Happenings in the Berkshires and Southern Vermont
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Celebrate the season at these fall festivals
Autumn events in the Berkshires and Southern Vermont
Keeping the fair alive
Aggie fairs survive financial challenges, decline in volunteers and attendance
Southern Vermont’s longest-running Fourth of July parade turns 70
Head to Wardsboro, Vt., to experience the longest-running Fourth of July Parade in Southern Vermont.
Festivals and Events
JULY 4 Reading and Celebration of the Declaration of Independence Bennington Battle Monument Bennington, Vt. benningtonbattlemonument.com Historic games and Colonial fun leading up to the reading of the Declaration of Independence, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Brattleboro’s Independence Day Parade Brattleboro, Vt. facebook.com/pg/BrattleboroGoesFourth The annual Brattleboro Goes Fourth kicks off at 10 a.m. with… Continue reading Festivals and Events
Shakespeare is alive and well in UpCountry
If you’re in the mood for Shakespeare this summer, you won’t have to look too hard to find a venue producing the Bard of Avon’s tales.
10 fairs you don’t want to miss
In Western Massachusetts Adams Agricultural Fair 371 Old Columbia St. Adams Aug. 2-4adams-agricultural-fair.org The Double M Rodeo promises to be a highlight of the 45th Adams Agricultural Fair, which also includes a demolition derby, livestock contests, horse and oxen pulls, a K-9 dog demonstration, a birds of prey show, live music and entertainment, concessions, amusement… Continue reading 10 fairs you don’t want to miss
Leap of faith
Training the next generation of Harris Hill jumpers
Where to find summer in the middle of winter
One visit to the Magic Wings Butterfly Conservatory in South Deerfield, Mass.; one soft landing of a monarch butterfly on your shoulder, and you’ll be transported to an ideal summer day.
Step by step
The secrets behind a small-town parade.
