UpCountry Magazine, July/August 2019

Festivals and Events JULY 4

Sawyer Library, Williams College, Williamstown, Mass.

Reading and Celebration of the Declaration of Independence

Williamstown Theatre Festival actors read the Declaration of Independence and a selection from “What to a Slave is the Fourth of July,” a speech by Frederick Douglass, beginning at 1:30 p.m. Gather on the library quad west of Sawyer Library. In case of inclement weather, the event will take place inside Sawyer Library.

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 a parade along Canal and Main streets to the Town Common. Public concerts, sporting events and family activities at Living Memorial Park continue in the afternoon and evening. Fireworks start at 9:30 p.m.

Pittsfield Fourth of July Parade Pittsfield, Mass. pittsfieldparade.com and facebook. com/PittsfieldFourthOfJulyParade Themed “The Berkshires – Past, Present and Future,” the annual parade kicks off at 10 a.m. in downtown Pittsfield. The parade begins at South, East Housatonic and West Housatonic streets and proceeds along South Street onto North Street and turns onto Wahconah Street.

The Independence Day 5K Run precedes the parade, at 9:15 a.m.

View the college’s collection of the Founding Documents in the Chapin Gallery, on the second floor of Sawyer Library, from noon to 1 p.m. and 2 to 3 p.m.

70th Wardsboro Fourth of July Parade and Street Fair Wardsboro, Vt. 4thofjulywardsboro.com and on facebook.com/ Wardsboro4thofJulyParadeandStreetFair Street fair opens at 9 a.m., rain or shine.

Parade kicks off at 10 a.m. on Route VT-100, turning by the Wardsboro Country Store and heads along Main Street. Satellite parking $4, with all-day shuttles.

JULY 13 Hilltown Brouhaha Washington Park, Route 8, Washington, Mass. hilltownbrouhaha.org Annual Becket-Washington Community Fair. Vendors, music, food, fun for everyone, beer garden and music.

Williamstown Hometown Parade

21st Eagle Street Beach Party and Adult Fiesta

Williamstown, Mass. williamstownchamber.com

Eagle Street, North Adams, Mass. explorenorthadams.com

Annual parade kicks off at 11 a.m. Parade route begins at Southworth Street and ends on Spring Street. Hot dog barbecue follows at noon on Walden Street. Other events include an Independence 5K Fun Run at 8 a.m., community yoga at 9 a.m., a free movie at Images Cinema at 2:30 p.m. and fireworks at Taconic Golf Club at 9:30 p.m.

More than 250,000 pounds of sand is trucked in to create a beach in the middle of the state’s smallest city. A family-friendly beach party runs from 3:30 to 6 p.m. An adult-oriented fiesta, complete with margaritas on the beach and live music, follows from 7 to 10 p.m.

Reading of the Declaration of Independence and Frederick Douglass speech

Chatham’s Summerfest 2019

JULY 20 Chatham, N.Y. visitchathamny.com/chatham-summerfest

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Celebrate the 150th anniversary of the incorporation of the village with two stages featuring music and entertainment, food trucks, activities for kids, a farmers market, artisan vendors, a special commemorative beer from Chatham Brewing and more. Plenty of activities for children, including face painting and train rides, 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.

JULY 26 Deerfield Valley Blueberry Festival Runs through Aug. 4 Various locations in Southern Vermont’s Deerfield Valley vermontblueberry.com This annual festival celebrates all things blueberry! Events for all ages, including a blueberry slip and slide, parade, craft fair, classic cars, block party and lakeside dining. Visit the website for event listings and times.

JULY 27 Blueberry Festival Parade Dover, Vt. vermontblueberry.com Parade featuring local floats and marching bands starts at 11 a.m. and travels north on Route 100 to Country Club Road. End-of-parade barbecue and crafts at Dover Forge at noon.

Blueberry Bash Mount Snow, 39 Mount Snow Road, West Dover, Vt. mountsnow.com After the Blueberry Parade, Mount Snow is hosting a daylong festival full of various backyard games, live music, a barbecue, beer and more. Admission to the event is free, and games/activities are free.

Hilltown 6 Pottery Tour July 27 and July 28 Various locations in Western Mass. hilltown6.com A self-guided tour of nine potters at eight open studios. Guest artists, demonstrations and local foods at each location. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. both days.

Visit website for participating artists and map.