Weekend Outlook: Festivals, Juneteenth Celebrations, and More
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Berkshire Mountains Faerie Festival
Bowe Field, Adams
Celebrate creativity, learning, and stewardship of the Earth this Saturday by putting on your fairy wings, and enjoying a magical day. The event features activities, music, vendors, and food.
Admission cost $12 for adults, $5 for ages 6 to 12, children 5 and under are free. More information here
Juneteenth Celebrations
Monument Square, North Adams & Durant Park, Pittsfield
Time: Saturday and Sunday, 11 a.m.
There are two celebrations this weekend in the county's two cities. "I Am Afro," a street fair, runs Saturday afternoon in North Adams and features performances, pop-up booths, food, and family-friendly activities.
More information here.
Sunday's event in Pittsfield with a freedom walk from Persip Park at 11 to a community gathering at Durant Park starting at noon. This free celebration features live entertainment and music with DJ Young Champ, a photo booth, local Black businesses and food, art projects, family-friendly activities, and community partners tabling.
Information here.
Thursday
Third Thursday
The Common, Pittsfield
Time: 5 to 8 p.m
This month's theme for the festival is "Celebrating Summer." The event features vendors, live performances, activities, and the Whiskey Treaty Road Show.
More information here.
Naumkeag at Night
Naumkeag, Stockbridge,
Time: 5 p.m.
Start your weekend early at Naumkeag for a live musical performance by Wanda Houston and the HBH Band.
Enjoy the view from the garden and have some light refreshments from the outdoor snack shack. Participants are welcome to bring their own food and drinks along with chairs or blankets to sit on the lawn.
Tickets range from $5 to $15; more information here.
Friday
Ghost Tour
Ventfort Hall, Lenox
Time: 8 p.m.
Robert Oakes, author of "Ghosts of the Berkshires," will lead a tour through the historic estate sharing tales of its alleged hauntings.
Admission is $30 and minimum age to attend is age 12. Reservations are required; to purchase tickets call 413-637-3206.
More information here.
Concerts in the Courtyard
Bennington (Vt.) Museum
Time: 5 to 7
Based in Upstate New York, Mark Tolstrup and Jill Burnham offer a taste of New Orleans meets Austin. Their original songs deal with both the hard realties of life and the joys of being alive. The Avocado Pit will set up shop at the museum's gates, serving tacos, beer and wine. Makerspace for kids to create art. Bring seating or blankets. Cancellations posted by 2 p.m. on Friday.
Saturday
Mass MoCA, North Adams
Time: 7 p.m.
As part of the "I Am Afro: A Street Fair for All the People" celebration, Berkshire County native and soul-pop star Raiche performs in the Hunter Center.
Tickets are $20, $25 on Saturday. More information here.
Book Talk: 'Daughter of Spies'
The Clark Art Institute, Williamstown
Time: 2 p.m.
Local author Elizabeth Winthrop Alsop will discuss her memoir about her mother, Patricia "Tish" Hankey Alsop, with the Clark's Research and Academic Program project assistant Sara Houghteling.
"Daughter of Spies" tells a story about the pioneering women who helped win World War II, the difficult choices they faced in postwar America, and the powerful effects of secrets.
The talk is free and open to the public; more information here.
Father's Day Car Show
Vermont Veterans Home, Bennington
Time: 10 to 2 (rain date, June 18)
The Vermont Veterans Home hosts the annual Fathers' Day Car Show presented by the State Line Car Club Admission is free and registration is available the day of the event. Designated parking for attendees will be located in the rear of the building closest to the South Street entrance. Front and memorial parking are for registered vehicles.
Sunday
Father's Day Activities
The Clark Art Institute, Williamstown
Time: 1 to 4 p.m.
There will be art-making Father's Day activities free with gallery admission. More information here.
Meet the Artist
The Mount, Lenox
Time: 2 to 5 p.m.
During this free event, Sculpturenow artists will discuss their work.
This year's exhibition includes 27 new, juried, outdoor sculptures by regionally, nationally and internationally recognized artists.
Jethro Tulle 'Aqualung' 50th Anniversary
Worthington Golf Club
Time: 7 p.m.
Martin Barre, Grammy-winning lead guitarist of Jethro Tull, celebrates the 50th anniversary of the albumb "Aqualung" by performing his favorite songs from the band. Food and alcohol can be purchased on site. Bring seating and a picnic basket, but no outside alcohol. Free parking on site. Handicapped accessible.
Tickets are $45 per person; children 18 and younger free. More information and tickets here.
Farmer's Markets
North Adams Farmers Market
St. Anthony Municipal Parking Lot
Time: 9 to 1
The North Adams market is open every Saturday and offers produce and baked goods from local retailers including Red Shirt Farm, Fahey Family Farm, Bohemian Nouveaux Bakery, Mon Artistic Pets, and more.
More information here.
Pittsfield Farmers Market
The Common, Pittsfield
Time: 9 to 1.
Powered by Roots Rising, the market is open every Saturday rain or shine.
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., Great Barrington
Time: 9 to 1.
The market is open every Saturday.
Every week there will be locally grown food, flowers, and plants along with other local vendors.
More information here.
Berkshire Area Farmers Market
Berkshire Mall parking lot, Lanesborough
Time: 8 to 2
The market is open every Saturday and features produce and products from Western Mass farms. More information here.
Lenox Farmers Market
80 Church Street, Lenox
Time: 11 to 3.
This market is open every Friday and features fresh produce, breads, artisanal & specialty foods and crafts, and more. The market accepts SNAP.
More information here.
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