FEST REGULATIONS
ALCOHOL
Persons 21+ may purchase alcoholic beverages at SCF. Be prepared to show valid identification to obtain a wristband. You will not be served without a wristband. Those showing signs of intoxication will not be served. Outside alcohol is not permitted.
SMOKING
SCF should be considered a smoke-free event. We ask that smoking be done beyond the festival perimeter.
DOGS
We love dogs. Though we won’t ask your well-behaved canine friend to leave, we don’t think this festival is the best environment for her. Not every pooch is fond of crowds and live music, and the hot pavement is too harsh for unprotected paws.
BEER & COCKTAILS
PROCEDURES & COSTS
Drink tickets must be purchased at the designated booth. Beverage servers will accept tickets only.
1 ticket = 1 drink
- Beer, cider, hard seltzer = $6.50
- Cocktails = $7.50
If you would prefer to try a range of beer and cider rather than a full pour, we are offering the BREW EXPERIENCE for the first time this year. Click here for details.
GENERAL INFO
ABOUT ART FÜD
Art Füd is a 501(c)(3) organization whose mission is “Art Building Community.” We are a small volunteer group of artists, art lovers, and compassionate souls. We started this organization because we care about people. Our goal is to organize art-related events for the benefit of artists and the community.
ABOUT SILK CITY FEST
When: August 27, 2022, from 1–10 PM
Where: Purnell Place, Manchester, CT
This is the fifth Silk City Fest since Art Füd became the organizer in 2017. Prior to that, the festival was a smaller evening event that was organized and run by a few hardworking individuals during the summer months. Art Füd decided to take this solid foundation of good ideas and put all our efforts into an annual event.
ATMs NEARBY
Key Bank: closest to and visible from fest; at kiosk right along Purnell Place
Bank of America: next door to Work_Space on its south side
Webster Bank: corner of Main and Maple
Santander: corner of Main and Gorman; also inside CVS at Main and Charter Oak
PARKING
Though the Purnell Place parking lot (Orange Lot) will be closed for this event, Manchester has no shortage of downtown parking. Please consult this page for parking options.
QUESTIONS & COMMENTS
Please direct questions and comments, especially flattering ones, to info@artfud.org. We will respond at our first opportunity.
HOW CAN I?
BE A VENDOR
We are nearly at capacity for vendors of all artistic disciplines for SCF 2022. Please email us at info@artfud.org to inquire. If you would like to be considered as a vendor at a future event, please periodically consult our website or social media pages.
GET MY BAND TO PERFORM
Bands for SCF 2022 have been booked for months. If you would like your band to be considered for a future event, please periodically consult our website or social media pages.
VOLUNTEER
We can’t do this without volunteers. If you can help out at SCF on August 27, please shoot us a quick email at volunteer@artfud.org. If you can help out additionally in other ways, please take a moment and fill out our volunteer form. Thanks. You’re awesome.