We regret that we are no longer keeping the events calendar up to date. However, we have listed some of the many fairs and festivals happening in the Pioneer Valley this summer. To find other events, check out the following sites:

Entertainment

The Hampshire Gazette Entertainment Calendar
http://www.dailyhampshiregazette.com/entertainment/calendar.cfm
A searchable database of Pioneer Valley events

Mass Live Events Calendar
http://www.masslive.com/entertainment

Franklin County Chamber of Commerce Events Calendar
http://www.co.franklin.ma.us/cal-cur.htm

Activism

Traprock Peace Center
www.traprockpeace.org
Traprock maintains a good event calendar on their site

Western Mass Jobs with Justice Solidarity Calendar
http://www-unix.oit.umass.edu/~tnm/WMassJwJ/SolidarityCalendar.html

17th Annual River Fest — Growing in the Watershed Celebrating the Deerfield River in Shelburne Falls. June 11, featuring Frog & Flower parade (12:15 PM), musicians, street musicians, puppets, community read, entertainers, nature games, educational exhibits, trolley rides, quiet water raft rides, arts & crafts - demonstrations and sales, and store sales. Held in Shelburne Falls and Buckland. Begins at 10:00 a.m.

Greenfield Youth Festival — At the Greenfield Energy Park located at the end of Miles Street in Greenfield. June 11, Noon to 5:00 PM 413-7745061 x 13

10th Annual Classic Day in Greenfield — Pioneer in the Valley, sponsored by the Greenfield Business Association. June 18, music featuring Cottonwood, crafts, food, car show, demos and more. Held at the Greenfield Energy Park located at the end of Miles Street in Greenfield. 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 PM 413-774-2791

Western Massachusetts Highland Games & Celtic Festival — Activities include: entertainment, ethnic goods, marching bands, children's games, heavy athletics, highland dancing, bagpipes, workshops, and more. June 25 at Franklin County Fairgrounds located on Wisdom Way in Greenfield. 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 PM Rain or shine. 413-584-9182

30th Annual Old Deerfield Summer Craft Festival — Featuring 200 craftspeople, held on the lawns of Memorial Hall Museum located on Memorial Street in Old Deerfield. June 25-26, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 PM 413-774-7476

19th Annual Green River Festival — Sponsored by the Franklin County Chamber of Commerce. July 15-16, featuring musical entertainment, crafts, kids' activities, and hot air balloon launches (weather permitting). Held at Greenfield Community College located on College Drive in Greenfield. 413-773-5463

Hot Air Balloon Launch — July 17 Balloon launch of the Green River Festival. Weather permitting. Balloon launch from the grounds of Greenfield Community College located on College Drive in Greenfield. Launch at approximately 6:00 a.m. 413-773-5463

Annual Yankee Doodle Days – July 22-23, Charlemont's Hometown Fair Friday - Square dancing, Fireworks with aerial and ground displays only visible at fairgrounds. Saturday - Ox Draw, kids' games, chicken BBQ, and Demolition Derby (6:00 PM). Sunday - pancake breakfast, parade (noon), firemen's muster, chicken BBQ, horse draw, tractor pull, gymkhana, and demo derby (4:00 PM). All weekend: live music, demonstrations, rides, food vendors and crafts. Held at Charlemont Fairgrounds located on Route 8A North in Charlemont.

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