Rose Arts Festival

06/01/2026

Tomorrow at 11:00am we’re dropping our official daily music schedule for the 2026 Rose Arts Festival !

Catch 32 acts on 6 different stages the last weekend in June for FREE thanks to our generous sponsors and volunteer committee!

National, Regional, and Local talent will be on the Rose Arts Festival main stage at Chelsea Parade as well as the Rose Arts Downtown including venues Strange Brew Pub, Harp & Dragon, These Guys Brewing Co LLC, Billy Wilson's Ageing Still, and Reliance Health, Inc.!

Mihali, Neighbor, Melt, Oh He Dead, Coyote Island, Bermuda Search Party, Ward Hayden & The Outliers, Night Zero, NOVA ONE, Big Lux, and many more!

Catch up with you tomorrow 😎

06/01/2026

🌹 GET YOUR TICKETS BEFORE THEY SELL OUT 🌹
Join us at Dockside Drinks n' Eats — an exclusive sunset fundraiser benefiting the Rose Arts Festival!

🗓️ Thursday, June 25, 2026
🕕 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
📍 The Marina at American Wharf | 1 American Wharf, Norwich, CT
🎟️ $40/person | 21+

Picture this: you, harbor views, stunning charcuterie tables, handcrafted appetizers, and your choice of craft brews from These Guys Brewing Co LLC , award-winning wines from Preston Ridge Vineyard, or an artisanal mocktail by Whisk Together Catering — all while keeps the energy going all night long.

🧀 Artisan grazing boards
🍺 2 complimentary drink tastings included
🎶 Live DJ set at sunset
💛 100% of proceeds support the Rose Arts Festival

Tickets are $40 and available now — grab yours before they sell out!
👉 https://www.roseartsfestival.com/about-us/rose-arts-fundraiser-2026

Mark yourself as Going on our Facebook Event and share this with a friend who loves great food, great drinks, and great causes! 🙌

05/31/2026

📣 Volunteers are the heartbeat of the Rose Arts Festival!
From setup to staffing info booths to festival day support, there's a meaningful role for everyone.🌹

Ages 16+ welcome.
Sign up → www.roseartsfestival.com/volunteer

05/30/2026

🌹 FOUR SATURDAYS TO GO! Can you feel it? The energy is building. Three days of music, art, food, and community — June 25, 26 & 27 in Norwich, CT. Tag who you're bringing! ⬇️

05/30/2026

🌹 PRESENTING PARTNER SPOTLIGHT: We are so grateful to The Edward & Mary Lord Foundation for their continued support of the Rose Arts Festival and for being our 2026 Presenting Partner! Because of them, and our other partners, we are able to bring 32 musical acts to Norwich to enjoy for FREE 🎶 Community champions like The Edward & Mary Lord Foundation are what make Norwich's favorite summer event possible. THANK YOU!

05/29/2026

👟 Calling all runners! 5k and 10k race signups are happening NOW!

The Rose Arts Road Race returns in 2026! Whether you're chasing a PR or just want a fun morning before a full day of festival, we can't wait to see you cross our finish line! https://www.roseartsfestival.com/road-races

05/28/2026

🎨 TIME IS RUNNING OUT‼️ — The Budding Artist Exhibit & Competition is BACK! 🎨

The Rose Arts Festival returns to Norwich, CT on June 25–27, 2026, and we want YOUR creativity on display on Chelsea Parade June 27th!

‼️SUBMISSION DEADLINE IS JUNE 20TH‼️
👉 Apply now: https://www.roseartsfestival.com/art

The Budding Artist Competition is open to artists of ALL ages. No matter your age or medium, there's a place for your work here. PLUS there's prizes! 🎉

🏆 Awards up for grabs include:
• 1st, 2nd & 3rd Place in every age category
• The Sara St. George Award — $500
• Most Creative — $150
• Best Use of Material — $150
• Viewer's Choice — $100

This exhibit holds a special place in our hearts 💜💛💙 It was created in honor of Sara St. George, a beloved Norwich teacher at Wequonnoc School (twice named Teacher of the Year) who lost her courageous battle with breast cancer in 2017. Every piece submitted keeps her spirit and love of creativity alive. ❤️

05/28/2026

🌅 Sunset. Harbor views. Charcuterie tables. Craft brews. And a DJ keeping the party going until 9PM. This is NOT your average Thursday night.

🎟️ Dockside Drinks n' Eats is happening June 25th at The Marina at American Wharf, Norwich — and tickets are going FAST. This 21+ fundraiser supports the Rose Arts Festival and features:

🧀 Artisan charcuterie grazing tables & passed appetizers
🍺 2 FREE tastes from Preston Ridge Vineyard, These Guys Brewing, or Whisk Together Catering
🎧 DJ Mikey V on the decks
📍 Right on the Norwich harbor at sunset

$40/person. All proceeds go to the Rose Arts Festival.

👉 Get your tickets now before they're gone: https://checkout.square.site/merchant/MLYMPWT1BDFFR/checkout/JF7ELZMSWMKBOK6JVFVXULKB

A huge thank you to our amazing partners for making this night possible:
🙌 The Marina at American Wharf
🍺 These Guys Brewing Co LLC
🍽️ US Foods
💐 McKenna's Flower Shop
🌿 Hyde Park Landscape

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05/15/2026

🌹 An Evening You Won't Want to Miss! 🌹
We're thrilled to invite you to Dockside Drinks n' Eats — an exclusive sunset fundraiser benefiting the Rose Arts Festival!

🗓️ Thursday, June 25, 2026
🕕 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
📍 The Marina at American Wharf | 1 American Wharf, Norwich, CT
🎟️ $40/person | 21+

Picture this: you, harbor views, stunning charcuterie tables, handcrafted appetizers, and your choice of craft brews from These Guys Brewing Co LLC brewing, award-winning wines from , or an artisanal mocktail by — all while keeps the energy going all night long.

🧀 Artisan grazing boards
🍺 2 complimentary drink tastings included
🎶 Live DJ set at sunset
💛 100% of proceeds support the Rose Arts Festival

Tickets are $40 and available now — grab yours before they sell out!
👉 https://www.roseartsfestival.com/about-us/rose-arts-fundraiser-2026

Mark yourself as Going on our Facebook Event and share this with a friend who loves great food, great drinks, and great causes! 🙌

05/15/2026

Registration is Open for Rose Arts Road Race!
What are you doing on June 27, 2026? Enjoy cheering crowds, a beautiful course, and post-race festivities at Rose Arts Road Race! Pick the distance that best fits you, 5K or 10K. We look forward to seeing you at the starting line! 👟🌹
Register today! https://o2eventproductions.com/rosearts.html

We are excited to announce that O2 Event Productions will be managing this year's Rose Arts Road Race!