Once a year on a hot day in August, hundreds of racers fill the streets of the village of Shelburne Falls to compete in one of New England's toughest road races. The Bridge of Flowers Classic started as a modest road race in 1979. Today the race attracts competitors from near and far for its scenic course and the infamous Crittenden [...]

Tour six different Hilltown museums in one day! The 2nd annual Hilltown History Trail is happening Saturday, August 5th, 2023. Hop in your vehicle and go from town to town to learn about each one's [...]

The Raven Bookstore has moved from Harvard Square in Cambridge to our very own Shelburne Falls in Franklin County, Massachusetts. The used book store opened on Friday, July 7th at the old mill building at 49 Conway Street on the Buckland side of Shelburne Falls. The shelves have been stocked with about 18,000 carefully selected titles, which [...]

The Shelburne Falls Art Walk has returned to the village. Every Second Sunday of the month through October 2023 head to Shelburne Falls to explore local arts and creations. Grab a map or just follow the foot prints to different participating business and [...]

From a distance you might think that the Little Big House is a small, one-room cottage in the woods. But if you had a closer look, you would see that it is actually a large structure with proportionally-sized windows and a big front door -- hence the name Little Big [...]

Shelburne, Massachusetts offers residents the best of both worlds. Much of the town is agricultural with open spaces, rolling hills, and plenty of nature to explore. Yet the Village of Shelburne Falls offers a vibrant arts scene with several artisan shops, galleries, and secondhand bookstores. Throughout the year there are several exciting [...]

As an avid gardener myself, I am so excited to highlight Shelburne Farm & Garden for this week’s Feature Friday. Shelburne Farm & Garden has been a staple in the community for over 20 years, helping locals to find the right products and advice for their gardens. Formerly owned by Pat Schmidt, the torch has been passed on to Maria Topitzer of [...]

Massachusetts Maple Weekend is this Saturday and Sunday, March 18th and 19th, 2023 and there are lots of exciting maple-themed events happening in our area. Here in Franklin County we have several local sugar houses and maple farms which produce delicious syrup. Support these local maple syrup producers this weekend in honor of maple [...]

Shelburne Falls’ newest boutique, Beth and Frances, is the perfect place to shop for gifts for the holiday season. Located on Bridge Street, next to the Iron Bridge, Beth & Frances is a small town boutique which offers items made locally and by artisans near and [...]

Shelburne Falls’ annual Moonlight Magic event is happening once again this year on Black Friday, November 25, 2022 from 4 to 9 pm. Every year the village kicks off the holiday season all together with a beautiful and joyous celebration. Vendors line the streets, selling locally handmade crafts and the village shops stay open later, offering [...]