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Clockwise from top left: Strange Fruit, Outside the Box festival; Thomas Ortiz Dance, Jacob's Pillow Dance Festival; Redcoats & Rebels, Old Sturbridge Village; Mashpee Wampanoag Tribal Pow Wow; Lowell Folk Festival
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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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Soak Up the Sights and Sounds of Summer!
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We're in the comfortable stride of warm weather days and summer getaways, so take advantage of the Bay State's many offerings
indoors and
out! As the sun continues to shine down on your freckled shoulders this month, stroll through coastal towns and make a splash at your pick from hundreds of
beaches around the state. If you need to beat the heat and your heart is melting for a cold treat, take the opportunity-or use the excuse-to taste your way through the Commonwealth (we're partial to
desserts and ice cream this month!). Once you've had your fill of sweet treats, dress up as your favorite character for the largest
comic con convention in New England, hop a ferry to Martha's Vineyard for the 15th annual
MVAFF, or bike your way across Massachusetts in the
Pan-Mass Challenge! Other highlights include Jazz Festivals in
Springfield,
Provincetown and
Salem, the
Boston Seafood Festival, the
44th Annual Berkshires Crafts Fair, and an over-the-top celebration at
Ptown Carnival. And there's always the option to leave your wallet behind in favor of
Wicked FREE Summer Fun!
Check out the MOTT
summer inspiration board for more vacation ideas and activities that will have you feeling happy as a clam! Plan your next getaway to Massachusetts at
massvacation.com.
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Featured Region: Greater Boston
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Ignore the back to school ads: BOSTON is in full summer mode!
Theatre buffs will find
Finding Neverland at the
Opera House, a unique exploration of Othello, race and America in
American Moor and classic dramas and comedies at one of several open-air theatres. Music of all genres can be heard across the city, from Beethoven's 9th along the
Esplanade to the familiar sounds of
Billy Joel and
James Taylor filling Fenway - all the way to Gillette for
Coldplay and
Kenny Chesney. In between you can catch some gospel and jazz melodies.
Museums offer a return to The Summer of Love or an opportunity to get up close and personal with Red Sox legend David Ortiz's bling at the
MFA. The vibrant colorful works of
Dana Schutz are on view at the
ICA and face-to face experiences await at Boston's newest attraction,
Dreamlands Wax Museum.
For many- food is art and trust the plate is full all August! On weekends, indulge at the
North End's Feasts, get your fill of fresh seafood at the
Seafood Festival, and
Dine Out Boston returns for two tasty weeks-August 6-18, when 150 Greater Boston restaurants serve prix fixe meals at delicious prices!
Find more events and information for
Greater Boston.
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Cape Cod
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Music is in the air this August on Cape Cod! The
Citizens Bank 32nd Annual Pops by the Sea outdoor concert will be held on the Hyannis Village Green on Sunday, August 13th. Enjoy one of the nation's finest and best-loved musical ensembles - the Boston Pops Esplanade Orchestra!
Order tickets today. Music lovers will also enjoy the beats of the
13th Annual Provincetown Jazz Fest on August 10th at The Crown & Anchor in Provincetown and August 14th at the Cotuit Center for the Arts. The acclaimed festival features renowned jazz musicians from around the world,
and Molly Ringwald will make her Provincetown Jazz Festival debut! Find more events and information for
Cape Cod.
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Greater Springfield
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Springfield Jazz & Roots Festival - This FREE day-long event on August 12th brings 10,000+ people to downtown Springfield's Court Square for music, food, theater, dance, arts & crafts, educational workshops and more. Now in its fourth year, the festival has become a beacon of world-class jazz. Scheduled performers include Sarah Elizabeth Charles who will not only perform on the main stage, but also headline a kickoff party Friday night 8/11 at CityStage with Christian Scott. Visit
ExploreWesternMass.com for more great cultural events. Find more events and information for
Greater Springfield.
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Hampshire County
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Not to be boastful, but folks in Western Mass are really proud of our local farms. August kicks off our season of agricultural fairs, and the 200th anniversary of the oldest fair in the country, Northampton's
3-County Fair on Labor Day weekend. Horse pulls, Jersey cows and Grannies Racing Pigs are headliners. The Hilltown's
Cummington Fair in late August and the
Belchertown Fair in late September continue the traditions of sheep obstacle courses, lumberjack championships and ox pulls.
Sign up for our newsletter of happenings in Hampshire County! Find more events and information for
Hampshire County.
