Arts on Main
Sept. 20, 2025  |  11AM - 3PM

The annual Arts on Main festival takes place at the end of the summer throughout historic Coventry village. There are arts and crafts vendors, music, participatory children's art, face painting, strolling performances, poetry readings, youth art show, and a show of works by the Coventry Arts Guild members.
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When: September 20, 2025
Where: Main Street near Bidwell Tavern
Rain Location: Coventry High School

Parking and shuttle service from Patriots Park

Handicap parking available on site.

​Featured Activities

Fun! Creativity! Art!

Coventry Arts and Antiques | 11:00AM
1140 Main St

​We are delighted to once again provide an opportunity for all kids and youth to make art on the lawn of Coventry Arts and Antiques.
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We will be creating a very large and colorful art installation. As well, kids can enjoy the experience of painting carnival-style masks and other large cardboard sculptures.

For visitors who wish to wear their artistic statement, there will be face painters near 1265 Main Street to provide that colorful and decorative embellishment.

Join us to create some beautiful artwork!

​All ages are welcome to participate.
Chalk will be provided to participants although you may supplement this with your own chalk. No oil pastels or wax crayons are permitted.
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​Tips for Artists: 
  • You may want to bring something to sit or kneel upon as well as wear sunscreen and a hat.
  • Use chalk sparingly. 
  • Build up your layers, starting with a very light layer. ​
  • We recommend outlining all your major elements first.
  • Consider using one object as the focal point of your artwork—a face, an animal, etc.
  • Small details are more difficult to achieve on a rough surface so think BIG AND DRAMATIC!
We are looking forward to a day of creativity and fun for all!

Co-sponsored by the Booth and Dimock Memorial Library
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Poet's Corner

Mill Brook Place | 12:00-3:00PM
​1267 Main St

​The Poets' Corner will feature a distinguished featured reader as well as open mic format readings by other poetry, prose and children's author members and friends.
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​Sales of work by the authors will also be available.
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Can-Dance Studio performance

First Congregational Church | 1:00PM
1171 Main St

​A dance performance will take place by students of the Can-Dance Studio in the community room at First Congregational Church.

Visit the shops

​Coventry Arts & Antiques - 1140 Main St.
  • Shaylynn Jameson, featured Beadwork & Jewelry artist 
  • Storewide - Textile Sale
Nathan Hale Antiques -1141 Main St.
Preserved Antiques - 1155 Main St.
Worn Yesterday Shoppe - 1366 Main St.

Music

​Coventry High School Jazz Band @ 12:00PM
Song-A-Day Sing-a-Long @ 2:00PM
1153 Main St

​Further down Main Street will be devoted to entertainment for children (of all ages). Visitors will have a chance to join an “On the Spot Jug Band” and Family Sing-a-Long playing all kinds of rhythm instruments coordinated by Coventry’s Song-a-Day Music Center. An Instrument Petting Zoo also hosted by Song-a-Day Music instructors and students will be created for guests to have an up-close look at and try out various musical instruments.
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​Members of the Coventry High School Jazz Band will also provide music at 12:00PM. 
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