2026 Schedule

Aspiring and seasoned filmmakers: Submit your short film to the 2026 MFoA Film Festival!

Artists who reside, work, or belong to an art association in Essex County are welcome to submit their art for juried exhibition.

Writers who reside, work, or belong to an literary group in Essex County are welcome to submit their poetry or prose for juried exhibition.

A perennial North Shore favorite, author Jenna Blum will be doing something entirely different in this run-up to July’s Literary Festival.

An MFoA Literary Walking Tour

After the First Look Party, visit local businesses around town and bid on your favorite Cod and Whale!

See this year's fresh catch before these one-of-a-kind works of art are auctioned off in support of the MFoA.

With Katie Naoum Rogers and Zoe Culbertson

On your marks, get set, GO! Support the MFoA by running for fun, or test yourself with a 5K or 10K road race if you have the need for speed.

The annual Champagne Reception is one of the highlights of summer in Marblehead and the kickoff of the Festival. A carefree gala on the ocean at beautiful Fort Sewall, this is the place to see and be seen, dance to favorite tunes, meet new friends, reconnect with old friends, and have a great time.

Join us for the official start of the 2026 Marblehead Festival of Arts as we announce this year's award winners with a special ceremony at historic Abbot Hall!

MFoA Concerts @ Crocker Park 60th Anniversary Opening Night featuring Festival HOF's Mason Daring & Jeanie Stahl!

The Folk Americana Roots Hall of Fame (FARHOF) located inside the Wang Theatre is Boston's newest Hall of Fame is. Board member, Mark Erelli brings his String Quintet to our Headline Opening Night!