Majesty of the Berkshires Drag Pageant Returns to Adams Theater

12:58PM / Friday, May 23, 2025Print Story | Email Story

ADAMS, Mass. — The Majesty of the Berkshires Drag Pageant will return to the Adams Theater for its third annual event on Friday, May 30, at 7:30 p.m.

The pageant, which precedes Pride Month, will feature drag performers competing for the title and a one-year role as a representative of the Berkshire County LGBTQIA+ community. Tickets are available for purchase at AdamsTheater.org/events.

The competition will showcase drag artistry and self-expression. The evening's program, created and presented by Bella Santarella and hosted by Shawn Hollenbach, is scheduled to include guest performers, musical and dance numbers, and lip-sync performances. A component of the competition involves contestants collaborating with Berkshire businesses on a drag commercial.

Vuronika Baked, the 2024 winner, and Poppy DaBubbly, the 2023 winner, are expected to attend. Organizers note that the event has sold out in the previous two years and encourage early ticket purchase.

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Adams' Park Street Bridge Weight Restrictions Change

By Sabrina DammsiBerkshires Staff
05:55PM / Wednesday, February 18, 2026

ADAMS, Mass. — Traffic patterns downtown are anticipated to change because of the state's decision to downgrade the weight limits for the Park Street bridge.

The state Department of Transportation informed the town of the load rating change for the 16.7-foot girder bridge at the end of January. MassDOT has it listed as "Center Street" bridge.

The state-owned bridge, over the Hoosic River, was reconstructed in 1957 and is heavily utilized for traffic on Route 8.

Signage showcasing the weight restrictions will be posted sometime next week and are as follows:

two to three axles: 19 tons
four to five axles: 21 tons
six-plus axles: 22 tons
tractor trailers: 22 tons

Emergency vehicles will be posted as follows: single axle: 16 tons, tandem axle: 25 tons, and a gross of 35 tons.

Vehicles weighing more will be detoured.

Northbound traffic affected by these restrictions will be routed onto Myrtle Street through Pleasant and Depot streets to reconnect to Route 8 on Columbia Street, Town Administrator Nicholas Caccamo said.

Southbound traffic will be directed onto Lime Street, then North Summer Street, and to Center Street.

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