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Northampton African Dance Fest 
FESTIVAL DATES AND TIMES
FRIDAY, June 5
SATURDAY, June 5
SUNDAY, June 7
6pm-9:30pm
10am-12am
11am-5:45pm

Contact us

 

\\VENDOR INFORMATION

 

  We invite vendors to apply to participate in our marketplace.  Vending hours will be Saturday, June 6, 10 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.    and Sunday, June 7, 11 a.m. - 6 p.m.  There is a limited amount of space, so we are asking interested parties to apply.  For  more information or to apply, click here

 

\\TRAVEL TO NORTHAMPTON

 

 The festival will be held on Smith College's campus in Northampton, Massachusetts.

 

    By car: Northampton is easily accessible from I-91.  Click here to get directions.

 

    By bus: Peter Pan busline has a terminal in downtown Northampton, within walking distance from the festival.  Click here       for ticketing information.

 

   By train:  Amtrak provides passenger rail service to Northampton.  A platform is located at 170 Pleasant St, 0.5 miles from      Smith College campus.  For Amtrak ticketing information, click here.

  

  Air travel:  The closest airport is Bradley International Airport in Windsor Locks, CT.  Transfer from the airport to                     Northampton can be scheduled with Valley Transporter. 

 

 

\\LOCAL ACCOMMODATIONS

  Although we make no specific recommendations for accommodations, there are several within an easy drive of campus.  Two on the list here are within walking distance.

 

 

\\TICKETING

  Advance tickets (discounted) are available in advance through Brown Paper Tickets.

 

 

\\TICKET AVAILABILITY ON SITE

Tickets may be purchased at the door.  Prices are as follows:

 

   Single dance class                    $18

   Five class card                         $80

   Weekend pass (12 classes)      $175

   

   For students with valid ID  

 

   Single dance class                    $14

   Five class card                         $65

   Weekend pass (12 classes)      $125

 

\\LOCKERS & SHOWERS

 Lockers and showers will be available on Saturday only (free of charge).  Bring your own lock to secure your valuables.

 

 

 

THIS EVENT HAS PASSED.  THANKS FOR YOUR INTEREST.

We host regular West African Dance classes with local and visiting artists.  See our Facebook page for current class information: https://www.facebook.com/NorthamptonAfricanDance

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