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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.

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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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North Adams School Committee Filling Two Seats

By Tammy DanielsiBerkshires Staff
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — The School Committee is in need of new members to fill two unexpired terms until Jan. 1, 2028.
 
The candidates will be voted on by a joint convention of the School Committee and City Council on Oct. 5. 
 
In the two months since the last School Committee meeting, members Emily Daunis and Cody Chamberlain have resigned. 
 
The committee was expected to review the process at its Tuesday meeting but did not. A timeline provided by Mayor Jennifer Macksey, chair of the committee, states the calls for statements of interest will occur on Monday, Aug. 31, along with a pre-convention meeting notice. 
 
Statements of interest and nominations will be accepted via email to btassone@napsk12.org until 2 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 24; these will be disseminated to committee and City Council members four days later. 
 
Any resident of the city of North Adams who is eligible to vote is eligible to be elected to serve on the School Committee.
 
Daunis was elected in this way to the School Committee in 2020 to fill the unexpired term and elected to a four-year term in her own right the following year and again in 2025. 
 
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