The Jamaica Plain World’s Fair is a celebration of community pride, arts, and the rich diversity found here in our neighborhood.

It has become “the” culmination event of the year, providing fun for people of all ages and cultures! The Fair is hosted by local business and community groups and organized by hundreds of volunteers. From its origins as a sidewalk sale fourteen years ago, the Fair has grown into a “don’tmiss” extravaganza attended by more than 20,000 people.

The event kicks off with a parade through the district featuring baton twirlers and bicyclists. Local youth groups perform dance and musical numbers throughout the day on the community stage. The musical lineup on the main stages features top bands from around the region representing a wide range of styles, including gospel, jazz, mariachi, funk, salsa, merengue, and reggae.

The varied mix of vendors includes artisans from all over the city selling arts and crafts. People can sample the foods of many countries from some of the area’s top restaurants and cafés. Exciting children’s activities including interactive art, dance, festival rides, and puppets are stationed throughout the festival. The hosts of this event have worked together for many years to revitalize the neighborhood. They are Hyde/Jackson Square Main Street Program, the Jamaica Plain Neighborhood Development Corporation, the Hyde Square Task Force and Hyde/Jackson Square Business Association.

The 20th annual Jamaica Plain World's Fair, a day of music, children's events, arts and crafts, international food and neighborhood fun, will be held on Saturday September 12th, from 12 noon to 6 PM in Hyde/Jackson Square along Centre Street. The World's Fair symbolizes the spirit of diversity and community pride that make Jamaica Plain such a great place to live.

Please join us for a fabulous art show featuring affordable art by Jamaica Plain artists · Jewelry · Collages · Note cards · Stationary · Mixed Media · Photography · Hand made quilts · Hand made toys and treasures for children’s rooms And more ……..

Feature Artist

1. Ruth Aoki- Jewelry designer
2. Brendan Killian- Painter
3. Elizabeth Nicholas- Painter
4. Lauren Levine- Painter
5. Derrick Lumpkin- Photos
6. Russell Moore- Digital collages
7. Vincent Rauscher- Jewelry Designer
8. Randace Rauscher- Collage, mixed media, photos
9. Julia Soyer- Painter
10.Brianna Whitney- Mixed media