One of the benefits of living in Franklin County is having so many beautiful rivers to enjoy locally, such as the Green River, the Connecticut River, and the Deerfield River. Unfortunately, these rivers often suffer from pollution. Walking along the rivers or paddling down them can reveal certain areas where trash and debris has [...]

The Annual Trolleyfest in Shelburne Falls is a celebration of the restoration of Trolley No. 10, which at one time was an active trolley in Shelburne Falls. Hosted by the Shelburne Falls Trolley Museum, Trolleyfest is happening on Saturday, September 24th, 2022 from 11 am to 5 pm. During Trolleyfest, get a discounted all-day pass at $4.00 per person and enjoy lots of fun activities. 

As always, there will be trolley car rides and pump car rides. In addition, there will be lots of fun Trolleyfest activities such as Speeder (aka Motorcar) Rides, wooden and electric trains, sending messages via telegraph, hands-on demonstrations of trolley-era activities, railroad movies, and more. There will also be food for sale and a Railroad Tag sale. 

See a full list of Trolleyfest activities and learn more about the Shelburne Falls Trolley Museum at sftm.org.

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The Food Bank of Western Massachusetts and its supporters will come together once again for a memorable day of biking. The annual Will Bike 4 Food event will take place Sunday, September 25th, 2022, starting at the [...]

The Big E is the sixth largest fair in the nation and it’s located right here in Western Massachusetts. Head down to West Springfield Friday, September 16th through Sunday, October 2nd for endless entertainment, food, and fun things to do at The Big [...]

The 173rd Franklin County Fair starts this Thursday, September 8th and runs all weekend long through Sunday, September 11th! This year’s theme is “Thrills for you in 2022.” Come out to the Franklin County Fairgrounds in Greenfield, Massachusetts and experience the thrills at the Franklin County [...]

After a two-year hiatus, the Franklin County Community Meals Program (FCCMP) is bringing back their annual Hope Against Hunger Auction. This year marks the 18th year of this event, which brings the community together to raise support for FCCMP. Come to [...]

Just up the road from Montague Center, at the corner of Greenfield Rd and Turners Falls Rd, remains a small grist mill from 1834 on the Sawmill River. Overlooking the river, you’ll find a small conglomerate of locally owned shops and eateries, which provides a scenic getaway any day of the [...]

As summer winds down, fairs and festivals are popping up all over Western Mass. Last weekend, hundreds came out for the Heath Fair. This weekend, Thursday August 25th through Sunday, August 28th, 2022, marks the 154th Cummington Fair in Cummington, MA. The Fair was started in 1869 but was initiated in 1883 as the Hillside Agricultural Society. Today, the Cummington Fair remains true to its agricultural roots with events based around livestock and tractors, such as the livestock shows, horse draws, and antique engine and tractor shows. 

The event begins Thursday, August 25th at 4 pm with the Antique Engines and Tractor Show, Dan the Pirate, and the Rock-n-Circus. The Midway and Rides will also open up, as well as the Craft Barn. Friday is Children’s Night and Cruise Night with the car show and Youth Dairy Judging Contest. Then, all weekend long on Saturday and Sunday, there will be plenty to see and do, such as Comedy and Juggling by Bryson Lang, livestock shows, tractor pulls, square dancing, live music, games, food, and more.

Whether you are a resident of Cummington, or the Pioneer Valley, or you are traveling from surrounding areas, you won’t want to miss this huge event. Purchase your tickets ahead of time at cummingtonfair.com to receive a discount and save time waiting in line. Also visit their website for a full listing of events and other information such as directions and parking. Hope to see you at the Cummington Fair!

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The best time of year to harvest peaches is early August through mid-September. In celebration of these deliciously sweet and juicy stone fruits, Apex Orchards is throwing a party! Visit Apex Orchards and Farm Store in Shelburne, Massachusetts on Saturday, August 27th and Sunday, August 28th for lots of fun around [...]

Every time I visit Montague, Massachusetts, I find more reasons to love it. Just south of Greenfield, Montague offers beautiful scenery, rich culture, delicious eateries, and unique [...]