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Sponsors
It truly takes a village. A huge THANK YOU to those helping make this all possible.
Are you a local business owner looking to participate in Flo Fest? Is your business able to sponsor or support Flo Fest? Please view our Sponsorship, Support, & Participation Menu.
Ascendance Inner World Arts
We are celebrating our 10th year in Florence! Join us for Summer & Fall Dance Classes & Camps!
Mini Movers, Children, Teen & Adult Drop-In Dance Classes.
192 Pine Street in Florence, www.ascendancearts.com
Mini Movers, Children, Teen & Adult Drop-In Dance Classes.
192 Pine Street in Florence, www.ascendancearts.com
Atkinson Family Practice
Atkinson Family Practice Northampton or AFP NoHo is your family medical home. Whether in our Amherst or Northampton locations, you are more than just a patient—you are part of our family.
AXiA
At The AXiA Group, our mission is very simple. We strive to ensure our clients feel secure in their future by minimizing potential risks with the best insurance solutions available.
BOMBYX
BOMBYX is a non-profit organization established to steward the property at 130 Pine Street, in Florence, Massachusetts - a historic gathering place founded by abolitionists who championed anti-slavery, gender equity, and religious tolerance. Carrying these values forward, we serve our community as a venue for transformative arts experiences, spiritual growth, and challenging conversations.
Bear Crossing Flower Farm
Bear Crossing is a micro flower farm and registered monarch waystation in Florence, MA. Tucked between Burke and Fitzgerald Lake conservation areas, bears, coyotes, foxes, bobcats, and turtles wander by the flowers daily (and especially nightly)!
Our 2026 season includes sweet peas, specialty zinnias from five small hybridizers in the US and Canada, a wide range of edible flowers, including Italian pansies and violas, and over 100 different dahlias.
Bouquets and edible flowers sold regularly in season at SIP413 and all other flowers by order.
IG: @bearcrossingflowerfarm Email: bearcrossingflowerfarm@gmail.com
Our 2026 season includes sweet peas, specialty zinnias from five small hybridizers in the US and Canada, a wide range of edible flowers, including Italian pansies and violas, and over 100 different dahlias.
Bouquets and edible flowers sold regularly in season at SIP413 and all other flowers by order.
IG: @bearcrossingflowerfarm Email: bearcrossingflowerfarm@gmail.com
Chartpak Factory Store
Where creativity comes to life right at the source! For decades, Chartpak has been a trusted American maker of high-quality art supplies, drafting tools, fine papers, markers, and creative materials that artists, designers, and hobbyists love. Many of the products stocked in the Factory Store come straight from local manufacturing lines in Western Massachusetts, giving you access to beloved brands like Grumbacher, Clearprint, Koh-I-Noor, AD Marker, Higgins Inks, and more.
Community Foundation of Western Mass
As your community foundation, we’ve been committed since 1991 to making our Valley a better place to live for all—now and for generations to come.
For three decades we’ve raised and deployed funds and resources to where they can be used for the greater good of our communities. Our current impact can be seen in our significant annual grantmaking to hundreds of local nonprofits—as well as helping area students access and finish higher education with scholarships and interest-free loans. A key part of our focused vision is growing our role as a catalyst for change in our region.
For three decades we’ve raised and deployed funds and resources to where they can be used for the greater good of our communities. Our current impact can be seen in our significant annual grantmaking to hundreds of local nonprofits—as well as helping area students access and finish higher education with scholarships and interest-free loans. A key part of our focused vision is growing our role as a catalyst for change in our region.
Copy Cat
From printing and signage to graphic design, direct mail, and promotional products, CopyCat helps businesses make a lasting impression with creative solutions and exceptional service.
Whether you're opening a new business, promoting an event, launching a campaign, or refreshing your brand, CopyCat helps bring your ideas to life. We offer creative design, high-quality print, signage, promotional products, and marketing solutions as a one-stop-shop.
Whether you're opening a new business, promoting an event, launching a campaign, or refreshing your brand, CopyCat helps bring your ideas to life. We offer creative design, high-quality print, signage, promotional products, and marketing solutions as a one-stop-shop.
Crooked Stick Pops
ounded Crooked Stick Pops in January 2016 when she realized she’d had enough of her travel-intensive job in the field of international education.
Crooked Stick Pops handcraft fun, healthy, unique ice pops made from whole and locally sourced fruit.
Crooked Stick Pops handcraft fun, healthy, unique ice pops made from whole and locally sourced fruit.
Downtown Sounds
Downtown Sounds is Northampton’s one-stop music shop, founded in 1976 and worker-owned since 2019. They’re proud to support a growing and changing community of musicians here in the Valley! Downtown Sounds sells top brands of instruments, such as guitars, bass guitars, keyboards, drums, ukuleles, PA & recording equipment, brass and woodwind instruments, and so much more! Their Music School offers online lessons with some of the best musicians in the Pioneer Valley.
