Tyringham Arts Festival

A celebration of Tyringham's Visual, Artisanal, Musical, Literary and Performing Artists. Exhibits, readings, workshops, performances, kids activities and music. From paintings to quilts to dance to theater to classical and folk music. Ceramics, photography and literary readings. Tickets $5 on day of event (Under 12 free). After the festival come to a Square Dance from 7 to 9pm. Tickets $10, under 12 Free.

(Rain or Shine)

Location: 128 Main Road, Tyringham, MA

Tickets: $5 per person, under 12 free

12 noon to 4:30 pm: View exhibits by local artists and artisans including fine art, ceramics, photography, textiles, quilts and upholstery, needlepoint, stencils, beading and a community loom. Children’s activities include tiny fairy-house construction, a UBU Youth Theater performance of “A Fly in My Soup,” and a delightful improvisational performance by Backyard Chickens, comprised of original stories written/dictated by child festival-goers. For the adults, ongoing workshops include photography, quilting, knitting, upholstery, dance and beading. Local authors, poets and playwrights will also present live readings and performances. Other events include dance performances, live music (classical, singer-songwriter, acoustic) and a site-specific art installation. Snacks will be available from the Hop Brook Community Club, the Union Church of Tyringham and UBU Theater, including SoCo Creamery ice cream. [More to follow]

Square-dance

Location: TBD. Please check website for location update

Tickets: Suggested free-will donation of $10 per person, under 12 free

7pm to 9pm: Dance the evening away like they did in the old days of Tyringham. Featuring a live caller and band.