Check out the events in the Berkshires this weekend, including festivals, theatre, and more. Farmers markets are open for the season. 

 

Editor's Picks

 

Berkshire Mountains Faerie Festival

Bowe Field, Adams

Saturday, 10 a.m. - 9 p.m.

 

Celebrate creativity, learning, and stewardship of the Earth 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.

 

 

 

Jake's Java One-Year Anniversary Celebration

Jake's Java, Lanesborough

Sunday, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.

 

Celebrate with a caramel macchiato which is usually not on the menu! There will be live music, lawn games, face painting, and a bench unveiling.

 

More information here.

 

Multiple Days

 

Pittsfield Community Residency: Afro Latin Jazz and Soul Experience

Various Venues 

Select Times Friday thru Sunday 

 

Jacob's Pillow will welcome Sekou McMiller's Afro Latin Jazz and Soul Experience to Pittsfield for a multi-day community residency. 

 

There will be a series of movement workshops, listening sessions, and dance parties, led by Sekou and his collaborators Charlie Garcia, Khary Kamau, and Miriam Gallardo. 

 

More information here. 

 

Life Jacket Theatre - The Big Gay Speakeasy

27 Park Street, Adams

Friday and Saturday, 7:30 to 10:30 p.m.

 

Celebrate Pride in the Berkshires with a theatrical experience of live jazz music, private tables, and Broadway stars singing songs for, by, and about the LGBTQ-plus community.

 

Tickets are $20. More information here.

 

Friday

 

Berkshire County Turtle Rescue Bingo Fundraiser

Berkshire Hills Country Club, Pittsfield

Time: 5 p.m. - 8 p.m.

 

Enjoy BINGO to benefit the nonprofit, tickets are $25 which includes 4 BINGO cards. Raffle baskets and a 50/50 raffle.

 

More information here.

 

North Adams Art Activation

Main Street, North Adams

Time: 5 - 9 p.m.

 

There will be art all around downtown, including at Future Labs Gallery, Installation Space, Center of Gravity Gallery, North Gallery, Open Studios on Ashland Street, and more all on Eagle Street. 

 

More information here.

 

The Berkshire Carousel Opening Day

50 Center Street, Pittsfield

Time: 12 - 5 p.m.

 

Enjoy free rides all day, ice cream from Krispy Kone, Kettle City kettle corn, lemonade, and Tunnel City Coffee.

 

More information here.

 

BICS Open Golf Fundraiser

Wyndhurst Golf and Club, Lenox

Time: 2 to 7 p.m.

 

Enjoy golf, prizes, and more. All proceeds raise money for BICS scholarships and to benefit students. Tickets are $125. 

 

More information here.

 

Saturday

 

4th Annual NBEC Golf Tournament

Forest Park Country Club, Adams

Time: 9 a.m.

 

The Northern Berkshire Events Committee is hosting its 4th annual golf tournament. You must register by 8:30 a.m. It's $100 including lunch and buffet, where you will get to do 18 holes and enjoy raffles, prizes, and more.

 

More information here.

 

Roxie's Barkery Expansion Reveal Pawty

60 Roberts Drive, North Adams

Time: 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.

 

Take a look at Roxie's expansion and enjoy a raffle and some games.

 

More information here.

 

Pets and Pots Clay Workshop

189 Beaver Street, North Adams

Time: 10 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

 

Bring in a picture of your pet friend or an animal, and North Adams Clay will help you sculpt a clay jar that looks like them. All materials are provided and will be fired.

 

Tickets are $80. More information here.

 

Lee Pride

Park Place, Lee

Time: 9 a.m. - 11 p.m.

 

Enjoy Lee's first annual pride event featuring an interfaith pride prayer breakfast, a drag stroy hour, music, shows, activities, and more. 

 

More information here.

 

Queer Crafting with Rainbow Seniors

Wander, Pittsfield

Time: 12:30 - 2 p.m.

 

Join Wander for their new monthly event to socialize with others and work on your crafts. More information here.

