Green River Festival will be held July 14-16 at the Greenfield Community College campus in Greenfield! The Green River Festival is Western Massachusetts' signature summer event. For one weekend every July, enjoy a truly outrageous celebration of world class music, great local food, beer & wine, a handmade craft fair, and lots of family games and activities. It's all topped off with four hot air balloon launches and a spectacular Saturday night balloon glow. The festival features performers from many genres of music, from folk to indie rock, reggae to Cajun & Zydeco, Alt. Country to blues and everything in between. This musical smorgasbord unfolds with over 30 bands on three stages featuring easy access plus great sound and sight lines. You're guaranteed to discover your next favorite band! Book a balloon ride here. Find the festival line up here.

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Boston POPS in July! So much so that July should be 2 months long! Harborfest & Fireworks Spectacular kick off the official start of summer followed by countless outdoor markets, festivals, feasts and bona fide fun. Missed the Tall Ships? Then catch Ocean Liners at the PEM, a more terra-firma experience at the Sand Sculpting Festival, or any number of sightseeing, music and culinary cruises for on deck experiences. TD Garden hosts Tom Petty for 2 nights, the Landmarks Orchestra debuts its' Esplanade series on July 19, NKOTB score at Fenway Park and WICKED casts its spell through July 23.  Several venues will be showing classic, comedy and family-friendly films outdoors; and a contemporary Romeo & Juliet appears on Boston Common from July 19-August 6. And the Greenway's  cultural experiences extend from the 2-day FIGMENT Festival, to zip-lining 220' across the parkland to frolicking in the fountains! Find more information on Greater Boston. 

Hydrangeas are the signature flower of Cape Cod, and the annual Cape Cod Hydrangea Fest will celebrate these beautiful blue, pink and white blooms at their peak! Take a glimpse into some of Cape Cod's most spectacular private gardens during the 10-day Cape Cod Hydrangea Festival, from July 7-16. Festival highlights include private garden tours organized by (and benefiting) local nonprofits and museums, workshops presented by leading international horticulturalists, a hydrangea-inspired Cocktail Trail, and other special hydrangea-themed events & promotions. Find the full line-up of Hydrangea fun at CapeCodHydrangeaFest.com!  Find more information on Cape Cod.

In July, Hampshire County's  hills, valleys and downtowns explode with music!  Klezmer music lovers will flock to Yidstock, a festival of new Yiddish music, July 13-16 at the Yiddish Book Center in Amherst. Stroll through our downtowns in Amherst, Easthampton, Northampton and South Hadley for weekly summer music concerts. Enjoy a sunset concert from the top of the Holyoke Range July 14-16, the Green River Festival is Western Massachusetts' signature summer event. an outrageous celebration of world class music. Click to find more reasons to visit the other side of Massachusetts. Find more information on Hampshire County.

Visit the Village of Shelburne Falls, home of the world-famous Bridge of Flowers, the glacial potholes, excellent restaurants, and beautiful galleries. The magic of Shelburne Falls brings visitors back again and again to experience the fabulous events throughout the summer, including the Bridge of Flowers Classic Road Races attracting over 1,000 participants (August 13) and the festive Iron Bridge Dinner serving 400 patrons dining al fresco on the Iron Bridge (August 21). Find more information on The Mohawk Trail Region. 

Grab a mat and join the Nantucket Yoga Festival July 7-9 - classes will be held under tent at Bartlett's Ocean View Farm. From July 12-15, don't miss the laughter! The Nantucket Comedy Festival welcomes top acts to the Dreamland Theater to fundraise for Stand Up & Learn (a program for the island's comedic youth.) Register now for the annual Nantucket Triathlon, participate in either the sprint or the children's triathlon. Find more information on Nantucket Island.

Marblehead Festival of Arts takes place July 1-4! Celebrate the arts at this festival of music, visual arts, written and film arts and plenty of other events for family fun and enrichment.  Northshore Music Theatre presents Disney's Beauty and the Beast July 11-July 30; this musical is based on the 1991 Academy Award-winning animated film Disney's Beauty and the Beast, a classic story about finding love in unexpected places. Find more information on North of Boston.

Head to New Bedford on July 8-9 for the Annual New Bedford Folk Festival, voted one of "New England's Greatest Celebrations" by The Boston Globe. Enjoy two full days of the best in contemporary, Americana, traditional, blues and Celtic folk music. More than 100 artists will perform on nine stages throughout historic downtown New Bedford - ranging from the 1,200 seat Zeiterion to the intimacy of the Meet-The-Performer stage! Find more information on Southeastern Massachusetts. 

Be a part of a lifetime baseball experience and attend the 41st USA vs. Japan Collegiate All-Star Series baseball game at Hanover Insurance Park at Fitton Field on July 13th. Head on down to Lake Quinsigamond and participate in the Woo Town WakeFest running from July 14-16. Reconnect with local farmers and attend the Annual Lettuce Be Local Farmer Dinner, a 100% local dining experience on July 23rd. Learn more about exciting summer events in Central Massachusetts here. Find more information on Central Massachusetts.