2008 Schedule of Events

Friday, June 27th

Blues in the District Washington Park comes alive as 52 artists booths open in harmony with Blues in the District. Now in its 10th season, Blues in the District is the place to be every other Friday evening all summer long. Bring lawn chairs, friends and a cooler with your favorite beverage and kick off the Midsummer Arts Faire with Burton Gaar.



Saturday, June 28th
10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Juried Art Exhibition & Sale
Children's Hands-on Art Activities
Young Collectors Gallery
"Taste of Quincy" Food Court

7:00 am - 12:00 PM Farmer's Market - Civic Center South Parking Lot

10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Gardner Museum of Architecture and Design Great Spaces Tour - Downtown Buildings
Master Gardener's Tour
Quincy Art Center Sale

Entertainment - Bandstand
10:00 am - 11:00 am
The Rag Time Irish Players

11:00 pm - 12:00 pm
Nauvoo Young Missionaries

12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Nauvoo Brass Band

1:15 pm - 2:30 pm
The By-Bee Flats

2:30 pm - 3:45 pm
Jason Dugger Duo
Jazz Piano & Trumpet

3:45 pm - 5:00 pm
The By-Bee Flats


Children-Only GallerySunday, June 24th
11:00 am - 4:00 pm
Juried Art Exhibition & Sale
Children's Hands-on Art Activities
Young Collectors Gallery
"Taste of Quincy" Food Court

Entertainment - Bandstand
11:00 am - 3:00 pm
The Music Company Jazz Combo

3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Ned Behrensmeyer Piano


The Midsummer Arts Faire would like to thank the businesses of the Historic Quincy Business District for their support. Please visit these fine establishments. Special Faire hours are listed below.

Business Address Friday Saturday Sunday
Bedrooms, Sunrooms 615 Maine 10:00-7:00 10:00-5:00 12:00-4:00
Celia’s Gifts & More 117 N. 4th 9:30-9:00 9:30-4:00 12:00-4:00
Cherry Tree Cottage 131 N. 6th 11:00-5:00 11:00-5:00 Closed
Designer’s Again Maine Center 10:00-5:00 10:00-2:00 Closed
Domestic, Etc. 119 N. 6th 9:30-5:00 9:30-5:00 12:00-4:00
FXC Shoes 601 Hampshire 9:30-5:00 9:30-4:00 12:00-4:00
Gallery Outre’ 614 Maine till 8:00 Open by chance Open by chance
Granite Bank Gallery 428 Maine 9:30-5:30 9:00-3:00 10:00-2:00
Great Debate Books Maine Center 9:00-7:00 9:00-5:00 12:00-5:00
Hand Me Down Boutique 610 Maine 10:00-5:00 10:00-3:00 10:00-3:00
Jeanne’s Shoppe 106 N. 6th 10:00-5:00 10:00-4:00 12:00-4:00
Suzy’s Unique Boutique 509 Maine 10:00-7:00 9:00-5:00 Closed
Kristopher’s 511 Maine 8:00-5:00 9:00-4:00 Closed
Washington Perk 428 Maine 7:00-5:00 7:00-3:00 9:00-3:00


Event Information

June 27-29, 2008
Friday: 5pm to 9pm
Saturday: 10am to 5pm
Sunday: 11am to 4pm

2008 Food Court
The Busy Bistro
Chicken Mole Soft Tacos, Bistro Club Wraps, Applewood Smoked Pulled Pork, & Cornbread Panzanella Salad (with or without Grilled Salmon)

The Butcher Block
BBQ Pulled Pork, BBQ Brisket & Italian Beef Sandwiches

Madonna House
Strawberry Shortcake, Jo’s Gourmet Cookies, Lemon & Strawberry Shake-ups

My Koog
Crepes au Sucre, Crepes au Chocolat, Crepes a la Compote de Pommes, Crepes a la Confiture de Fraise

Pop's Pizza
Spinach & Feta, Margarita, Pepperoni, Sausage, and Cheese pizza (by the Slice)