Mary Walsh-Martel, Shire Arts

Having spent 32 years owning a specialty toy shop and closing the door on that career, I was elated that a new door opened in my life that answered my need to create.  Through the medium of watercolor, I began to learn to see my love of the natural world through the eyes of an artist.

Inspired by the drama of light and dark, I have been on a watercolor journey to convey my fascination with nature, its permanence and decay, through the beautiful transparency of the paint.  My job is to harness the way in which watercolor behaves as it meets the paper, and to further allow the colors to mix and blend as they choose.  Allowing the movement of the pigment on its own often provides some beautiful surprises. The transparent nature of the paint lets the white of the paper underneath reflect the light, which can make a painting glow. These qualities have always drawn me to this amazing, magical medium.

I use only 100% cotton watercolor paper in either 140 or 300 lb. weight and professional grade pigments to insure lightfast, rich and luminous color..

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Rebecca Piermarini, Traveling Boho Designs

Becca is a multi-talented artist, working in several different mediums. For the Fall Arts & Crafts Festival she will be highlighting her custom headwear. Far from boring, her hats are all styled with unique burned artwork. She has wide-brimmed hats and baseball caps as well. It doesn’t end there, though, because she is also bringing her custom designed crowns and headbands: these are adorned with metals, crystals, and dried flowers, creating a beautiful and whimsical look you just won’t find anywhere else.

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Live Music Under the Food Tent on Saturday:

10-1 Tony Silva, guitarist
1-3 Rite of Swing, Jazz Duo, Mark Applegate and Peter Weitzman
3-4 Peter Weitzman, singer songwriter
4-5 The Pied Piper, Piper Pichette, harpist

On Sunday:

Live Puppet shows and puppet making activities from
Caravan Puppets under the food tent all day Sunday.

Bella Voce will be performing from 1 - 3 on the Town Hall Steps.
Featuring Teri Lafleur and Lisa Woods on vocals, with Jerry Noble on Keyboard.

On going performances:

       From fiddle and cello duo, Annika Amstutz and Daniel Plane at the Museum alcove garden and from John Tercyak outside the Deerfield Community Center.

Visit the Children’s Activity Area, located against the fence between section B and C, and take part in free dinosaur-themed crafting activities all weekend at no charge!

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49th Annual Old Deerfield Fall Arts & Crafts Festival

will happen
September 20 & 21, 2025

Deerfield, Massachusetts

Fall Crafter Listings

Fall Crafters By Category

Alisa Langille Mr Willies Lighting

Alison Cargill Alison Designs

Angelica Hoffman Crafteriffic

Angelina Natale Sky View Farm

Becky Huntington The Quilting B

Carol Calabro Riverbend Cards

Craig Colson Colson Creates Photography

Deb Hitter Ms Sticks

Ellen Howard Howard Handmade

Ethen Braastad Forge And Furnace

Helen Yetman Bellows Squirrel Eze

Jeff Nelson Hudson River Inlay

John And Deb Liberty Liberty Farm And Forge

Kurt Jindela Sunflower Leather

Mary Ann Geis Magpot Studio

Paul Jurries One Of A Find Woodworks

Pauline Lampert Country Snowmen And Friends

Ruth Adams Plumb Island Jams

Sergei Novikov Speaking Music

Sheri Abild Author

Susan Packard Jeweler

Susan Segal Angels

Victoria Denis Victorias Artisan Gifts

Yevgeniya Karron Fashiopurse

Click here for Online and Printable Fall Festival Maps

Held on the lush and beautiful grounds surrounding
Memorial Hall Museum
8 Memorial St.
Deerfield, MA 01342 

Explore Memorial Hall Museum and view their ongoing and newly created exhibits, 
and enjoy free family craft activities, provided by Pocumtuck Valley Memorial Association.

Enjoy DJ Greg Stewart, located near the Food Tent, who will be playing Pop, Rock, Country Music for your listening pleasure from 10-2 both days.

The festival is a rain or shine event - Click here for hourly weather updates

Free Parking and Shuttle Buses are available from the Yankee Candle Corporate parking lot, 16 Yankee Candle Way.

