NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — Louison House will host a community celebration and fundraiser at noon on Saturday, June 20, 2026, at the Historic Valley Campground pavilion at Windsor Lake.

 

The baseball-themed event serves a dual purpose: honoring local athletes and marking a major milestone for the housing and social services organization. 

 

This June marks 10 years since a fire impacted the Louison House property on June 28, 2016. At 1:00 p.m., organizers will briefly reflect on the organization's progress and recovery over the decade since the incident.

 

The event will also welcome and honor the North Adams SteepleCats collegiate baseball team, alongside local high school baseball and softball graduates. SteepleCats players will be on-site to sign autographs and take photos with attendees.

 

Festivities include a lunch from noon. to 1:00 p.m. featuring hot dogs, veggie burgers, pasta salad, beans, and drinks, with food donated by Bounti-Fair in Adams. Activities scheduled for the day include a T-Ball Home Run Derby, a dunk tank, cornhole, and various baseball-themed raffles and games.

 

Admission is $10 for individuals and $25 for families (up to two adults and four children), which includes the cost of lunch. While some games are free, others require a small fee to play, and all proceeds will directly benefit Louison House. Payments can be made via cash, check, or Venmo at the gate. Advance tickets are available by contacting the organization.

 

On-site parking is located near the campground office, and the new Louison House passenger van will provide a continuous shuttle service to the pavilion. A limited number of handicapped parking spaces are available directly next to the pavilion, and a drop-off zone will be open for guests before drivers park.