Saturday, September 27, 2025
12-4 PM
Condon Shell in Medford
2501 Mystic Valley Parkway
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 Guardians of Isadora Dancers - singer/songwriter folk-rock
- 2:00-2:45 Paul Burch - Americana rock and bluegrass
- 2:45-3:00 Max Heinegg, Medford's Poet Laureate
- 3:00-3:45 The Grown Up Noise - Indie pop-rock
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
ORGANIZATION VENDORS:
- Arts Collaborative Medford
- Brookline Bank
- CACHE
- City of Medford-Office of Prevention and Outreach
- Down By Riverside, Inc
- Electrify Medford
- Garbage to Garden
- Housing Medford
- Kitty Connection
- Lakota YouthStay
- Medford Bicycle Advisory Commission
- Medford Brooks Estate Land Trust
- Medford Community Preservation Committee
- Medford Family Network
- Medford Farmers Market
- Mystic River Watershed Association
- Medford Schools Arts Alliance - new organization to help support all arts in MPS
- TreesMedford
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
