A non-profit arts organization in Sharon celebrated its time in the area with a Thursday send-off dinner full of vendors and live music.

WaterFire celebrated 13 "very successful years" of conducting WaterFire in the Sharon with a dinner to honor the organization and arts community. 

"At the end of the season, we decided that WaterFire has accomplished the mission of driving interest and economic development, spurring some more interest in downtown Sharon," Karen Winner-Sed, co-chair of the WaterFire Sharon board, said. "It's time to see what else there is to bring to the downtown area, specifically to the arts."

WaterFire performed 29 lightings over the course of its time in the area. The last lighting was held at the end of summer 2025.

In a news release, organizers said they've brought in over $300,000 and that each lighting event brought in roughly 15,000 people.

Winner-Sed expressed how important the organization has been to local musicians, vendors and businesses over the years. 

"This town is full of very creative people and we're all looking forward to seeing what the next ideas are," Winner-Sed said. 

Donors, sponsors, volunteers and entertainers from past WaterFire events attended the dinner, with organizers stating that they are eager to see what else the Sharon arts community produces.