Grainthorpe, Lincolnshire
Grainthorpe Festival of Arts
Art, craft, and community
Two annual events celebrating the work of local and regional artists and crafters, raising funds for St Clement's Church and Grainthorpe village organisations since 1996.
About Us
A volunteer-run arts festival raising funds for St Clement's Church and Grainthorpe village since 1996.
The Grainthorpe Festival of Arts was founded by Peter Morris, a village resident with an art background, with the aim of supporting the church fabric fund and local organisations. That mission continues to this day, with all proceeds distributed to St Clement's Church, the Village Hall, the Playing Field, the School, and the Methodist Chapel.
We are a voluntary organisation — every committee member, helper, and organiser gives their time freely. Over the years, the festival has also funded outdoor play equipment for the playing field and the defibrillator outside the Methodist church.
We run two events each year: a one-day May Fayre on the May Bank Holiday, and a three-day Festival of Arts over the August Bank Holiday weekend.
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Two annual events, both held in Grainthorpe, Lincolnshire.
May Fayre
May Bank Holiday Monday — 10am to 4pmA one-day craft fayre and vintage agricultural machinery display held at Tithe Farm and Grainthorpe Village Hall. Browse a wide range of handmade goods from craft stalls in the Barn and Village Hall, and see a fascinating collection of old farming machinery and implements — with owners on hand to answer questions.
- Admission: £2.50 adults — children under 16 free
- Free parking
- Refreshments available in the Village Hall
- Tithe Farm & Village Hall, Church Lane, Grainthorpe LN11 7JR
Festival of Arts
August Bank Holiday Weekend — Saturday to Monday, 10am to 5pmA three-day celebration of paintings, prints, and crafts held across St Clement's Church, the Village Hall, and Tithe Farm. Typically featuring 45–60 artists and up to 30 crafters, with all artwork for sale. Entrance is by catalogue, which is valid for all three days.
- Admission: £2.50 (by catalogue) — children under 16 free
- Free parking
- Refreshments at St Clement's Café in the Village Hall
- St Clement's Church, Village Hall & Tithe Farm, Grainthorpe LN11 7JR
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Event Gallery
A selection of work from past festivals. Filter by category below.
Festival News
Updates and reports from past events.
2024 Festival of Arts
With mixed weather conditions over the 3 days the event had over 800 visitors. The local judges chose Richard Rigsby with "Bella" as the "best in show" and the visitors choice for best artist was Natalie Swann. Over £5000 was raised and donated to village organisations.
2013 Festival of Arts: Another Successful Weekend
Just under 1,000 visitors, £5,000 raised, and nearly £5,000 worth of artwork sold — raising £1,171 in commission for village organisations. Best Picture went to Carol Emsley with Storm Clouds.
2011 Festival of Arts: Record 1,045 Visitors
A record-breaking year — 1,045 visitors, £5,700 raised, with 91 artists and 25 crafters participating. The home-made cakes and bacon buns were a sell out at St Clement's Café.
Register to Exhibit
Choose the event and role that applies to you. Booking is by form submission and manual bank transfer — full details provided on the booking page.
May Fayre
Crafters only
Book a stall in the Barn or Village Hall for the May Bank Holiday event. Stall fee: £8 per day. Public Liability Insurance required.
Book a StallFestival of Arts
Artists & Crafters
Register to exhibit paintings, prints, or crafts over the August Bank Holiday weekend. Artist entry: £8 (up to 6 framed / 10 unframed works). 25% commission on sales of artwork. Crafter stall: £8 per day.
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Grainthorpe is approximately 15 minutes off the A16, in the heart of the Lincolnshire Marsh.
Venue
St Clement's Church & Village Hall
Church Lane, Grainthorpe
LN11 7JR
By Road
- Approx. 15 mins off the A16
- Louth — 8 miles / 18 mins
- Grimsby — 14 miles / 27 mins
- Mablethorpe — 14 miles / 24 mins
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Whether you're a visitor, artist, or crafter — we'd love to hear from you.
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