WinterFest 2026

Please be aware of the following street closures for this event:

Both sides of Main Street (until American Legion Drive), Holden, and Eagle, from 7am to 4:30pm. At noon, cones will block the entrance to the Center Street parking lot (Adams Community Bank side).

Plans for 2026 are still coming together, but expect a full day of winter fun including:

• Artists & Crafters Markets at Hotel Downstreet - VENDOR APPLICATION

• A cozy (and competitive!) Chowder Fest - ENTRY APPLICATION

• A Main Street bonfire complete with s’mores

• Free ice skating at Veterans Memorial Rink

• The Children’s Winter Carnival

• Special Olympics Polar Plunge - REGISTER HERE

• WinterFest Box Art at Berkshire Emporium - Contact Keith Bona for details at berkshireemporium@gmail.com

  
  …and even more frosty fun to come!

A huge thank-you to our incredible partners who help make it all possible:
North Adams Police Department, North Adams Firefighters Local 1781, City of North Adams Public Works Department, Berkshire County Sheriff’s Office, and North Adams Inspection Services.

Bundle up and mark your calendars—winter magic is on the way!

2026 Farmers & Artisan Vendor Application

Interested in becoming a vendor at the Artisan Craft Fair?

2026 Chowder Fest Application

Interested in competing in Chowder Fest?