 

Makers on Main Artists Market

Main Street, North Adams

Time: 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.

 

Enjoy an art market in conjunction with the farmers market where you can find local and regional art, vintage stuff, and more. 

 

More information here.

 

Trivia at Appetito Lee

Appetito Lee

Time: 6 p.m.

 

The restaurant's last trivia until after summer is this weekend. More information here.

 

Mountain Day IV 2025

Berkshire East, Charlemont

Time: 4 - 7 p.m.

 

Listen with special guest Joe Nerney joining the Whiskey Treaty Roadshow. Tickets are $20 in advance and $25 at the door. 

 

More information here.

 

Picnic to Benefit Enlisted for Life

190 Henry Wood Road, Cheshire

Time: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.

 

Grab a burger or hot dog, enjoy music, a 50/50 raffle, and more while raising money for veterans in need of help. More information here.

 

Lamacchia Realty Berkshires Grand Opening

2 Depot Street, Dalton

Time: 10:30 a.m.

 

Celebrate with Lamacchia Realty at their ribbon cutting at their branch office and then head over to Pontoosuc Lake to enjoy a family fun day with boat rides and more.

 

More information here.

 

Butterfly Identification

Greylock Glen Outdoor Center, Adams

Time: 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.

 

There will be a beginner butterfly identification workshop where participants can use binoculars to observe and learn about butterflies. 

 

Tickets are $20 for members and 25 for nonmembers. More information here.

 

Sunday

 

North Adams Sunday Afternoon Contra Dance

All Saints Episcopal Church, North Adams

Time: 3:30 p.m.

 

Come alone or with a partner and meet your neighbors while doing a contra dance. Admission is based on donation. More information here.

 

Father's Day Brunch

First Baptist Church, North Adams

Time: 11:30 a.m.

 

First Baptist Church of North Adams will be hosting a brunch in the Eagle Street room. RSVP required. More information here.

 

Farmers Markets

 

Great Barrington Farmers Market

18 Church St.

Saturday: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

 

The market is open every Saturday. Every week, locally grown food, flowers, and plants will be available, along with other local vendors. The market accepts and offers doubling SNAP, HIP, WIC, and Senior market coupons. More information is here. 

 

Lee Farmers Market 

The Town Park

Saturday: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. 

 

The market offers locally grown produce, prepared foods, locally created arts and crafts, and herbal products. YogaLee offers free community yoga from 9:30 to 10:30 on the first Saturday of each month.

 

The market accepts SNAP, HIP, Senior Coupons, and WIC Coupons and also offers Market Match. More information here. 

 

Lenox Farmers Market

St. Ann's Church

Friday: 11 to 3. 

 

This market is open every Friday through Sept. 12 and features fresh produce, pastries, cheeses, and more.

 

More information here. 

 

New Marlborough Farmers Market 

Village Green

Sunday: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. 

 

The market has local vendors that offer a variety of goods from produce, eggs, baked goods, jams, hand-knit items, maple syrup, and more. More information here. 

 

North Adams Farmers Market  

Main Street

Saturday: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

 

The south side of Main Street from American Legion Drive will be closed to make room for the city's weekly farmers market, which will kick off this Saturday. Explore downtown North Adams and discover local businesses and fresh produce from local farms. More information here. 

 

Pittsfield Farmers Market

Pittsfield Common

Saturday, 9 a.m. until 1 p.m.

 

Roots Rising, the region's first teen-run market, will hold an indoor farmers market this Saturday. The event will feature live music, chef demos, workshops, children's activities, and more. More information here. 

 

Sheffield Farmers Market

125 Main St.

Fridays, 3 to 6 p.m. 

 

The market features healthy food and products from a variety of local vendors, aiming to nourish the community by supporting "local small farms, land, bees, and economy."

 

More information here. 

 

Williamstown Farmers Market 

Spring Street

Saturday, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

 

The market features a diverse range of local food and artisan vendors, along with local services and live music. More information here.