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Martha's Vineyard
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Come
to the Agricultural Country Fair
Fair on Martha's Vineyard Thursday, August 17th through Sunday, August 20th! It's a real old-fashioned country fair with rides, games, shucking contests, skillet toss, horse pull, woodsmen competition, fiber-arts tent, dog & livestock shows. The fun begins Thursday and runs for 4 days from 10 am to 11 pm on the fairgrounds in West Tisbury (August 20th from 10 am to 7 pm). Tickets are$10 Adults, $5 Children 5-12 and Adults 62+. Children under 5 are free. Find all the info you need at
MVY.com! Find more events and information for
Martha's Vineyard
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Mohawk Trail Region
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The
6th Annual Motorama event welcomes all things motorized to downtown North Adams on Sunday August 27th! (Rain date: Sept 2). Join us as cars, trucks, motorcycles, tractors, snowmobiles, and more line the streets of downtown transforming it into a metal wonderland of bright colors, chrome, and machinery. This event includes raffles, door prizes, music, food, shopping, and a car corral with live auction. All proceeds benefit local charities. Drive-in movie & Swap Meet on the 26th as extended events. For more information, visit
northadamsmotorama.com or call 413-664-6180. Find more events and information for
The Mohawk Trail Region.
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MetroWest
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MetroWest offers two wonderful annual events on August 12th! Ashland's Dragonfly Festival showcases the town's diverse talents through food, music, arts and art-making, and a shared passion for community. It takes place from 2 to 8:30 pm at Mill Pond Park, a natural dragonfly habitat. And from 4 to 7 pm that day, the 5th annual Spirit of Hudson Food & Brewfest on Hudson's Main Street offers tastings of 175+ crafted beers, ciders, and malt beverages from over 70 breweries, and food from the area's finest restaurants. Find more events and information for MetroWest.
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North of Boston
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The sound of summer is smooth Jazz this August!
Rockport Jazz Festival takes place August 6-13. This year's 6th Annual Rockport Jazz Festival will feature an exciting array of artists, including Fred Hersch, Danilo Pérez, Cécile McLorin Salvant, John Pizzarelli and Daniel Jobim in a Sinatra-Jobim tribute and much more.
Salem Jazz and Soul Festival is August 19-20. At the festival, you will hear all types of music, including Rock and Roll, Funk, Jazz, Blues and Zydeco! Find more events and information for
North of Boston.
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Plymouth County
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The
Onset Summer of Love Concert Series will be held at the Onset Band Shell every Wednesday evening in August from 6:30 to 9:30 pm. FREE and family friendly! The lineup for August includes: August 2 - Studio Two & "All Starr" Beatles Tribute Walrus Gumboot; August 9 - The Peacheaters (An Allman Brothers Experience); August 16-Uncle John's Banjo (Bluegrass Grateful Dead); August 23 - Way Up South (original rock and eclectic covers); and August 30 - Heartbreaker (A Led Zeppelin Experience). In case of rain, meet at the Onset VFW outdoor pavilion located at 4 Gibbs Ball Park Road in East Wareham. Find more events and information for
Plymouth County.
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Southeastern Mass
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August 12-13 will be the 10th Annual Art Drive, with over two dozen Dartmouth and Westport artists opening their studios from 10 am to 5 pm each day. Peruse the work of some of the area's premier painters, ceramic artists, photographers, jewelers, fiber artists, woodworkers, metal artists, and more. With only 15 miles separating the studios, visitors will enjoy a scenic drive through this picturesque area with ample time for a picnic lunch at the beach or dinner at one of the many area restaurants! Find more events and information for
Southeastern Massachusetts.
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The Berkshires
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Discover art in the Berkshires at the newly opened Turn Park Art Space in West Stockbridge. This sculpture park, which was once a marble quarry, is now a cultural hub for visitors of all ages. Here, they bring together works of contemporary architecture and sculpture in a beautiful natural environment as well as featuring unique pavilions which house a gallery along with a gift shop. A program of live music, theater and performance are planned for the park in the coming year. F
ind more
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. We invite you to 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 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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Central Massachusetts
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Jam out to some
Phil Vassar at Indian Ranch on August 6th. Dip your feet into the world of geocaching with the
C-Mass Geofest in Sturbridge from August 16-20.
POW! WOW! Worcester, a 10-day celebration of art and culture, will take place August 25-September 3 in multiple places around the city of Worcester. Reserve a tee time and play some disc golf at
Downtown Disc Golf on August 30. Find more events and information for
Central Massachusetts.
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Franklin County
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The
4th Annual Pocumtuck Homelands Festival will be held Saturday, August 5th from 10 am to 7 pm at Unity Park Waterfront in Turners Falls! Join this celebration of Native American art, music and culture, featuring live traditional, original and fusion music, Native American crafts, storytelling, drumming, games and activities for kids, primitive skills demonstrations, and an impressive selection of books. The Mashantucket-Pequot archaeology team will be on site to analyze early contact period artifacts brought to the festival. Festival food will be available, including Native American fare. Free, family friendly, educational, accessible and fun for all ages! Find more events and information for
Franklin County.
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