
Friday, June 26th
5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Washington Park comes alive as 52 Artist Booths and the popular "Taste of Quincy" Food Court open in harmony with Blues in the District! Bring lawn chairs and a cooler with your favorite beverage and kick off the Midsummer Arts Faire with Smokin' Joe Kubek. Kubek delivers a flame-throwing guitar display tempered by the remarkable accompaniment of Bnois King's jazz influenced guitar. Get ready for a one-two-three punch of high-octane Texas Blues, Great Food and Fantastic Art!
5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Quincy Art Center Exhibit and Reception on the Square 100 North 5th - Free
The Quincy Art Center is pleased to host an exhibit on the Square throughout the arts faire weekend. More than 20 pieces from its newly acquired Fred, Olga and Elayne Donenberg Collection will be on display at 100 North 5th. The collection includes two and three dimensional work in a variety of media and subject matter. Refreshments served on Friday evening.
Saturday, June 27th
7:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Farmers Market Washington Park
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Juried Art Exhibition & Sale
Children's Hands-On Art Activities
Young Collectors Gallery
"Taste of Quincy" Food Court
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Quincy Art Center Exhibit 100 North 5th - Free
10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
"Nauvoo on the Road" Children's Activities
10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Gardner Museum of Architecture and Design Great Spaces Tour in the Historic Quincy Business District. $6/Members Free. For more information go to the Information Tent or begin the tour at the former Belasco Theatre building at 6th and Hampshire.
Entertainment Sponsored by WQUB
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM Ned Behrensmeyer Keyboard
12:00 PM - 2:30 PM The Rag Tag Irish Players Irish Music
2:30 PM - 3:00 PM The Quincy Dance Theatre
3:00 PM - 3:45 PM The Nauvoo Brass Band
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM The Rag Tag Irish Players
Sunday, June 28th
11:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Juried Art Exhibition & Sale
Children's Hands-On Art Activities
Young Collectors Gallery
"Taste of Quincy" Food Court
11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
A Midsummer's Brunch A new event to benefit the MAF hosted by 2009 Honorary Chair Jennifer Mead Gervasi. $25 donation includes a brunch buffet, complimentary Mimosa or Bloody Mary, and 10% off at all Artist Booths on Sunday. Advance reservations (PDF) appreciated (217-257-0721 or mafdirector@gmail.com). Limited tickets available at the Brunch Tent.
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Quincy Art Center Exhibit 100 North 5th - Free
Entertainment Sponsored by WQUB
11:00 AM - 2:00 PM The Music Company Jazz Combo
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM The Rag Tag Irish Players Irish Music
See the 2009 Midsummer Arts Faire Area Map