DIY Mobile Box
Pack It. Store It. Move It.
DIY Mobile Box specalizes in providing innovative and flexible storage solutions tailored to your needs. With a commitment to excellence and customer satisfaction, they've established themselves as leaders in the portable storage industry.
At DIY Mobile Box, their customers are at the heart of everything we do. They understand that every storage need is unique, which is why they take the time to listen to your requirements and offer personalized solutions that meet and exceed your expectations.
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DIY Mobile Box specalizes in providing innovative and flexible storage solutions tailored to your needs. With a commitment to excellence and customer satisfaction, they've established themselves as leaders in the portable storage industry.
At DIY Mobile Box, their customers are at the heart of everything we do. They understand that every storage need is unique, which is why they take the time to listen to your requirements and offer personalized solutions that meet and exceed your expectations.
diymobilebox.com
The Florence Civic & Business Association
Started in 1946, the Florence Civic & Business Association is a non-profit organization focused on promoting civic, business, and social engagement in the village of Florence. The FCBA is ran solely by a group of dedicated volunteers, who re-invest 100% of their revenues back into the local community.
Familiars Coffee & Tea
After developing a love for specialty coffee and tea, and managing shops in Boston, Danny and Isaac started to envision our own coffee shop - a cozy cafe where everyone is welcome, the food and drinks are handcrafted, the ingredients are locally sourced, and where people can connect with their community.
In 2019 they opened the doors of Familiars to their first customers. Over the years they’ve been proud to offer our unique selection of coffee, tea, and food to our Northampton neighbors and visitors.
In 2019 they opened the doors of Familiars to their first customers. Over the years they’ve been proud to offer our unique selection of coffee, tea, and food to our Northampton neighbors and visitors.
Fantastic Shows
Booking • Promotion • Live Sound
Specializing in loud, experimental, and independent music, Fantastic Shows seeks to bridge the gap between venues, artists, and fans with a focus on high-quality production and inclusive spaces. We are proud to support underrepresented artists and community-driven projects across Western MA. Fantastic Shows for fantastic people!
Specializing in loud, experimental, and independent music, Fantastic Shows seeks to bridge the gap between venues, artists, and fans with a focus on high-quality production and inclusive spaces. We are proud to support underrepresented artists and community-driven projects across Western MA. Fantastic Shows for fantastic people!
Florence Bank
At Florence Bank, they know you have a lot of choices when it comes to banking. And that your time is more precious than ever. That's why they work hard to make banking with us easy, convenient, and stress-free.
Florence Bank offers a wide range of personal and business banking solutions, friendly and knowledgeable customer service, and a proud and longstanding history of supporting the communities they serve.
Since their founding in 1873, they've been committed to the people, businesses, and organizations in the Valley. And that's not about to change.
See for yourself what makes them different. Today. Tomorrow. Always.
Florence Bank offers a wide range of personal and business banking solutions, friendly and knowledgeable customer service, and a proud and longstanding history of supporting the communities they serve.
Since their founding in 1873, they've been committed to the people, businesses, and organizations in the Valley. And that's not about to change.
See for yourself what makes them different. Today. Tomorrow. Always.
Florence Towing
Florence Towing & Auto Repair is family owned and operated business with 24-hour towing.
Florence Towing will be hosting our main 2026 performance stage: the Aurora Stage
Florence Towing will be hosting our main 2026 performance stage: the Aurora Stage
Greenfield Cooperative Bank
Greenfield Cooperative Bank, and its Northampton Cooperative Bank division, have been serving the local community for over 100 years. GCB started in Franklin County in 1905, and NCB has been of service since 1889 in Hampshire County.
To us, providing financial services to our customers and serving our community go hand-in-hand. Both contribute to the success of local families, businesses, and neighborhoods.
When you visit one of our branches, you’ll find our staff to be approachable, professional, and friendly. Our bankers are happy to have real, in-depth conversations with you about your financial goals, and we do everything we can to help you achieve them.
To us, providing financial services to our customers and serving our community go hand-in-hand. Both contribute to the success of local families, businesses, and neighborhoods.
When you visit one of our branches, you’ll find our staff to be approachable, professional, and friendly. Our bankers are happy to have real, in-depth conversations with you about your financial goals, and we do everything we can to help you achieve them.
Greenfield Savings Bank
Our Bank has stayed true to its mission to provide a secure place for local residents to save and to access financial products and resources. All of our decisions are based on long-term thinking and our commitment to exceptional service to our customers. We also recognize our responsibility to be a positive force in our communities banking. That is why we are a leader in supporting local non-profits both financially and through the volunteer efforts of our directors and employees. We believe that giving back moves us forward. This is why banking locally with GSB helps make our community better.
