The Padanaram Summer Festival will return this year on July 27, Here’s everything you need to know about the annual celebration of everything Padanaram. 

The festival will run from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. along Bridge Street and Elm Street. Many of the businesses and restaurants in the village will be offering deals, special activities and events, and other fun things to do. 

An artisan fair will line Elm Street from Prospect Street to Harbor Street. More than 50 fine artists and crafters will be participating in the fair, and will have works available to purchase at the event. 

For foodies, Farm and coast, Black Bass, Village Sweets, Chumley’s, Sail Loft, and Dockside will all have specials during the festival. Fay’s Restaurant and Oxcart will be set up along Elm Street. 

A Kids’ Zone will be set up at the corner of Elm and Bridge Streets, and will include activities like face painting and games. Entertainment for all ages will include performances by local dancing schools, Voices in Time, and the Unlikely Strummers.

Parking will be extremely limited during the festival. Elm Street will be closed to traffic. Visitors are encouraged to park at St. Mary’s Church’s Parish Center Lot. A free shuttle will be provided by the Council on Aging to transport guests to and from the center of the festival. 

For more information about the festival, visit the Padanaram Village Facebook page, Facebook.com/PadanaramVillage.