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SUMMARY:42nd Annual Garden Market Fair
DESCRIPTION:The 42nd Annual Garden Market Fair at Wilcox Park\, offering a full day centered on gardening\, local vendors\, and community connection. Hosted by Westerly Library and Wilcox Park\, the event transforms the park into an open-air market filled with plants\, artisan goods\, and interactive experiences. It’s a seasonal staple that draws visitors looking to refresh their gardens\, explore local offerings\, and spend time outdoors. \nThe festival features a wide selection of plants and gardening essentials\, including annuals\, perennials\, trees\, shrubs\, organic vegetables\, and herbs. Alongside the plant vendors\, attendees can browse handmade goods\, home and garden accessories\, and specialty items from local artisans. The event also includes educational and hands-on elements\, from soil testing and gardening advice to demonstrations and nature-focused activities that make it accessible for both experienced gardeners and beginners. \nBeyond shopping\, the Garden Market Fair creates a community-focused atmosphere with live music\, food\, and family-friendly attractions throughout the day. Visitors can enjoy performances\, explore nonprofit booths\, and take part in activities like kids’ crafts and animal encounters\, including alpaca visits. The combination of plants\, local organizations\, and interactive programming makes it a well-rounded event that blends gardening\, learning\, and community engagement. \nVendors & Participants: \nPlant & Nature:\nBerry Island Dahlias\nBerry Island Soap Company\nBlue Moon Farm Perennials\nColbey Sales and Service Co.\nDelightfully Evil Designs\nEarth Essence Herbals\nFrontier Farm\nGreen Infrastructure Center\, Inc.\nGrowing Hope Farm\nHallene Farm\nLazy K Ranch\nLovewell Farms\nPaul-N-Dina Gardens\nWesterly Library & Wilcox Park\nWood and Ink\nZen Zone \nNonprofits & Community Organizations:\nDante Society of Westerly\nDenison Pequotsepos Nature Center\nFriends of Westerly Library & Wilcox Park\nJonnycake Center of Westerly\nLeague of Women Voters of South County RI\nLiteracy Volunteers of Washington County\nRI Resource Recovery Corporation (RIRRC)\nURI Master Gardeners\nWatch Hill Conservancy\nThe Westerly Band\nWesterly Land Trust\nWesterly Village – The Village Common RI\nWildRoots Play \nFood:\nWesterly High School “Highland Grille” \nActivities & Features:\nSound Bath with Zen Zone\nSoil testing with URI Master Gardeners\nKids Korner with Natural Arts\nLive animals with Denison Pequotsepos Nature Center\nAlpaca visits\nLive music with The Westerly Band\nNeighbor Day activities on the Esplanade
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SUMMARY:Virtu Art Festival 2026 Westerly
DESCRIPTION:Virtu Art Festival 2026 Westerly on May 23 and 24\, transforming downtown Westerly into a massive outdoor celebration of fine art\, music\, creativity\, and springtime energy. Now celebrating its 30th year\, the festival has grown into one of Southern New England’s premier outdoor arts events\, drawing more than 20\,000 visitors annually to wander beneath the trees of Wilcox Park while exploring work from artists across the country. \nVirtu Art Festival 2026 blends the atmosphere of an upscale outdoor gallery with the relaxed charm of a community festival. More than 100 artists and makers are expected to showcase paintings\, photography\, sculpture\, jewelry\, woodworking\, ceramics\, textiles\, and handcrafted fine art throughout the park. Live entertainment and music performances add to the experience while nearby downtown restaurants\, cafés\, and shops keep the streets buzzing all weekend long. Organizers from the Ocean Community Chamber of Commerce describe the event as a celebration of artistic diversity and cultural vitality for the Westerly-Pawcatuck region. \nPart of what makes Virtu stand out is its setting. Wilcox Park in late May feels almost tailor-made for an arts festival\, with blooming trees\, winding walkways\, and open green spaces creating a backdrop that feels far more intimate and scenic than a typical street fair. Visitors can spend hours drifting from booth to booth\, talking directly with artists\, listening to live music near the gazebo\, and discovering unexpected pieces ranging from traditional fine art to modern craftwork. The result is the kind of slow-moving\, walkable spring weekend event that attracts serious collectors\, casual browsers\, and families simply looking for a beautiful day outdoors. \nFestival Hours\n\nSaturday\, May 23\, 2026 — 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM\nSunday\, May 24\, 2026 — 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM\n\n 
URL:https://thectbeacon.com/event/virtu-art-festival-2026-westerly/2026-05-23/
LOCATION:Westerly Library & Wilcox Park\, 44 Broad Street\, Westerly\, RI\, 02891\, United States
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SUMMARY:Virtu Art Festival 2026 Westerly
DESCRIPTION:Virtu Art Festival 2026 Westerly on May 23 and 24\, transforming downtown Westerly into a massive outdoor celebration of fine art\, music\, creativity\, and springtime energy. Now celebrating its 30th year\, the festival has grown into one of Southern New England’s premier outdoor arts events\, drawing more than 20\,000 visitors annually to wander beneath the trees of Wilcox Park while exploring work from artists across the country. \nVirtu Art Festival 2026 blends the atmosphere of an upscale outdoor gallery with the relaxed charm of a community festival. More than 100 artists and makers are expected to showcase paintings\, photography\, sculpture\, jewelry\, woodworking\, ceramics\, textiles\, and handcrafted fine art throughout the park. Live entertainment and music performances add to the experience while nearby downtown restaurants\, cafés\, and shops keep the streets buzzing all weekend long. Organizers from the Ocean Community Chamber of Commerce describe the event as a celebration of artistic diversity and cultural vitality for the Westerly-Pawcatuck region. \nPart of what makes Virtu stand out is its setting. Wilcox Park in late May feels almost tailor-made for an arts festival\, with blooming trees\, winding walkways\, and open green spaces creating a backdrop that feels far more intimate and scenic than a typical street fair. Visitors can spend hours drifting from booth to booth\, talking directly with artists\, listening to live music near the gazebo\, and discovering unexpected pieces ranging from traditional fine art to modern craftwork. The result is the kind of slow-moving\, walkable spring weekend event that attracts serious collectors\, casual browsers\, and families simply looking for a beautiful day outdoors. \nFestival Hours\n\nSaturday\, May 23\, 2026 — 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM\nSunday\, May 24\, 2026 — 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM\n\n 
URL:https://thectbeacon.com/event/virtu-art-festival-2026-westerly/2026-05-24/
LOCATION:Westerly Library & Wilcox Park\, 44 Broad Street\, Westerly\, RI\, 02891\, United States
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