Groundings
Groundings is so much more than a metaphysical shop - its a safe space for people to come and feel nurtured in the energy and magick of the space. Owner Lauren Pacosa's passion for helping people is what truly makes her happy. Whether it's simply helping someone choose a gift; or to provide an energy session to support their healing journey. No matter where you are on your energetic path, Groundings is here to support you.
Ethically sourced, Fair Trade, & Locally Made Products
Everything you see in Groundings has been thoughtfully curated. Lauren researches the companies she purchases from, takes time to have conversations with artisans, vendors, miners etc. - ensuring that she is receiving and providing the best quality energetically & physically to you. So you can feel good about the products you purchase from Groundings.
Ethically sourced, Fair Trade, & Locally Made Products
Everything you see in Groundings has been thoughtfully curated. Lauren researches the companies she purchases from, takes time to have conversations with artisans, vendors, miners etc. - ensuring that she is receiving and providing the best quality energetically & physically to you. So you can feel good about the products you purchase from Groundings.
Hatfield Construction
Hatfield Construction is an excavation and earthwork services company that can work as a seamless partner for all of your projects.
Our clients count on our commitment to safety, professionalism, and integrity—at every step and from every team member. From day one, we meticulously plan our projects, considering all potential obstacles, to ensure that our deliverables are completed within the specified timeframe and financial constraints. The end product our clients have come to count on is high quality and built to last.
Our clients count on our commitment to safety, professionalism, and integrity—at every step and from every team member. From day one, we meticulously plan our projects, considering all potential obstacles, to ensure that our deliverables are completed within the specified timeframe and financial constraints. The end product our clients have come to count on is high quality and built to last.
JJ's Tavern
Western MA natives Jon and Jen Neumann established JJ’s Tavern in 2013 to provide the Florence community with great food, quality drinks and most importantly, a place for family and friends to gather. With an elevated menu (far from “bar food”), a private banquet space, an outdoor pavilion and ongoing entertainment, JJ’s has quickly become a local favorite. JJ’s Tavern has been and continues to be dedicated to providing a comfortable atmosphere for all of its patrons, serving quality meals and providing an inclusive space to celebrate the little and big moments in life.
Jones Whitsett Architects
The team at Jones Whitsett Architects shares a love of old buildings but also a passion to design new buildings that will inspire and endure for generations. They work in a studio focused on education, shelter and civic architecture because we want to have a positive influence on the place they live.
Their concern for the well-being of their neighbors drives them towards a practice that balances short-term and long-term impacts, including costs measured in energy, water and land use. Their team actively commit to the professional standards of the AIA, including the Frameworks for Design Excellence and the 2030 Challenge for Carbon-Neutrality.
Their concern for the well-being of their neighbors drives them towards a practice that balances short-term and long-term impacts, including costs measured in energy, water and land use. Their team actively commit to the professional standards of the AIA, including the Frameworks for Design Excellence and the 2030 Challenge for Carbon-Neutrality.
Mass Cultural Council
Mass Cultural Council works to elevate our rich cultural life in Massachusetts. We serve the Commonwealth and all who live, work, visit, and play here by amplifying creativity, providing resources, expanding relationships, and championing transformational changes that maintain and grow a thriving creative and cultural ecosystem.
MBS Advisors
MBS was founded in 1998 by Terry J. Minnick, a well-known plastics industry professional and the former owner of a $20 million custom injection molding company in Florence, Massachusetts. Mr. Minnick has remained in the area, and their main office is still located at the heart of Florence.
MBS Advisors is dedicated to the manufacturing industry. Their main focus historically has been on injection molding and other plastics processing, but have also worked with precision machining companies, tool and die makers, and metal stampers. Their current focus is on manufacturers of engineered components. They provide our clients with M&A advisory, investment banking, and other consulting services.
mbsadvisors.com
MBS Advisors is dedicated to the manufacturing industry. Their main focus historically has been on injection molding and other plastics processing, but have also worked with precision machining companies, tool and die makers, and metal stampers. Their current focus is on manufacturers of engineered components. They provide our clients with M&A advisory, investment banking, and other consulting services.
mbsadvisors.com
Mill River Music
Mill River Music is a locally owned mom and pop shop with a commitment to supporting our local community and economy. They are proud to spend most of our purchasing dollars right here in Northampton, MA purchasing instruments directly from musicians, and using our large online reach to bring dollars back home.
You will find a friendly atmosphere, where the staff are here to meet you needs and we can build long term relationships to help you get the most out of your buying, trading, selling, learning, and repairing.
You will find a friendly atmosphere, where the staff are here to meet you needs and we can build long term relationships to help you get the most out of your buying, trading, selling, learning, and repairing.
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