The Durham Arts Council presents the 40th Annual CenterFest Arts Festival September 20th and 21st.

This year’s CenterFest features 140 juried fine artists and craftsmen from 16 states, continuous music and entertainment on six stages from 72 performing groups, lively Kids Zone art activities, the CenterFest Food and Beer Garden and more.  The lineup of visual artists, performers and community is the largest CenterFest has ever presented, and promises to entertain and inspire a projected 25,000 visitors.  Hours are Saturday 10 am – 6 pm, plus a Saturday evening after-party from 6-9 pm at the Herald-Sun Stage and Beer Garden, and Sunday 11 am – 5 pm.

CenterFest is located in the heart of downtown Durham on an expanded site including Main, Chapel Hill, Morris, Market, Corcoran, and Parrish Streets in the Five Points and CCB Plaza areas.  Admission is a $5 suggested donation at the gate and is welcomed to support the festival and the arts programs and services of Durham Arts Council.  Children 12 and under free.

For a full music performance schedule, click here.  For directions & maps, click here.