Weekend Outlook: Farewell Summer

By Breanna SteeleiBerkshires Staff
12:52PM / Thursday, August 28, 2025Print Story | Email Story

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.

Tags: weekend outlook,

iBerkshires.com Text Ads

CDBG ADAMS HOUSING REHAB

Funded by a CDBG, the program supports eligible residents to make home repairs. Click for more info!

www.town.adams.ma.us

RIBCO Supply

Check out our great lineup of Boss Plows, and spreaders. 2 Locations Clarksburg & Pittsfield!

ribcosupply.com

Quick Cash

Get help fast when you need it the most! Greylock Federal Credit Union. Insured by NCUA.

www.greylock.org

If you would like to contribute information on this article, contact us at info@iberkshires.com.

Friday Front Porch Feature: A North Adams Turnkey Home

By Breanna SteeleiBerkshires Staff
05:13PM / Friday, April 17, 2026

NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — Are you looking for a three-story home that's newly renovated? Then this is the home for you.

Our Friday Front Porch is a weekly feature spotlighting attractive homes for sale in Berkshire County. This week, we are showcasing 74 Washington Ave.

This home was originally built in 1880 and has four bedrooms and three bathrooms. It is 2,320 square feet on less than an acre.

The first floor includes the kitchen, a full bathroom, an office, a large open living room and dining area, and an entry with a staircase to the second floor, which has three bedrooms, a second full bathroom, and a laundry closet. The third floor was turned into a spacious primary suite with a full bathroom.

The house comes with major kitchen and laundry appliances.

It's on the market for $349,900.

We spoke to Allison Pacelli with Pacelli Zepka Corp., which has the listing.

What do you think makes this property stand out in the current market?

A house at this price point with so much space for several people is not easy to find. There are four bedrooms, three full bathrooms, large living room, kitchen, and a bonus room off the kitchen that could be an office or dining room or possibly even an extra guest room.

What was your first impression when you walked into this home?

I love some of the character of the house. For example, the banister and railing on the stairs is ornate and beautiful.

How would you describe the feel or atmosphere of this home?

The house is light and bright. It's a great mix of some class features like the stairway and updates like the kitchen and bathrooms.

What kind of buyer do you see this home being perfect for?

I can see all sorts of people in this house.

What would you say to a buyer trying to imagine their life in this space?

North Adams is such a vibrant and welcoming community. You can walk to MCLA or downtown. Williams College and Mass MoCA are close. The hospital is nearby, and the house would be great for doctors or nurses. There are a lot of opportunities in the area.

Are there any standout design features or recent renovations?

The entire house was renovated about two years ago. The owners removed all knob & tube wiring, installed a new boiler, added a new laundry setup on the second floor, and redid the third floor into a great primary suite, with private bathroom. The kitchen and all three bathrooms are also new.

You can find out more about this home 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.

View Full Story