• July 1-3 2022
• Ski Butternut 380 State Road, Route 23 Great Barrington, MA 1230 in GREAT BARRINGTON, MA

The Berkshires are known for the arts in various forms. Each year over the Fourth of July weekend, the Berkshires Arts Festival hosts a variety of dance, art, theater, and music. Guests can attend workshops, children's activities, and live performances. Original artwork in various mediums from ceramics to sculpture is displayed.

• July 29-31, 2022
• 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 20-21, 2022
• Stage Fort Park Hough Avenue Gloucester, MA 1930 in GLOUCESTER, MA

For two days each August, Gloucester hosts the annual Gloucester Waterfront festival. This idyllic New England festival offers a lobster bake, pancake breakfast, live music, and vendors selling homemade crafts. For the children, there is a special area where kids can make their own crafts.

• July 20-August 21, 2022 (t.c.)
• 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.

• August 19- 28, 2022
• 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.

• Sept 16 - Oct 02, 2022
• WEST SPRINGFIELD, MA

Each fall, West Springfield plays host to the Big E, a large state fair. There is something for everyone at this two-week event. With carnival rides, a midway, a circus, Mardi Gras Parade, live music, and scores of vendors there is no shortage of things to do.