival, which will guide you to much more information. - we ask for a $5 donation.