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Paradise City Arts Festival
Three County Fairgrounds | Northampton, MA
May 25-27, Memorial Day Weekend

Paradise City Arts hosts New England’s premier and most celebrated shows of contemporary fine and decorative arts. For nearly 30 years our events have drawn thousands of art buyers, designers, and enthusiasts seeking to connect with our 220 exceptional artists and makers from across the country. Our festivals are known for their diverse and lively atmosphere — offering a weekend full of live music, local eats, and a calendar of activities for the whole family to enjoy! A short ride from the Berkshires, the festival extends over three buildings, each connected by covered walkways, keeping patrons comfortable and protected rain or shine. 

The 12,000 square-foot Dining Tent commands a grassy lawn surrounded by outdoor sculpture, offering a stage with a fresh music lineup each day and a variety of dining options from Northampton’s vibrant restaurant scene. Enjoy a beverage from the Craft Cocktail Bar as you sample menus that span the globe. From all-American burgers & fries to southeast Asian street food, you can sip and graze your way through the weekend. Hot Tip: Make sure to save room for local ice cream, churned right here in the Valley!

Peruse our special exhibition “The Art in Gathering,” which explores how objects displayed together become greater than the sum of their individual parts, sparking conversation and fostering community. Our latest addition, The Paradise Pavilion, features 1500 square feet of delicious snacks and charcuterie by local Fed by Foley, lively demonstrations, a second wine bar, and creative activity stations hosted by Paper City Art Kids out of Holyoke.

The Silent Art Auction benefits the International Language Institute of Massachusetts (ILI). This organization provides free English classes for new arrivals from all over the world so they can successfully integrate into the local community. An array of donations by Paradise City Arts exhibitors will be available for open bidding each day at the Silent Auction Tables, with 100% of the proceeds directly supporting ILI programming.

Paradise City Arts keeps its visitors hands-on and engaged all weekend long. Stephen Procter of Brattleboro, Vermont (recently profiled in the New York Times) demonstrates and shares his process for making colossal human sized vessels. Watch as he throws, stacks and fires clay, inviting you to participate in his decisions about form, proportion, and decoration. Alan and Rosemary Bennett, known for their life-sized, realistic renditions of fish and sea creatures, lead very popular clay sculpture workshops for the kids (and the young at heart).

Paradise City Arts Festival, Saturday, Sunday and Monday, May 25, 26 & 27, at Northampton’s 3 County Fairgrounds, on Old Ferry Road off Rt. 9. For complete show and travel information, advance online tickets and discount admission coupons, visit www.paradisecityarts.com

Fast Facts

What: Paradise City Arts Festival (AKA Springtime in Paradise)
220 competitively juried artists from across the country exhibiting original works in ceramics, painting, decorative fiber, art glass, furniture, jewelry, metal, mixed media, photography, large-scale sculpture, wearable art and woodworking.

Where: In three airy, high-ceilinged Exhibition Buildings, along the Sculpture Promenade, and under the Festival Dining Tent. At the 3 County Fairgrounds: 54 Old Ferry Road, off Rt. 9 in Northampton, MA 01060

When: May 25, 26 & 27, 2024
Memorial Day Weekend
Saturday 10am-6pm; Sunday, 10am-5pm; Monday, 10am-4pm

Admission:
Adults: $14 online, $16 at the door. Students: $8.
12 and under free. Tickets are available online or at the gate.
Free Parking!
Free full color program with admission.

And more!
Food by local chefs and live music every day under the Festival Dining Tent • International Language Institute of Massachusetts Benefit Silent Art Auction • Special exhibit: “The Art in Gathering” • Workshops & Demonstrations • Art installations along the Sculpture Promenade.

Information & Tickets: Call 800.511.9725 or visit: www.paradisecityarts.com

Press Contact:
Mariah Swanson, Director of Marketing
mswanson@paradisecityarts.com
cell: 646.647.7403