Franklin County’s holiday lights drive-thru will happen again this year for the community to enjoy. Load up the car and head to Light Up Franklin County Fairgrounds to enjoy a beautiful display of holiday lights and decor to get in the holiday [...]

Autumn in Massachusetts is a beautiful time of year. The leaves change colors and the trees become bursts of reds, oranges, and yellows. Now is the perfect time to get outside and enjoy the fresh autumn air and epic views of the foliage. There are many ways to witness the natural beauty of fall in Franklin County - by car, bike, foot, or even canoe! 

For over a decade the Great Falls Festival has been a signature fall celebration in Franklin County. Sadly, this year will be the 12th and final year for this fun local festival. Formerly known as Pumpkinfest, the Great Falls Festival takes place on Avenue A in Turners Falls and is free to the public. This year’s festival is happening [...]

October is the best month for apple picking in Massachusetts. Here in Franklin County we are lucky to have so many orchards which offer apple picking with some of the most delicious apples [...]

Our local Western Mass corn mazes are open for the 2022 season. Corn mazes are a really fun activity in the fall and we’re lucky to have two really awesome mazes right here in Franklin [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

Enchanting country estate surrounded by 144 secluded acres overlooking breathtaking pastoral views of an open meadow, majestic maple trees and mountain vistas. This magical setting was once home to renowned artist, A. Hale Johnson where his meticulous rural & nautical paintings were created.  The grounds are a perfect display of mature [...]

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 [...]