The air is crisp, the leaves are falling, the holidays are approaching; artisans and craft enthusiasts know what that means. It's craft fair and bazaar season! This list will be updated as we get more information.
This daylong event in downtown Pittsfield that brings together the best of the Berkshires from handmade goods and art to thoughtful gifts and local flavor. There will also be a raffle to fundraise for a local nonprofit. More information here.
St. Charles Christmas Bazaar
Briggs Avenue, Pittsfield
Saturday, Dec. 6, 9 to 2:30
St. Charles Catholic Church holds its annual bazaar featuring freshly baked cookies, cakes, and pies, as well as knitwear, crafts and other vendors. There also be raffles including for a scratch ticket tree, a handmade quilt, and a framed print of Park Square. Homemade soups and sandwiches will be available for purchase for lunch.
Hoosac Harvest Fall Craft and Vendor Fair
Hoosac Valley High School, Cheshire
Saturday, Dec. 6, from 9 to 2
The Middle School Parent Teacher Group hosts its annual bazaar featuring unique handmade holiday gifts, winter décor, festive treats, raffles, food, and more. More information here.
Lanesborough Holiday Craft Fair
Lanesborough Elementary School
Saturday, Dec. 6, from 10 to 3
This annual craft fair benefits Lanesborough-New Ashford Dollars for Scholars, which distributes scholarships to high school graduates from the towns of Lanesborough and New Ashford. Admission is free.
St. Mary's Christmas Bazaar
St. Mary's Parish Hall, Cheshire
Saturday, Dec. 6, from 9 to 4
Held at St. Mary's Parish Hall, 159 Church St., this traditional bazaar features raffles and door prize, Christmas crafts, gifts and holiday shop; Santa's Cafe with Polish, Italian, American food and more; baked goods and candy; jewelry; religious goods; and adult and children's chance auctions.
Local artisans and crafters with handmade gifts, jewelry, home décor, holiday items, baked goods and more, plus raffles and giveaways during the day. Food and refreshments for sale. Admission is free and open to the public.
Longtime vendors and emerging talents will be in the Masonic Temple for The Holiday Shindy, a shopping tradition, showcasing artisan vendors from across the region. There is a preview shopping hour with reservations from 9 to 10 a.m. More information here.
Great Barrington Arts Market
St. James Place, 352 Main St. Saturday, Dec. 20, 10 to 5
The market holds its annual Delightful & Delectable curated holiday event, featuring handmade gifts and giftable treats. The market is located on the second floor above the Berkshire Food Co-Op. More information here.
Berkshire Grown Winter Farmers Markets
Housy Dome, Great Barrington, Saturday, Dec. 20
GreylockWorks, North Adams, Sunday, Dec. 21
Times are 10 to 1 both days. Flowers, produce, baked goods, herbs, teas, seasonings, dairy, jams and jellies, artwork, crafters, jewerly and more.
The Berkshire Museum and the Berkshire County Historical Society is inviting the community to celebrate the Fall with a variety of crafts, games, and hands-on activities for children and adults.
The free event features hayrides, lawn games, a cider pressing activity, and more. For guests over 21 there will be samples of Berkshire Cider Project's hard cider. More information here.
Harvest Festival
Berkshire Botanical Garden, Stockbridge
Oct. 11 and 12, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
The Garden's 24-acre grounds undergo a transformation celebrating community, the natural world and the region's agricultural heritage. This year, the Garden will present an array of family-friendly activities, live music, a scarecrow design contest, pony rides, a haunted house, 50 craft vendors, a plant sale and so much more. More information here.
St. John Paul II Fall Fest
Notre Dame School, Adams
Sunday, Oct. 12, from 9 to 4
The annual bazaar and kids' fair takes place over two floors in the former school behind Notre Dame Church, featuring a chinese auction, knitted goods, seasonal decor, country store, silent auctions, books, raffles, food, and carnival games. More information here.
