There's something truly magical about fall in New England. And in Franklin County, Massachusetts, the arrival of November means one thing: it's time for Cider Days, an annual celebration of all things cider. In 2023, this festival marks its 29th year, promising a weekend filled with orchard adventures, cider tastings, workshops, and [...]

Join more than 50 Public Safety Agencies at the Fall Public Safety Festival on Saturday, October 28th, 2023. Throughout the day, you can check out safety demos that give you a peek into the important work these agencies do. This will be a family-friendly and fun event where the community can talk to people from these awesome local agencies [...]

The Ashfield Fall Festival is a favorite event of Western Mass locals. Always falling on the weekend around the best foliage, the Ashfield Fall Festival is a time to come together on the Ashfield Town Commons in true New England fashion. Come out to Ashfield this Saturday, October 7th and Sunday, October 8th, 2023 and you will understand why [...]

This weekend, Conway has a whole lineup of events planned in celebration of its annual Festival of the Hills. Since 1962, Conway has been putting on this event to welcome visitors to experience the “warmth and joie de vivre” of the town. Over 120 volunteers work together to make this multi-layered event happen, which includes crafts, food, [...]

Everyone is invited to the Shelburne Falls Trolley Museum’s annual Trolleyfest, a celebration of Trolley No. 10. On Saturday, September 30, 2023, head to the museum in Shelburne Falls for a fun afternoon of trolley rides, games, activities, and [...]

The Big E, “New England’s Great State Fair” is coming up from September 15th through October 1st, 2023 and this year’s Big E is set to be “Real Big.” This fair has something for everyone, from agricultural activities and shows to live entertainment, rides, games, food, and [...]

For the 174th time, the Franklin County Fair returns to the Franklin County Fairgrounds in Greenfield, Massachusetts. All weekend long, Thursday, September 7th through Sunday, September 10th, 2023, the fairgrounds will be a lively place, filled with people, vendors, exhibitors, performers, rides, and [...]

Every year folks from the hilltowns come together along with visitors from around the region for the Cummington Fair. This local favorite event has been around for over 150 years, combining agricultural education with community fun and entertainment. This year, the Cummington Fair will take place Thursday, August 24th through Sunday, August [...]

Apex Orchards has some exciting events planned for August, now that the farm store is open for the season! The fun starts this Sunday, August 6th with Picnic Day. There will be food, their signature mini cider donuts, and live music by Sean Eric Gallaghan from 11 am to 2 pm. Other happenings in August include a Classic Car Show and Kite Day. [...]

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 [...]