Love Local Fest Returns July 26 for Its 14th Season

HYANNIS, MA – Love Live Local will launch the 14th season of its beloved Love Local Fests on Sunday, July 26, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Aselton Park in Hyannis. The free, family-friendly event draws thousands of residents and visitors each year and returns for a second festival on Sunday, September 27.

Since 2013, Love Local Fest has welcomed more than 200,000 attendees and featured nearly 1,000 unique local vendors, making it one of Cape Cod’s largest and longest-running celebrations of local business. Now in its 14th season, the festival has hosted 45 events that connect residents and visitors with the artists, makers, food producers, musicians, and entrepreneurs who make Cape Cod unique.

This year’s July festival will feature 100 local artists and makers, food and beverage vendors, a beverage garden serving local beer from Devil’s Purse Brewing Co. and wine from Truro Vineyards, live music throughout the day, kids’ activities, and opportunities to purchase the Love Local Card, which offers exclusive discounts and perks at more than 100 local businesses across Cape Cod.

Treats from local favorites will also be on hand, including Cape Cod Macarons, The Cookie Caper, and The Local Scoop. Food trucks include Junior Betts BBQ, Mom & Pops Burgers, and Uncle JouJou Food Truck, while local sips will include Epiphany Mobile Coffee, Viv’s Smoothie Cart, and Shine Mobile Coffee.

Live performances include Josh Ayala, Souljah, Catie Flynn, and Sugar Bucket, providing a full day of local entertainment overlooking Hyannis Harbor.

“Love Local Fest is a celebration of the people who make Cape Cod such a special place to live, work, and visit,” said Jen Villa, Executive Director of Love Live Local. “When thousands of people gather to shop local, discover new businesses, enjoy live music, and connect with one another, we’re reminded that a strong local economy starts with community.”

The 2026 Love Local Fest is proudly sponsored by Cape Cod 5, Devil’s Purse Brewing Co., Truro Vineyards, Cape Cod Melody Tent, Hy-Line Cruises, East West Event Services, Northeast Portable Restrooms, Garbage Gone, and The Cape Connection.

Love Local Fest returns on Sunday, September 27, featuring another lineup of 100 local artists and makers, plus live performances by Eddie & Nikki Childs, Lava Bomb, Natalia Bonfini, and Cape Connection.

Founded in 2013, Love Live Local is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to strengthening Cape Cod’s local economy through education, advocacy, events, publications, and programs that support small businesses year-round. Love Local Fest serves as one of the organization’s only fundraisers, helping sustain its work on behalf of Cape Cod’s independent business community.

For more information, visit www.lovelivelocal.com.