“Newtown’s biggest celebration of the arts is back — and 2026 marks the 13th year of our Newtown Arts Festival!” Festival volunteer coordinator Alexa Skalandunas has announced. The three-day event is set for September 18-20 on the grounds of Fairfield Hills.
“So next up,” she continued, “is recruiting the volunteers it takes to run the Festival.”
What began as an experiment to raise money for scholarships for graduating seniors and grants to Newtown artists, the Newtown Arts Festival has become one of the region’s most successful events.
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“Music, art, dance, music, family fun activities, artisans and food, the Festival offers it all,” Alexa noted.
With just 8 months to go until the Festival, the Arts Festival Planning Committee is seeking volunteers to join the Committee as well as do Marketing promotions, Social media support and Sponsorship outreach. And, of course, volunteers for the day of the Festival.
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Volunteers for the days of the Festival receive, for their three hour shift, entry to the Festival on the day they volunteer and a t-shirt with the Festival artwork on it.
Want to know more? Or volunteer? Contact Alexa at newtownartsfestival@gmail.com
