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 [...]

Come out for a relaxing day with neighbors and friends in Buckland on Saturday, July 15th, 2023. The annual Summer Day on the Buckland Common returns this year with even more events planned for children. Bring the kids for face painting, crafting, cake walks, and a dance-along story [...]

The Woodcraft Collaborative in Charlemont, Massachusetts is hosting The Woodcraft Showcase on Sunday, June 18th, 2023. Come see a variety of artisan woodcraft vendors from across Northwestern Massachusetts. Admission is free and all are [...]

This year one of our Franklin County towns is celebrating its 350th year anniversary! Celebrate all year long with Northfield, Massachusetts as they mark their historic beginnings in 1673. All of the events are based around the theme Reconnecting Northfield, and are inspired by the beautiful Connecticut River which runs through the [...]

This year one of our Franklin County towns is celebrating its 350th year anniversary! Celebrate all year long with Northfield, Massachusetts as they mark their historic beginnings in 1673. All of the events are based around the theme Reconnecting Northfield, and are inspired by the beautiful Connecticut River which runs through the [...]

Sunderland, Massachusetts is located in the southern part of Franklin County on the border of Hampshire County. Residents of Sunderland enjoy sweeping views of the Connecticut River Valley with outstretched farmlands and surrounded by few mountains. At the same time, Sunderland is conveniently just a short drive to both Montague and Amherst, [...]