2023 Lynn Arts and Culture Festival
August 12, 2023 @ 10:00 am – 6:00 pm
Are you ready for the most vibrant cultural extravaganza of the year? We are thrilled to announce the 2023 Lynn Arts and Culture Festival! From 10 am to 6 pm, our beloved city will transform into a lively melting pot of arts, crafts, music, dance, food, and much more, all spread across multiple locations. Moreover, we have arranged two free trolleys equipped with live music to transport you to each festival location from 11:15 am to 6:15 pm! Follow them on Instagram! @lynnartsculturefestival
Free trolley: 11:00AM – 6:00PM
Live music on the trolley taking people to each location every 30 minutes! View and learn about Lynn’s fantastic murals along the way. Arrive in time for the tours at each location and get a free ride back to Goldfish Pond.
LOCATION 1
GOLDFISH POND
10:00AM – 6:00PM
– 35 artisans under tents selling their handmade creations
– Live music, showcasing the talent of local musicians/bands
– Live belly dancing
FOR CHILDREN
– Free Face Painting
– Free Balloon Artist: Donna from Twist Star Entertainment, Salem, 12:00PM – 2:00PM & 3:00PM – 5:00PM
– Free Bubbles (while supplies last)
– Story telling: Tony Bellerose 11:00AM
– FREE ICE CREAM FOR EVERYONE! While supplies last, manned by Lynns Politicians, 11:00AM – 6:00PM
FOR ADULTS
– Bent Water Brewing Company: Beer and Wine Garden. Bent Water will have their Tap Truck. We will have standing tables in the garden for people to congregate around at Goldfish Pond, 11:00AM – 6:00PM
– Lucille’s wine tasting
– Learn about the Goldfish Pond Association and Neighborhood
– Porta potties
LOCATION 2
DOWNTOWN LYNN CULTURAL DISTRICT
11:00AM – 6:00PM
Galleries At LynnArts (GALA), 25 Exchange St.
– Fairies exhibit
– Gallery shop
– GALA Pop-Up artist of the week: Caitlyn Yvonne
– Free family friendly event: Still Life Painting in the main gallery, art supplies provided. Draw alongside professional artists!
Vault Theater, 25 Exchange St.
– Art Battle. Brought to you by The Lynn Music Foundation. Doors open 6:00PM
Beyond Walls, 18 Mt. Vernon St.
– Mural tours, 1:00PM & 3:00PM
Raw Art Works, 37 Central Square
– Lego building table and exhibit, 11:00AM – 4:00PM
– Cooling/resting areas at GALA (25 Exchange St.) and at The Lynn Museum (590 Washington St.)
LOCATION 3
RED ROCK PARK: DIVERSITY MATTERS FESTIVAL
1:00PM – 6:00PM
– 30 vendors
– Food truck vendors
– Live entertainment on the main music and entertainment stage
– Local vendors/entrepreneurs
– Live art making
– Dancing
– Community resource tables
– Face painting
LOCATION 4
HAITIAN FESTIVAL OFF UNION STREET
11:00AM – 11:00PM
Join us in celebration of Haitian culture, history, and community.
– Live performances – Haitian food
LOCATION 5
BENT WATER BREWING COMPANY
11:00AM – 6:00PM
– Brewery walks
– Outdoor can bar
– Outdoor games
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