The Feast of the East is a community celebration that highlights the unique character of East Arlington and its many restaurants, specialty shops and other businesses. All Arlington businesses are invited to join in the fun.
East Arlington’s merchants and restaurants invite everyone to this free event that celebrates this unique neighborhood. Many of East Arlington’s 130 businesses will have sidewalk sales, giveaways, and other promotions. Local restaurants will cook and serve food outdoors. In addition, there will be free popcorn, slush, and cotton candy.
- Great Food!
Refreshments served all along Mass Ave by Participating Restaurants. Enjoy!
FREE Slush! FREE Cotton Candy! FREE Popcorn!
- Acitron Cucina Mexicana - quesadillas, rice & beans
- Capitol Creamery - free ice cream topping bar
- Flora - cookies and lemonade
- Francesca’s Kitchen - italian specialties
- Kathmandu Spice - Nepalese & Indian specialties
- Quebrada Baking Company - cookies & cupcakes
- Sabatinos - pasta and pizza
- Sabzi - gourmet kabobs
- The Chilly Cow - frozen custard
- The Savory Plate - savory meat pies
- Tango - empanadas
- Trinity Baptist Church - hot dogs, pulled pork sandwiches
- The Wing Place - chicken wings
- ZA - gourmet pizza samples
Festivities are celebrated along Massachusetts Avenue from the Capitol Theater block to Trinity Baptist Church.
During this event, the sidewalks are widened, resulting in Massachusetts Avenue becoming reduced to two lanes.
Parking will be restricted for several blocks in order to accommodate the large crowd expected for this popular event.
On Mass Ave from the Capitol Block to Trinity Baptist Church
Fun and Entertainment!
- Keraoke • Karen K & the Jitterbugs • The Hardy Boys Band
- Pony Rides: The Well-Dressed Pony
- Kiddie Rides: Bounce & Obstacle Course at Trinity Baptist Church
Moon Bounce & Sponge Bob Square Pants at the Capitol Creamery’s 4th anniversary celebration
Entertainment:
- Clarity the Clown
- Face Painting • Art Activities on the Capitol Block and at Fox Library
- Sidewalk Sales • Giveaways • Store Specials at participating businesses along Mass Ave
The festival is a collaboration of the Town of Arlington, the residents and businesses of East Arlington (also known as Capitol Square).
The concept of celebrating the East Arlington community started 13 years ago. This event is fully funded and run by area businesses as well as East Arlington residents.
If you are interested in sponsoring the event, volunteering or in participating as a restaurant or vendor please call Jan Whitted at 781-646-2200.
Download Restaurant Form
Download Vendor Form
Business Partners:
Acitron Cucina Mexicana • Arlington Center for the Arts • Arlington Entrepreneurs
Artbeat Creativity Store • Artwear • Bowes GMAC Real Estate • Cambridge Savings Bank • Calvary Church United Methodist • Capitol Theatre and Creamery • Ana Cecilio Crafts • Clay Dreams • Continentale Hair Salon • Cub Scout Pack 302
Drumming Preparatory School • East Arlington Livable Streets Coalition • Flora Restaurant • Francesca’s Kitchen • J & D Cleaners • Jason Cheng Massage Therapy • Kathmandu Spice • Kidcasso Art Studio • Law Offi ces of Edwin P. Whittemore, P.C. • Leader Bank • Lexington Driving School • Maida Pharmacy • Marbella Kitchen and Bath • Maum Meditation • Maxima Gift Center • Mosaic Oasis • Olympic Pizza • Personal Care Chiropractic & Massage • Quebrada Baking Company • Quinn Group Insurance • Sabatino’s • Sabzi • The Savory Plate • Sustainable Arlington • Tango • The Chilly Cow • The Little Fox • The Wing Place • 13FOREST Gallery • Trinity Baptist Church • Vincent’s Barber Shop • Walking in Arlington • Walter Fey, CPA • Watertown Savings Bank • Winslow Architects • ZA Restaurant
Zhen Ren Chuan Body Mind System
Special thanks to
Trinity Baptist Church & Town of Arlington
