13th Annual Queen Mary Art Deco Festival
Cruise back in time to the golden era of style and design. This event marks the ship's 13th Art Deco gathering. Enjoy a weekend celebrating the artistic movement that influenced the design of the world's most advanced ocean liner of the time. The festival explores Art Deco’s effect on culture, fashion, food, art, interior design, architecture, music and more.
- Daily activities include a showcase of vintage cars, a colorful Bazaar offering collectibles and vintage goods for sale and expert lectures spanning topics from filmmaking, the evolution of smoking, the influence of Noel Coward on the culture of the times, and Radio in the Art Deco era.
- A Prohibition Mixology class introduces period libations while a Soda Fountain Tasting will interpret the creative temptations that sometimes made film stars of counter boys.
- The Art Deco Festival's centerpiece is the Grand Ball. The formal vintage 'dress-to impress' evening presents a lavish four-course historic menu with the Dean Mora Orchestra completing the mood.
Day Passes start at $25 and The Art Deco Grand Pass is $229 and includes two-day access to the festival and admission to the Grand Ball, Sunday Tea Dance, all Lectures, and Vintage Bazaar access.
Looking for an even more immersive experience?
The Grand Ball ($199 add on), the Art Deco Festival's flagship and fan-favorite celebration will take place on Saturday, August 19 at 7 p.m. The formal vintage 'dress-to impress' evening presents a lavish four-course historic menu with the Dean Mora Orchestra complementing the mood. Then on Sunday sip on vintage inspired libations and experience traditional tea service while taking a turn or two around the dance floor at the Swingin’ Sunday Tea Dance ($49 add on).
For Hotel Packages, full schedule of activities, pricing and more information, visit: http://www.queenmary.com/events/art-deco-festival/