Woodcraft Showcase
Greylock Glen Outdoor Center, 165 Gould Road, Adams Sunday, Oct. 12, 10 to 4
Enjoy demonstrations and displays of wood-based products crafted by woodworkers and artisans from Western Massachusetts. This is a great opportunity to buy local for the upcoming holiday season! Be sure to explore the Outdoor Center and the surrounding scenery. More information here.
The Shire Harvest Market
Adams Theater
Sunday, Oct. 12, at 10 a.m.
Earlier in the day, the theater will be having harvest market to celebrate the bounty of the Fall season. The event features face painting, family activities, artisan crafts and vendors, and fall treats. More information here.
Bennington Harvest Festival
Downtown Bennington, Vt.
Saturday, Oct. 18, from 10 to 5
There will be more than 100 vendors, including artisans, craftspeople, specialty food vendors, performances on four stages, medieval fighters, a dancing witches flash mob, raffles, a scarecrow contest, and more.
Sacred Heart Saint Francis de Sales Church, 283 Main St., Bennington, holds its annual Harvest Bazaar, showcasing vendors of all kinds, including local arts and crafts artisans. More information here.
Community Craft Market
Berkshire South Regional Community Center, Great Barrington
Saturday, Nov. 1, from 11 to 3 p.m.
The community center at 15 Crissey Road will host a craft market in its gym and parking lot, featuring handmade and artisan goods, unique gifts, baked treats, items offered by artists and small businesses in the Berkshires, and much more.
The high school holds its first annual holiday market with items from local businesses. High school groups will also be fundraising. Admission is free. More information here.
North Adams Holiday Craft Fair
100 Eagle St, North Adams
Nov. 1st and 2nd, from 9 to 2
North Adams Elks' annual two-day Craft Show, featuring more than 50 spaces filled with local and regional goods. Coordinated by Berkshire Emporium & Antiques. Free admission. Chance auction, raffles, concession, and Sunday breakfast. Held at the lodge, 100 Eagle St.
The Dr. George L Curran Aux 996 will have a craft fair featuring crafters, Balloon Ben, and local community Groups. No Paws Left Behind Shelter will be there
There will be a light lunch and dessert offered for purchase. All proceeds from the table rentals. and lunch will go to the No Paws Left Behind Animal Shelter.
Fall Harvest Fair
First Baptist Church, North Adams
Saturday, Nov. 8, from 9 to 2
The annual fair features craft items, baked goods, homemade soup, attic treasures, chinese auction, and more. More information here.
Berkshire Waldorf School Handcraft Fair
35 West Plain Rd, Great Barrington
Saturday, Nov. 15, from 10 a.m to 4 p.m.
Start your holiday shopping early with handcrafted gifts. Also enjoy games, and activities, as well as a puppet show for the kids.
St. Elizabeth of Hungary Annual Bazaar
Parish Hall, North Adams Friday & Saturday, Nov. 14 & 15, 10 to 6
Crafts, jewelry, baked goods, candies, raffles, chinese auction, white elephant and more.
Kimball Farms Holiday Arts & Craft Fair
232 Walker St., Lenox
Saturday, Nov. 15, 11 to 2
Handcrafted treasures, including candles, quilts, wreaths, knitted items and more. Hotshot Hillbillies Duo will perform; luncheon available from noon to 2 with RSVP.
The school's student council is having a vendor and craft fair featuring baked goods, books, candles, crocheted items, soaps, art, jewelry, holiday crafts, and items that would make "fabulous gifts."
There will be a 50/50 raffle with various prizes you do not need to be present for to claim. BB's Hot Spot will also be on site.
Admission is free.
United Methodist Church Holiday Craft Fair
6 Holmes Road, Lenox
Saturday, Nov. 22, from 9 until 3 p.m.
The United Methodist Church is holding its craft fair. Admission is free More information here.
Festive Holiday Market
508 State Road, North Adams
Saturday, Nov. 22; 10 to 4 p.m.
The annual festive holiday market returns to the Weave Shed at GreylockWorks. The 30,000 square foot open market features fresh food, farmers, fermenters, and artisan makers in a light-filled former mill. Admission is free. More information here.
