Pittsfield Ethnic Fair Aug. 27

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Pittsfield - A longstanding community celebration returns to Pittsfield on Sunday, August 27 in downtown Pittsfield. The Pittsfield Ethnic Fair, a one-day international festival featuring music, dance, craft and food from cultures and traditions around the world, will be held Sunday, August 27, from noon to 6 p.m. along the first block of North Street, Dunham Mall, and Fenn Street in downtown Pittsfield. The Pittsfield Ethnic Fair was held yearly in the 1970s and 1980s in downtown Pittsfield drawing thousands of people for an event that celebrated the many different communities that make up Pittsfield and the Berkshires. "Ever since I took this position,people have been coming up to me in droves asking to bring back the Pittsfield Ethnic Fair," commented Pittsfieldâ€™s Director of Cultural Development, Megan Whilden. "There are very fond memories of the event in this community. Itâ€™s a perfect time to bring it back to Pittsfield, and a wonderful way to celebrate the cultural traditions in our community both old and new." This yearâ€™s festival will feature two stages of live music, dance and storytelling. The main music stage will feature traditional polka, the Klezmer Mountain Boys playing traditional klezmer and bluegrass, Irish bands and more. The Berkshire Highlanders will perform throughout the afternoon, and the second stage feature tango demonstrations, flamenco, step dancing -- both the Irish and African-American forms -- tap, and folk dance from a variety of countries. Participating organizations include the Jewish Federation of the Berkshires, the Polish Falcons, the Women of Color Giving Circle, three local Italian clubs, the Berkshire Irish-American Club, the German-American Club, United Africans of the Berkshires, and many more. Food booths will feature everything from Norwegian fruit soup, polenta, and potato pancakes to Polish dumplings, tamales and gelato. A variety of childrenâ€™s activities will also be featured. The event is free and open to the public. The Fair is sponsored by the Berkshire Bank Foundation, along with the City of Pittsfieldâ€™s Office of Cultural Development, Downtown, Inc., Greylock Federal Credit Union, and others. For more information, visit www.culturalpittsfield.com or call 413-499-9348.

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BVNA Nurses Raise Funds for Berkshire Bounty

06:38AM / Wednesday, December 24, 2025

PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The Massachusetts Nursing Association members of the Berkshire Visiting Nurses Association raised $650 to help with food insecurity in Berkshire County.

The nurses and health-care professionals of BVNA have given back to the community every holiday season for the last three years. The first year, they adopted a large family, raised money, bought, wrapped and delivered the gifts for the family. Last year, they sold raffle tickets and the money raised went to the charitable cause of the winner.

This year, with food insecurity as a rising issue, they chose to give to Berkshire Bounty in Great Barrington.

They sold raffle tickets for a drawing to win one of two items: A lottery ticket tree or a gift certificate tree, each worth $100. They will be giving the organization the donation this month.

Berkshire Bounty seeks to improve food security in the county through food donations from retailers and local farms; supplemental purchases of healthy foods; distribution to food sites and home deliveries; and collaborating with partners to address emergencies and improve the food system.

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