Join us for a fun filled weekend of artists, music performers, fun interactive activities for all ages, and food and beverages from our host, Guinness Open Gate Brewery.  Celebrate the arts and music in our community and learn how the Festival presenter, Baltimore County Arts Guild is shaping and improving communities through the transformative power of art. Proceeds from the Festival go back into programs, classes, and events that support emerging artists of all ages.

This is a FREE event open to the public (no tickets or registration required). Those under 21 must be accompanied by an adult. 

Featured Artists: Explore Artists from Baltimore County and the entire region that were reviewed and selected by jurors. Mediums will include photography, painting, woodwork, glass, home & body artisan products, pottery, metal, mixed media, and much more! Learn more about each artist in the Artist and Sponsor Marketplace now.

Music: Check out the bands playing a variety of music genres both days of the Arts & Drafts Festival. Preview each artist’s music through the links below.

Saturday, June 22:

11:00 AM – 1:00 PM: The Pilgrims of Deep Run – Irish Dance

2:00 PM – 4:00 PM: Brian Cunningham Project – Reggae / Soul / R&B

5:00 PM – 7:00 PM: Pineapple Band – Eclectic Rock

Sunday, June 23:

11:00 AM – 1:00 PM: Kevin Howard Band – Jazz / R&B

2:00 PM – 5:00 PM: Skies in Chaos – Eclectic Rock / Party Rock & Roll

Food & Beverages: Enjoy great food and beverages, including two featured special brews made just for the Festival by Guinness:

HARMONIC HAZE                       BLUEBERRY LIME

HAZY INDIA PALE ALE                ALE BREWED WITH BLUEBERRY AND LIME