Join us for an afternoon of live performances, local food trucks, and lots more at the 14th Annual Out to Lunch Festival & Farmers' Market, presented by the Downtown Worcester Business Improvement District, the City of Worcester, and our generous sponsors!
The Out to Lunch series is back and bigger than ever this year, with six festival dates from July through August 2024.  Each event takes place from 11am to 2pm on the Worcester Common Oval. It's the perfect excuse to get out for your lunch break, spend time enjoying the historic Worcester Common, and explore the best of Worcester right here in the heart of the city this summer.

Live Performances
For over a decade, a highlight of Out to Lunch has been the combination of main stage acts and local performers. We're excited to bring incredible musical talent to Downtown Worcester and to invite members of our community to perform this summer. There will be live music, dance, and some special surprises, too.

Food Trucks
You'll find loads of delicious lunch options all in one place at the festival. Local food trucks will be parked all around Worcester Common Oval, serving up mouthwatering meals and snacks you can eat on the spot or take with you on-the-go.
Whether you want to go healthy or indulge, or if you're craving something savory or sweet, you'll find something to delight your tastebuds at Out to Lunch.

Farmers' Market
Pick up the freshest produce and lots of local goodness at Out to Lunch!
Our friends from Regional Environmental Council (Rec) are bringing their mobile farmers' market and more local farmers will also be selling their wares Downtown so you can stock your fridge with a summer bounty of locally grown fruits, veggies, and more while you're here.

Artist & Makers Market
Shop for handmade goods from a variety local artists, crafters, and makers. If you’re looking to treat yourself or pick up a unique gift for someone else, you’ll find something new to love at the Out to Lunch artist and makers market.
Think: handmade jewelry, candles, art, clothing, toys and games, pet items, and more.

Community Organizations
Worcester is home to countless non-profits that are on a mission to help our community thrive. Stop by the non-profit area at Out to Lunch and meet folks from dozens of different community-based organizations at once.
Hear about their work, take part in some interactive activities and fun giveaways, find out how they can help support you, and learn how you can get involved.

Schedule of Events:

Thursday, July 11
Entertainment:
Headliner: Funky Dawgz Brass Band  
Free Zumba lesson on the Common with Luz from the YMCA; all ages, experience levels, and abilities are welcome

Thursday, July 18
Entertainment:
Headliner: Sunta Jones Entertainment:
Community drum circle with The Village; all ages, experience levels, and abilities are welcome

Thursday, July 25 (Celebrating Disability Pride Month)
Entertainment:
Headliner: Matt Savage Groove Experiment Entertainment:
Performance from a a student Jazz trio from the Berklee Institute for Accessible Arts Education

Thursday, August 1
Entertainment:
Headliner: Link 80 Intermission Entertainment:
Performance from the Imperial Lion Dance Team

Thursday, August 8
Entertainment:
Headliner: Rhythm of the Saints
Performance and free dance lesson with Ritmos Dance Company; all ages, experience levels, and abilities are welcome

Thursday, August 15
Entertainment:
Headliner: Sarah Louise French & The Big-League Collection
Performance from students of Jo Ann Warren Dance Studio

Date: July 11-August 15,2024

Time: 11:00AM - 2:00PM

Cost: Free

Location: Worcester Common Oval, 455 Main St, Worcester, MA 01608-1800, United States

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