Weekend Outlook: Lee's Founder Weekend and More
Check out the events happening in the Berkshires this weekend, including festivals, train rides, and more.
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Lee Founders Weekend
Friday through Sunday
Enjoy three days of music, food, and fun with the annual Lee Founders Weekend. Celebrate Lee's 250th anniversary with hometown parades, races, and more traditions.
There will be a ton of events, including fireworks on Friday night.
More information here.
Multiple Days
Eastern States Exposition
West Springfield
Sept. 18-Oct. 4
The Big opens Friday at the fairgrounds located at 1305 Memorial Ave. The two-week event is the region's biggest fair with live entertainment, a midway, circus, exhibits, parades, booths, food, agricultural competitions, and presentations by each of the New England states.
Tickets and more information here.
Friday
Wine and Warblers
Pleasant Valley Wildlife Sanctuary, Lenox
Time: 4:30 to 6:30
Bid farewell to the migrating birds with a glass of whatever you prefer. Enjoy the incoming fall foliage and walk around the sanctuary trying to listen and see the birds that call it their home.
Tickets are $35 for members and $42 for nonmembers.
More information and tickets here.
Krishna Guthrie Band
Stationary Factory, Dalton
Time: 8 to 10 p.m.
Tickets range from $5 to $15.
More information and tickets here.
Common Craft Night
165 East Main St., North Adams
Time: 6 to 10 p.m.
Bring your own craft and work with others.
More information here.
Friday Karaoke
Dalton American Legion
Time: 6 p.m.
More information here.
Saturday
FleaHive Market
Hotel Downstreet, North Adams
Time: Noon to 6 p.m.
New, secondhand, upcycled, handmade, vintage, and sustainable clothing, textiles, jewelry & accessories.
More information here.
2nd Annual Hoosic River Run
1040 Mass Moca Way, North Adams
Time: 7 a.m.
Want to run or cheer on your friends? Choose to run a half marathon, 5K, or a mile walk while enjoying the North Adams views.
More information and tickets here.
Rock the Pantry
Colonial Theatre, Pittsfield
Time: 7 p.m.
Enjoy a concert while benefitting the Pittsfield Community Food Pantry. Featuring the Rev Tor Band, Wanda Houston, Billy Keane, Jeff Stevens, Gina Coleman, and Benny "Finger" Kohn performing many different genres of music to keep you on your feet all night.
More information and tickets here.
Family Fun Day at Kingpins
Kingpins Family Bowling and Golf, North Adams
Time: 1 to 4 p.m.
Bring your family to enjoy the fun with the MCLA Alumni Association.
More information here.
Lulu Fest Berkshires
Lenox Meeting House
Time: 5 to 9:30 p.m.
This women-led jazz ensemble is marking its 12th year.
More information and tickets here.
Sunday
New Lebanon Flea Market in the Berkshires
435 Columbia Pike, New Lebanon, N.Y.
Time: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Find treasures at this weekly flea market if weather permits.
More information here.
Farmer's 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 double 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
Fridays: 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.
Opens June 7 through Oct. 1. The market has local vendors that offer a variety of goods, including 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.
Otis Farmers Market
Papa's Healthy Food & Fuel
Saturdays: 3 to 6 p.m., 9 to 1.
Located at 2000 East Otis Road and runs through Oct. 8. Eggs, baked goods and desserts, microgreens, maple products, honey, pasture-raised pork, grass-fed beef, bison, elk, canned goods, jams, jellies & fruit butters and more.
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 is available here.
West Stockbridge Farmers Market
Foundry Green
Thursdays: 3 to 6 p.m., through Oct. 1.
Wide range of local producers and fare including vegetables, breads, teas, herbs, dairy, sweets, jams and crafts. Runs through Oct. 1; more information here.
Williamstown Farmers Market
Spring Street
Saturday: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
The market focuses on a wide range of local food and artisan vendors, as well as local services and music.
More information here.
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