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The streets of Annapolis celebrate the artistic history of their city where arts and community thrive together in events like the First Sunday Art Festival. Many festivals and events in Maryland symbolize the rich colonial past and spread its light to future generations. The First Sunday Arts Festival is one of the cultural highlights and artistic events in Annapolis. The Inner West Street Association sponsors this event on the first Sunday of every month from May to November. The upcoming art event is going to take place on the 1st September 2024 at Inner West Street Annapolis.
It is a great summertime enjoyment for the locals and visitors where they interact directly with the artist and vendors. They can buy the crafts and arts accessories to decorate their homes and shops. The streets remain closed from 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM on the festival day. The festival started in 2001 and seems to grow and add more attractions every year, making it successful and famous among people.
The street enclosure includes the first block of West Street extending to Church Circle and Calvert Street in the vicinity of People’s Park. You should not miss the opportunity to witness the striking display of art if you are in Annapolis at the time of event. In this blog, I will also share some highlights of my last month experience at the First Sunday Art Festival in Annapolis. Undeniably, it is one of the most memorable festivals of my life, as I explore the city’s rich culture with my friends.
A Gallery of Artistic Expression and Creative Skills in First Sunday Arts Festival
The downtown area of Annapolis is transformed into a vibrant art market where you can purchase everything related to the artistic world. For example, the event offers hand-crafted jewelry, paintings, and garden sculptures. Furthermore, the artistic array of metalwork, wood carving, wheel-thrown pottery, and many other things are showcased for every art lover. Plus, the textile items and fused and blown glass also decorate this Annapolis event.
Additionally, more than 130 vendors install their booths and stalls. Every seller displays his/her skills and work, underscoring the creative talent throughout the region. The variety of unique and stunning pieces of art at the festival is a true demonstration of Annapolis’s creative spirits.
My timing to visit Annapolis was best to catch the beautiful and vibrant crafts and talented vendors. I bought a few paintings and wheel-thrown pottery from the event to keep as a memory of my unforgettable visit to this fiesta. I am all excited to attend this art festival again on 1st September 2024 to collect more memories.
Music Entertainment and Culinary delights at the First Sunday Art Festival
The live musical performances on First Sunday Art Festival elevates the atmosphere, enhance the ambiance, and lifts the air in Annapolis. Various singing groups, bands, and singers create a hub for musical entertainment for all visitors in the event. Moreover, multiple stages at different corners of the streets fill the air with the sounds of folk, jazz, pop, and blues music.
For a music lover like me, the festival is a great entertainment to hear the beautiful melodious voices while exploring the art and culture around the streets. Surprisingly, my friend went on the stage and sang a song, making us cover our ears (just kidding). We also enjoyed some live dance performances, which added more dynamic energy to the overall atmosphere.
On the top of it, many local food bars and restaurants remain active and serve the guests with flavorful dishes. Whether you want to have baked food or seafood, there is something for everyone in the festival. Plus, the visitors can enjoy a wide range of beverages on this hot summer day to cool down and refresh themselves. The First Sunday Art Festival won’t let the foodies down by offering various culinary delights. The overall vibe of tasty menu, music, and art will make this event an ever-lasting experience for you.
Family-inclusive Event: A Celebration of Community Togetherness
The First Sunday Art Festival is a family-friendly gathering for all group ages. From kids to youngsters and elderly fellows all can find pleasure in the event, having a good and fun weekend time. In addition, you can take your pets to the festival, but the high temperature can cause the paving hot and burn the pet’s paws.
Significantly, the festival is a celebration of community togetherness, bringing people to one place. It is testament to cherish the talent and art in their city. Besides, it promotes economic growth to the local businesses in Inner West Street and the individual vendors selling their work. I was delighted to see the people enjoying the company of their family and friends and interaction of residents with the artists and neighbors.
Mark the dates on your calendars and plan your visit to Annapolis on the first Sunday of the coming month, September. I assure you that the festival is not something you want to miss if you are an art, music, and food lover. The vibrant lively environment of this festival has no bounds for the locals and visitors, as everyone is welcomed in the event.
