There’s a paw-sitively new event at next month’s Marblehead Festival of Arts — a Pup Party.
Former Festival president Matt Friedman is working with his daughter, Malina, planning an event for dogs at the Green Street fields on July 6, 9 a.m.-noon. Here’s what’s on tap:
- Dog-friendly arts & crafts, including paw and nose prints
- Splash pad and kiddie pools
- Photo station
- Leash decoration
- Ball pit
- Pup cups
- Bobbing for treats
- Photo station
- Costume contest
- Canine caricatures
- On-site grooming tips
- On-site training tips
- Giveaways
“The Festival has always had something for everyone … except dogs,” Matt Friedman told the Current. “We’re making a block party for the dogs.”
He added, “This is something I’ve been thinking about for 10 years. I’m so happy it’s coming to fruition.”
The event will welcome 150 dogs at $20 each. (Humans are free.) Folks can register at marbleheadfestival.org/pup-party. All dogs must be vaccinated and stay on leash (no retractable leashes).
The 59th Marblehead Festival runs July 3-6 with a full slate of exhibits, live music, events and hands-on activities.
The 11 art exhibits feature crafts, painting, printmaking, sculpture, mixed media, digital arts, photography, drawing, senior art, youth & student art, and Paint the Town.
Most Festival favorites are returning this summer, including the Literary Festival and writing contest, Children’s Festival, Artisans Marketplace, model boat making and regatta, road races, Cods & Whales contest, champagne reception and, of course, the popular Concerts @ Crocker Park.
Organizers have planned new events, too, including a community paint-by-number mural project. The 5-foot-by-5-foot final product will hang in Abbot Library. There’s also a new exhibit scavenger hunt for kids.
For more information about the Festival, visit marbleheadfestival.org. To contact the Friedmans, email pupparty@marbleheadfestival.org.
The Current is a presenting sponsor of the Marblehead Festival of Arts.
