Weekend Outlook: Car Shows, Fundraisers, and More
The Bobby Sweet Band plays at the bandstand in Great Barrington on Friday night.
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Motorama
Main Street, North Adams
Time: Sunday, 9 to 3.
Hundreds of classic cars and hot rods will line the downtown on Sunday featuring awards, swap meet, music, and more.
The celebration of "all things motorized" will kick off with a cruise-in on Saturday at Mingo's Sports Bar and Grill from 2 until 6 p.m. Admission is free and food and refreshments will be available.
rain date is Sept. 2. More information here.
Friday
Wildflower Night Market
Western Gateway Heritage State Park, North Adams
Time: 5 to 9 p.m.
Discover a curated collection of unique products from local makers, artisans, and independent businesses. Features the Sensible Sheep, Sunfleur Productions, Made By Sarah Rose, Savvy Hive, Landon Marchant, Molly & Herbs and more.
Park in the Sons of Italy parking lot. More information here.
Bobby Sweet Band
Town Bandstand, Great Barrington
Time: 5:30 p.m.
Part of the town's free summer concert series at Grover's Corner.
The local singer-songwriter has performed with Arlo Guthrie, Pete Seeger and Vince Gill, and his songs have been performed on television shows such as "Nashville," "Soul Food" and "Judging Amy."
Saturday
Bike Decorating
Mass MoCA, North Adams
Time: 9:30 until 11:30 a.m.
Help the Massachusetts Contemporary Art Museum decorate a fleet of donated bicycles. Paint and supplies will be provided and dress appropriately to be messy. More information here.
Steak Roast
Center Fire Station, Otis
Time: 5 p.m.
Support the Otis Fire Department by participating in its annual Steak Roast. The event features dinner, music, dancing, and prizes.
There will be a live performance by Rock & Roll Trio The Barons of Becket. More information here.
Tie-Dye for Adults
North Adams Public Library
Time: 11 a.m.
The public library will be having a late summer tie-dye event. Bring a T-shirt, hoodie, tote bag, or anything else you wish to decorate and the library will supply the rest. No registration is required. More information here.
Artist Talk: In the Garden
The Clark, Williamstown
Time: 3 p.m.
During this free discussion Artist Pallavi Sen the sculptural artist's garden she and Williams College students created as part of the Humane Ecology: Eight Positions exhibit. Information on the exhibit here.
Sen and the students will explain the cultivation process and talk about the garden's double status as an artwork and productive food source while walking through the garden.
More information about the event here.
CatVideoFest 2023
Images Cinema, Williamstown
Time: 2 p.m., Saturday & Sunday
CatVideoFest returns to the big screen with another round of the world's funniest, cuddliest, scratchiest and, of course, cutest cat videos. All proceeds from this family-friendly event benefit Second Chance Animal Shelter.
Tickets are $7 to $10. More information here.
Plein Air Painting
Noel Field, North Adams
Time: 1 to 4 p.m.
Hoosic River Revival hosts this watercolor painting workshop with local artist Corry Buckwalter along the South Branch of the Hoosic River.
The event will include a demonstration, instruction and feedback from Buckwalter, and will end with a reception. Both novice and experienced painters of all ages are welcome to participate.
Cost is $10, which includes materials. Register here (there is a processing fee) or pay be cash or check by contacting admin@hoosicriverrevival.org.
More information here.
Sunday
Camp Watitoh, Becket
Time: 5 to 9 p.m.
Help raise money for Becket Arts Center with life music, dancing, raffles, and more. The event will feature a performance by local performer Jack Waldheim.
Tickets for this rain or shine event are $65 per person and includes a catered dinner. More information here.
Antimony Brewing Performance
Craft Brewery & Kitchen, Lenox
There will be a performance by contemporary jazz, Americana, and alternative country performer Antimony Brewing. More information here.
Mini Maker Market
Greylock Works, North Adams
The market is a gathering of regional artisans that provides an opportunity for the community to connect and shop with local creatives.
More information here.
CatVideoFest 2023
Images Cinema, Williamstown
Time: 2 p.m.
CatVideoFest returns to the big screen with another round of the world's funniest, cuddliest, scratchiest and, of course, cutest cat videos. All proceeds from this family-friendly event benefit Second Chance Animal Shelter.
Tickets are $7 to $10. More information here.
Multiple Days
Cummington Fair
97 Fairgrounds Road, Cummington
The annual Cummington Fair returns this Thursday starting at 4 p.m. and will run until Sunday, Aug. 27.
The fair will feature music, food, and activities for all ages including truck pulls or the demolition derby.
The fair runs from 4 to 9:30 on Thursday and Friday, on Saturday it runs from 7 a.m. to 9:30. The event will conclude on Sunday from 7 a.m. until 7:30 p.m.
More information here.
Washington County Fair
392 Old Schuylerville Road, Greenwich, N.Y.
Time: 10 to 10; Runs through Sunday, Aug. 27
It's a little farther afield, but the fair at the Washington County Fairgrounds runs for a full week with contests, demonstrations, demo derbies, livestock shows, concerts, carnival rides and more.
Tickets are $15, kids 13 and younger free; more information here.
Farmer's Markets
North Adams Farmers Market
St. Anthony Municipal Parking Lot
Time: 9 to 1
The North Adams market is open every Saturday and offers produce and baked goods from local retailers including Red Shirt Farm, Fahey Family Farm, Bohemian Nouveaux Bakery, Mon Artistic Pets, and more. More information here.
Pittsfield Farmers Market
The Common, Pittsfield
Time: 9 to 1.
Powered by Roots Rising, the market is open every Saturday rain or shine.
Each week the market will have fresh locally grown fruits and vegetables, along with meat, eggs, cheese, baked goods by local vendors. Participants can shop for flowers, and artisan goods while listening to music and participate in family activities. For more information, visit the website.
Great Barrington Farmers Market
18 Church St.
Time: 9 to 1.
The market is open every Saturday. Every week there will be locally grown food, flowers, and plants along with other local vendors. More information here.
Berkshire Area Farmers Market
Berkshire Mall parking lot, Lanesborough
Time: 8 to 2
The market is open every Saturday and features produce and products from Western Mass farms. More information here.
Lenox Farmers Market
80 Church St., Lenox
Time: 11 to 3.
This market is open every Friday and features fresh produce, breads, artisanal & specialty foods and crafts, and more. The market accepts SNAP. More information here.
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