St. Stanislaus Christmas Bazaar
108 Summer St., Adams
Saturday, Nov. 22; 9 to 4
St. Stanislaus School holds its annual bazaar from 9 to 4 with crafts, raffles and Polish food. All proceeds support the operation of St. Stanislaus Kostka School. More information here. https://www.facebook.com/events/805986811773747
BECC's Winter Craft Fair
1506 Harwood Hill Road, Bennington, Vt.
Saturday, Nov. 22, from 10 to 2
Bennington (Vt.) Early Childhood Center hosts its annual fair. There will be local arts, crafts and a tag sale benefiting the BECC. More information here.
Savoy Annual Craft Fair & Bake Sale
Fire House, 17 Center Road Saturday, Nov. 22, 9 to 3
Variety of vendors, wreaths and baked goods. Shop without leaving the mountain; proceeds support the volunteer fire department.
Holiday Fair
Lee Congregational Church
Saturday, Nov. 22, 10 to 3
The church is having its annual holiday fair featuring handcrafted items, baked goods, Santa's attic, waggles, and more. Join them for lunch from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. More information here.
St. Mary's School Christmas Bazaar
115 Orchard St, Lee
Nov. 23 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
The school's fair features an array of merchandise from crafters and local vendors, including handcraft items, baked goods, jewelry, candles, and more. There will also be a raffle for the Thanksgiving dinner.
Moonlight Magic Craft Fair
Downtown Shelburne Falls
Friday, Nov. 28, from 4 to 9 p.m.
As the holiday season approaches, the Moonlight Magic festival is back, transforming the streets of Shelburne Falls into a winter wonderland.
Organized by the volunteers of West County Arts and Culture since 2022, the event features a window decorating contest, artistic showcase at the Mill, a children’s scavenger hunt, parade of lights, and more. More information here.
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Friday Front Porch Feature: A North Adams Turnkey Home
By Breanna SteeleiBerkshires Staff
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — Are you looking for a three-story home that's newly renovated? Then this is the home for you.
Our Friday Front Porch is a weekly feature spotlighting attractive homes for sale in Berkshire County. This week, we are showcasing 74 Washington Ave.
This home was originally built in 1880 and has four bedrooms and three bathrooms. It is 2,320 square feet on less than an acre.
The first floor includes the kitchen, a full bathroom, an office, a large open living room and dining area, and an entry with a staircase to the second floor, which has three bedrooms, a second full bathroom, and a laundry closet. The third floor was turned into a spacious primary suite with a full bathroom.
The house comes with major kitchen and laundry appliances.
It's on the market for $349,900.
We spoke to Allison Pacelli with Pacelli Zepka Corp., which has the listing.
What do you think makes this property stand out in the current market?
A house at this price point with so much space for several people is not easy to find. There are four bedrooms, three full bathrooms, large living room, kitchen, and a bonus room off the kitchen that could be an office or dining room or possibly even an extra guest room.
What was your first impression when you walked into this home?
I love some of the character of the house. For example, the banister and railing on the stairs is ornate and beautiful.
How would you describe the feel or atmosphere of this home?
The house is light and bright. It's a great mix of some class features like the stairway and updates like the kitchen and bathrooms.
What kind of buyer do you see this home being perfect for?
I can see all sorts of people in this house.
What would you say to a buyer trying to imagine their life in this space?
North Adams is such a vibrant and welcoming community. You can walk to MCLA or downtown. Williams College and Mass MoCA are close. The hospital is nearby, and the house would be great for doctors or nurses. There are a lot of opportunities in the area.
Are there any standout design features or recent renovations?
The entire house was renovated about two years ago. The owners removed all knob & tube wiring, installed a new boiler, added a new laundry setup on the second floor, and redid the third floor into a great primary suite, with private bathroom. The kitchen and all three bathrooms are also new.
You can find out more about this home on its listing here.
*Front Porch Feature brings you an exclusive to some of the houses listed on our real estate page every week. Here we take a bit of a deeper dive into a certain house for sale and ask questions so you don't have to.
Our Friday Front Porch is a weekly feature spotlighting attractive homes for sale in Berkshire County. This week, we are showcasing 74 Washington Ave.
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