7th Annual Historic Downtown Somerville Arts & Crafts Festival

Historic Downtown Somerville produces a number of annual events and has become a hot spot as an event venue. Surrounded by towns such as, Basking Ridge, Bridgewater, Flemington and Warren, this location has become a very popular attraction for arts & crafts lovers.

In past years, exhibitors were delighted to see the number of visitors that came to the festival. As you stroll through Downtown Somerville, along with the original works of very talented artisans you will enjoy the backdrop of the wide variety of specialty retailers and unique shops that you just won’t see anywhere else. Many of the restaurants offer open-air seating, an area to listen to live music, as well as a “hands on” free craft section for the children (no rides or other festivities for kids are available).

Open 10AM-5PM, this event is juried and has approximately 125 exhibitors, all artists, crafters and photographers…approximately 60% are returning exhibitors.

ARTISAN & CRAFTERS
Over 125 talented artisans, craftsmen and photographers will be displaying and selling a wonderful mix of quality contemporary crafts as well as fine art. There will be original handmade works such as oil and acrylic paintings, watercolors, sculpture, photography, pottery, jewelry, decorative fiber works, metal works, paper, stone, garden works and so much more.  Some exhibitors will be demonstrating their craft.  You can view photographs of the many exhibitors’ works on display at this fair and their websites.

FREE CONCERT
Stop by and enjoy the great line up of music we have in store for you throughout the day.  Relax and have a seat to enjoy the talented musicians and singers we have lined up.  The entertainment area is located by Alfonso’s Restaurant at 99 Main St.

FOOD
Come hungry to enjoy the wide selection of food serve and places to eat.

Local Restaurants:
Downtown Somerville has one of the best selections of local eateries along Main Street. There’s lots of open-air cafes, as well as fine dining.

Street Fair Food Trucks:
There wil be a variey of food trucks serving lots of savory specialties and dessert items.

KIDS
There will be a free kids crafts table near the music area. There will also be a face painter set up in this area.  Sorry no rides.

PARKING
There are plenty of shoppers parking lots located off of Bridge Street and West or East High Street behind all of the shops.  Look for parking lot signs.

HOSTED BY
This event is being hosted by the Somerville Business and Professional Association. The SBPA is a private, non-profit voluntary membership organization comprised of business owners representatives, professionals, individuals and community groups whose primary  goal is to make Somerville a better place for  the public and it’s members to conduct business. The association activities heighten the awareness  of the public  regarding the variety of shopping; dining and business ­opportunities available in Somerville.

PRODUCED BY
This event is produced by JC Promotions, Inc.  For information on exhibiting at this juried event please contact Cissy at 201.998.6311 or events@jcpromotions.info. JC is an event planning company that produces street festivals, arts & crafts Fairs, vintage marketplaces, flea markets and special events.  If your group is interested in event planning or fundraising please call JC at 201.998.6311 or events@jcpromotions.info.  Thank you!

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