Follow us on Facebook and enter to win shopping certificates and gift baskets!

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September 17 & 18, 2016  Saturday 10-5 Sunday 10-4

Admission $7 adults both days, children 6-12 $1 on Saturday  All children under 12 are free on Sunday Family Day!

The Old Deerfield Fall Arts and Crafts Festival returns for its 41st season this September 17 & 18, 2016

          Held on the lush and beautiful grounds surrounding Memorial Hall Museum, over 150 artisans will gather, display, demonstrate and sell their unique hand made crafts. Shoppers can expect to find one of a kind woodworkings, jewelry, apparel, glass, pottery, furniture, prints, creative mixed media arts and more . 

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Explore the new sculpture gardens from 3 fresh to the festival artists, Marty Phnney, Kristen Blaker and Piper Foreso.

Take a rest in the awesome patio furniture garden from Tony Derricotte of Wood and Barrel Co.

Although the main draw of the festival is the amazing collection of artists from near and far, shoppers can also enjoy additional free attractions.

Join the Tea Guys for a tasting in the garden!

New this year, fairgoers can delight in an elegant tea tasting hosted by the Tea Guys, outside in the Museum gardens. They will be sharing their favorite fall flavors with you as well as some scrumptious appetizer bites. 

Another new taste to try this year is local and delicious, Holyoke Hummus Co. ,

plus Bart's Ice Cream will be returning and serving up their sweet scoops, as well as many other chocolate, cookie and specialty food artisans. 

Explore inside Memorial Hall Museum and view their ongoing and newly aquired exhibits. 

Enjoy live music from Sergei Novokov, John Tercyak, Matt Rogers and D.J.Dan Torres, and fiddle and base duo, Annika Amstutz and Daniel Plane

There is something wonderful for every member of the family at the Fall Festival!All weekend families can participate in free crafting and dinosaur themed activities.

Free admission for children under 12 and special performances on Sunday.

Sunday is being deemed Family Day at the Old Deerfield Fall Arts and Crafts Festival this year. On Sunday only, all children 12 or under can attend the fair at no cost, have their face painted, enjoy free live performances from the

Dino Man, Annie and the Natural Wonderband and more.

 Inside the Children's classroom the little ones can take part in free crafting activities and learn some fun facts about dinosaurs from the Jurassic Road Show, a project put on by Pocumtuck Valley Memorial Association.

Visit the Yankee Candle Village booth,one of the Old Deerfield Craft Fair's long time sponsors for a beautiful selection of beeswax candles; additive free and all natural. These candles are hand-made start to finish in their Museum workshop. Pillars are hand poured and tapers are hand dipped on large dipping wheels. Molded ornament creation follow the German tradition of shaping beeswax in gingerbread molds, and all candles are carefully wrapped at their work bench.Shop their hand crafted candles, pick up a $20 off coupon, and enter to win raffle prizes!

Sungevity is a global solar energy provider, focused on making it easy and affordable for homeowners to benefit from solar power. Feel free to stop by their booth at the fair and learn how you can start going solar in your own home.

Follow us on facebook and enter to win free tickets, shopping certificates and gift baskets!

Visit our new website for coupons, crafter listings and schedule of events www.deerfield-craft.org

Delve into all of the smells, styles,and sounds of fall at the Old Deerfield Arts and Crafts Festival, Septemer 17 & 18, 2016

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2024-25 HOTEL LIST FOR WEST SPRINGFIELD, MA AREA

The following is a list of local hotels located within close proximity of the Eastern States Exposition.  Better rates may be obtained online or through online booking sites.  The price range is from:

$........Inexpensive (under $140)

$$...... Moderate ($140-$200)

$$$..... Expensive (over $200)

Better Living Center at the Eastern States Exposition - 413-205-5061 (emergency)

FALL CRAFT FAIR ACCOMMODATIONS LIST - SEPTEMBER 21-22, 2024 (Please book early)

$ - inexpensive (less than $140), $$ - moderate ($140 - $200), $$$ - expensive (more than $200)

Please contact the Franklin County (413-773-5463) or Hampshire County (413-584-1900) Chamber of Commerce(s) for additional listings.

Room rates are subject to change.