Fall Foliage Festival Events for 2014
 Food, dancing and children's activities lead up to the Fall Foliage Parade on Sunday. |
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — The Berkshire Chamber of Commerce and the City of North Adams invite the community to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the Mohawk Trail at the 59th annual Fall Foliage Parade, set to kick off Sunday, Oct. 5, at 1 p.m.
Peter Tomyl, president of the Mohawk Trail Association, will serve as the 59th parade grand marshal.
Before Parade Day, community members are invited to enjoy Fall Foliage Festival of events.
Events include the North Adams Farmer's Market, Children's Parade, Dog Parade, Fall Foliage Dance, all you can eat breakfast, annual 5K Road Race, and much more.
The Leaf Hunt started Saturday and runs through Oct. 10.
The annual ziti supper will be held on Thursday, Oct. 2, from 4 to 7 at St. Elizabeth's Parish Center.
The annual Children's Parade, with the Mohawk Trail centennial theme, will be held on Friday, Oct. 3, at 5:30. Lineup is at the corner of Main and Eagle streets; the parade marches to City Hall. Individual and float/group winners will have the opportunity to march in the parade on Sunday. Groups should be no more than 10 children. For more information, call 413-346-7196.
Friday night is also the Lasagna Dinner at the Fraternal Order of the Eagles on Curran Highway. The cost is $10.
Children's Races and Family Fair at Noel Field Athletic Complex is Saturday, Oct. 4, with registration beginning at 11:30 and races from 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. The race and family fair have been canceled because of the heavy rain forecast for Saturday.
Saturday is also "Bring Your Dog to the Market" at the North Adams Farmers Market in the St. Anthony Municipal Parking Lot from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Special market vendors will include animal rescue agencies and animal-themed products.
The fifth annual Dog Parade takes place Saturday morning 10 a.m. (registration at 9) Veteran's Memorial Park at Eagle Street and Route 2. Participation is free but donations to local animal rescues are accepted. Owners are encouraged to make costumes, especially in line with the Mohawk Trail anniversary. Categories are: funniest, best duo (owner and dog), best group (dogs), best small dog, best medium-sized dog, and best large dog. Winners will be invited to participate in the parade on Sunday.
Fall Foliage Dance at the Eagles is Saturday from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. with live music. Admission is $5.
Sunday morning from 7 to 11 a.m. the Eagles is offering its annual All You Can Eat Breakfast. Cost is $6, $5 for seniors and children under age 10.
The annual 5k Road Race starts at noon on Sunday from The Berkshire Eagle at 85 Main St. Register at 413-496-6345, coldham@benningtonbanner.com, or www.berkshireeagle.com. Sponsored by Greylock Federal Credit Union and The Eagle.
To view the full schedule of Festival events, details on Parade Day, or to volunteer as a banner carrier in the parade, call the Berkshire Chamber of Commerce at 413-499-4000 or visit fallfoliageparade.com.
