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Clockwise from top left: Cranberry harvest; Hancock Shaker Village; Mayflower II/Plimoth Plantation; Christian Scott, Mass Jazz/Berklee College of Music; D'Amour Museum of Fine Arts, Springfield
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Massachusetts is rich in arts & culture, so it's no surprise that exciting events, exhibits and festivals are held in the state's 16 regions all year long. Find out more!
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Summer Days make way for Fall Feels!
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This month, we are soaking up the final notes of summer fun, and welcoming the sights, sounds, and smells of the fall season. Perennial favorites -
Brimfield Antiques & Collectibles Show,
The Big E (especially Massachusetts Day, September 21st), and
King Richard's Faire - are surefire wins for family fun. Foodie festivals like the
Lowell Food & Wine Festival, the
New England Indonesian Festival, and the
48th Annual Cape Cod Scallop Fest will make for happy and full bellies! And for the music lovers, sway-to-the-beat jazz is in full supply with the
Berklee Beantown Jazz Festival in Boston and
JazzFest Falmouth on the Cape.
Continuing in the spirit of Thoreau's Bicentennial, Concord steps into the spotlight with these happenings:
"Nature: A Walking Play" at
The Old Manse tells the story of Thoreau and Emerson through their love for the natural world;
"This Ever New Self: Thoreau and His Journal" is a special exhibit at the Concord Museum, displaying Thoreau's actual journals, manuscripts, and more; and a
Thoreau-centric itinerary inspires visitors to explore Concord sites touched by the life and work of the notable writer.
For more on what to see + do in Massachusetts this month, and into the fall season, visit
massvacation.com.
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Featured Region: Cape Cod
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Fall is the perfect time to explore Cape Cod. Enjoy farmers' markets, New England's best golf, walking trails, beautiful ocean beaches and our many fun-filled seaside fests!
The
Bass River Arts and Craft Festival in Yarmouth on September 2 & 3 features over 75 artisans, and the
Truro Agricultural Fair on September 3 celebrates agriculture, aquaculture, fishing and farming. Experience the magic of a biergarten at the largest public garden in southern New England at Heritage Museum & Gardens'
Hoppy Fall Festival September 23. Seafood aficionados will love the annual
Cape Cod Scallop Fest September 23-25 at the Cape Cod Fairgrounds, featuring three days of live entertainment and fried scallop & chicken dinners. On September 30, head to the
ClamBQ! Orleans Food and Music Festival for clambakes, savory bbq, delicious fare from Orleans' best restaurants, and a beer and wine garden. Or make your way that day to the
Mashpee Oktoberfest for authentic German music & dancing, a beer garden, kids' activities and local crafters!
Find more events and information for
Cape Cod.
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Greater Springfield
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The Big E begins September 15th! New this year: Grab your cowboy hat...or sombrero! The Big E is excited to present the all-new TwinE Country Fest with Granger Smith featuring Earl Dibbles Jr., Parmalee, The Cadillac Three, Lindsay Ell and more to be announced! The inaugural festival takes place Saturday, Sept. 30 at the xfinity arena. For more great ideas for things to do in September, visit
ExploreWesternMass.com. Find more events and information for
Greater Springfield.
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Johnny Appleseed Country
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Harvest season has arrived - and with it, a bounty of fairs and festivals celebrating this glorious time of year. Topping the list is the
Appleseed Country Fair on Labor Day Weekend at the Red Apple Farm in Phillipston, featuring fruit, fiddles and fun!
Wachusett Mountain Ski Area packs September weekends with music, BBQ and more. Visitors can pick handcrafted items along with apples at
Sholan Farms, drink craft beers at Gardner's
Oktoberfest, or enjoy
"everything garlic" in Orange. Enjoy the taste of the season in Johnny Appleseed Country! Find more events and information
for
Johnny Appleseed Country.
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Martha's Vineyard
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Martha's Vineyard International Film Festival will be held September 5-10, with over forty films from around the globe showing Tuesday through Sunday! Parties, Art, Danny Glover, and more. This year's line-up promises to excite and entertain with stories about the resilience and strength of the human spirit, transformative love, and the importance of roots, family, and community. Tickets at
mvfilmsociety.com. Find everything you need to plan your perfect autumn getaway and Fall for the Arts at
MVY.com. Find more events and information for
Martha's Vineyard
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Mohawk Trail Region
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FreshGrass is a wonderland of traditional and cutting-edge bluegrass, tucked appropriately into a 19th-century factory turned museum in the Berkshire mountains. An opportunity for enthusiasts to both appreciate and participate, FreshGrass is family-friendly and brimming with the brightest talent, not just on its four stages, but also in the galleries, brick-lined courtyards, and grassy fields. This year's lineup is fresher than ever, featuring Brandi Carlile, Railroad Earth, The Del McCoury Band, Shovels & Rope, and 50+ bands! Find more events and information for
The Mohawk Trail Region.
