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Free Delray Affair art festival

The Greater Delray Beach Chamber of Commerce will present the 61st annual Delray Affair: 10 a.m., Friday-Sunday, April 14-16, 2023, along Atlantic Avenue in Downtown Delray Beach. This event is free to attend. 

Image: delrayaffair.com

Nicknamed the “Greatest Show under the Delray Sun”, the Delray Affair is one of the largest arts and crafts festivals in the southeastern United States. The event takes place along the palm-lined downtown streets of Delray Beach and stretches 12 city blocks. See more details at delrayaffair.com.

Martha Quigley is the Official 2023 Poster Artist.

The Delray Affair has received numerous awards for its eclectic mixture of art, great crafts and funky products from around the world. 

  • Over 500 artists & crafters.
  • History Headquarters at the Delray Beach Historical Booth.
  • Official Merchandise Booth with Commemorative Poster, T-shirts, etc.
  • Food Vendors

Click here for for more details on the live music schedule of performers on the Old School Square Beer Garden Stage, 51 N. Swinton Ave. 

Friday, April 14

  • Adam Fine, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. and 3-6 p.m.

Saturday, April 15

  • Carey Peak, 11 a.m.-2 p.m.
  • Jason Colannino, 3-6 p.m.

Sunday, April 16

  • Avenue Church Worship & Service, 8:45-10 a.m.
  • Melina Soochan, 11 a.m.-1:45 p.m.
  • Taylor Road Band, 2:15-5 p.m.

Parking is available in municipal parking garages for $5 per day. (Delray Beach has implemented the Park Mobile system in downtown, so please pay attention to the signs and parking limits or you will be ticketed). Free parking and shuttle service from Delray Beach Station Tri-Rail Lot.

For more event info, call 561-278-0424.

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I worked at the South Florida Sun Sentinel for 21 years, as an Advertising Special Sections Writer; Editorial Systems Editor in Technology; and Editorial Assistant in the Newsroom. Before my newspaper career, I worked in the airline and travel industry and I have lived in Brazil, Puerto Rico and vacationed in more than 25 countries. Originally, I'm from Maryland. I moved to Florida in 1984 and raised my daughter in Miami. Send me notices and details for upcoming free events, from Jupiter to Boca, at news@PalmBeachOnTheCheap.com.

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