Old Lyme Midsummer Festival
Saturday, July 27, 2024 from 08:00am to 05:00pm
Old Lyme Midsummer Festival
Various Venues in Old Lyme, CT
Our celebration of art, music, food and family fun is back!
Schedule:
8:00am - Midsummer Run Starts our Morning:
Join LYSB's popular 5k when you run, walk or cheer on the participants! Winding through the village streets, this annual run brings runners and their supporters from across the region. 5K Run & Walk at 8am, Kids K at 9:00am. Pre-register here or register on site beginning at 6:45am.
9:00am-3:00pm - Art for Sale:
Find that special addition to your landscape painting collection, or just the right gift for the art lover in your life. You'll find great and affordable art for sale by the Fence Show Artists on the lawn of the Old Lyme Inn as well as works by the artists of the Lyme Art Association across the street at their home gallery.
9:00am-3:00pm - Kids Activities to Make Everyone Smile:
New this year, Hands On-M!nds On Children's Activities will take place on the front lawn of the Old Lyme Inn. From 9:00am to 3:00pm you'll find a variety of activities by local nonprofits that will have your younger family members thinking and doing. Check out the American Art face cutouts for kids at the Lyme Art Association.
9:30am-1:30pm - Classic Car Show Brings the Winners:
The Lion's Club is back with their annual Classic Car Show celebrating the classics, the antiques, and the exotic. Once again on the grounds at 100 Lyme Street (the CT Audubon Society's RTP Estuary Center), the beauties on display will have you thinking about your own future wheels. Learn more about entering your car here. Admission to view cars: $5.
10:00am-12:00pm - Parading Paws Dog Show:
They're back! All the cutest, brightest, best-dressed pups are invited to come compete for their very own "Best of" Award! Does your dog have the best trick? A great smile? Let them show off their talent at this show produced by Vista Life Innovations. Dogs may register beginning at 10am for 10:45am judging on the shady lawn at the Florence Griswold Museum.
10:00am-5:00pm - Shop Super Sale:
The Shop at the Florence Griswold Museum holds its popular Midsummer Super Sale Friday and Saturday from 10:00am-5:00pm. You'll find up to 75% off great selected items including unique gifts, art books, kids books and toys, stationery, garden items, and a whole lot more!
Annual Linen Sale On Lyme Street:
Patricia Spratt for the Home is known for their beautiful table linens, pillows, and more. And locals know the annual sidewalk sale at her Lyme Street workshop is the time to stock up! The sale begins Friday, July 26 and runs through Saturday's festival. Stop by for great savings on beautiful home accessories.
Free Art Exhibitions:
Cool off with a look inside some of our art galleries. You will find the Taking Flight and New Haven Paint & Clay Select Members Exhibition at the Lyme Art Association (9:00am-5:00pm). Be sure to make time to visit the Florence Griswold Museum's Open House (10:00am-5:00pm), with free admission to the art exhibition, Impressionism 150: From Paris to Connecticut & Beyond, and the historic boardinghouse on Saturday.
