Marblehead Festival of Arts
For nearly 50 years, the Marblehead Festival of Arts has had a rich history in producing an annual summer arts Festival over the July 4th holiday week. This premier Festival hosts art exhibits in Painting, Drawing, Sculpture, Mixed Media, Printmaking, Photography, Crafts, Plein aire Painting, Senior Art, Student Art and Youth Art. There's also a lot of great events and activities geared toward keeping kids and families engaged and entertained!
Festival Highlights include:
- Performing Arts concerts
- Film Festival
- A Street Festival
- Artisans' Marketplace
- Writers' World workshops
- Children's Festival
- Family activities at Devereux Beach
- Festival Logo Contest
- Kite Festival
- Sand Sculpture Contest
- Theater Festival
- Model Boat Building
There are many other cultural events are designed to provide entertaining and enriching experiences for all ages throughout the holiday weekend! So pack up the family and head to Marblehead for one or all of the days for the festival. You're sure to have a great 4th of July!


