Paper City Food Festival to Celebrate Local Flavors, Community Spirit on Oct. 19-20

HOLYOKE — The Greater Holyoke Chamber and Invertir Holyoke welcome back the Paper City Food Festival for its fourth year. Set to take place on Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 19-20, this year’s festival will showcase the rich culinary diversity of the region, featuring a wide array of food vendors, live entertainment, and family-friendly activities.

Taking place at High and Suffolk streets, the festival will feature a dozen food vendors offering everything from gourmet street food to artisan desserts, alongside performances by local bands and artists.

Proceeds from the event will go directly to a family in Holyoke impacted by cancer. Past recipients have included Rays of Hope and Laila Strong. In 2024, the festival honors Rich Perez, a dedicated local community leader for youth who has been battling Hodgkin’s lymphoma. The festival will hold a walk in support of the Perez family, with 100% of the proceeds going directly to them.

“We’re excited to bring the community together once again to celebrate our local food scene and support a worthy cause,” said Jordan Hart, executive director of the Greater Holyoke Chamber. “The Paper City Food Festival is not just about food; it’s about fostering connections and supporting local families in need.”

Vendors include El Paraiso Colombiano, Sweetera, Tacos Pueblos and YJ Catering, and local participating artists include the Basement Cats, the Holyoke Senior Center’s Senior Sing, Last Minute, and more. Sponsors include Sublime Systems and the USA International Sporting Complex. Sponsorships and space are still available.

For more information or to register as a vendor, sponsor, or walk participant, visit holyokechamber.com/pcff.