Mary Hardesty Realty Proudly Presents
29th Annual Balboa Island Artwalk
Sunday, May 19th, 2024, 9am-5pm
Over a Mile of Art & Live Music!

The Balboa Island Artwalk is the premier showcase for talented local artists with art, music, sun & fun
for the whole family! The 29th Annual Balboa Island Artwalk will take place Sunday, May 19th, 2024
from 9am to 5pm along the South Bayfront Promenade of Balboa Island, Admission is free.   

This acclaimed fine art show features 85 artists exhibiting paintings, hand-crafted jewelry,
blown glass, sculpture, and photography. Spectators will enjoy live music throughout the day 
on four stages along the Artwalk.

Performing musicians include
Matt Hurray, Mark Wood (at Amethyst Avenue Stage): 9am-5pm
The Original Retros (at Diamond Avenue Stage): 9am-5pm
The Rick Sherman Duo (at Topaz Avenue Stage): 9am-5pm
and Don Ross Band with Sara Jade (at Pearl Avenue Stage): 9am-5pm
Visit our Music page for more information.

Limited-edition Artwalk posters and t-shirts will be available at Diamond & South Bayfront.
Artwalk Artist Awards will be presented at 2pm on the Diamond music stage.

A comfortable set of walking shoes, sunscreen, a hat, and sunglasses are recommended.
Local restaurants will be open to serve breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

Directions
Beautiful Balboa Island is located within the Newport Beach Harbor.

Off Pacific Coast Highway, head to the water at Jamboree, which becomes Marine Avenue
after you cross the charming Balboa Island bridge.

Downtown Marine Avenue is where Balboa Island’s shops are located, and it is on your way
to the South Bayfront, where the Balboa Island Artwalk takes place along the waterfront.

Carpooling and drop-offs are advised.
Please note that there will be no shuttle service this year.

Additional Parking 
The Balboa Peninsula parking lot is located at the end of the 55 South / Newport Blvd. Exit 405 Freeway
on 55 Freeway South onto the peninsula and head to Palm Street. Turn right for the parking lot near the pier.
Take the historic Balboa Ferry across to Balboa Island’s South Bayfront, a two minute ride.

Restrooms
Restrooms are located every three blocks or so on the Bayfront Promenade, at the Marine Avenue Fire Station,
and at Coral, Collins & Agate Avenues.