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1) To go to see or spend time with (someone); Call on socially. 2) To go to see in order to aid or console. 3)To stay with (someone) as a guest.
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Visit Delaware Arts Festival
A tremendous and heartfelt thank you to everyone who had a hand in making the Delaware Arts Festival's return a success! We are completely volunteer run, and dedicated to providing scholarships for Delaware County high school graduates who are continuing their studies in the visual arts at the university level. Congratulations to this year's scholarship winners and thank you to our sponsors, visitors/shoppers, artists, food trucks, judges, volunteers, and our community partners: DATA shuttle bus drivers, police officers, security officers, firefighters, EMT, Public Works employees, Delaware City Council, the City Manager's office, City of Delaware Special Events Committee, the Delaware County District Library for hosting the Student Art Show, and the downtown Delaware shop and restaurant owners for the two days of the festival!
Welcome everyone for 2-days of fun with over 180 exhibitors, entertainment and lots of great food!
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Free Shuttle service is available by Delaware County Transit. Pick up at 145 Union Street behind the Delaware County Court House. Drop off William and Sandusky Streets. Times: Saturday 11am-7:30pm Sunday: 10am-5pm.
Downtown City of Delaware Where to park:
Public Restroom Location Facilities:
- Moose Lodge: in parking lot, accessible from sidewalk: 2 standard , 1 ADA , 1 hand wash
- City Hall on William St.: 2 standard , 1 ADA , 1 hand wash
- K9 Hydration Station SE corner of Sandusky & William
- East Winter Street: between Mi Cerrito & 1808: 2 standard, 1 hand wash
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Saturday:
11:00-12:00 - Hayes band kicks off festival
12:00-12:20 - Scholarships
12:45-02:15 - Goose Boys
01:30-02:30 - The Amazing Giants stiltwalkers will be wandering around the festival
02:45-04:15 - Nacho Street Band
04:45-6:30 - Thirsty Travelers
Sunday:
10-11:00 - Hayes orchestra performing in the intersection of winter and Sandusky Street
11:30-01:00 - Korey Black Jazz
01:30-02:30 - The Amazing Giants. Stiltwalkers will be wandering around the festival
01:30-3:00 - Blue Limestone Project
03:00-03:30 - Carroll Baker Magic
03:30-5:00 - Lucky Penny Sisters LPS local fan favorites
If art and food are your favorites, the festival offers an array of foods to satisfy a hungry crowd! Visitors won't go away hungry.
There is certainly no shortage of food choices at the Delaware Arts Festival, that is for sure! We take great pride in welcoming many well-known and delicious food truck options from all over. Many of our food truck partners return year after year to the Delaware Arts Festival, just to see you again!
Participating Food Trucks:
- Chester's Concessions
- Rismillers Concessions
- Lumpia Queen
- Chef Shack
- Kent's Kones
- Hall Concessions
- G&G Concessions
- Dan's Deli
- Schmidt's Sausage Truck
Magic Show
Sidewalk Chalk
Kid Friendly Entertainment
2026 Exhibitor Winners
Wayne Gao & Michelle Chang
Best of Show
Ira Tucson
Tuft Titties
1st Place Winner
Mimi Antonett
Nautilus Creations
2nd Place Winner
Lynna Jean
Painted Panes
3rd Place Winner
Sarah Hiers
Honorable Mention
Great Food
We offer a diverse range of art programs, scholarships, and exhibitions that cater to all ages and skill levels. Our mission is to inspire creativity and foster a love for the arts in our community.
Great Entertainment
We offer a diverse range of entertainment for the entire 2-days.
Great Exhibitors
We offer a diverse range of art programs, scholarships, and exhibitions that cater to all ages and skill levels. Our mission is to inspire creativity and foster a love for the arts in our community.
Volunteers
Volunteering for our arts festival is a thrilling way to be part of a vibrant, creative community—every shift brings live performances, inspiring artwork, and the buzz of people discovering something new. Contributing your time helps make the festival run smoothly, creates memorable experiences for artists and attendees, and offers great opportunities to meet fellow creatives and build skills in event work. Whether greeting guests, or assisting with setup, volunteers play an essential role.
Volunteers
Join our arts festival as a volunteer and become part of the behind-the-scenes team that brings imagination to life—it's rewarding work that blends practical tasks with creative energy. Volunteers support artists and organizers by handling logistics, managing crowds, and keeping events on schedule, all while gaining hands-on experience in event production. The role offers a chance to contribute meaningfully, connect with diverse people, and enjoy the festival from a unique, insider perspective.
