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Weekend Outlook: Farewell Summer

By Breanna SteeleiBerkshires Staff
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Summer doesn't really end until Sept. 22, but Labor Day and the start of school mark the end of the summer season for venues around the county. Still, there's enough going on to keep you busy this three-day weekend, including music, mixers, and barbecues.

Editor's Pick

Garlic Town USA
Downtown Bennington, Vt.
Time: Saturday, 10 to 5
 
The 30th annual garlic festival offers food, drinks, vendors, music, demonstrations and everything garlic. The one-day fest offers more than 130 vendors and attracts thousands of people every year. Take a stroll downtown afterward for sidewalk sales, activities and dining. 
 
Tickets are $12 and kids $5, plus processing fees if ordered online. Tickets and more information here.  

Friday

Music in the Field
Clarksburg Town Field
Time: 6 to 8 p.m.

The town hosts its second community concert at the Peter A. Cook Veterans Memorial Field with the band Str8 Up and food trucks.

More information here.

Berkshire Busk
Railroad Street, Great Barrington
Time: Friday at 6:30, Saturday at 1
 
This is the final weekend for Berkshire Busk, a series of free concerts and performances in downtown Great Barrington. Includes local and visiting artists every Friday and Saturday from June through August. Concludes on Saturday with fireworks.
 
Find the schedule and more information here.

Saturday

Ice Cream Train Ride
3 Hoosac St., Adams
Time: 1:30 to 2:30 p.m., 3 to 4 p.m.

Enjoy some ice cream on a train. It's $24 for adults and $18 for kids 3-13, $5 for a toddler or free if they don't have ice cream.

More information and tickets here.

The Knights in Concert
Clark Art Institute, Williamstown 
Time: 4 to 5 p.m. 
 
The Knights perform outside by the reflecting pool to celebrate the opening of the exhibit "A Room of Her Own" at the Clark Art. This collective of musicians includes composers, arrangers, singer-songwriters, and improvisers with a wide array of musical influences. 
 
Bring a picnic and your own seating; rain postpones to Sunday at 4. More information here
 
The Knights are also giving a free family concert at noon on Sunday geared toward younger audiences as an introduction to classical music. More information here.
 
Peach Fest
Apex Orchards, Shelburne
Time: Saturday & Sunday, 10 to 3
 
The pick-your-own orchard at 225 Peckville Road celebrates peaches this weekend with cooking demonstrations, craft and food vendors, kids activities and, of course, peach picking. 
 
Free and open to the public; more information here
 
Iron Sabbath & Hollywood Roxx
Tavern at the A, Pittsfield
Time: 8 to 11 p.m.
 
Hollywood Roxx, a tribute to '80s metal bands, kicks off the night followed by Black Sabbath tribute band Iron Sabbath. 
 
Cover is $10 at door, which opens at 7; more information here
 
Katherine Blanford Comedy
Adams Theater, Park Street
Time: 7:30 p.m.
 
Katherine Blanford brings comedic talents to the stage at the Adams Theater. She's appeared on television, including twice on the "Tonight Show," and released her debut special "Catholic Cowgirl" last December. 
 
Tickets $20 to $35 plus fees; more information here

 

Sunday

RiverWalk: Part 2
299 Beaver St., North Adams
Time: 4 to 6:30 p.m.
 
Hoosic River Revival hosts the second part of its river walk series; follow the river through the forest or along the sidewalk and finish up at 233 Union St. for food, art-making, ecology talk and community. Wear appropriate clothing for woodland walking. 
 
Free and open to the public. More information here

50th Mount Greylock Road Race
Mount Williams reservoir, North Adams
Time: 8:30 a.m.

Wanting to race 8 miles Sunday? Here's your opportunity! You must register beforehand.

More information and tickets here.

Farewell BBQ for Berkshire ReStore
Berkshire ReStore, Pittsfield
Time: 2 to 4 p.m.

It's time to say goodbye to Berkshire ReStore after 15 years. They will be hosting a free barbecue to anyone who would like to come for some burgers and hot dogs.

More information here.

Monday

Cat Video Fest 2025
Images Cinema, Williamstown
Time: 7 p.m.
 
The annual Cat Video Fest is available for a limited time only in theaters. Presented by Oscilloscope Laboratories, it's a curated compilation of the best cat videos. A portion of ticket sales supports local cats in need. 
 
Tickets are $5 to $6; 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.


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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 Zeppieri and 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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