Beverly Main Streets will be hosting their 22nd annual Arts Fest Beverly in downtown Beverly on Saturday, June 14 from 10am-4pm. This community event is free and open to the public, and will bring thousands of people to Cabot St for a day of shopping, live music, local food, and activities for the whole family. Over 125+ juried artists and crafters will be setting up to sell their wares alongside local retailers and community organizations. Arts Fest happens rain or shine. Attendees can grab lunch from food trucks and vendors at Ellis Square, or from one of Cabot Street’s restaurants or coffee shops. Ellis Square will also be home to a variety of family activities, artmaking, and entertainment. Visitors can enjoy music and dance performances at both Ellis Square and the corner of Cabot St and Winter St, as well as a special visit from thenBeverly Public Library’s Bookmobile.
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Thanks to the Mass Cultural Council’s Cultural District Investments Grants, art at Arts Fest will live on. Massiel Grullon, a Boston-based artist and graduate of Montserrat College of Art and Design, will be installing a mural during the event on the corner of Pond Street and Cabot Street (on the side of La QChara). “Each year, Arts Fest Beverly grows, but we want to make sure we
are growing intentionally. From our community-juried process of selecting artists to curating engaging activities and music for the day, we approach the day holistically. We are excited to celebrate all art and Massiel’s work will be a vibrant addition to the heart of the Beverly Cultural District.” Stated Erin Truex, Executive Director of Beverly Main Streets. Please be advised that Cabot St will be closed to regular traffic from its intersection with Bow St to its intersection with Judson St, with portions of side streets being closed as well. The closure will be in effect starting at 7am and ending at 6pm. Attendees are encouraged to bike or take public transit where possible, as parking will be limited. For more information about downtown parking, please visit https://www.parkbeverly.com/
For a full list of the vendors and organizations you can expect to see at Arts Fest Beverly and a performance schedule, please visit https://bevmain.org/events/arts-fest-beverly/.
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Arts Fest Beverly will build upon its typical Thursday night Community Arts Exhibition at Endicott College by adding a Friday night activation, bridging all three events. In partnership with Off Cabot, Beverly residents and visitors are encouraged to attend a show by Gold Velvet Sofa and pop-up art gallery at Off Cabot on Friday, June 13 at 7 pm. Art from local vendors will be available for purchase. Tickets are free, but reservations are encouraged. More information can be found at: https://thecabot.org/event/arts-fest-celebration-with-gold-velvet-sofa/ Beverly Main Streets is a 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to promoting and enhancing the cultural, historic, and economic assets of Beverly’s downtown district. Arts Fest Beverly has become a beloved community event that provides a source of revenue for hundreds of artisans and boosts the local economy.
