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Paradise City Arts Festival

Three County Fairgrounds | Northampton, MA

Event Dates: May 23-25, Memorial Day Weekend

 

Experience the Extraordinary:

This Memorial Day weekend, Northampton transforms into the nation’s premier destination for lovers of the handmade and the high-end. We are thrilled to welcome you back for a three-day celebration of creativity, featuring 200+ world-class artists & makers traveling from every corner of the country to showcase their craft.

This year feels particularly electric as we introduce more new faces than ever before. If you’re looking to curate your living space or your wardrobe, you’ll find an unparalleled selection of handmade home decor, museum-quality sculpture, avant-garde fashion, shimmering jewelry, fine art, and functional ceramics. The show is designed to be a full-scale cultural affair. Whether you are a serious collector or a family looking for a memorable afternoon, there is a rhythm to the weekend that invites everyone to stay and play.

We are also proud to debut the Emerging Artist Collective, a brand-new initiative dedicated to fostering the next generation of talent. Between browsing the booths, be sure to catch our live demonstrations– Art in Action –  happening all weekend, where you can watch raw materials transform into masterpieces across multiple mediums, and participate in creative activities, Crafting with Color, designed for the whole family.

Come for the Art, Stay for the Party:

The sensory experience doesn’t stop at the easel. With nearly a dozen local restaurants and food trucks on-site, you can rest your feet and fuel your shopping with everything from Filipino street food to burgers or perogies. Grab a weekend pass, a pint of craft beer, and enjoy three days of live jazz, blues, and folk rhythms from the region’s best bands. Saturday night we’re kicking off the evening with a headline performance by the indie-pop luminaries Winterpills—the perfect way to start your summer.

We can’t wait to celebrate with you in the heart of the Pioneer Valley!

Benefit Silent Art Auction

Bienvenido! 歡迎! Willkommen! Welcome! Our Silent Art Auction benefits the International Language Institute of Massachusetts (ILI). This organization provides free English classes for immigrants and refugees from around the world as they build new lives for themselves and their families. 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. Building 3.

Paradise City Arts Festival, Saturday, Sunday and Monday, May 23, 24 & 25, at Northampton’s 3 County Fairgrounds, on Old Ferry Road off Rt. 9. For complete show and travel information, tickets and discount admission coupons, visit www.paradisecityarts.com.

FAST FACTS

What: Paradise City Arts Festival

200+ juried artists & makers 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 two Dining Tents.

At the 3 County Fairgrounds: 54 Old Ferry Road, off Rt. 9 in Northampton, MA 01060

When:

May 23, 24 & 25 2026

Memorial Day Weekend

Saturday 10am-8pm; Sunday, 10am-5pm; Monday, 10am-4pm

On Saturday, artists + makers close at 6pm and the concert begins. Local food and beer garden remains open until 8pm.

Admission:

Early Bird $14 | Regular $16

15 and under free. Tickets are available online or at the gate.

Free Parking!

Free full color program with admission.

Information & Tickets: Call (413) 587 – 0772 or visit: www.paradisecityarts.com

Press contact: Mariah Swanson, Show Director

mswanson@paradisecityarts.com

cell: 646.647.7403