Central Berkshire Record Show Spins Back on May 4

DALTON, Mass. — The Central Berkshire Record Show is returning on Sunday, May 4, for its fourth consecutive year. 

Hours are 10 to 4 at The Stationery Factory with VIP entry beginning at 8:30. 

This popular event has attracted music and vinyl record enthusiasts from all over the Northeast, with previous shows drawing in large crowds of music lovers looking for records, CDs and more. Food and drink including craft beverages will be available on site from Shire Tavern.

"People should think of it like a craft fair except that the vendors are all selling records, CDs, or music paraphernalia," organizer Andrew Garcia said.

Garcia, owner of Berkshirecat Records, is looking forward to this year's event and has been pleased with the growth each year.  

"We're creating a space where vinyl collectors of all ages can connect each year, share their love of music, and potentially discover new music. The vendors and DJs are top-notch and we're grateful that the Shire Tavern led by Matt Mottor and his team will be serving up food and drinks downstairs," he said in a press release.

Garcia modeled the annual event after the Northampton record show.

"It's one of the biggest in the area but it's in Pioneer Valley not in Berkshire County, so there wasn't really anything here in Berkshire County of that scale," he said. "So the goal was to start something and build it over time."

A lineup of DJs will spin music throughout the day. They include Pup Daddy Productions (Tim Dupree), DJ Ketchabone (Michael Keleher), Wes Nelson of Belltower Records, Ed Martuscello, and Ed Pelkey.

"The Central Berkshire Record Show really was an 'if you build it they will come' venture. It's always fun watching the community come together for a common purpose- the pursuit of music," Garcia said in an email. "While I organize and produce the show, it really is a team effort. Without all of the excellent vendors, DJs and the Shire Tavern, the show wouldn't be as successful."

The Stationery Factory is located at 63 Flansburg Ave. Tickets can be purchased at the door for $4, with VIP entry for $10 beginning at 8:30 a.m.

For more information, visit the Central Berkshire Record Show's Facebook page.

Dalton Library Holds Adult Reading Challenge

By Sabrina DammsiBerkshires Staff
05:16AM / Monday, February 02, 2026

DALTON, Mass. — The library is making book enthusiasts nostalgic thanks to its adult reading challenge that encourages people to expand their horizons in the literature world. 

 

Many may remember, from their school years, being challenged to read for a chance to win a pizza or, for this writer, a school trip to the cinema to watch their book come alive on screen. 

 

The Dalton Free Public Library has reawakened that experience for its patrons 18 and older until March 27 at 1 p.m. 

 

Visit the library to get your game board and after reading a book let library staff know to get your raffle ticket or track your progress online. 

 

Readers can choose any book they like as long as it aligns with one of the options in the three categories: Who, With What, and Where. 

 

Every book that fits a subcategory earns you a raffle ticket, and if you complete all the subcategories within a section, you’ll score a bonus ticket. 

 

The more you read and explore, the better your chances of winning one of the three raffle baskets, each a $100 value. The cost of the baskets were donated by the Friends of the Dalton Library.