Do you enjoy a love of the arts? From now through October 2011, you can attend the First Sunday Arts Festival in Annapolis. As the name implies, the arts festival is held on the first Sunday of each month from 12pm to 5pm at Calvert Street and West Street in downtown Annapolis.
The First Sunday Arts Festival in Annapolis combines the best of an artist’s market, street festival and an arts and crafts festival with live entertainment mixed in. More than 100 local artists and vendors showcase their wares each month for you to view and even purchase. Entertainment includes live music, dancers, street performers and even live theater performances. Food vendors will be on hand to fill your belly with some tasty treats.
Admission is absolutely free. Free parking is available in the State Parking Garage (Calvert Street & Bladen Street). For a small fee, you can also park closer to the event on Calvert Street, between West and Clay Streets at the Gotts Court Garage and Whitemore Garage. If there is rain on the day of the event, call 410-741-3267 after 8am on the day of the event to make sure it has not been canceled.
Sponsors are always welcome. If you or your company is interested in sponsoring the First Sunday Arts Festival in Annapolis, email them at erik@firstsundayarts.com. Any local artist interested in setting up a booth at the monthly festival should apply online at the festival’s website. If you’re an entertainer who wishes to perform in front of thousands of people each month, please fill out an online application for musicians or other entertainment. Keep up to date with the latest information for each month’s festival by following them on Facebook or Twitter.
From now through October 2, 2011, downtown Annapolis will host the First Sunday Arts Festival on the first Sunday of every month. Come down to enjoy free live entertainment, eat good food and see artwork from more than 100 local artists.
Bonnie Augostino, your Southern Maryland real estate specialist
