• June 30 - July 4, 2017
• BOSTON, MA.

Boston is home to a lot of Colonial and maritime history. Running for six days in the first week of July, the Boston Harborfest celebrates this history. Visitors flock to the Boston Harbor to participate in nearly 200 mostly free events spread out over the six days.

• July 17-23, 2017
• EAST FALMOUTH, MA.

Every summer since 1844, Cape Cod has enjoyed the week long Barnstable County Fair. This county fair is the perfect family event with carnival rides and a midway. There are 4-H demonstrations, a petting zoo, and live music.

• July 28-30, 2017
• LOWELL, MA.

In July, Lowell hosts the largest folk festival in the United States that is free. Here guests can enjoy constant live music from a diverse range of genres on six stages. While not enjoying the music, guest can enjoy a variety of ethnic foods and homemade crafts.

• August 18 - 27, 2017
• MARSHFIELD, MA.

Established in 1867, the late summer Marshfield fair offers many traditional fair activities and some unique to this coastal area. In addition to traditional carnival rides and midway, the Marshfield fair hosts a tractor pull, demolition derby, chainsaw art, and lots of live music. The fair helps local students by supporting scholarship programs.

• June 17-August 27, 2017
• BECKET, MA.

During the summer months, Becket hosts the Jacob's Pillow Dance Festival, which offers a variety of theatrical arts performances. There is live music and so much more. Emerging choreographers and well-known dance companies present shows that should not be missed. There are talks, live performances and art exhibits to celebrate a rich history of past festivals.

• September 22, 23, 24, 2017
• BOURNE, MA.

A parade down Main Street kicks off the Bourne Scallop Festival that runs for three days. Visitors enjoy a wide variety of events including carnival rides, a carnival midway, and a craft show. The main event is a scallop tasting under Big Top!