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SUMMARY:68th Annual Mystic Outdoor Art Festival
DESCRIPTION:The 68th Annual Mystic Outdoor Art Festival returns to historic downtown Mystic on Saturday\, August 8\, and Sunday\, August 9\, bringing together one of the nation’s premier collections of artists for a weekend that has become one of New England’s signature summer traditions. Named Best Art Festival in New England by Boston Magazine’s 2024 New England Travel Awards\, the free festival transforms the streets of downtown Mystic into an open-air gallery featuring more than 250 juried artists\, over 100\,000 works of art\, live performances\, family activities\, food vendors\, and hands-on experiences stretching for more than two miles along the Mystic River. \nHosted by the Greater Mystic Chamber of Commerce\, the Mystic Outdoor Art Festival is the oldest juried outdoor art festival in the Northeast. Each year nearly 100\,000 visitors travel from across New England\, the Tri-State region\, and beyond to browse original paintings\, photography\, sculpture\, ceramics\, woodworking\, jewelry\, glass\, textiles\, mixed media\, and fine crafts created by artists from around the country. Whether you’re an avid collector searching for your next masterpiece or simply looking for a memorable summer day in one of Connecticut’s most picturesque villages\, the festival offers something for every age and interest. \nBeyond the artwork\, the weekend celebrates Mystic’s creative community with children’s activities\, live music\, theater\, dance\, comedy\, artisan demonstrations\, nonprofit food vendors\, and an expanded Performing Arts Stage in Mystic River Park. Together\, the art\, entertainment\, waterfront setting\, and welcoming downtown atmosphere have made the Mystic Outdoor Art Festival one of Connecticut’s most anticipated annual events. \n\nFestival Highlights\n\nMore than 250 nationally juried artists\nOver 100\,000 original works of art\nMore than two miles of exhibits\nFree admission\nChildren’s Art Park\nChildren’s Art Installation\nPerforming Arts Stage\nLive music\, theater\, comedy and dance\nFood and beverages benefiting local nonprofit organizations\nHistoric downtown Mystic shopping and restaurants\n\n\nSaturday Performing Arts Stage\nMystic River Park \nFamily Performances (11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.)\n11:00 a.m.\nGranite Theatre presents Willy Wonka Kids \n11:45 a.m.\nMystic Chamber Music Series\nHow Music Talks \n12:30 p.m.\nGarde Arts Center presents Poppi’s Planet \n1:15 p.m.\nLa Grua Center presents\nBergin O’Malley \n2:00 p.m.\nEastern Connecticut Symphony Youth Orchestra \n2:45 p.m.\nMystic Paper Beasts\nSkyTails \n\nEvening Showcase (5:30–9:00 p.m.)\nBring a chair or blanket and enjoy an evening of music\, theater and comedy in Mystic River Park. \n5:30 p.m.\nUNITED Music School\nA Band Called PoP \n6:00 p.m.\nChestnut Street Playhouse \n6:20 p.m.\nChristie Max Williams\n(Stonington Poet Laureate) \n6:40 p.m.\nConnecticut Lyric Opera \n6:50 p.m.\nMystic Chamber Music Series \n7:20 p.m.\nGranite Theatre\nOklahoma \n7:40 p.m.\nSalt Marsh Opera\nBrian Cheney \n8:00 p.m.\nGarde Arts Center\nPaul Mercurio \n8:20 p.m.\nPrimo \n\nChildren’s Activities\nFamilies will find plenty to keep young artists entertained throughout the weekend\, including: \n\nChildren’s Art Park\nChildren’s Art Installation\nFamily performances\nInteractive arts experiences\nPuppet theater\nMusic\nStorytelling\nYouth orchestra\n\n\nFood & Drink\nThroughout the weekend\, local nonprofit organizations and community groups will offer a variety of food and beverages\, with proceeds supporting their organizations. Downtown Mystic’s restaurants\, cafés\, bakeries\, breweries\, and ice cream shops are also just steps away from the festival route. \n\nParking\nFestival parking is available throughout downtown Mystic. \nPaid Parking \n\nRob Rivers Salon\n20 Holmes Street\nMystic Museum of Art\n151½ Water Street\nSeaport Marine\n2 Washington Street\n$30 all day\nMystic Parking LLC\n1 Pearl Street\nUnion Baptist Church\n1 Pearl Street\n\nVisitors are encouraged to arrive early\, as parking fills quickly throughout the weekend. \nPlease respect neighborhood parking restrictions and obey all posted signs. \n\nEvent Details\nEvent: 68th Annual Mystic Outdoor Art Festival \nDates:\nSaturday\, August 8\, 2026\n10:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m. \nSunday\, August 9\, 2026\n10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. \nLocation\nDowntown Mystic\n14 Holmes Street\nMystic\, CT 06355 \nAdmission\nFree \n\nWhy It’s Worth Going\nThe Mystic Outdoor Art Festival isn’t simply an art show. It’s one of those weekends that feels like summer in southeastern Connecticut. Spend the morning browsing award-winning artwork\, enjoy lunch overlooking the Mystic River\, discover a new favorite artist\, listen to live performances in Mystic River Park\, shop the village’s boutiques\, and finish the day watching the sun set over one of New England’s most charming waterfront communities.
