A Rite of Summer in Chatham
A juried festival of 120 fine artisans at Chase Park, with kids' crafts, food trucks, and shuttle service.
55th Annual Chatham Festival of the Arts
About the Festival
The Creative Arts Center in Chatham is excited to announce its 55th Festival of the Arts, to be held August 14, 15 & 16th, 2026. This juried, high-quality festival showcases and celebrates the work of 120 fine artisans and craftsmen presenting their original and handcrafted artwork, jewelry, fabric, pottery, fashion, wood, glass, metalwork and so much more.
This festival has been called a 'rite of summer' by the Cape Cod Chronicle and is the premier summer arts and crafts event on Cape Cod. Held at Chase Park, just a short stroll from beautiful downtown Chatham, the festival draws approximately 10,000 collectors and attendees from throughout Cape Cod, and well beyond. In addition to showcasing high-end arts and crafts, the family-friendly festival features a children's arts and crafts tent, shuttle bus service and food trucks.
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