The Durham Arts Council presents the 42nd Annual CenterFest Arts Festival September 17th and 18th.

This year’s CenterFest features 147 juried fine artists and craftsmen from 17 states, continuous music and entertainment on 6 stages from 74 performing groups, two Kids Zones, the CenterFest Food and Beer Garden and more. The lineup of visual artists, performers and community is the largest CenterFest ever presented, and will entertain a projected 30,000 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 the City Center streets surrounding the Durham Arts Council at 120 Morris Street. Admission is free; a $5 suggested donation is welcomed to support the festival and the arts programs and services of the Durham Arts Council.

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