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LOCATION:Downtown Mystic\, West Main Street\, Mystic\, CT\, 06355\, United States
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SUMMARY:68th Annual Mystic Outdoor Art Festival
DESCRIPTION:The 68th Annual Mystic Outdoor Art Festival returns to historic downtown Mystic on Saturday\, August 8\, and Sunday\, August 9\, bringing together one of the nation’s premier collections of artists for a weekend that has become one of New England’s signature summer traditions. Named Best Art Festival in New England by Boston Magazine’s 2024 New England Travel Awards\, the free festival transforms the streets of downtown Mystic into an open-air gallery featuring more than 250 juried artists\, over 100\,000 works of art\, live performances\, family activities\, food vendors\, and hands-on experiences stretching for more than two miles along the Mystic River. \nHosted by the Greater Mystic Chamber of Commerce\, the Mystic Outdoor Art Festival is the oldest juried outdoor art festival in the Northeast. Each year nearly 100\,000 visitors travel from across New England\, the Tri-State region\, and beyond to browse original paintings\, photography\, sculpture\, ceramics\, woodworking\, jewelry\, glass\, textiles\, mixed media\, and fine crafts created by artists from around the country. Whether you’re an avid collector searching for your next masterpiece or simply looking for a memorable summer day in one of Connecticut’s most picturesque villages\, the festival offers something for every age and interest. \nBeyond the artwork\, the weekend celebrates Mystic’s creative community with children’s activities\, live music\, theater\, dance\, comedy\, artisan demonstrations\, nonprofit food vendors\, and an expanded Performing Arts Stage in Mystic River Park. Together\, the art\, entertainment\, waterfront setting\, and welcoming downtown atmosphere have made the Mystic Outdoor Art Festival one of Connecticut’s most anticipated annual events. \n\nFestival Highlights\n\nMore than 250 nationally juried artists\nOver 100\,000 original works of art\nMore than two miles of exhibits\nFree admission\nChildren’s Art Park\nChildren’s Art Installation\nPerforming Arts Stage\nLive music\, theater\, comedy and dance\nFood and beverages benefiting local nonprofit organizations\nHistoric downtown Mystic shopping and restaurants\n\n\nSaturday Performing Arts Stage\nMystic River Park \nFamily Performances (11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.)\n11:00 a.m.\nGranite Theatre presents Willy Wonka Kids \n11:45 a.m.\nMystic Chamber Music Series\nHow Music Talks \n12:30 p.m.\nGarde Arts Center presents Poppi’s Planet \n1:15 p.m.\nLa Grua Center presents\nBergin O’Malley \n2:00 p.m.\nEastern Connecticut Symphony Youth Orchestra \n2:45 p.m.\nMystic Paper Beasts\nSkyTails \n\nEvening Showcase (5:30–9:00 p.m.)\nBring a chair or blanket and enjoy an evening of music\, theater and comedy in Mystic River Park. \n5:30 p.m.\nUNITED Music School\nA Band Called PoP \n6:00 p.m.\nChestnut Street Playhouse \n6:20 p.m.\nChristie Max Williams\n(Stonington Poet Laureate) \n6:40 p.m.\nConnecticut Lyric Opera \n6:50 p.m.\nMystic Chamber Music Series \n7:20 p.m.\nGranite Theatre\nOklahoma \n7:40 p.m.\nSalt Marsh Opera\nBrian Cheney \n8:00 p.m.\nGarde Arts Center\nPaul Mercurio \n8:20 p.m.\nPrimo \n\nChildren’s Activities\nFamilies will find plenty to keep young artists entertained throughout the weekend\, including: \n\nChildren’s Art Park\nChildren’s Art Installation\nFamily performances\nInteractive arts experiences\nPuppet theater\nMusic\nStorytelling\nYouth orchestra\n\n\nFood & Drink\nThroughout the weekend\, local nonprofit organizations and community groups will offer a variety of food and beverages\, with proceeds supporting their organizations. Downtown Mystic’s restaurants\, cafés\, bakeries\, breweries\, and ice cream shops are also just steps away from the festival route. \n\nParking\nFestival parking is available throughout downtown Mystic. \nPaid Parking \n\nRob Rivers Salon\n20 Holmes Street\nMystic Museum of Art\n151½ Water Street\nSeaport Marine\n2 Washington Street\n$30 all day\nMystic Parking LLC\n1 Pearl Street\nUnion Baptist Church\n1 Pearl Street\n\nVisitors are encouraged to arrive early\, as parking fills quickly throughout the weekend. \nPlease respect neighborhood parking restrictions and obey all posted signs. \n\nEvent Details\nEvent: 68th Annual Mystic Outdoor Art Festival \nDates:\nSaturday\, August 8\, 2026\n10:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m. \nSunday\, August 9\, 2026\n10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. \nLocation\nDowntown Mystic\n14 Holmes Street\nMystic\, CT 06355 \nAdmission\nFree \n\nWhy It’s Worth Going\nThe Mystic Outdoor Art Festival isn’t simply an art show. It’s one of those weekends that feels like summer in southeastern Connecticut. Spend the morning browsing award-winning artwork\, enjoy lunch overlooking the Mystic River\, discover a new favorite artist\, listen to live performances in Mystic River Park\, shop the village’s boutiques\, and finish the day watching the sun set over one of New England’s most charming waterfront communities.
URL:https://thectbeacon.com/event/68th-annual-mystic-outdoor-art-festival-2/
LOCATION:Downtown Mystic\, West Main Street\, Mystic\, CT\, 06355\, United States
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