20 Washington Square West
Salem, MA 01970 USA

Admission Charge: FREE to public - Donations are graciously accepted

Day 2

Because of the success found through last year's Salem CultureFest 2006, we at A3D are proud to announce that we are moving forward with Salem CultureFest 2007!! Salem is reknowned for its witch trials and Halloween-based themes. It has been a place where people flock to every October to be spooked, scared, and entertained. Other than that, Salem is known as just another historical city in New England for the remaining 11 months of the year.

Introducing the Salem CultureFest 2007!!

The Salem CultureFest 2007 will be held on Saturday, July 28th (from 10AM until 8PM) and Sunday, July 29th (from 10AM to 6PM) on the Salem Common (next to the historic Hawthorne Hotel). This event will feature live bands who showcase many cultures and styles, as well as other performers (storytellers, martial artists, dancers, and more) who will entertain you while you enjoy exploring the unique arts, crafts, and wares of our areas finest artists and crafters. Over 2000 visitors are expected to attend this fun family-friendly event, and it is our hope to make this event a permanent part of Salem's annual events.

One of the primary goals of the Salem CultureFest is to bring to the surface the many cultures and diversity found in and around Salem. For a city with such rich history, Salem should become known for what it truly is: A place to explore anytime of year.

Funds raised at last year's event were used to successfully bring 10 new computers to the AEDEC school in Dakar Senegal, and to bring 10 new sewing machines to Les 3D in Porokhane, Senegal. The computer network is the first of its kind in a public school in Senegal, servicing over 1600 middle through high school students. At the training facility (Les 3D), the sewing machines are used to assist many young women in gaining employable skills from which they can support themselves.

The goal of this year's event is to raise enough money to start a multicultural center in Salem, Massachusetts. In addition, 10% of the proceeds raised during Salem CultureFest 2007 will be donated to another local non-profit organization - HAWC. We support HAWC and their similar mission - to help women and childen.

If you are an artist and/or vendor and you are interested in featuring your wares at the Salem CultureFest, please register now!!

Applications for performers are currently being accepted. The general layout for the Salem Commons for the event is illustrated below:

This program is supported in part by a grant from the Salem Cultural Council, a local agency which is supported by the Massachusetts Cultural Council, a state agency. 

This is a work in progress. Details subject to change without notice.