ArtFest at Artistree!

A Free Fall Celebration of Community, Creativity, and Connection

Sunday, September 21, 2025

Join us at Artistree in South Pomfret for the Second Annual ArtFest--a day of art, music, and community!

Come enjoy hands-on creative experiences, live music, delicious local food, and sweet surprises.

More than just a fun day out, ArtFest is about bringing our community together through all forms of art.

In keeping with Artistree’s mission to make the arts accessible to everyone, ArtFest is free to attend. Together with friends, families, neighbors, artists, and musicians, celebrate the transformative power of creativity and the connections that unite our community.

Highlights of this FREE festival include:

Interactive arts and crafts activities for kids and adults led by local teaching artists
Live music by
- The Onion River Jazz Band, a beloved Vermont ensemble known for their energetic, toe-tapping traditional jazz
- Grey Cats, an upbeat and fun Barnard-based jazz trio
Ice cream for everyone (yes, really!)
Face painting
Bounce house
Theater improvisation games
Chalk graffiti art on the street
Japanese cooking demonstrations and tastings
Guided tours of our sensory gardens: Experience nature through sight, smell, sound, touch, and taste
A "marketplace" featuring
- Local artists and their work
- Back-to-school items and art supply swaps
- Local organizations offering activities and information about their services
Dancing, laughter, and a whole lot of community spirit

Local food trucks will be on-site serving up favorites for purchase.

Whether you're painting ceramics for the first time, dancing barefoot to a drum solo, or just enjoying a cone of delicious ice cream with your neighbors, ArtFest is an opportunity to connect and reconnect after summer vacation, create together, and celebrate what makes our community special.

At Artistree, we believe that the arts are a powerful force for inclusion and growth. Events like ArtFest allow us to break down barriers to participation, encourage connections across generations, and highlight the diverse voices of our region’s creative community. With the support of generous partners and grant funding, we are able to keep this event free and open to all.

ArtFest is offered in connection with the Upper Valley Arts Alliance's Fall for the Arts initiative.

Join us for a day of shared joy and discovery through the arts!