Head to Main Street in Medford this Sunday, June 9th, from 11 AM to 4 PM, as it transforms into a vibrant celebration of art, wine, and music. Hosted by the Medford Arts Center, this beloved festival offers a perfect blend of cultural activities, delicious food, and live entertainment for the entire family. The Medford Arts Center, a nonprofit organization voted the best art center in South Jersey, is dedicated to promoting the arts in Southern New Jersey and beyond. Traditionally organized by the Medford Business Association, this year the Medford Arts Center has taken over the reins, promising to bring a fresh perspective while maintaining the festival’s cherished traditions. The event is proudly sponsored by The Farmstead at Medford, a forward-thinking senior living community offering luxury retirement on a beautiful 56-acre campus.
At the time this article was published, the Map is not available yet, but, on the day of the festival – this link will be updated to show a map!
Medford’s bustling Main Street will be open for shopping, featuring local boutiques such as Girlfriends on Main, The Zen Den on Main, Pinecone Trading Company, and Love Thy Nature Refillery. Don’t miss the chance to visit Main Street’s three local breweries: Lower Forge, Kings Road, and Farm Truck, or test your pinball or video game skills at the Game On Arcade. The Center, Life in Balance will also be available for readings & healings! Main Street has so much to offer every day, but especially today! Come and experience the creativity, culture, and community spirit of Medford, NJ, at this year’s Art Wine & Music Festival. For a list of Main Street Merchants check here!
Wine enthusiasts can sample exquisite wines from eight New Jersey wineries, including Medford’s own Stokelan Winery. Guests can purchase a signature wine glass for $15, which includes tastings from all the wineries at each wineries tent. To buy a glass, find a Wine Glass Station, manned by Medford Arts volunteers, are conveniently located at the intersections of Main & South Street, Main & Bank/Union Streets, and Main & Cedar Street. These stations accept cash, all major credit cards, Apple Pay, and Google Pay for your convenience.
Wineries: Sample exquisite wines from eight New Jersey wineries
BellviewBalic
Blue Cork
Unionville Vineyards
Stokelan (Medford’s Own!)
Autumn Lake
Cream Ridge
Coda Rosa
With over 20 food vendors and more than 130 art and craft vendors, the festival promises an array of culinary delights and unique handmade crafts. The festival also offers a variety of activities for all ages. At the Medford Arts Center, kids and adults can create their own artwork with LLDesign Arts & Crafts Studio and have it printed on customized totes. Everyone is invited to contribute to a community art project at the center. Free kids’ activities, face painting, balloon artistry, and games will be available throughout Main Street.
Live Music: Enjoy live performances from six fantastic bands, including:
- Oh Gees
- Lost in Brunswick
- Rob Tait Band
- Marybeth Johns
- Dave Kelly
- Lonesome Turnpike Ramblers
Getting to the Festival:
If you are traveling to the Dickens Festival from outside of the region, Medford village is about 18 miles east of Philadelphia along New Jersey State Route 70, with the festival just south of the intersection between Route 70 and County Highway 541 (Main Street). There are no major hotels within Medford Township, but there are a number of choices in nearby Mount Laurel, New Jersey. We suggest parking at the local Freedom Park, Municipal Parking Lot (and library), Public Safety Building, or, on any of the side streets around Main Street that remain open during the event! Allen Avenue is open for cutting around Main Street during this time, since the street will be closed the entire day!
