Culture Connect Featured Event

Walnut Beach Arts Festival is celebrating its 11th year! 

Come join us on the evening of Saturday, August 1 when we will Return to the Emerald Room - as we dance to the music of Hot Cat Jazz Band featuring big band, swing and jazz music under the stars reminiscent to that of the Emerald Room at Walnut Beach, Milford, CT.

On Sunday, August 2nd - You can participate in the Ice Cream 5k Run and all runners will receive FREE ice cream from the Walnut Beach Creamery. Following the race a juried show of artists and artisans will begin showing their work for the day. Area restauranteurs will be sharing their cuisines; music performed by area bands and a strolling musical group will fill the air at scheduled times; demonstrations/information given by crafters, artists, gardening club; hands on painting, wood-carving, sand art, and activities; face painting; story telling; reading circle and more!

Saturday-8/1 - Return to the Emerald Room dance will take place at the Walnut Beach Pavilion, just steps away from the beach, from 7pm to 9pm - ONLY $10 per person.  Food will be served. Please visit www.walnutbeachfestival.com for more information.

Sunday-8/2 - Ice Cream 5k Run: Registration applications can be found on-line at www.walnutbeachfestival.com  The day of the race Registration is at 7am - Race Start Time at 8am.  Kids run for free.

Sunday-8/2 - Arts Festival from 10am to 5pm - FREE - if you are an artist and wish to participate, please visit www.walnutbeachfestival.com to obtain an application.

For more information please visit our website:  www.walnutbeachfestival.com