Mystic River Celebration

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Dates:	Sat from 9/27/25 - 9/27/25
Hours:	12:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Ages:	Toddlers, Kids, Teens, Adults
In/Outdoor:	Outdoor
Cost:	Free
Category:	Arts & Culture

Spend the afternoon at the Condon Shell at Medford’s biggest arts festival! Watch live performances, browse local artisan crafts, get to know local businesses and organizations, eat food, and take part in any number of fun activities for all ages including a Knucklebones play area for kids!

The Condon Shell is located at 2501 Mystic Valley Parkway. Parking is available at the Condon Shell and along Winthrop Street, but participants are encouraged to walk or ride your bike if possible.

LIVE PERFORMANCE LINE-UP:

12:00-12:40 Chris Hersch and the Moonraiders - instrumental country/jazz twang
12:45-1:00 Tufts Bhangra Dance Troupe
1:00-1:45 Zion Rodman Band - singer/songwriter folk-rock
1:45-2:00 TBD
2:00-2:45 Paul Burch - Americana rock and bluegrass
2:45-3:00 TBD
3:00-3:45 The Grown Up Noise - Indie pop-rock
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ARTIST VENDORS:
Alix Fuerst - Realistic animal portraits + wildlife drawings
Anna Thai - Hand-embroidered textiles
Carol Gordenstein - Beaded jewelry
Catie Woodbury - Cards, prints, illustrations, bags and shirts
Cheryl Woodbury - Acrylic paintings and mixed media
Cowbird Studio - One-of-a-kind patch worked textiles
Elizabeth Woodbury - Candles, room sprays, and crochet items
Handmade by Lauren NH - Unique crocheted items and home goods
Helen F. Ray - Handmade soap
Hugh Naggar - Spun and blown glass items
Jacquelyn Fitzhugh - Handmade utilitarian pottery
Karyn Alzayer - Henna tattoo with Henna Inspired
Katharine Altman - Polymer clay jewelry and flower bud vases
Katya Castro - Handmade jewelry
Lori Gardinier - Small batch wheel thrown functional pottery
Marj Coello - Handmade jewelry and upcycled t-shirts
Michael Bacon - Handcrafted jewelry with unique beads from around the world
Milva McDonald - Functional pottery for culinary use
Outside the Lines Studio - Various artwork created by adults with developmental and intellectual disabilities
Poetry Table - Poetry books by Medford's Poet Laureates past and present
Teresa Salvato - Unique pottery decorated with hand painted underglazes
The Elephant In The Room - Clothing, textiles, and dog themed artwork and housewares

FOOD VENDORS:
Chicken and Rice Guys - Middle Eastern halal street food
Colleen’s - ice cream and sweet treats
Lola’s Coffee and More - coffee, Filipino treats, and cold refreshers
Samosa Man - samosas and Indian curries

OTHER ACTIVITIES:
Games and gross motor play with Knucklebones
Face painting by Zing! Face painting
Take a tour and learn about the gardens Winthrop St. Community Garden

The Condon Shell is located at 2501 Mystic Valley Parkway. Parking is available at the Condon Shell and along Winthrop Street, but participants are encouraged to walk or ride your bike if possible.

This event is the kick-off to Arts Across Medford, CACHE’s month-long arts festival during October.

Located at the newly renovated Condon Shell along the banks of the Mystic River, this festival features live music, food vendors, artisans, activities for kids and much more!

This event is free and open to the public.

WEBSITE

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www.cacheinmedford.org/mystic-river-celebration/

LOCATION

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2501 Mystic Valley Parkway, Medford, MA, 02155 map