Tinicum Arts Festival

We look forward to seeing you this weekend to once again gather with friends and neighbors to enjoy the works of over 180 regional artists in the historic Art Barn. Delight in the creations of over 130 artists and craft artisans displayed under the trees. Discover treasures at the White Elephant Tent. Choose from literally thousands of volumes at the Book Wagon. Place a bid at the Silent Auction.  Enjoy the outstanding live musical entertainment while savoring a fresh-squeezed lemonade, a tasty sandwich or a home-baked dessert in the picnic grove. Special activities for children and summer fun for everyone.

The Tinicum Arts Festival is the primary fundraiser for the non-profit Tinicum Civic Association. The Festival is planned and run by volunteers. Proceeds are used to maintain the 1832 Stover Mill in Erwinna and to benefit over 30 other non-profit organizations that serve Tinicum Township.

Schedule of Events:

Live Entertainment
On the Main Stage

Michael Arenella Jazz Quartet
10:30am to 12:30pm
Spring boarding from a journey into the Jazz Age — moving through a timeless sense of swing and soul — the Michael Arenella Jazz Quartet explores an expression untethered to an era.

Bear's Choice
1:00 to 2:30pm
A seasoned Grateful Dead cover band where the core members have played together for over 30 years! It promises to be an authentic Dead concert performance.

Cherry Lane Band
2:30 to 4:30pm
Cherry Lane Band is like having the best tribute bands, all in one amazing show. The band pays homage to classic horn bands, from Chicago and Earth Wind & Fire to Steely Dan, then adds in the best of Motown and current artists like Bruno Mars and Dua Lipa. Rock n' Roll with a Blast of Soul.

Strolling Entertainers…
Galena Brass always provides the epitome of Versatility in Brass.
Barry the Magician is back with more laughs and balloon magic fun.

Authors' Table
10:00am – 12:00pm
Jeanne Balsam  Where Do Butterflies Go At Night? – Jeanne Balsam is an author, illustrator and graphic designer whose work often focuses on animals and the environment. Her first picture book was happily published in 2022. In all she does, Jeanne hopes to inspire and enlighten others.
John Clement  The Cat Sitter and The Canary – John is the author of the popular Dixie Hemingway Mystery Series, which follows the adventures of Dixie Hemingway, a professional cat sitter with wry wit, a keen eye, and an uncanny penchant for stumbling upon crime scenes.
Studio RT 29   Art Books – Studio Route 29 is a progressive art studio that centers the creative practices and perspectives of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities as well as a community space that champions inclusion and brings people together in play and creative spirit.

12:00pm – 2:00pm
Hayden Saunier  Wheel – Hayden Saunier writes poetry. Awards include a Pushcart Prize, Gell Poetry Award, Rattle Poetry Prize, and the Pablo Neruda Award. Her work has been published widely and featured on Poetry Daily, Garrison Keillor's Writer's Almanac, and Verse Daily.
Linda C. Wisniewski  Where the Stork Flies – Linda is a former librarian and journalist who lives in Doylestown Township and volunteers at the historic home of author Pearl S. Buck. Her work has been published in literary magazines and anthologies.
Jennifer Nelson  Teaching with Heart: Lessons Learned in a Classroom – Jennifer Nelson is a writer and teacher living in Bucks County. She runs Your Stories, a memoir writing services company. She studied journalism at Columbia University and English at the University of California, Berkeley.

2:00pm – 5:00pm
Tama Matsouka Wong Into the Woods: How to Garden Like a Forager – Tama Matsuoka Wong is a forager, weed eater, wild farmer, and meadow doctor. She is the author of the backyard field guide and cookbook Foraged Flavor nominated for a James Beard award in 2013.
Chris Alice "Alie" Kratzer  The Social Wasps of North America – Alie is a local engineer, scientist, entrepreneur, author, and illustrator. Her next book- The Cicadas of North America- will be released later this summer!
Cal Peternell  Cookbooks – Cal is the Jersey raised Co-owner and Head chef at Finnbar Restaurant in Frenchtown. He was a chef at Chez Panisse when it was named the Best Restaurant in America and earned  its Michelin Star. He is the author of multiple Award Winning Cookbooks.

Discovery Tent
10:00am – 1:00pm: Plein Air Painting with the Uncorked Artist
Join the party… the paint party! The Uncorked Artist brings you plein air painting at the festival. Uncork your inner artist and create your own artwork of the iconic Tinicum Park Barn. Artists will be on hand to guide you and all supplies will be provided. Fun for any age!

2:00pm: Barry Weaver's
Magic Show
A real kid pleaser.  Everyone will have a great time!

Admission:
$10 for adults and $1 for children 6-12.  
Children under 6 and parking are FREE.