Weekend Outlook: Farewell Summer

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

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

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

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

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

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.

North Adams Updated on Schools, Council President Honored With 'Distinction'

By Tammy Daniels iBerkshires Staff
12:31PM / Wednesday, March 25, 2026

Superintendent Timothy Callahan gives a presentation on the school system at Tuesday's City Council meeting. 

NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — The City Council got an update on what's up in the school system and its president was inducted into the mayor's Women's Leadership Hall of Fame.

 

Mayor Jennifer Macksey, as the city's first woman mayor, established the Hall of Fame in 2022, during March, Women's History Month, to recognize local women who have had a positive impact on the city. Past inductees have included the council's first woman president Fran Buckley, Gov. Jane Swift and boxing pioneer Gail Grandchamp. 

 

She described President Ashley Shade as a colleague and a friend and a former student. 

 

"Ashley is known not just for her leadership, but for her compassion, her ability to listen, to understand and to stand up for those whose voices are often gone unheard," the mayor said. "She has been a tireless advocate for the LGBTQ plus community and marginalized communities at both the local and national level here in North Adams."

 

Elected in 2021, Shade is the first openly transgender person to hold the role of council president in Massachusetts. She also leads the first-ever woman majority council in the city's history. 

 

The McCann Technical School graduate also has served on boards and commissions, "always working to make our city more inclusive, equitable and welcoming," said the mayor. "Ashley not leads not only with strength, but with a heart, and our community is a much stronger place because of it."

 

Shade, wearing her signature pink suit, was presented with a plaque from the mayor designating her a "woman of distinction."