As the warm weather approaches, it's time to start getting excited for summer music festivals. And there's no better way to kick off the season than by attending the opening of the Green River Festival Exhibit at the Memorial Hall Museum in Deerfield, Massachusetts this Saturday, May 11th from [...]

Going out for a drive has long been a much-loved pastime around Western Massachusetts due to the beautiful scenery and plentiful winding roads. The Mohawk Trail Association has created 5 driving tours which take you through the best parts of Western Mass, with many opportunities to stop and explore along the way. The first Driving Tour [...]

The 20th Annual Asparagus Valley Pottery Trail is a highly anticipated event for pottery enthusiasts and art lovers alike. This year, the free, self-guided tour will take place on April 27th and 28th, featuring eight studios with 29 nationally recognized potters. The trail is easily accessible from Boston, Hartford, and the Albany area, [...]

The “Original” Western Mass Home & Garden Show will be a fun and informative weekend. Vendors from around the region will set up their interactive display booths at the Eastern States Exposition Grounds in the Better Living [...]

The Old Deerfield Holiday Sampler Craft Fair is back again this weekend for its 35th year. Head to the Eastern States Exposition’s Better Living Center on Saturday, November 18th from 9 am to 6 pm and  from Sunday, November 19th from 10 am to 4 pm. Explore the offerings from over 200 juried crafters, designers and artists and check off your [...]

Residents of Northfield, Massachusetts love their town for a variety of reasons. Northfield has a small-town vibe which fosters a close-knit community and strong relationships with neighbors. At the same time, Northfield is centrally located near larger towns and cities such as Greenfield, Brattleboro, and Northampton, opening up a wide [...]

Franklin County is often celebrated for its thriving agriculture and abundance of local farms. The local orchards stand out as one of our agricultural gems, drawing in visitors to enjoy the annual harvest and partake in the fun of pick-your-own fruits. Warm autumn days are the perfect time to visit a local orchard to pick your own delicious, [...]

Orange, Massachusetts is the easternmost town in Franklin County with easy access to both eastern and western Massachusetts. MA Route 2 runs through Orange, which can take you to Boston in just an hour and a half and Greenfield in only 30 minutes. Orange also has its own municipal airport, which is open to the public and also serves as a [...]

Massachusetts Sales Tax Holiday for 2023 will be held Saturday, August 12th and Sunday, August 13th. This means for that weekend most retail items of up to $2,500 purchased in Massachusetts for personal use will be exempt from sales [...]

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!