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   Concerts at Windsor Lake

The City of North Adams presents the free "Concert at the Lake” series each summer at Windsor Lake.   Beginning in late June and continuing each Wednesday through August, the concerts begin at 7:00 pm and last approximately an hour and a half.  The performances combine great music with the beautiful natural backdrop of Windsor Lake.   The Hoosac Bank and the City of North Adams sponsor the free performances.   Parking is free, but visitors should bring chairs or a blanket for their comfort.
Please visit our calendar of events for more information.

   Northern Berkshire Food Festival  

On the last Sunday in June, North Adams plays host to the annual Northern Berkshire Food Festival on our beautiful Main Street. The event, one of the largest festivals of its kind in Northern Berkshire County, features the cuisine of at least twenty restaurants, along with micro-brewed beer and wine tasting, an eclectic mix of live music and drawings for gift certificates from participating eateries.
Please visit our calendar of events for more information.

   Eagle Street Beach
      and Community Party     

         

In mid - July,  it's the Eagle Street Beach and Community Party. The public is invited to come and enjoy a real sand  “Beach”, created on the entire length of historic Eagle Street,  just off Main Street. Music and Sand Toys are provided.
Please visit our calendar of events for more information.

   Mayor's Downtown Celebration   

In late August, it’s everyone’s favorite summertime event, the annual Mayor’s Downtown Celebration.  The entire downtown is closed to all but pedestrian traffic for the thousands of visitors and residents attending the Downtown Celebration.  Since 1996, the Mayor's Downtown Celebration has been held to commemorate the completion of a street, sidewalk and lighting beautification project.  Due to its overwhelmingly positive response, the festival has continued ever since.  Groups, businesses and organizations distribute information, hold contests and giveaways, while bands play everything from Dixieland to Rock and Roll.  Delicious aromas fill the air as our local restaurants and vendors provide all kinds of wonderful food. This event is without a doubt one of the most enjoyable.
Please visit our calendar of events for more information.

   Fall Foliage
          Festival Leaf Hunt     

Dating back to 1965, the Fall Foliage Annual Leaf Hunt finds brightly colored paper leaves being hidden around the North Berkshire area in scenic locales. Clues are published in local newspapers and contestants who find these leaves are awarded prizes by the festival committee.

The Fall Foliage Childrens Parade theme is "Holidays around the Globe" and children throughout Northern Berkshire County are encouraged to make costumes, non-motorized decorated vehicles or floats and enter the Children's Parade.  The parade proceeds from Eagle and Main Street to the North Adams City Hall.

Children are judged on how their costumes or non-motorized decorated vehicles or floats fit the theme and prizes will be awarded for "Most Imaginative Float or Decorated Vehicle" and "Best Group Working Together To Fit The Theme".  All participants receive ribbons and the group and float winners are invited to participate in the Fall Foliage Parade.
Please visit our calendar of events for more information.

The Fall Foliage Festival Horse Dressage Exhibition, "The Horse Ballet" is conducted at the Noel Field Athletic Complex.
Please visit our calendar of events for more information.

The Fall Foliage 5K Road Race is held each year on the first Sunday in October shortly before the beginning of the Fall Foliage Parade.
Please visit our calendar of events for more information.

The mammoth Fall Foliage Festival Parade is held each year on the first Sunday in October at 1 pm.  Featuring floats, bands, and scores of individual units, the parade steps up the Curran Highway and continues on to the center of our beautiful city. The parade is preceded by a week-long Fall Foliage Festival of events and has been held each year since 1955.
Please visit our calendar of events for more information.

The annual North Adams Open Studios is held on an October weekend in locations along the route from Mass MoCA to Main Street, Eagle Street to the Windsor, Eclipse and Beaver Mills. Gallery 51, Kolok Gallery, and other commercial spaces also present works for viewing.  Maps and free shuttles are provided between venues.
Please visit our calendar of events for more information.

    Christmas Tree Lighting
      and Visit from Santa Claus     

On the first Friday in December, it’s the Annual City Christmas Tree Lighting and Visit from Santa Claus.  Mayor richard Alcombright throws the switch that will bathe the downtown in the glow of hundreds of thousands of lights, marking the official beginning of the city’s holiday season. There are seasonal carols, a sing along, and the lighting is followed by the arrival of Santa and Mrs. Claus on the North Adams Trolley.  Santa and Mrs. Claus arrive bearing goodie bags containing candy canes, coloring books and crayons for all the girls and boys. The event is free and open to the public. Downtown merchants are open until 9:00 pm and provide a variety of entertainment and special sales. There are also activities and bargains at the Western Gateway Heritage State Park. The North Adams Trolley  provides shoppers free transportation between downtown and Western Gateway Heritage State Park.
Please visit our calendar of events for more information.