Arts Around the Square
Arts Around the Square
Arts Around the Square
Arts Around the Square
Date: Saturday, May 17, 2025 (no rain date)
Times: 10:00am – 4:00pm
For All Ages
Cost: Free
Location: Downtown Graham Around Court Square
Graham Recreation & Parks is excited to bring back the cherished signature event, Arts Around the Square, to Downtown Graham. Originally launched in 1978, this beloved annual spring event ran for 25 consecutive years as a fundraiser sponsored by the Alamance Arts Council.
Join us downtown for the return of Arts Around the Square, a vibrant celebration featuring artisan and craft vendors, live art demonstrations, four stages of music and performing arts, engaging activities for kids, and participation from community partners. Don’t miss this exciting opportunity to experience the arts in the heart of Graham!
As a reminder, smoking/vaping, pets, and drones are not allowed at this event. There is not a rain date for Arts Around the Square.
Arts Around the Square Event Map – Coming Spring 2025!
Where to Park Downtown
Where to Park Downtown
Artisan & Crafts Vendors
- TBD
Demonstrations
- TBD
Stage Schedule
- TBD
Food Trucks/Food Vendors
- TBD
Non-Profit Organizations & Community Partners
- TBD
Vendor, Band, & Sponsor Opportunities
See the information below with links.
Stay Up To Date
Follow us on Facebook to stay up to date on additions to the event and any inclement weather updates. If there is a cancellation due to inclement weather, a decision will be made at (time: TBD).
Street Closure Information
- On the day of the event (05/17/2025), the 100 blocks of East and West Elm Streets, North and South Main Streets, the public parking lot at the intersection of East Elm Street and Marshal Street, and the public parking lot on the 100 block of West Elm Street will close from 6:00am to 6:00pm. Please make sure you are not parked in this area after closure times. Set-up of vendors, attractions, and stages will begin at these times and it may not be possible to move vehicles due to congestion and pedestrians. Streets will reopen at 6:00pm.
Questions? Please email Emma Griffin, Program Manager, or call (336) 513-5510
Sharing event pictures on social media? #ArtsAroundTheSquare
Vendor, Band, & Sponsor Opportunities
This is the application for Artisan & Crafts Vendors interested in selling handmade artisanal goods/items at Downtown Graham’s Arts Around the Square event. Printable application forms are not an option.
Artisan & Crafts Vendors Application – *Waitlist*
Application closes on March 14, 2025 (waitlist only after 03/14)
All communications with vendors will be made by the Graham Recreation & Parks Department (GRPD) and/or the GRPD Program Manager, Emma Griffin only. Questions? Please email Emma Griffin, Program Supervisor, or call (336) 513-5510.
This application is for Non-Profit Organizations and Community Partners interested in participating in Downtown Graham’s Arts Around the Square event. Participants may only distribute information or advertise within the designated space. Selling items, taking orders for souvenirs or services, or engaging in fundraising activities (such as raffles, donation buckets, QR code donations, etc.) is prohibited. Printable application forms are not available. Space is limited.
Non-Profit Organizations & Community Partners
All communications will be made by the Graham Recreation & Parks Department (GRPD) and/or the GRPD Program Manager, Emma Griffin, only. Questions? Please email Emma Griffin, Program Supervisor, or call (336) 513-5510
If you are interested in participating as a food vendor at an upcoming Graham Recreation & Parks event, please complete this Food Vendor Interest Form. We will review this list of possible food vendors for upcoming events and programs.
All food vendors must have their Certificate of Insurance (COI), at a minimum of $1 million, on file with the city, listing the City of Graham as the additional insured. Vendors must be able to run on a low sound/quiet generator, at most events no electricity is provided. Lighting may also be required for evening/night events. Vendor Contract, COI, and food vendor fees will be required in advance by a deadline to guarantee space at the event. The fee varies based on the event.
The food vendor is responsible for contacting Alamance County Environmental Health to complete the Temporary Food Vendor Application process at least 15 days prior to the event (i.e. food trucks, stands, units, tents, push carts). A Food Service Permit may be required based on your application and the food being served. It is the responsibility of the food vendor to meet all Alamance County Environmental Health requirements for the events.
All communications with vendors will be made by the Graham Recreation & Parks Department (GRPD) and/or the GRPD Program Manager, Emma Griffin only. Questions? Please email Emma Griffin, Program Supervisor, or call (336) 513-5510
Is your band interested in performing at an upcoming event, including the Thursdays at Seven Concert Series in Downtown Graham, Musical Chairs Concert Series at Bill Cooke Park, or Arts Around the Square in Downtown Graham? If so, please complete the Band Interest Form and our team will reach out if there is an upcoming opportunity for your band to perform.
A Completed Contract, Indemnification Agreement, W-9, and promotional photos will be required. Payment will be delivered upon completion of the performance.
Interested in performing? Please complete the Band Interest Form
Please email Emma Griffin, Program Supervisor, or call (336) 513-5510
Become associated with community events that attract people from across Alamance County each year! There are partnership opportunities ranging from athletics to fitness & health programs to large special events. Check out the many opportunities to highlight your business through logos on promotional materials, with booth displays at events, banners at the ball fields providing onsite advertising, and through social media (based on the level of sponsorship).
Arts Around the Square Sponsorship Opportunities – Coming soon!
Sponsorship Policy & Procedures
For information about sponsorship opportunities, please email Brandy McCandless, Marketing Supervisor.
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