Weekend Outlook: Country Fairs, Pumpkin Fests, Latino Celebrations
By Sabrina Damms
September 27, 2024
September 27, 2024
There are a variety of events this weekend, including a country fair, live music, and more.
See a list of Farmer's Markets here.
Editor's Pick
Country Fair
Hancock Shaker Village
Sept. 28 and 29, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
The village is hosting its annual county fair, which will feature live music, horse-drawn carriage rides, workshops, demonstrations, an antique quilt show, a farmer's market, an antique car show, a timber framing workshop, face painting, and craft vendors.
There will also be freshly made cider donuts and other treats from Great Cape Bakery, grilled food from Woodlife Kitchen, and craft beer, bourbon, and cider tastings from Bright Ideas Brewing, Berkshire Mountain Distillers, and Berkshire Cider Project.
More information here.
Multiple Days
Fall Foliage Train Rides
Hoosac Valley Train Ride, Adams
Gaze at Berkshire County's fall foliage on Berkshire Scenic Railway Museum hour-long train ride on its fully restored, 100-hundred-year-old coaches.
The rides will take place Saturday and Sunday at 11, 1:30, and 3 p.m. Tickets range from $13 to $24. More information here.
Whitney's Farm Pumpkin Fest
Whitney's Farm, Cheshire
Sept. 23 until Oct. 29 – Friday, 2 to 5:30 p.m., Saturday and Sunday, 11 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Pick pumpkins, ride on a hay wagon, get glitter tattoos, walk through a corn maze, and more every weekend through Halloween.
The event also features a new scarecrow shooting gallery, a giant slide, jumpin' pumpkin, a bounce house pumpkin, and a new playground.
More information here.
Connecticut Renaissance Faire
Lebanon (Conn.) Country Fairgrounds, 122 Mack Road
Time: weekends from Sept. 21 to Oct. 20, 10:30 to 6
The 26th annual fair features armored combat, jousting, demonstrations, marketplace, feasting, performances and music. Admission $10 to $16, children 6 and younger free.
More information here.
The Big E
Eastern States Exposition, Springfield
Time: Sept. 13 to 29
New England's biggest fair runs through the end of the month. The fair features goods from all six New England states, specialty days, crafts, demonstrations, activities, agriculture, horse shows, and more.
Tickets range from $12 to $20 for day passes. Special performances are priced separately.
More information here.
Friday
The ABOMBS Performance
Dotties Coffee Lounge, Pittsfield
Time: 6 to 10 p.m.
Energetic rock and roll ABOMBS will be performing their own twist of classic songs from artist Pink Floyd, CCR, ZZ Top, Steve Miller Band, and more.
More information here.
Dinner with Your Dog
Dotties Coffee Lounge, Pittsfield
Friendly and well-behaved dogs and their family are welcome to have dinner at Dorothy's. Seating is at 5:30 pm on the patio, inside, in case of inclement weather. A three-course meal for you and your pup is $30, $20 per additional human, and $10 per additional dog. Reservations required.
More information here.
Taylor Swift Glow Night
Ready Set Play, Pittsfield
Time: 5 p.m.
Sing along to Taylor Swift songs and play in the indoor playground's glow lights. The first 50 kids will get a Taylor Swift gift. More information here.
Saturday
Greylock Go Around 50K Mountain Bike Fundraiser
Greylock Glen, Adams
Time: 7 p.m.
There will be a 30-mile mountain bike ride fundraiser for the Thunderbolt Ski Runners.
The ride circumnavigates Mount Greylock, starting at Greylock Glen. Funds raised will help maintain and grow the mountain bike and ski trail around the base of Mount Greylock.
There are three aid stations along the course and a post-event gathering that includes burritos, beer, and a raffle.
Fees range from $50 to $75. More information here.
Clarksburg Townwide Tag Sale
Time: 9 to 2
The Clarksburg Historical Commission is hosting its second annual townwide tag sale and fund raiser. Stop by Town Hall on Saturday to browse the offerings and pick up a list of tag sales around town.
Festival Latino
Green Park, Great Barrington
Time: noon to 6
Held at the Green Park and Saint James Place to celebrate the colors, flavors, and sounds of Latin America. Includes dance performances, Latin cuisine, artisan crafts, live music and Djs, local organizations and resources.
Free and family friendly. More information here.
Harvest & Rustz: A Neil Young Experience
The Stationery Factory, Dalton
Time: 8 p.m.
Western Mass-based band Harvest and Rust will reproduce every era of Neil Young's music. Tickets are $27.38. More information here.
Summit Chairlift Rides
Bousquet, Pittsfield
Time: 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Take a scenic ride to the top of Bousquet Mountain and soak up the fall foliage from a new high. Tickets are $12. More information here.
Corvettes Show
Sugar Hill Assisted Living Community, Dalton
Time: 10 to 2 p.m.
Several Corvettes will be on view. The show will also feature food, raffles, and live music. The car entry fee is $25, which includes a free lunch for two.
More information here.
Fall Festival
St. Paul's Episcopal Church, Holyoke
Time: 9 to 3 p.m.
The festival will feature vendors, lunch cafe, bake sale, plant sale, scarecrow making, raffles, and more.
More information here.
Becket Family Fun Festival
Town Pavilion
Time: noon to 9, rain or shine
The Becket Parks and Recreation Committee presents the first Fall Family Fun Festival with music, food, games, a farmers market, and a tag sale at the pavilion on Main Street between Town Hall and the Country Store. The event is free of charge. Games will include volleyball, kickball, and pickleball during the day, bean-bag baseball and Wiffle ball in the evening. A barbecue will supplement the fare for sale by The Country Store and music starts at 2 p.m.
Tag sale participation $5; more information here.
Sunday
Poets Creating Conversation
The Mount, Lenox
Time: 1 p.m.
WordXWord invites poets to attend the event and share their work that aligns with the theme “Between.”
WordXWord events are free and open to all. However, some poems may contain content or language best suited for teens and adults.
More information here.
Chester and Becket Railroad Tour
52 Hampden St, Chester
Time: 1 p.m.
There will be a hike on a section of the Chester and Becket Railroad. The railroad was built in 1896 as a 5.25-mile spur off the Boston and Albany Railroad to deliver granite from the Becket Quarries to the Chester finishing works.
More information here.