Berkshire county is hosting a variety of events this warm sunny weekend including fairs, festivals, plays, and more. 

 

Cummington Fairgrounds

 

The annual Cummington Fair will be celebrating the Massachusetts Agriculture and Community starting at 4 p.m. on Thursday at 97 Fairgrounds Road. 

 

The fair will feature music, food, and activities for all ages. Come enjoy some square dancing, the Stoney Roberts Demolition Derby, a parade, fireworks, and more this weekend.  

 

The event organized by the Hillside Agricultural Society. Parking is available for $5. 

 

The fair runs from 4 to 9:30 on Thursday and Friday, from 7 to 9:30 on Saturday and 7 to 7:30 on Sunday. 

 

More information here.

 

Williamstown Historical Museum

 

The Williamstown Historical Museum invites the public to its 4th annual Hay Day Fair on Sunday from 11 a.m. until 3 p.m. on the grounds of the museum, located at 32 New Ashford Road (Route 7).

 

The field behind the museum will be the site of old-fashioned races such as the egg-and-spoon, sack, and three-legged competitions. 

 

The petting zoo will feature a pony, two sheep, an emu, and more. Visit with the Williamstown Police Department's K-9 Shelby and her handler, Officer Duprat. Kids can get their faces painted and admire the 1971 Rolls-Royce Corniche. 

 

At the silent auction, you can bid on family-friendly gift certificates for goods and services from local businesses.

 

More information here.

 

Online and throughout the county

 

Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at Berkshire Community College starts its monthlong University Days event this Friday providing an opportunity to learn about the estimated 100,000 Native Americans who lived in Massachusetts before European contact and settlement.

 

The event will feature art shows, music performances, tours of historic sites with an emphasis on connections with the Indigenous community, guided reading groups focused on books by Indigenous authors of the Northeast, and four online lectures by leading scholars.

 

All events are free and open to the public except the Hawk Henries performance, which costs $5 per person.

 

The program is here. 

 

Onota Lake, Pittsfield 

 

Pittsfield will be having a Berkshire Summer Waterfront Festival at Onota Lake's Burbank Park starting at 8 a.m this Saturday. 

 

The festivities include the Berkshire Community Rowing 1000 sprint expedition, kayak and surf ski demonstrations, paddle races, and the Berkshire Family YMCA Polar Bear team swim, which will run until 1 p.m.

 

More information here. 

 

The Common, Pittsfield

Pittsfield Shakespeare in the Park will be concluding its production of "The Comedy of Errors" this weekend at First Street Common. 

There will be free showings this Thursday through Sunday starting at 7 p.m. 

Children and families are invited to bring their blankets and lawn chairs to watch the play about mistaken identity. In the case of rain, the performance will be moved next door to the Zion Lutheran Church.

More information here. 

Berkshire International Film Festival and Bousquet Outdoor Film Nights

Bousquet, Pittsfield

Families are encouraged to bring their blankets and chairs and enjoy the classic film "Goonies" this Friday starting at 8 p.m. at Bousquet.

Food will be available at the Lift Bistro pub, which will be open normal operating hours. The Kitchen downstairs will also be serving popcorn, hot chocolate, s'mores, and more.

Tickets are $10 per person or $25 for a group of four. 

Doors open at 7 p.m. and the movie starts at 8. Tickets also can be purchased advance here.  

More information here. 

Door Prize End of Summer Party

Mass MoCA, North Adams 

Door Prize restaurant will be hosting an end-of-the-summer celebration this Saturday from 6 until 9 p.m.

In addition to the full menu, there will be complimentary snacks, a performance by DJ PupDaddy, and a prize wheel. 

More information here. 

Terence Blanchard Feat. The E-Collective & Turtle Island Quartet

Mass MoCA, North Adams

Two-time Oscar nominee and six-time Grammy-winning trumpeter and composer Terence Blanchard will be performing with Grammy-nominated quintet The E-Collective this Friday starting at 8 p.m.

Tickets are $49, and $65 for preferred seating. Members receive a 10 percent discount. 

More information here. 

An Evening About Bats

Mount Greylock Visitors Center, Lanesborough

Mount Greylock State Reservation will be hosting a free informational presentation followed by a night hike this Friday at the Visitors Center.

Department of Conservation and Recreation bat biologist Elise Stanmyer will discuss Mount Greylock's diverse wildlife including the bat, and explore the crucial role that bats play in our ecosystem. Recent threats have driven many species to extinction. 

During the night hike, people will be able to locate and observe bats in their natural habitat.

Registration is required and is limited to 30. Participants should dress appropriately and bring a flashlight.

More information and register here.

Farmers' Markets

Lenox Farmer's Market
80 Church St.

The market will be open in its new location 80 Church Street, formerly the Cafe Lucia, this Friday from 11 a.m. until 3 p.m.

Participants can pursue local vendors while enjoying food and listening to music. 

For more information visit Lenox's Chamber of Commerce page.

Sheffield Farmers' Market
125 Main St.

Open this Friday from 3 until 6 p.m. at First Congregational Church located at 125 Main St. 

The market will feature healthy food and products from a variety of local vendors in an attempt to nourish the community by protecting "local small farms, land, bees, and economy."

For more information visit the market's website. 

Pittsfield Farmers Market
The Common

Powered by Roots Rising, the market is open every Saturday rain or shine from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. through Oct. 8.

Each week the market will have fresh locally grown fruits and vegetables, along with meat, eggs, cheese, baked goods by local vendors. Participants can shop for flowers, and artisan goods while listening to music and participate in family activities. 

For more information, visit the website. 

Great Barrington Farmers Market
18 Church St.

The market is open every Saturday from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. until the end of October.  

Every week there will be locally grown food, flowers, and plants along with other local vendors. 

For more information, visit the website. 

Lee Farmers Market
Town Park, Main and West Park Streets

This market is open every Saturday from 10 until 2 p.m. It accepts SNAP/HIP, Senior Coupons, WIC coupons, and offer market match. 

More information here.

North Adams Farmers Market
St. Anthony Municipal Parking Lot

The market is open every Saturday from 9 until 1 p.m. into October in the parking lot across from St. Elizabeth's Church.

More information here. 

Williamstown Farmers Market

Spring Street, Williamstown

The market is open every Saturday from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. into October in the parking lot at the bottom of Spring Street. 

This year the market will feature returning and new vendors, including a fishmonger, knife sharpener, baker, chef, and much more. 

More information here.