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Springfield Jazz and
Roots Festival
Stearns Square, Springfield
www.springfieldjazzfest.com
Admission: Free
July 12-13: The annual Springfield Jazz & Roots Festival descends upon Stearns Square and surrounding streets this summer, offering a fes- tive atmosphere featuring locally and internationally acclaimed musi- cal artists. More than 10,000 people are expected to attend. The musical lineup will be announced soon on the website.
Glasgow Lands
Scottish Festival
300 North Main St., Florence
www.glasgowlands.org
Admission: $5-$28; under 6, free July 20: Held at Look Memorial Park, this 29th annual festival celebrating all things Scottish features bagpipes, heavy athletics, Celtic dance, drum- ming, vendors, historical demon- strations, musical guests, children’s events, and much more. Guests can also attend a whiskey-tasting master class ($30) where they can sample and learn the differences and com- plexities of single-malt scotch whis- key, as well as learning the history of the spirit and how it is made.
Springfield Dragon
Boat Festival
121 West St., Springfield, MA
www.pvriverfront.org
Admission: Free for spectators
July 20: The seventh annual Spring- field Dragon Boat Festival returns to North Riverfront Park. Hosted by the Pioneer Valley Riverfront Club, this family-friendly festival features the exciting sport of dragon-boat racing and will include music, performanc- es, food, vendors, kids’ activities, and more. The festival is an ideal event for businesses and organizations looking for a team-building oppor- tunity, and provides financial support for the Riverfront Club.
Brew at the Zoo
The Zoo in Forest Park, Springfield
forestparkzoo.org/brew
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Admission: $55-$75; designated drivers, $25-$35
Aug. 3: Brew at The Zoo is a fundraiser at the Zoo in Forest Park, featur- ing unlimited craft-beer samples from more than 15 local breweries, a home-brew competi- tion, live music, food trucks, games, and, of course, animal interac- tions. The fundraiser supports the general
operating costs of the more than 225 animals that call the zoo home, many
of which have been deemed non- releasable by a wildlife rehabilitator for reasons relating to injury, illness, permanent disability, habituation to humans, and other factors.
Agricultural Fairs
Admission: Varies; check websites August and September: As regional fairs go, the Big E (thebige.com), slat- ed for Sept 13-29, is still the region’s main draw, and there’s something for everyone, whether it’s the copious fair food, livestock shows, Avenue of States houses, parades, local vendors and crafters, or live music. But the Big
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