Annual
Events Festivals, fairs, carnivals, garden tours, craft shows, music events and much more make Western Mass an interesting area to visit any time of year. Check
ExploreWesternMASS.com for more events.
JUNE Springfield Annual Dragon Boat Races & Festival Join the Pioneer Valley Riverfront Club and Springfield Dragon Rays as they host the 9th Annual Springfield Dragon Boat Festival at North Riverfront Park. pvriverfront.org
J U LY Brimfield Outdoor Antique Show The largest gathering of antiques and collectibles dealers in the world. 6-day shows begin the 2nd Tuesday of each May & July. September dates may vary. brimfieldantiquefleamarket.com
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Star Spangled Springfield Star Spangled Springfield celebrates Independence Day with family-friendly entertainment, a flyover by the 104th Fighter Wing, and a dazzling fireworks display. Held at Riverfront Park. Spiritofspringfield.org
The Wick 388 Motocross Home to Pro Motocross Championship, sanctioned by AMA Pro Racing. 46 Powder Mill Rd, Southwick. thewick338.com
Yidstock Annual festival of new Yiddish music. Rain or shine—at the Yiddish Book Center, Amherst. yiddishbookcenter.org
The Springfield Armory Big Band Concert Bring a chair, dust off those dancing shoes and join them outside on their historic grounds for an evening of swing music. nps.gov/spar/index
AU G U S T Springfield Jazz & Roots Festival A free event with music, theater, dance, arts & crafts, educational workshops, and local culinary offerings. This annual celebration brings thousands of people together in Downtown Springfield. springfieldjazzfest.com
