What a better way to kick off the summer than to spend time at the
10 th Annual Feast of the East Festival to be held on
Saturday, June 7th from 1 pm – 4 pm in Arlington.

RAIN DATE is set for June 8th

The Feast of the East is a community celebration that highlights the unique character of East Arlington and its many restaurants, specialty shops and other businesses. All Arlington businesses are invited to join in the fun.

East Arlington’s merchants and restaurants invite everyone to this free event that celebrates this unique neighborhood. Many of East Arlington’s 130 businesses will have sidewalk sales, giveaways, and other promotions. Local restaurants will cook and serve food outdoors. In addition, there will be free popcorn, slush, and cotton candy.

Activities

Free activities are scheduled throughout the day, including live music, clowns, crafts for the kids, face painting and much more. Free kiddie rides will include bounces, slides, games, and a carousel. Pony rides will once again be located on the lawn of the Trinity Baptist Church at 115 Massachusetts Avenue.

There will be live music throughout the festival and on the lawn of the Trinity Baptist Church.

Festivities will be celebrated along Massachusetts Avenue from the Capitol Theater block to Trinity Baptist Church. During this event, the sidewalks will be widened, resulting in Massachusetts Avenue becoming reduced to two lanes. Parking will be restricted for several blocks in order to accommodate the large crowd expected for this popular event.

The festival is a collaboration of the Town of Arlington, the residents and businesses of East Arlington.
The concept of celebrating the East Arlington community started 10 years ago when selectman JACK HURD brought his idea to businesses and residents in the area. Since then, he has been very instrumental in carrying out this festival as it has grown. This event is fully funded by area businesses as well as East Arlington residents. To help fund the operation of the Fox Library located in East Arlington donations are welcome at the amusement rides and the other events taking place.

If anyone is interested in sponsoring the event, volunteering or in participating as a restaurant or vendor please call Jack Hurd at 781-648-2169.