Arts Fest Beverly To Feature 125+ Artists, Crafters For 22nd Year

BEVERLY, MA — More than 125 local artists and crafters from the North Shore and beyond will show off their goods and creations during a day of shopping, live music, food trucks and family activities at the 22nd annual Arts Best Beverly.

The downtown event is set for June 14 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. It is free and open to the public — rain or shine.

Food trucks and family activities will set up at Ellis Square with vendors and local shops open on Cabot Street.

Massiel Grullon, a Boston-based artist and graduate of Montserrat College of Art and Design, will be installing a mural during the event on the corner of Pond Street and Cabot Street (on the side of La QChara).

"Each year, Arts Fest Beverly grows, but we want to make sure we are growing internationally," said Erin Truex, Executive Director of Beverly Main Streets. "From our community-juried process of selecting artists to curating engaging activities and music for the day, we approach the day holistically.

"We are excited to celebrate all art and Massiel's work will be a vibrant addition to the heart of the Beverly Cultural District."

Cabot Street will be closed to regular traffic from its intersection with Bow Street to its intersection with Judson Street, with portions of side streets being closed as well. The closure will be in effect starting at 7 a.m. and ending at 6 p.m.

Attendees are encouraged to bike or take public transit where possible, as parking will be limited. For more information about downtown parking, please visit here.

A full list of the vendors and organizations you can expect to see at Arts Fest Beverly, as well as a performance schedule, can be found here.

Arts Fest Beverly will build upon its typical Thursday night Community Arts Exhibition at Endicott College by adding a Friday night activation, bridging all three events. In partnership with Off Cabot, Beverly residents and visitors are encouraged to attend a show by Gold Velvet Sofa and pop-up art gallery at Off Cabot on June 13 at 7 p.m.

Art from local vendors will be available for purchase. Tickets are free, but reservations are encouraged.

(Scott Souza is a Patch field editor covering Beverly, Danvers, Marblehead, Peabody, Salem and Swampscott. He can be reached at Scott.Souza@Patch.com. X/Twitter: @Scott_Souza.)