Get ready for an unforgettable day of community celebration at Barnfest 2024, hosted by Fabric of Life on Saturday, October 5, 2024, in Shelburne, Massachusetts. This free, full-day event promises a vibrant mix of local culture, crafts, music, and activities for all ages.

Event Highlights

Barnfest 2024 kicks off at 1 PM at 80 Bassett Road, [...]

The town of Leverett, in Franklin County, is adjacent to the Five College area of Amherst, Hampshire, Smith, Mt. Holyoke and the University of Massachusetts.  

Its diverse population of about 1,900 is a rich mixture of teachers, students, farmers, lumbermen, gardeners, artists, professionals in the areas of medicine, law, and [...]

This year’s Greenfield Winter Carnival is themed Season Switch-Up! Warm up with summer vibes at different events all over Greenfield all weekend long, Friday, February 2nd to Sunday, February 4th. [...]

In December 2023, The Massachusetts Association of Realtors (MAR) saw the lowest recorded number of single-family homes and condominiums for sale in a given month in Massachusetts since it began reporting monthly housing date in 2004. Additional data provided by MAR showed that "the median sales price for single-family homes increased by [...]

The Greenfield Winter Farmers’ Market is a local favorite market for the community to enjoy. During the winter months, the market is a place to warm up, listen to live music, shop locally made crafts, and find what’s in season from the local [...]

The town of New Salem underwent significant changes due to the construction of the Quabbin Reservoir, which serves as the primary source of drinking water for nearly half of Massachusetts. A large portion of the town has been transformed into restricted wilderness under the jurisdiction of the Department of Conservation and [...]

Local favorite restaurant, The Farm Table, in Bernardston, was reopened in June this year after shutting its doors during the Covid-19 pandemic. Turner Falls native Ashley Evans approached the owner of Kringle Candle, Michael J. “Mick” Kittredge III, about reopening The Farm Table while she was home visiting family. Evans is already an [...]

Shelburne Falls has a new boutique hotel and event space. Located on the Mohawk Trail, Shelburne Springs is a 1914 mansion set on an expansive 38-acre property. Each luxury suite contains a bedroom, full kitchen, sleeper sofas, walk-in showers, and other special features like heated floors and individual HVAC systems. Guests can take in the [...]

This year one of our Franklin County towns is celebrating its 350th year anniversary! Celebrate all year long with Northfield, Massachusetts as they mark their historic beginnings in 1673. All of the events are based around the theme Reconnecting Northfield, and are inspired by the beautiful Connecticut River which runs through the [...]

This year one of our Franklin County towns is celebrating its 350th year anniversary! Celebrate all year long with Northfield, Massachusetts as they mark their historic beginnings in 1673. All of the events are based around the theme Reconnecting Northfield, and are inspired by the beautiful Connecticut River which runs through the [...]