Frequently Asked Questions

Visitor FAQ

  • DO WE NEED TICKETS?

    Nope.

    Free and open to the public! No tickets necessary.

  • WHAT IF IT RAINS?

    Rain or shine, the Festival will go on!

    If the rain is heavy, the artists will be indoors.

  • IS IT APPROPRIATE FOR CHILDREN?

    Yes!

    The art and music is family-friendly.

    There is a playground in the park.

  • IS THE EVENT ACCESSIBLE?

    Most of the locations are flat, including West Cedar, the Advent School lot, Rollins, Bellingham, Sentry, Goodwin.

    However keep in mind the North Slope is pretty steep.

    Primus and Lindall have steps, and Putnam is a slope.

  • CAN I BRING MY DOG?

    Yes!

    Just be aware some if the gardens are a little tight on space/ crowded.

  • WHERE DO I PARK?

    The Boston Common Garage, and the Mass Eye and Ear lot (in between Storrow Drive.)

    Parking meters are free on Sundays.

  • NEAREST T STOP?

    Red Line: Mass General stop is across the street from the start of the event.

    Blue Line: Bowdoin (5 minute walk)

    Green Line: Arlington Street (15 minute walk)

  • WHAT TYPE OF ART WILL THERE BE?

    Original, handmade, fine art including paintings, photography, ceramics, handblown glass, drawing/illustration, hand-pulled prints, collage.

  • WHAT TYPE OF MUSIC WILL THERE BE?

    Fun classical, including cello, violin, flute. There will be performance throughout the day at Rollins Place, Primus Ave, Phillips Park, West Cedar Street, and the Advent School lot.

  • IS THERE A MAP?

    Yes!

    A map of then route will be posted on our website a week or two before the event.

    There will also be maps available at the start tables, and the entire route will be well marked.