Festivals and fun at Boardman Arts Park

The Boardman Arts Park in Delaware, Ohio began in 2017 as a volunteer organized effort to reclaim an unused green space.   

The 2.2 acre green space is filled with unique art pieces, walking paths, and benches. Annual events are held including the Delaware Vintage & Artisan Festival, Beer & Wine Festival, CREATE! Event and Ghost Walk; as well as art and yoga classes, concerts and socials.

credit: Boardman Arts Park Facebook

Fun features at Boardman Arts Park

Imagination Space

Features fun and whimsical exhibits, such as Musical Waterfall, Interactive Unicorn (Ernest Nkwocha Ogbonna), The A-Mazing Garden (Kris Prengaman), and more. 

Delaware Plant Library

The Delaware Plant Library is a volunteer ran organization where the Delaware community can exchange plants of all kinds. Leave a plant, take a plant and share the love of indoor and outdoor gardening with your Delaware friends and neighbors!

Find out more on the Facebook group.

Community Art

Find the colorful gnome homes scattered around the Harry Potter crafted by our community artists and donors. You’ll also find colorful painted rocks in the rock garden. 

Little Lending Library

Find the lending library under the Harry Potter tree! Take a book. Leave a book. It’s that simple to enjoy our new lending library at the Park within the gnome village under our Harry Potter tree.

Upcoming fun at the Arts Park!

See more more about the following events and other upcoming events at the website. 

Boardman Celebration Day

May 1, 2025 from 12 pm – 1 pm

Join the annual May Day Celebration! Woodward 3rd graders will be performing the May Pole dance for all to enjoy. Bring a lawn chair or blanket and enjoy the dance celebration. 

Treats will be available for purchase. See more details as they are released.

Brews & Blooms for Mom

May 10, 2025

Plan a perfect morning for the mom in your life with coffee brews & plant blooms! Pre-purchase or shop beautiful plants the day of with mom and enjoy a selection of beverage options for purchase. Brews & Blooms details tba. 

Delaware Ohio Pride Festival

June 7, 2025 from 10 am – 5 pm

Join Delaware Ohio Pride for their Annual Delaware Ohio Pride Festival. At this FREE Family Friendly event you can enjoy Live Entertainment, Live Music, Food Trucks, Vendors, a Kids Zone, Community Resources, and so much more!

Learn more by visiting delawareohiopride.org. 

ResiFest

June 22, 2025
ResiFest will bring together both emerging and established artists, creating a vibrant platform for them to showcase their talents.

Attendees will have the opportunity to experience live music performances, captivating art displays, engaging vendor demonstrations, and a delectable array of food trucks, making it a truly immersive experience for all. Learn more by visiting ResiFest.com

Beer & Wine Festival

June 28, 2025 from 3 pm – 8 pm

Enjoy beer & wine vendors, food trucks, live music, a great art show and other entertainment!

This is a fundraising event for the Park. Proceeds will be used to continue to bring programming and art to the space.

Hard Days Night Concert: Performance in the Park Series

July 19, 2025

Performance in the Park Series presents: Hard Days Night, a Beatles Tribute Band! Enjoy a free concert in the new Whimsy Venue listing to iconic Beatles songs.

Delaware Music Festival

July 26, 2025 from 12 pm to 8 pm

The Festival will feature 5 local bands, food trucks and a drinks truck, including beer, wine and mixed drinks. The event is for all ages.

Tickets tba for 2025. 

Symphony @ Whimsy – Presents Movie Magic: Performance in the Park Series

August 23, 2025

Enjoy the Delaware Ohio Symphony in the Park’s new Whimsy Venue! It will make for one magical evening.

CREATE! A Community Art Making Event

September 14, 2025

Join us in this unique experience where the community is invited to collaborate on and create several art projects that will live on at the Park! This year’s theme – ANIMALS!

Full Moon Fever Concert: Performance in the Park Series

September 20, 2025

Performance in the Park Series presents: Full Moon Fever, a Tom Petty Tribute Band! Enjoy a free concert in the new Whimsy Venue listing to classic Tom Petty songs.

Ghost Walk

October 11, 2025 from 5 pm – 10 pm

Venture into some of the most haunted streets in Delaware’s Northwest Neighborhood. On your tour hear actual ghost accounts from residents where the spirits reside. Check back for details!

Holiday Home Tour – Park Fundraising Event

December 13, 2025 from 2 pm – 6 pm. Tour the homes of Delaware’s Northwest Neighborhood to see design inspiration, historical architecture, and holiday decor! Details tba.

154 West William Street
Delaware, Ohio 43015