WHEN
- Saturday, May 28: 10am - 7pm
- Sunday, May 29: 10am - 7pm
- Monday, May 30: 10am - 5pm
WHERE
All of the fun will happen along Riverfront Park in Harrisburg, between the Market Street Bridge and Harvey Tailor Bridge. Vendors will line up along Front Street & in the grass along Riverfront Park. For a detailed map, please click here. Front Street will be closed to vehicle traffic
PARKING
Most alleys between Market St & Forster St are closed between Front St & Second St, but there is still plenty of available parking in city parking garages, city streets and City Island. City meters will charge on Saturday, but are free on both Sunday & Monday per their website, parking on City Island will be $5 all weekend & parking garages will charge normal rates during the entire festival.
KIDSFEST
Head towards the Market St bridge where you'll find KidsFest, a special area geared towards the youngest ones in your family. There will be kid-themed vendors & a full schedule of events, including Popcorn Hat Players, Magicians, music & more! To view the full schedule, please click here.
LIVE MUSIC
For those looking for live music, the Main Stage at Kunkel Plaza is your go-to spot! There will be a variety of musical performances, from local high school bands, to jazz, & more! To view the full schedule, please click here.
FOOD
Some of our favorite food to grab at ArtsFest is the BBQ from Camp Curtain, cheesecake on a stick & root beer floats. To find out where your favorite food vendors will be, check the map.
ART
There will be more than 250 artists who use a variety of mediums to create clothes, jewelry, wall hangings, furniture & more! You are guaranteed to find unique pieces you'll fall in love with. To find out which artists to expect, please check the full list.
RESTROOMS
Porta Pottys will be available near KidsFest/Market St Bridge, Barbara Street, Front Street near Kunkel Plaza & North Street. There will be handicap accessible Porta Pottys at those locations as well.
PRIDE OF THE SUSQUEHANNA RIVERBOAT
The Pride of the Susquehanna Riverboat will be offering their popular 45 minute sightseeing tours on the Susquehanna all weekend long. The deck of The Pride is a great spot to catch the beautiful scenery along the river, or pop downstairs for a quick drink or snack inside the lounge area. For full schedule of cruises, check the schedule.
OTHER THINGS TO KNOW
- No pets or bicycles are welcome in Riverfront Park during ArtsFest - bicycle parking is available near Walnut St & Harvey Taylor Bridges
- First Aid is located at the corner of Front St & Walnut St (near the Walnut St/City Island bridge)
- The festival is stroller friendly, but it gets difficult to maneuver during peak times (Sat & Sun afternoons)
- Many booths have breakable (and expensive!) objects that kids could reach, please keep a close eye on all kiddos
- There is no admission charge
- There will be no fireworks this year, those are set off on City Island by the Harrisburg Senators - who are playing away games this weekend.
MORE INFORMATION
Please check the website for more information.
