Three days of family fun!
July 15-17, 2022
Hungry Mother State Park
The beloved arts festival is back in 2022, celebrating its 49th year! Located in Hungry Mother State Park, Hungry Mother Festival includes juried arts and crafts, live music, and all of your favorite festival foods.
Frequently Asked Questions
Use this hand FAQ to plan your weekend at Hungry Mother Festival. Don’t see your question answered? Email us at info@visitsmythcountyva.com
Q: What are the dates & times for the 2022 Hungry Mother Festival? A: July 15-17, Fri 10am-6pm, Sat. 10am-6pm, Sun. 10am-5pm
Q: Where is the festival located? A: Hungry Mother Festival is held on the beautiful grounds of Hungry Mother State Park, outside Marion, VA. The address is 2854 Park Blvd, Marion, VA 24354
Q: Are there evening activities? A: Marion Downtown is holding evening events on Main Street Friday & Saturday evening for the “Hungriest Mother” festival and food challenge – head downtown for live music, food trucks & more. Visit their FB page for details.
Q: What is the cost? A: Admission to the festival is free. Parking is $10/day or $15/weekend pass. There is also a free shuttle from the Marion Farmers Market.
Q: When does the free shuttle run, and how do I catch it? A: The free shuttle departs from the Marion Farmers Market parking lot in downtown Marion. Free parking is available at the Marion municipal parking garage a few blocks away. The shuttle runs on a continuous loop from 9:30am until the festival closes each evening.
Q: Where can I find the list of vendors and entertainment schedule? A: Go to https://www.hungrymotherfestival.com/ for more information.
Q: Is the festival handicap accessible? A: Yes, the festival grounds are accessible, and paths are ADA compliant.
Q: Are pets allowed? A: Yes, as long as they are leashed at all times. Q: Are there vendor slots available? A: Vendor slots are full for 2022. Vendors are confirmed in mid-spring by the festival committee. To inquire about exhibiting at next year’s festival, email hungrymotherfestival@gmail.com. Note: festival volunteers will never solicit payment up front. If you are contacted by someone soliciting payment via Facebook, please contact the festival by email and report it.
Q: Who organizes the festival, and where does the money go? A: Hungry Mother Festival is organized by the Art League of Marion, a non-profit group dedicated to promoting the arts year-round. Parking fees go to support the programs and scholarships of the Art League, as well as the Friends of Hungry Mother State Park.
The annual Hungry Mother Festival is the longest running festival in Virginia to be held in a State Park. The Hungry Mother Festival is sponsored by the Art League of Marion, a nonprofit organization dedicated to the promotion of art, theater, and music. Proceeds from the festival fund a variety of cultural activities including art scholarships and a county-wide art show for high school students. The Hungry Mother Festival brings together arts and crafts vendors, entertainment, live music, food, and family fun. All set in beautiful Hungry Mother State Park in Marion, Virginia.
Live music is back for the 48th Annual Hungry Mother Festival! Check out the entertainment schedule for the 2021 Festival below. The 3-day event is always held the third weekend in July, rain or shine.
The 2022 Hungry Mother Festival
Festival Arts and Craft hours are:
Friday 10:00 A.M. – 6:00 P.M.
Saturday 10:00 A.M. – 6:00 P.M.
Sunday 10:00 A.M. – 5:00 P.M.
Hungry Mother Festival named Best of Virginia!
