Visitor Info

Join us in our new location at 5 Pilgrim Park, on the lawn behind the Train Station!

Friday, July 14 – 5:00 PM to 10:00 PM

A classic block party with high-energy live music, a beer garden and food trucks serving up tasty treats
Click here for more info on the Friday Night Block Party

Saturday, July 15 – 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM

An outdoor art market featuring 100 local artists, crafters, makers, and other vendors, plus live entertainment, food trucks, and more
Click here for more info on the Saturday Arts Market

Pets are not allowed at the Waterbury Arst Fest, both the Friday Night Block Party and Saturday Arts Market. Service animals welcome. Thanks!

Location

Downtown Waterbury is easy to access off Interstate 89 at Exit 10 and the Waterbury Arts Fest has a new location this year! Still downtown, but now held on a wonderful stretch of lawn in front of 5 Pilgrim Park with plenty of parking nearby and lots of grass for picnicking.

Stay tuned for more information, including parking and biking maps.

 

Cost

The Waterbury Arts Fest is, as it has always been, a FREE event! It is entirely supported by sponsorships, space fees, and donations. Please make sure to patronize our artists, food vendors, and our many generous sponsors when you visit the Fest! 

 

Parking & Access

The new location in Pilgrim Park has so much parking nearby, plus no road closures to work around! Public parking is available behind the Train Station and along Park Row and Pilgrim Park Road, with additional parking available around the Pilgrim Industrial Park We’ll put out a parking map before the Fest with more information and directions.

We always encourage bikers, and there will be bike racks nearby to park your ride. Thanks in advance for not riding bikes through our event!

 

Lodging

There are a wide variety of accommodations in Waterbury: country inns, bed and breakfasts, secluded cabins nestled among the pines, and national hotel brands. Check out the full list of accommodations here.

 

Get Involved!

Visit our Get Involved page for all the fun ways to interact with the Fest and the wonderful people who help bring it to life.

 

What else is in the area?

Waterbury is packed with fun things to do, places to eat, and ways to play outdoors! While in town, be sure to sample the famous food and craft beverage scene, shop at unique independent retailers, and explore the bountiful outdoor recreation. Waterbury is conveniently located at the convergence of the scenic Green Mountain Byway, Mad River Byway, and Interstate 89, making Waterbury Arts Fest centrally located for visitors from Burlington, Stowe, Montpelier, and the Mad River Valley. To learn more about our town, visit Discover Waterbury.