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Westhampton Fine Art Festival Set To Delight On Memorial Day Weekend

"Westhampton Beach is the perfect backdrop for this celebration of creativity."

The popular festival has been a Hamptons tradition for more than a decade, organizers said.
The popular festival has been a Hamptons tradition for more than a decade, organizers said. (Patch file photo courtesy Paragon Festivals)

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WESTHAMPTON BEACH, NY — A harbinger of the summer season is back for Memorial Day weekend as the popular Westhampton Fine Art Festival unfolds on the Great Lawn.

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The festival, presented by Paragon Events, aims to "celebrate creativity in the Hamptons," organizers said.

Running on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., the festival, which returns to the Great Lawn across from St. Mark's Episcopal Church, located at 40 Main Street, has been a tradition for more than a decade.

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With free admission, the event "invites art lovers, collectors, and summer visitors to experience two days of artistry under the open sky," organizers said, adding that the festival is known for its. "original, high-quality, and boutique feel. The event transforms the heart of Westhampton Beach into a captivating outdoor gallery, showcasing the work of artists from across New York and the country."

The event will feature painting, photography, sculpture, jewelry, metalwork, woodworking, ceramics, fiber arts, mixed media, and more. Those in attendance will also have the opportunity to meet the artists and hear the stories behind each piece — as well as commission custom pieces.

"Westhampton Beach is the perfect backdrop for this celebration of creativity," said Bill Kinney, founder of Paragon Events. "It’s a chance to connect with art on a personal level and take something truly meaningful home."

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