Our celebration of art, music, food and family fun is back!

Schedule of Events

July 28, 2023

7pm-9pm: The Savage Brothers Kick Things Off Friday Night

The Friday night lawn concert is back when the Florence Griswold Museum welcomes The Savage Brothers. Bring your chairs or blanket and get ready for the this six-piece funkin', rockin', and rhythm group. Bring a picnic or enjoy the food truck fare. Concert sponsored by All Pro Automotive and Benchmark Wealth Management.

Shop Super Sale

The Shop at the Florence Griswold Museum holds its popular Midsummer Super Sale Friday and Saturday from 10am-5pm. You'll find up to 75% off great selected items including unique gifts, art books, kids books and toys, stationery, garden items, and a whole lot more!

Annual Linen Sale On Lyme Street

Patricia Spratt for the Home is known for their beautiful table linens, pillows, and more. And locals know the annual sidewalk sale at her Lyme Street workshop is the time to stock up! The sale begins Friday, July 28 and runs through Saturday's festival from 10am-4pm each day. Stop by for great savings on beautiful home accessories, as well as preppy fashion from Love, Lilly and accessories by Ellen Raines Martin.

July 29, 2023

Midsummer Run Starts our Morning

Join LYSB's popular 5k when you run, walk or cheer on the participants! Winding through the village streets, this annual run brings runners and their supporters from across the region. 5K Run & Walk at 8am, Kids K at 9am. Pre-register here or register on site beginning at 6:45am.

Art for Sale

Find that special addition to your landscape painting collection, or just the right gift for the art lover in your life. You'll find great and affordable art for sale by the Fence Show Artists on the lawn of the Old Lyme Inn as well as works by the artists of the Lyme Art Association across the street at their home gallery.

9:30 am-1:30 pm: Classic Car Show Brings the Winners

The Lion's Club is back with their annual Classic Car Show celebrating the classics, the antiques, and the exotic. Once again on the grounds at 100 Lyme Street (the CT Audubon Society's RTP Estuary Center), the beauties on display will have you thinking about your own future wheels. Learn more about entering your car here. Admission to view cars: $5.

Parading Paws Dog Show

They're back! All the cutest, brightest, best-dressed pups are invited to come compete for their very own "Best of" Award! Does your dog have the best trick? A great smile? Learn more about this annual favorite produced by Vista Life Innovations. Dogs may register beginning at 10am for this 10:45 am show on the shady lawn at the Florence Griswold Museum.

Kids Activities to Make Everyone Smile

New this year, Hands On-M!nds On Children's Activities will take place on the front lawn of the Old Lyme Inn. From 9am to 3pm you'll find a variety of activities by local nonprofits that will have your younger family members thinking and doing. Check out from 9am-4pm the American Art face cutouts for kids at the Lyme Art Association.

Shop Super Sale

The Shop at the Florence Griswold Museum holds its popular Midsummer Super Sale Friday and Saturday from 10am-5pm. You'll find up to 75% off great selected items including unique gifts, art books, kids books and toys, stationery, garden items, and a whole lot more!

Annual Linen Sale On Lyme Street

Patricia Spratt for the Home is known for their beautiful table linens, pillows, and more. And locals know the annual sidewalk sale at her Lyme Street workshop is the time to stock up! The sale begins Friday, July 28 and runs through Saturday's festival from 10am-4pm each day. Stop by for great savings on beautiful home accessories, as well as preppy fashion from Love, Lilly and accessories by Ellen Raines Martin.

Free Art Exhibitions

Now is the time to check out the Studio 80+ Sculpture Grounds (haven't you always wanted to?). Be sure to make time to visit the Florence Griswold Museum's Open House, with free admission to the current art exhibition, Object Lessons in American Art: Selections from the Princeton University Art Museum, and the historic boardinghouse on Saturday. You will find the Hudson Valley Art Association Show at the Lyme Art Association and student works and demonstrations at the Lyme Academy of Fine Arts.

Date: July 28-29, 2023

Location: Various Venues in Old Lyme, CT 06371.

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