The Doylestown Arts Festival celebrated 31 years of showcasing local and regional art and creativity last month, drawing upwards of 20,000 guests on Saturday, Sept. 10 and several thousand on Sept. 11, despite the rain.
The event supported over 150 independent artists and dozens of musicians and local businesses. With just over 200 vendors, the event covered much of downtown Doylestown with art and activities.
“The festival remains my biggest and best of the entire year, not only because it’s busy and sales are good, but because the vibe and atmosphere is so positive and so many of my customers have become friends that I look forward to seeing. I look forward to next year,” said artist Dar James.
The all-volunteer organizers and committee responsible for the festival worked for over 10 months to carefully plan and execute the annual tradition, which is made free to the public in partnership with Discover Doylestown, the Borough of Doylestown and dozens of local businesses, organizations and residents.
The mission of the event is to spotlight Doylestown and Bucks County for its commitment to art and culture, support local artists and businesses, and raise the accessibility of the arts for everyone in the community to experience.
Plans for the 32nd festival are already underway. Visit dtownartsfestival.com for more information and updates.
