Marblehead Festival of Arts

The 60th annual Marblehead Festival of Arts runs Independence Day weekend (July 1-5, 2026) across multiple venues in historic downtown Marblehead, MA. Considered by many to be the finest July 4th celebration of the arts on Boston's North Shore. Features juried fine arts and crafts exhibits, performing arts, the Festival Road Races, a youth and student exhibit, and an awards ceremony at historic Abbot Hall.