The Worthington Arts Festival Returns June 18-19!

After being on hiatus since 2019, the Worthington Arts Festival is returning June 18-19!

The Festival is produced by the McConnell Arts Center, and takes place on the lawn in front of the MAC on the grounds of Thomas Worthington High School.

The popular community event draws about 25,000 visitors annually, and has been ranked as one of the top 200 arts festivals in the nation by Sunshine Artist magazine.

Admission to the Festival is free, and it makes for a fun day for the entire family!

If you attend this year, look for these highlights:

  • 115 juried exhibiting artists selling and showcasing their work

  • Food trucks like aCutAbove Schnitzel and More, Greek Village on the Go, The Jersey Way, The Almond Shop, The Maize Kettle Corn, Woolson Lemonade

  • A kid’s scavenger hunt all weekend

  • An indigo dye demonstration by fashion and fiber artist Celeste Malvar-Stewart on Saturday, June 18 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

  • Malvar-Stewart’s exhibition Artificial Horizon will also be on view in the MAC galleries all weekend

The Worthington Arts Festival hours are Saturday, June 18, 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. and Sunday, June 19, 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.

For more information, visit worthingtonartsfestival.com.

Nicholas Dekker