In Franklin County, it is easy to shop local for gifts for the holiday season. We are lucky to have so many locally owned small businesses with amazing, unique gifts for everyone. With many exciting, local events, it’s easy and fun to get your holiday shopping [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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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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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This Sunday, May 22, bring your dog to the Green River Swim Area in Greenfield for the inaugural obstacle course, Mutts and Mayhem. Hosted by the Greenfield Recreation Department, the course consists of 1.5 miles of exciting challenges for both people and their dogs. The event starts at 11 am with the small dog obstacle course, followed by the large dog course, and finishing the day with a special awards ceremony. 

To participate, register yourself and your dog online by Friday, May 20th and pay $35. You can also register on the day of the event for $40. Register online through runsignup.org.

After the race, enjoy cooling off with a post-race rinse off and then enjoy a snack or treat. You can also check out the various vendors and socialize with other racers. 

For more information and updates, go to greenfieldrecreation.com/muttsandmayhem and join the event on Facebook.

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