2024 MARBLEHEAD
FESTIVAL OF ARTS SCHEDULE
58 Years of Promoting & Supporting the Arts for our community and beyond.
*** The 2024 festival schedule is continually updating, so please check back for updates and follow our social pages,
as the schedule may change due to weather***
Friday, May 31st
5:00pm - 7:00pm
Cod & Whale "First Look” Party, Abbot Hall
Sunday, June 30th
***EVENT POSTPONED FALL 2024***
Big Nazo Presents Alien Helmet/Robot Workshop, The Beacon Restaurant
5:00pm - 7:00pm
Champagne Reception, Fort Sewell (No Trolley)
Monday, July 1st
No Events
Tuesday, July 2nd
5:00pm - 8:00pm
Silent Book Reading Party, Marblehead Arts Association
8:30pm - 10:30pm
Film Festival, Unitarian Universalist Church of Marblehead
Wednesday, July 3rd
6:00pm - 7:30pm
Artist Exhibit Awards Ceremony, Abbot Hall
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
The festival features art exhibits at six different 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
3:00pm -4:00pm
Model Boat Regatta - Redd’s Pond, intersection of Norman Street and Pond Street
Present to July 6th at 7:00pm
Grill Giveaway
Present to July 7th at 9:00pm
Festival of Cod and Whales: Enjoy various merchant locations around town until July 4th. Afterward, all displays will come together at Abbot Hall for viewing. The Cod and Whales Auction is open for bidding online until July 7th at 9 PM.
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
The festival features art exhibits at six different 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
12pm - 3:30pm and 6pm-10:30pm
Performing Arts - Concerts @ Crocker Park
1:00pm - 3:30pm
Sand Sculpture Festival - Devereux Beach
3:00pm - 4:30pm
Film Festival (encore viewing)
Unitarian Universalist Church of Marblehead - Outdoor on the Patio
Present to July 6th at 7:00pm
Grill Giveaway
Present to July 7th at 9:00pm
Festival of Cod and Whales: Enjoy various merchant locations around town until July 4th. Afterward, all displays will come together at Abbot Hall for viewing. The Cod and Whales Auction is open for bidding online until July 7th at 9 PM.
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
The festival features art exhibits at six different 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
Present to July 7th at 9:00pm
Festival of Cod and Whales: Enjoy various merchant locations around town until July 4th. Afterward, all displays will come together at Abbot Hall for viewing. The Cod and Whales Auction is open for bidding online until July 7th at 9 PM.
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
The festival features art exhibits at six different venues: Abbot Hall, The Old Town House,
and King Hooper Mansion (MAA).
12:00am - 4:00pm
St. Michael’s Church, Old North Church, and Unitarian Universalist Church of Marblehead
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 9:00pm
Festival of Cod and Whales: Enjoy various merchant locations around town until July 4th. Afterward, all displays will come together at Abbot Hall for viewing. The Cod and Whales Auction is open for bidding online until July 7th at 9 PM.
July 9th thru August 30th
Hidden Orbs, Located on Festival Routes
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. $5 purchase