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The Eighth Edition of the Gloucester Arts Festival kicks off on May 31, 2024!

From the new Fine Arts Museum of Gloucester to the premier Plein Air Invitational of the Middle Peninsula, this month-long cultural event is bigger and better than ever. Scroll down for a list of the exciting events in 2024, and stay tuned for more updates!

Don’t Just Save the Date, Save the Entire Month of June!

Throughout the month, guests can watch as Plein air artists from across the country paint the Heart of the River collection; Meet the Artists during the Brews, Brine & Wine event at historic Timberneck Farm, Cocktails in the Garden at Goshen Farm, and instant favorite, Village Arts Day – which features a full day of performances and a bespoke Artisan Market. There is something for everyone during June at the Gloucester Arts Festival!!

View our full calendar or complete brochure of events. Events do sell out so purchase your tickets early!

May 31, 2024

June 1, 2024

June 1, 2024

May 31 - June 8, 2024

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June 8, 2024

June 14 & 15, 2024

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Beautiful Gloucester County with its treasure trove of historic sites, waterways, and farmland is host to the Gloucester Arts Festival. Voted Best of Virginia by Virginia Living magazine, the festival is presented by The Cook Foundation.

Buy Tickets/Become a Sponsor

Purchase tickets here for all festival events or act early and buy a Festival passes and attend all the events!

Become a Patron

For more information on the benefits of becoming a patron and details on the exclusive opportunities available, visit here.

2024 Sponsors

We appreciate our 2024 sponsors for making our festival even more amazing. Discover who supports the Gloucester Arts Festival!

Participate

Interested in a workshop or art class? Want to become a volunteer? Interested in our Paint Main for community artists?