If you haven’t already seen the Shelburne Falls Military Band play this summer, there’s still time to catch one of their shows. Every Wednesday evening in the summer at 7 pm, the Shelburne Falls Military Band puts on a free outdoor concert in the western Franklin County [...]
There’s still time to register for the Greenfield Triathlon. The longest running triathlon in New England, this year’s race takes place on Sunday, August 7th in the heart of Franklin County. Online registration is open now through August 5th and last-minute in-person registrations will be accepted on August [...]
Do you own a classic car or just love classic cars? Every first Friday of the month May-September, Matt’s Automotive in Charlemont hosts a Classic Car ‘Cruise In’. Bring your own classic car to show off if you have one and your friends and family down to the river behind Matt’s Automotive. Matt and the gang will be hanging out there to share their love of classic cars.
Win prizes in the raffle or make a donation, which will benefit Charlemont Lions Club. Matt’s Automotive is located at 56 Main Street in Charlemont. The next Classic Car ‘Cruise In’ is this Friday, August 5th, any time after 4:30 pm.
Contact Matt's Automotive at (413) 339-4404.
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Take a visit to Deerfield, Mass and you’ll surely fall in love. This small town, centrally located between Northampton and Greenfield, just off Interstate 91, has a lot to offer. You’ll enjoy Deerfield by taking a drive down a scenic byway, visiting a local farmstand, learning about the history of Deerfield, shopping at some of the local [...]
Summer is officially in full swing and July 4th is already next week! Check out these July 4th events to catch some fireworks and celebrate our Independence Day.
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This Friday, July 1st, 2022 the Greenfield Recreation Department has a whole lineup of events to celebrate Independence Day from 4 to 10:30 pm at Beacon Field in [...]
The Green River Festival celebrates 35 years with a full weekend of music, artists, activities, and more! This Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, June 24-26, 2022, enjoy a variety of artists from near and far. Performances are happening on three different stages throughout the weekend. See your favorite artists perform and discover new bands you [...]
Saturday, June 18, 2022 come to Greenfield for a free event at the Franklin County Fairgrounds. PAWS (Playing Agility With Style) is the New England regional club part of the USDAA (United States Dog Agility Association). They host 8 agility trials each year and the next one is being held right here in Greenfield, Massachusetts!
Come out and watch the dogs compete from 8 am to 5 pm. Entry is free and open to the public!
Find out more information on the PAWS Facebook Page for more information go to http://www.k9agilityservices.com/upcoming.html
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Relay for Life of Franklin County welcomes the community for its annual fundraising event. Relay for Life is the world’s largest volunteer-based fundraising event. Here in Franklin County, we have our own relay each year so that our community can come together to celebrate cancer survivors, remember loved ones lost, and take action to save lives. Participants form teams whose team members will take turns walking the track lined with luminaria bags in order to raise money for the American Cancer Society.
You can support this event by making your own team, by attending the event as a spectator, or by donating to a team. The event kicks off Friday, June 10th, 2022 at 6 pm with a survivor lap and continues through Saturday, June 11th. The Franklin County Relay for Life will be held at the Greenfield Fairgrounds in Greenfield, Massachusetts.
If you wish to honor a loved one who has battled cancer, you can dedicate a luminaria to them here.
Find more information about the event, including how to sign up or donate here.
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A new non-profit organization has joined our Shelburne Falls community to offer educational exhibits and demonstrations around Permaculture. The Permaculture Place is setting up shop in the historic mill in beautiful Shelburne Falls with the mission to increase our awareness of the need to practice more regenerative and sustainable ways of living.
To celebrate their grand opening in style, The Permaculture Place invites the community for an outdoor concert. Bring a blanket or camping chair and join them at 6 pm on Sunday, June 5, 2022 and enjoy a live show by Stuart Kenney and DriveTrain. Hailing from mid-coast Maine and Western Massachusetts, the trio will take you on a musical journey of Appalachia, Bluegrass traditions, Downeast fiddle tunes, and more. Purchase tickets for $20 online here.
Get acquainted with The Permaculture Place before the show by visiting their permaculture exhibit and gift shop.
Stay informed on upcoming events and exhibits happening at The Permaculture Place by visiting their website, thepermacultureplace.org.
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Many tag sales have sprung up in front yards across Franklin County, as people do their spring cleaning. It can be a lot of fun to drive around on a Saturday morning and find your own treasures out of other people's old belongings. However, for the best finds in the county, head to the Franklin County Tag Sale on June 4th, 2022 at the Franklin County Fairgrounds in Greenfield.
Over a hundred tag-salers and vendors will be present for the largest tag sale in Franklin County, which will open at 8:30 am and run until 2:00 pm.
Grab a bite to eat from one of the food vendor booths, while you take a break from shopping. Enjoy delicious barbecue from Cliff’s Smokin’ Backyard BBQ, hot dogs from Hot Diggity Dogs, and other fair food from the Marine Booth.
There’s no fee to enter the fairgrounds - just pay $5 for parking, which will benefit the Franklin Agricultural Society to help maintain the fairgrounds.
More information about the Franklin County Tag Sale here.
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