The Doylestown Arts Festival is returning on Sept. 11-12 for its 30th anniversary. With art and music lining the streets, the festival will continue its mission to highlight independent creators, support small businesses and raise awareness of the local cultural scene. Free. The festival will run daily in-person from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
“We are quite excited to be back,” said festival director Paul Boger. “As a group, we felt it was important not only to our participants, but to our community at large to ensure that art and music fill our historic streets once more.”
This year’s festival features over 120 independent artists who have been selected by an all-volunteer jury. Art lovers and buyers alike can expect a wide range of styles and mediums, ranging from fine art and photography to pottery, woodwork, glass and more. Additionally, a selection of live art and interactive activities will illuminate the streets. While exploring, visitors can enjoy a diverse selection of music with 32 acts across five stages throughout the weekend.
Organizers are taking public safety seriously with changes geared to create space and reduce crowding. This year’s festival will not feature a food court, instead driving that business entirely to the local restaurants. While there are fewer overall vendors than in past years, the festival will still cover the same grounds.
The festival will be held on Doylestown’s quaint downtown streets, converted to lively pedestrian-only avenues during the event. For locals and visitors alike, this immersive experience is designed to celebrate the joy that art, music and community bring to our daily lives.
Visit dtownartsfestival.com for more information.