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MetroWest
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Regional fall festivals are so popular that they stretch across an entire long weekend in mid-September! The 22nd annual Marlborough Heritage Festival kicks off with Freedom Friday events on September 15 and continues with United Day on Saturday and Celebration Sunday. Each day offers live music, street fair, food (including a chili-chowder competition), games and cultural activities. Northborough's Applefest includes a parade, fireworks, street fair, cook-offs, historical tours, games, a road race, and BBQs, September 14-17. Find more events and information for MetroWest.
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Nantucket Island
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Get an insight on maritime activities at the
Nantucket Maritime Festival, held on Children's Beach on September 30th. Free entertainment will include shucking contests, harpoon throwing and face painting! Wind down from the summer time hustle and bustle and enjoy the
Fall Restaurant Week September 25- October 1. Participating restaurants will provide a prix fixe menu of three to five courses ranging in price from $35-$45. Find more events and information for
Nantucket Island.
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Plymouth County
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September is In "Spired" at Plymouth's
Spire Center for the Performing Arts! The festive line-up for the month includes: Spire Irish Festival featuring Lunasa September 3; Erin Harpe and the Delta Swingers September 8; Popa Chubby September 9; Spire Salute to Americana with Will Dailey and Dietrich Strause September 15; Peter Parcek and Friends: A Blues Tribute to Bob Dylan September 16; An Evening with Jonatha Brooke September 22; Melissa Ferrick September 23; and John Gorka on September 29. All shows at 8 pm expect for the September 3 Irish Festival, which begins at 7 pm.
Click here for more information and tickets. Find more events and information for
Plymouth County.
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Southeastern Mass
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 The
Working Waterfront Festival takes place on September 23 in New Bedford! Walk the decks of a fishing vessel, dine on fresh seafood, see fishermen's contests, and watch cooking demos. Experience the workings of the industry which brings seafood from the ocean to your plate! Highlights include performances of music, dance and poetry; tours of workboats; documentary films and footage at sea; author readings; children's activities; tug boat muster; whaleboat races, and more! Admission is free. Find more events and information for
Southeastern Massachusetts.
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The Berkshires
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The Williams College Museum of Art (WCMA) welcomes the fall season with a packed lineup of programs and exhibitions, from Medieval art to contemporary paintings that evoke celestial bodies by Barbara Takenaga. Also on view, Pink Art, curated from the collection by both humans and computers. In October, Active Ingredients: Prompts, Props, Performance reveals the performativity of art objects, and the objectness of human performers. At the heart of the Williams College campus in Williamstown, WCMA is free to all. F
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events and information for
The Berkshires
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Greater Merrimack Valley
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Made In Lowell connects people and places in the City through year round events! Experience the beauty and friendliness of Lowell and its unique culinary culture through Lowell's signature celebration of food and libations! The Lowell Food & Wine Festival on September 7-9 will bring together local culinary talent, vintners, brewers and artisans, as well as guest chefs from around the region for fantastic culinary celebration. Purchase your tickets today! Find more events and information for
Greater Merrimack Valley.
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Franklin County
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The
Great River Challenge Off-Road Triathlon will be held Sunday, September 24th from the Northfield Mountain Recreation Center, Route 63 in Northfield. The Triathlon consists of a 4-mile Trail Run, a 5-mile Kayak, Canoe or SUP, and a 7-mile Mountain Bike. Challenge yourself as a solo competitor or as a 2, 3, or 4 person relay team! Takes place on the beautiful Connecticut River and nearby hills. Registration on Saturday 3-5 p.m., Sunday 7-9 a.m. Race start at 9:30 a.m. Register at
greatriverchallenge.com! Find more events and information for
Franklin County.
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Greater Boston
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September brings delightful weather and equally delightful end-of summer/early fall events! Outdoor festivals can still be enjoyed:
Let's Dance Boston, a 5-day free dance & music party,
Local Food,
Boston Arts,
Copenhagen Beer and
Berklee's Beantown Jazz. A new theatre season opens, choose from
Phantom of the Opera, cult favorite
Merrily We Roll Along,
Cirque du Soleil's OVO, the musical fable
Gypsy and the debut of
Warhol Truman. Musical performances range from
Lady Gaga to the
BSO and lots in between. Museums offer works by mixed media artist,
Annette Lemieux, while Metallica's Kirk Hammett's classic, horror and sci-fi film memorabilia are at the PEM and the MFA presents a woodcut faceoff with
Showdown! Kuniyoshi vs. Kunisada. Find more events and information for
Greater Boston.
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