Weekend Outlook: Farewell SummerBy Breanna Steele, iBerkshires Staff
12:52PM / Thursday, August 28, 2025 | |
Summer doesn't really end until Sept. 22, but Labor Day and the start of school mark the end of the summer season for venues around the county. Still, there's enough going on to keep you busy this three-day weekend, including music, mixers, and barbecues.
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Garlic Town USA
Downtown Bennington, Vt.
Time: Saturday, 10 to 5
The 30th annual garlic festival offers food, drinks, vendors, music, demonstrations and everything garlic. The one-day fest offers more than 130 vendors and attracts thousands of people every year. Take a stroll downtown afterward for sidewalk sales, activities and dining.
Tickets are $12 and kids $5, plus processing fees if ordered online. Tickets and more information here.
Friday
Music in the Field
Clarksburg Town Field
Time: 6 to 8 p.m.
The town hosts its second community concert at the Peter A. Cook Veterans Memorial Field with the band Str8 Up and food trucks.
More information here.
Railroad Street, Great Barrington
Time: Friday at 6:30, Saturday at 1
This is the final weekend for Berkshire Busk, a series of free concerts and performances in downtown Great Barrington. Includes local and visiting artists every Friday and Saturday from June through August. Concludes on Saturday with fireworks.
Find the schedule and more information here.
Saturday
Ice Cream Train Ride
3 Hoosac St., Adams
Time: 1:30 to 2:30 p.m., 3 to 4 p.m.
Enjoy some ice cream on a train. It's $24 for adults and $18 for kids 3-13, $5 for a toddler or free if they don't have ice cream.
More information and tickets here.
Clark Art Institute, Williamstown
Time: 4 to 5 p.m.
The Knights perform outside by the reflecting pool to celebrate the opening of the exhibit "A Room of Her Own" at the Clark Art. This collective of musicians includes composers, arrangers, singer-songwriters, and improvisers with a wide array of musical influences.
Bring a picnic and your own seating; rain postpones to Sunday at 4. More information here.
The Knights are also giving a free family concert at noon on Sunday geared toward younger audiences as an introduction to classical music. More information here.
Peach Fest
Apex Orchards, Shelburne
Time: Saturday & Sunday, 10 to 3
The pick-your-own orchard at 225 Peckville Road celebrates peaches this weekend with cooking demonstrations, craft and food vendors, kids activities and, of course, peach picking.
Free and open to the public; more information here.
Iron Sabbath & Hollywood Roxx
Tavern at the A, Pittsfield
Time: 8 to 11 p.m.
Hollywood Roxx, a tribute to '80s metal bands, kicks off the night followed by Black Sabbath tribute band Iron Sabbath.
Cover is $10 at door, which opens at 7; more information here.
Katherine Blanford Comedy
Adams Theater, Park Street
Time: 7:30 p.m.
Katherine Blanford brings comedic talents to the stage at the Adams Theater. She's appeared on television, including twice on the "Tonight Show," and released her debut special "Catholic Cowgirl" last December.
Tickets $20 to $35 plus fees; more information here.
Sunday
RiverWalk: Part 2
299 Beaver St., North Adams
Time: 4 to 6:30 p.m.
Hoosic River Revival hosts the second part of its river walk series; follow the river through the forest or along the sidewalk and finish up at 233 Union St. for food, art-making, ecology talk and community. Wear appropriate clothing for woodland walking.
Free and open to the public. More information here.
50th Mount Greylock Road Race
Mount Williams reservoir, North Adams
Time: 8:30 a.m.
Wanting to race 8 miles Sunday? Here's your opportunity! You must register beforehand.
More information and tickets here.
Farewell BBQ for Berkshire ReStore
Berkshire ReStore, Pittsfield
Time: 2 to 4 p.m.
It's time to say goodbye to Berkshire ReStore after 15 years. They will be hosting a free barbecue to anyone who would like to come for some burgers and hot dogs.
More information here.
Monday
Cat Video Fest 2025
Images Cinema, Williamstown
Time: 7 p.m.
The annual Cat Video Fest is available for a limited time only in theaters. Presented by Oscilloscope Laboratories, it's a curated compilation of the best cat videos. A portion of ticket sales supports local cats in need.
Tickets are $5 to $6; more information here.
Farmers Markets
Great Barrington Farmers Market
18 Church St.
Saturday: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
The market is open every Saturday. Every week, locally grown food, flowers, and plants will be available, along with other local vendors. The market accepts and offers doubling SNAP, HIP, WIC, and Senior market coupons. More information is here.
Lee Farmers Market
The Town Park
Saturday: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
The market offers locally grown produce, prepared foods, locally created arts and crafts, and herbal products. YogaLee offers free community yoga from 9:30 to 10:30 on the first Saturday of each month.
The market accepts SNAP, HIP, Senior Coupons, and WIC Coupons and also offers Market Match. More information here.
Lenox Farmers Market
St. Ann's Church
Friday: 11 to 3.
This market is open every Friday through Sept. 12 and features fresh produce, pastries, cheeses, and more.
More information here.
New Marlborough Farmers Market
Village Green
Sunday: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
The market has local vendors that offer a variety of goods from produce, eggs, baked goods, jams, hand-knit items, maple syrup, and more. More information here.
North Adams Farmers Market
Main Street
Saturday: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
The south side of Main Street from American Legion Drive will be closed to make room for the city's weekly farmers market, which will kick off this Saturday. Explore downtown North Adams and discover local businesses and fresh produce from local farms. More information here.
Pittsfield Farmers Market
Pittsfield Common
Saturday, 9 a.m. until 1 p.m.
Roots Rising, the region's first teen-run market, will hold an indoor farmers market this Saturday. The event will feature live music, chef demos, workshops, children's activities, and more. More information here.
Sheffield Farmers Market
125 Main St.
Fridays, 3 to 6 p.m.
The market features healthy food and products from a variety of local vendors, aiming to nourish the community by supporting "local small farms, land, bees, and economy."
More information here.
Williamstown Farmers Market
Spring Street
Saturday, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
The market features a diverse range of local food and artisan vendors, along with local services and live music. More information here.
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