The time of year to pick your own apples has come to an end at many of our local apple orchards. But the good news is that now it’s time to do something with all of these delicious apples grown right here in Franklin County. Franklin County Cider Days is coming up soon - the first weekend in November - when the whole region comes together to [...]

For over a decade the Great Falls Festival has been a signature fall celebration in Franklin County. Sadly, this year will be the 12th and final year for this fun local festival. Formerly known as Pumpkinfest, the Great Falls Festival takes place on Avenue A in Turners Falls and is free to the public. This year’s festival is happening [...]

The Ashfield Fall Festival returns this Saturday and Sunday, October 8th and 9th, 2022. Foliage colors have already come out in Ashfield, so head over to the Ashfield Commons this weekend and join in the celebration of this wonderful [...]

The Food Bank of Western Massachusetts and its supporters will come together once again for a memorable day of biking. The annual Will Bike 4 Food event will take place Sunday, September 25th, 2022, starting at the [...]

The Big E is the sixth largest fair in the nation and it’s located right here in Western Massachusetts. Head down to West Springfield Friday, September 16th through Sunday, October 2nd for endless entertainment, food, and fun things to do at The Big [...]

The 173rd Franklin County Fair starts this Thursday, September 8th and runs all weekend long through Sunday, September 11th! This year’s theme is “Thrills for you in 2022.” Come out to the Franklin County Fairgrounds in Greenfield, Massachusetts and experience the thrills at the Franklin County [...]

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 [...]

Do you own a classic car or just love classic cars? Every first Friday of the month May-September, Matt’s Automotive in Charlemont hosts a Classic Car ‘Cruise In’. Bring your own classic car to show off if you have one and your friends and family down to the river behind Matt’s Automotive. Matt and the gang will be hanging out there to share their love of classic cars.

Win prizes in the raffle or make a donation, which will benefit Charlemont Lions Club. Matt’s Automotive is located at 56 Main Street in Charlemont. The next Classic Car ‘Cruise In’ is this Friday, August 5th, any time after 4:30 pm. 

Contact Matt's Automotive at (413) 339-4404.

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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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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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