This October, 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.Whether you are 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.

Returning to the show will be our Emerging Artist Collective, a 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.

The Main Stage Spotlight

The excitement doesn’t end when the shopping bags are full!The Full Lineup: Grab a weekend pass and enjoy three days of live jazz, blues, and indie rhythms from the region’s best bands.

The Vibe: Relax by our roaring fire pits, enjoy the changing leaves and crisp air.

Food & Drink: Feast from six different food trucks and local restaurants, and visit our full bar serving craft cocktails, regional wines, and cold beer. From all-American burgers & fries to southeast Asian street food, you can sip and graze your way through the weekend.

Come for the shopping, stay for the show! We can’t wait to celebrate the fall foliage with you in the heart of the Pioneer Valley.

Enter to Win a Shopping Spree!

There’s always a winner, and it could be you. Visitors may stop by the shopping spree tables at any time during the show to place their entry for a drawing in one of the big baskets. The winner will receive a gift certificate for a $250 shopping spree that may be redeemed at an exhibitor’s booth at any Paradise City Arts Festival over the next year.

Paradise is Closer Than You Think

Situated on Interstate-91 and only 15 minutes north of the Massachusetts Turnpike, Northampton is less than an hour drive from Hartford, the Berkshires, and southern Vermont. We are under two hours from Boston, Albany and southern Connecticut and less than three hours from New York City.