Downtown Doylestown will come alive for one of Bucks County’s most anticipated weekends! The 34th annual Doylestown Arts Festival returns from 10 AM to 5 PM each day, transforming the historic streets into a vibrant open-air celebration of creativity, music, and community. This two-day, free-to-attend festival will showcase over 160 juried artists, 30 live performances across five stages, and interactive art demonstrations ranging from pottery to plein air painting. Visitors can explore unique works, enjoy hands-on experiences, and connect with regional and nationally recognized creators.

Designed to illuminate the region’s ongoing commitment to arts and culture, the Doylestown Arts Festival annually features 160 juried artists, live music on 5 stages, live art and interactive demonstrations. Founded in 1991 by a small volunteer group of businesses and residents, the festival now celebrates 34 years of showcasing creativity in Bucks County. The highly anticipated two-day street festival attracts thousands of visitors each year.

Activities
The Doylestown Arts Festival will feature a variety of live demonstrations, interactive arts, and activities. There are opportunities for all ages to enjoy! Artists throughout the festival will have rotating displays of live art and creations. There will be a variety of hands-on activities ranging from face painting and sand art to pottery demonstrations and glass blowing.

Silk Scarf Painting

Location: #64 (E. State)
Cost: $10/scarf
Type: Activity

Join the Michener Art Museum in painting 100% silk scarves with silk pigment dyes. This activity is a blast for all ages!

Pottery Demos

Location: #25A (State & Hamilton)
Cost: FREE
Type: Demonstration

Artists from Fleming Studios will be providing live pottery demonstrations throughout the weekend! Come enjoy our art in action. All ages are welcome to come and learn.

Sand Art

Location: #44 (State & Main)
Cost: $5/each
Type: Activity

Create your own sand art and take it home! Various colors, sizes, and shapes will be available as supplies last.

Face Painting & Punch Balloons

Location: #1 (W. State)
Cost: FREE
Type: Activity

Calvary Chapel will be offering free face painting for kids and teens and punch balloons for all ages!

TileWorks Brick Building

Location: #169 (Hamilton)
Cost: FREE
Type: Activity

Architectural bricks made from local Bucks County clay will be constructed into a miniature brick and mortar building model over the course of the festival.

Mercer Tile Rubbing

Location: #15 (W. State)
Cost: FREE, Donations
Type: Activity

Crafts and activities will be available for all ages, including coloring pages as well as tile rubbings with Mercer tile designs.

Glass Blowing

Location: #125 (Oakland & Hamilton)
Cost: FREE
Type: Demonstration

Live performance of Glass Flameworking with audience interaction, answering questions informing of technique.

Face Painting

Location: #S17 (N. Main)
Cost: FREE
Type: Activity

The Central Bucks West High School Cheerleading Squad will provide free face painting for children!

Community Art Project - Flying Eagle

Location: #77 (E. State)
Cost: FREE
Type: Activity

Show your support for our active service members by taking part in a community art making project. All ages are invoted to participate in this group painting of a flying eagle.

Live Art Demonstrations

Location: Festival Wide
Cost: FREE
Type: Demonstration

Artists throughout the festival will have live art demonstrations in and around their booths. Explore the festival to enjoy our talented makers in action.

Food & Drinks

This year's festival will feature a food court in the Dommel Way parking lot, which is located behind the Starbucks in the center of town. We are pleased to welcome a variety of vendors from the local region. In addition to our food court vendors, please be sure to check out the many locally-owned restaurants and bars throughout our town. New this year the festival will also host a beer garden in the Pine Street Parking lot for patrons 21 and over.

Beer Garden

For the very first time, the Doylestown Arts Festival will feature an official beer garden in the Pine Street Parking Lot (at the corner of E. State & Pine Streets). Adults 21+ are invited to enjoy a drink and stick around for a day of music at the State & Pine stage.

All patrons must be 21 years of age or older to purchase an alcoholic beverage. We reserve the right to require proper age identification from anyone seeking to purchase an alcoholic beverage regardless of apparent age. All alcholic beverages must remain inside the beer garden. Serving will be limited to 11am-4:30pm each day. Those under 21 are welcome to enjoy the music!

Schedule:

September 7, 2025
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Live Music:

Live music and performances have been a major part of the festival since the very beginning. The festival will feature 5 stages of live music throughout the weekend. Our mix of local and traveling acts range from rock and jazz to folk and pop. Check the schedules below for each stage - acts vary.

State & Main

Tim Farrell
Instrumental
10:00-11:00

Borderline Bluegrass Trio
Bluegrass
11:45-12:45

Andrea Carlson
Jazz
1:30-2:45

Ensemble Novo
Instrumental
3:30-4:45

State & Clinton

Dale Ciccarelli
Rock
10:00-11:00

Ami Yaris
Singer/Songwriter
11:30-12:30

Lia Menaker
Pop
1:15-2:15

Wild Hymns
Singer/Songwriter
3:00-4:00

Main & Oakland

Ava DiFiore
Pop
10:00-11:00

Lost Cricket String Band
Folk
11:30-12:30

Stephen DiJoseph
Singer/Songwriter
1:00-2:00

Seamus Kelleher
Indie
2:30-3:30

Perlin Noise
Indie
4:00-5:00

State & Pine

Lolly Hopwood
Kids
10:00-11:00

Anthony Walker
Singer/Songwriter
11:30-12:00

Pure Jerry
Rock
12:30-1:30

Elle Gyandoh & The John Doe Band
Pop
2:15-3:15

Cherry Lane Band
Rock
4:00-5:00

Oakland & Clinton

Allyssa Leigh
Folk
10:00-10:45

Eco-Man
Singer/Songwriter
11:15-12:00

School of Rock House Band
Rock
12:30-2:00

Modern Yesterday
Rock
2:30-3:15

Hearts Club Band
Rock
4:00-5:00

Date: September 6 & 7, 2025.

Time: 10am-5pm

Venue: Various Venues in Doylestown, PA 18901

For more information https://www.dtownartsfestival.com/.