NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — Families enjoyed a morning of fun with local nonprofits offering games, art projects, and giveaways on Saturday morning at Noel Field Athletic Complex.

 

The annual Fall Foliage Children's Races and Family Fair was presented by Northern Berkshire United Way, the city of North Adams' Community Events, Adams Youth Center Inc., and sponsored by Greylock Federal Credit Union.

 

The annual event kicks off the Fall Foliage Festival along with the release of the Fall Foliage Leaf Hunt clues. The festival continues through Sunday, Oct. 6, when 1Berkshire presents the 64th annual Fall Foliage Parade to conclude the festivities.

 

Omer Black delighted the crowd with magic before the racers lined up for their races. The winners were presented with medals by Mayor Thomas Bernard at the end of the event.

 

All participants received participation ribbons. There were several neck-and-neck races where a photo finish was used to determine first and second places.

 

Age 3 & Younger

 

Girls  

1st: Tressa Girgenti

2nd: Lucy Tator

3rd: Mia Colvin

 

Boys

1st: Liam Zoghbi

2nd: Hudson Ziter

3rd: Michale Pichette

 

Ages 4-5

 

Girls

1st: Eliana Cyr

2nd: Zadie Neidig

3rd: Addison Malinowski

 

Boys

1st: Wyatt Reynolds

2nd: Luke Cambell

3rd: Roman Morandi

 

Ages 6-7

 

Girls

1st: Carmelo Reynolds

2nd: Kylee Mazza

3rd: Sadie Ziter

 

Boys

1st: Colton Braman

2nd: Malcom Mielenz

3rd: Andre Thomas

 

Age 8-10

 

Girls

1st: Ava Lau

2nd: Kelsey Church

3rd: Jaidan Chappel

 

Boys

1st: Dillon Hayes

2nd: Jackson Larabee

3rd: Denis Cyr

 

Thank you to all the children participating and a special thank you to all the local organizations that participated. Join us again next year on Saturday, Sept. 26, 2020.