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Old Lyme’s Midsummer Festival
July 24 - July 25
Free
Old Lyme’s Midsummer Festival
Friday and Saturday, July 24 and 25
Old Lyme’s Midsummer Festival, the annual celebration of art, music, food and family fun, is back! Presented by the partners of the Old Lyme Arts District.
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS – FRIDAY, JULY 24
Midsummer Super Sale: 10am to 7pm
Up to 75% off unique gifts, art books, kids books & toys, stationery, garden items, and a whole lot more! No additional discounts apply. In-person only.
Free admission to the current exhibition galleries: 5pm to 7pm
Explore the Museum’s art exhibitions prior to the Midsummer Concert.
FREE Annual Midsummer Festival Concert: 7pm to 9pm
The Mass-Conn-Fusion band draws its talent from both sides of the Massachusetts-Connecticut border. The seven-piece band features exciting vocals, polished horns, and funky rhythm section. Rock the banks of the Lieutenant River with this popular group, enjoying the danceable sounds of Motown, R&B, Funk, and Disco. Set features hits from the ’60s right up to today.
Guests are encouraged to bring lawn chairs, blankets, and a picnic. Assorted food trucks will be available on site with local fare for purchase.
On Saturday, the Old Lyme Arts District partners present a full day of family friendly activities. A classic car show, local art vendors, food trucks, a community dog show, a 5K road race, live music, and much more.
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS – SATURDAY, JULY 25
Local vendors and food trucks onsite: 9am to 3pm
Shop unique, locally created finds from artists and vendors, and enjoy food for purchase from a variety of food trucks.
Free admission to the Museum: 9am to 5pm
Explore art exhibitions in the Krieble Galley and the art and history on view in the historic Griswold House. Hands-on crafts in the Hartman Education Center (free) and face painting and fairy hair by April’s Balloon Creations (for a fee).
Midsummer Super Sale: 9am to 5pm
Up to 75% off unique gifts, art books, kids books & toys, stationery, garden items, and a whole lot more! No additional discounts apply. In-person only.
Midsummer Festival Dog
Parading Paws Dog Show: Free registration 10–10:30am. Judging begins at 10:45am.
Sit. Stay. Enjoy. Every dog walks away a winner at the Parading Paws Dog Show! Prizes are awarded based on each dog’s most distinguished characteristics, such as Best Smile, Biggest Paws, and Longest Tail. Special award categories include Best Trick and Best Costume.
Public Gallery Talk: 2pm
Learn more about current exhibitions at the Flo Gris in this free program.
