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Berkshires Arts
 Festival
380 State Road,
Great Barrington
www.berkshiresartsfestival.com
Admission: $7-$14; free for children under 10 Aug. 13-15: Ski Butternut plays host to the Berkshires Arts Festival, a regional tradition
now in its 20th year. When Gov. Charlie Baker announced the lifting of COVID-19 restrictions
as of Aug. 1 (since revised to May 29), event organizers moved the dates of this year’s festival to mid-August. Thousands of art lovers and collectors are expected to stop by to check out and purchase the creations of more than 175 artists and designers from across the country,
in both outdoor and air-conditioned indoor exhibition spaces. “With its relaxed atmosphere, great food, exceptional art, and fine crafts, puppet shows, and live music,” the Berkshires Visitors Bureau notes, “it’s a great weekend for the entire family.”
The Big E
1305 Memorial Ave.,
West Springfield
www.easternstatesexposition.com
Admission: $8 and up; free for children under 5; 17-day pass $20-$40
Sept. 17 to Oct. 3: Yes, it’s happening. And
as regional fairs go, it’s still the big one, with something for everyone, whether it’s the copious
fair food or the livestock shows, the Avenue of States houses and parades, the local vendors and crafters, or the live music. Musical highlights this year include Machine Gun Kelly in concert on Sept. 17, and Brad Paisley performing in the arena on Sept. 24, marking the 20th anniversary of the first time Paisley played the Big E.
Crab Apple Whitewater Rafting
2056 Mohawk Trail,
Charlemont
www.crabapplewhitewater.com
Admission: Varies by activity
All summer: Wanna get wet? Crab Apple is a third-generation, multi-state family business
that operates locally on the Deerfield River in
the northern Berkshire Mountains of Western Mass. Its rafting excursions range from mild to wild, full- or half-day runs, in rafts and inflatable kayaks. In short, Crab Apple offers something for everyone, from beginners to more experienced rafters. Starting May 29, the company will accept reservations for all group sizes. Meanwhile, waivers will be sent in advance to guests for e-signing to ensure a touch-free check-in process, hand-washing stations have been added at all building entrances, and transportation to and from the river will be offered in vans and buses.
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