Every October the Paradise City Arts Festival has transformed the Three County Fairgrounds in Northampton, Massachusetts into a place of beauty, artistry, and imagination. The Festival, with its unique indoor-outdoor ambiance, brings together an extraordinary selection of artists and makers, from fresh new talent to artists with national reputations. Patrons often write to say, “It’s like visiting a wonderful museum, but you can bring the work home with you.”

It’s our 30th Anniversary! We are thrilled to welcome everyone to New England’s most extraordinary show of 220 of America’s finest artists and makers. Stroll three airy buildings filled with the best in fine art, craft and design. Enjoy sensational food by local chefs and craft cocktails in the Festival Dining Tent. Take in the themed exhibition and walk the sculpture promenade. All ages can participate in the exciting mural project, use an antique letterpress, and create charming finger puppets. This fall our Silent Art Auction benefits the Chamber of Commerce of Northampton. Held at the peak of fall foliage season, this event features three days filled with a breadth of exhibitors and activities that will keep everyone enthralled and entertained. So worth a special trip!

Artists from every corner of the country will show off their newest work in ceramics, painting, decorative fiber, art glass, furniture, jewelry, metal, mixed media, photography, large-scale sculpture, wearable art, and woodworking.

Yankee Magazine writes “The Northampton visual arts scene explodes at the Paradise City Arts Festival, an extravaganza of 200-plus top-notch craftspeople and fine artists that’s been dazzling shoppers since 1995.”