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).
Latest schedule of events:
9a-3p Artisan Craft Fair at Hotel Downstreet (40 Main St) - VENDOR APPLICATION
9a-3p Ice Carvings (all around Main St)
9:30a-3:30p Green Mountain Weavers and Spinners Guild's Annual Spin-In at All Saints Episcopal Church
10a-12p Sidewalk Games with nbCC (61 Main St)
10a-1p Children’s Carnival at First Baptist Church (131 Main St)
11a-3p Horse Drawn Wagon Rides with Mainely Drafts (pick up at Mohawk Marquee)
1p-3p Bonfire & S’mores along with Chili Dogs and Hot Cocoa from NAPD on Main St
1p-3p Chowder Cook-off at 90 Main Street - ENTRY APPLICATION
1p-3p Polar Plunge (outside of BoxCar Media) - REGISTER HERE
2p-4p Free Skating at Peter W. Foote Vietnam Veterans’ Skating Rink (free rentals, helmets strongly encouraged)
ADDITIONAL SPECIAL EVENTS HOSTED BY DOWNTOWN BUSINESSES
Al Nelson Food Pantry 15th Anniversary Celebration from 9a-3p.
Hot Cocoa and Cookies at MoutainOne (93 Main St) from 9a-12p
WinterFest Box Art at Berkshire Emporium - Contact Keith Bona for details at berkshireemporium@gmail.com from 9a-3p.
Free cookie giveaway (while supplies last) at Steeple City Social
Rainy Day Coffee at Door Prize from 9a-3p plus tulip bouquets on sale from Full Well Farm.
Valentine’s Celebration at Alexandra’s Fine Jewelry (16 Ashland St) from 9a-7p. Carnation flowers for all customers, music and snacks! 20% discount on gemstones and silver. For every piece of jewelry with a heart, we’ll offer an additional 5% discount.
…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?