Paradise City Arts Festival being held at the Three County Fairgrounds in Northampton

NORTHAMPTON, Mass. (WWLP) – The city of Northampton will be hosting the Paradise City Arts Festival at the Three County Fairgrounds this weekend.

This exciting festival will be expected to draw in large crowds to have a chance to see and purchase beautiful pieces of contemporary crafts and fine art. This is the festival’s 30th year with around 220 artists and makers coming from across the country.

From home decor, jewelry, glass, ceramics, paintings, and much more from renowned artists and craftspeople from all over the area. There will also be a 12,000-square-foot Festival Dining Tent, where there will be music and dining options from the city’s restaurants.

This festival is being hosted by the Greater Northampton Chamber of Commerce, which is a nonprofit that is committed to fostering connections and learning opportunities for local businesses. Each day of the festival, attendees can bid on a different selection of original items, and 100% of the proceeds will be donated to the GNCC.

The event will open at 10 a.m. and run until 6 p.m. on Saturday and will run through Monday.

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