Berkshire county is hosting a variety of events this warm sunny weekend including fairs, festivals, plays, and more.
Motorama
Main Street, North Adams
Sunday, 9 to 3
Hundreds of classic cars and hot rods will line the downtown on Sunday for the 11th Motorama.
The event starts off on Saturday night with a concert and cruise-in at Joe Wolfe Field from 4 to 8 p.m. Admission is free and food and refreshments will be available.
Sunday's event runs from 9 to 3 with registration beginning at 7:30 a.m. Plaques and goodie bags will be given to the first 150 entrants and more than 65 awards will be presented at closing ceremonies at 3 p.m.
There will be drawings and raffles both days and "Crusin' New England" with Paul Mennett from NESN will downtown on Sunday.
Cummington Fair 2022
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.
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.
We Are Still Here: Indigenous Peoples of the Northeast University Days 2022
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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."
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.
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Friday Front Porch Feature: A Charming House Like New
By Breanna SteeleiBerkshires Staff
The home prior to renovations.
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — Are you looking for a newly renovated home with great space? Then this might be the perfect fit for you!
Our Friday Front Porch is a weekly feature spotlighting attractive homes for sale in Berkshire County. This week, we are showcasing 100 Autumn Drive.
This three-bedroom, two-bathroom split level was built in 1965 and is 1,396 square feet on 0.32 acres.
The house was completely renovated recently. It includes a one-car garage, and comes with appliances including a dishwasher and stove/oven, and other major appliances.
The house is listed for $359,500.
We spoke with owners Michael Zeppieriand Chris Andrews, who did the renovations. Zeppieri is an agent with Alton and Westall Real Estate Agency.
What was your first impression when you walked into the home?
Zeppieri: I purchased this home to do a full renovation flip and saw tremendous potential in this mid-century split level home that had not been updated since it was built in the 1960s, in a great North Adams neighborhood.
Andrews: The house was a much different house when we first purchased it in 2022 (photo attached is from about 2010.) The interior was painted all in dark colors and we brightened it up with neutral colors. The transformation makes you feel like you are in a totally different house.
What were the recent renovations, any standout design features?
Zeppieri: The house has had a complete reconfiguration including new kitchen with high-end appliances, ceramic tiled baths, hardwood floors, new windows and roof ... just to name a few. All a buyer has to do is move in and enjoy.
Andrews: Yes, we renovated the entire house. New windows, new roof, all new custom black gutter system, new blacktop driveway, hardwood floors were installed through out the house. New kitchen and bathrooms as well as painting the exterior and interior of the house. New paver patio in the back yard.
What kind of buyer would this home be ideal for?
Zeppieri: The buyer for this home could be a first-time homebuyer or a retiree ... the location is close to attractions in North Adams ... and the property is located in Autumn Heights, which is a very small residential development with several long-term owners.
Andrews: This home is truly ideal for a variety of buyers. Whether a first-time homebuyer, a small family or even someone looking to downsize from a larger home.
What do you think makes this property stand out in the current market?
Zeppieri: The location, price and move-in condition of this home make it a true market leader in the North Adams Market.
Andrews: This house is completely renovated and in a desirable location of North Adams. The natural light in the home really makes the interior pop. And with all the upgrades the home stays quite cool in the summer months.
Do you know any unique stories about the home or its history?
Zeppieri: This home was built for the Gould family in 1969 and they lived there till 2010. It was always a family home during that time in which the Goulds had two children ... and Virgina Gould managed Mohawk Forest Apartments and was a very active resident of North Adams.
Andrews: Built in about 1965.
What do the current owners love about this home?
Zeppieri: As the current owner it was a fun project to transform this home and get it ready for its next adventure with a new family to enjoy for many years.
Andrews: No one has lived in the house since we purchased the home. The new owners would be the first to live in the house since the renovations have been completed.
What would you say to a buyer trying to imagine their life in this space?
Andrews: I would suggest seeing the house either on a sunny day or at twilight to really get a vision of how special the home feels.
You can find out more about this house 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.
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