Annual Fairs & Festivals

Annual Fairs & Festivals

August 17-20 The Sorrento Cheese Fisherman's feast is Boston's oldest, continuous Italian festival.

Aug. 1 to Aug. 6: Annual Newburyport Yankee Homecoming. DowntownNewburyport. Shows, tours, baby contests, concerts, bed race, beach blast, blood drive, kids' talent show and races, kids' and family days, floats/parade, fireworks. Mostly free. 978-462-7196. For daily schedule, visit: yankeehomecoming.com.

Aug. 4 to Aug. 6: Adams Fair. Bowe Field/Off Route. 8A, Adams. 5 to 10 p.m. Sat., 9 a.m. to 10 p.m.; Sun. 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.. Classic vehicle show, demonstrations, storytelling crafts, agricultural events, live entertainment, amusements. 413-743-2148. adamsfair.com.

Aug. 5 & Aug. 6: Salem Maritime Festival. Salem Waterfront. Sat., 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Sun. noon to 5 p.m. Tours of the tall ship Friendship, the Custom House and the Derby House, as well as live bands, craft demonstrations, food, and many activities for children. 978-744-0004.

Aug. 8 to Aug. 10: Annual Cape Cod Craftsmen Fair. Drummer Boy Park, Route. 6A, Brewster. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Wed. closes at 7 p.m. 508-385-2970.

Aug. 10 to Aug.13: Fall River Celebrates America. Waterfront Fall River. Family-oriented, alcohol-free festival with ethnic cuisine, arts and crafts, a parade, local and regional top name live entertainment, and spectacular fireworks. 508-676-8226. Schedule and tickets: fallrivercelebrates.com.

Aug. 12 & Aug. 13: Corn & Tomato Festival. Keown Orchards, Sutton. Noon to 5 p.m. Samples and tastings of corn and tomatoes. 508-865-6706. keownorchards.com.

Aug. 14 to Aug. 18: Hampton Beach Children's Festival. A magic show by BJ Hickman at 10 a.m. kicks off a week of puppets, storytellers, contests, talent shows, free ice cream, dancing, balloons, and more. The fun is topped with a huge costume parade with Ted the Cat down Ocean Boulevard on Friday where everyone gets a prize. All events are free. 603-926-8717.

Aug. 17 to Aug. 20: Martha's Vineyard Fair. 35 Panhandle Rd., West Tisbury. Thurs.-Sat., 10 a.m. to 11 p.m., Sun, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Old-fashioned country fair with livestock judging, fruits, vegetables, flowers, homemade food, art, photography, handi-crafts, horse and ox pull, horse show, fiddlers and continuous demonstrations. 508-693-4343.

Don't miss the famous Flight of the Angel, where a young angel flies from a fourth floor window to greet the Madonna statue. Aug. 17 to Aug. 20: The Sorrento

Cheese Fisherman's Feast. Lewis & Fleet Streets, Boston. Boston's oldest continuous Italian Festival celebrates its 96th anniversary. Traditional processions, enticing food, cooking demos, entertainment, 50 special guests from Sciacca, Italy, children's activities and demos, etc. Free and open to all. 617-248-0343. Complete schedule: fishermansfeast.com.

Aug. 18 to Aug. 20: Westfield Fair. Russellville Rd., Westfield. 5 to 9 p.m. Sat., 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Sun., 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Tractor pull, BMX bicycle racing, bands, dance competition, horse & dog shows, midway and entertainment, etc. 413-568-8675.

Aug. 18 to Aug. 27: Marshfield Fair. An agricultural fair, with plenty of old-fashioned fun with a midway and evening entertainment; games, fireworks, musical acts, arts and crafts, monster trucks, etc. For tickets, hours, and complete schedule of events: 781-834-6629, 800-FAIR-RT3. marshfieldfair.org.

 

Aug. 19: Annual Lowell Southeast

Asian Water Festival. Sampas Pavillion, Pawtucket Blvd., Lowell. Traditional dances, boat races, live music, fashion show, games and activities, international foods, and arts and crafts from Southeast Asia. 978-454-1806. lowellwaterfestival.org/festival

Aug. 19 & Aug. 20: Corn & Tomato Festival. Verrill Farm, Concord. Noon to 4 p.m. Tastings of corn and tomatoes ($6): 30+ tomato varieties, 8+ corn, and corn & tomato dishes. Plus a la carte lunch items, Lil' Folk Farm/Petting Farm, live music by Southern Rail, and hay & pony rides (small fee). 978-369-4494. verrillfarm.com.

Aug. 19 & Aug. 20: Annual Gloucester Waterfront Festival. Stage Fort Park, Junction of Routes. 127 & 133, Gloucester. 10am-6pm. 175+ artists and craftsmen, waterfront events, live "family-style" entertainment, pancake breakfast, lobster bake, and an antique car show. Free. Rain or shine. 978-283-1601. capeannchamber.com.

Aug. 19 & Aug. 20: Annual Antique & Classic Boat Festival. Hawthorne Cove Marina, 10 White St. Salem. Noon to 5 p.m., Sun. 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tour 40+ vessels, meet the crews, and vote for your favorite. Crafts market, artists, antique cars, old time music, a boat parade, and the Blessing of the Fleet. A$5, 12 and under free. 617-666-8530.

Aug. 19 & Aug. 20: Latin American Festival. City Hall, Main St., Worcester. Noon to 9 p.m. Music, folk dancing, food, Caribbean and Central /South American artists. Free. 508-798-1900 x 229.

Aug. 26: Blueberry and Peach Harvest Festival. Charlton Orchards, 44 Old Worcester Rd., Charlton. Noon to 5 p.m. Wine tastings, pick-your-own fruit, blueberry pie eating contests for different age groups, etc. Free admission. 508-248-7820. 800-649-1476. charltonorchard.com.

Aug. 26 & Aug. 27: Worcester County 4-H Fair. Marshall 4-H Center, 92 McCormick Rd., Spencer. 6:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. & Sun. 6:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Agricultural exhibits, crafts, children's games and activities. Sat.: Pets-on Parade, 8:45am & Family Fun Night featuring square dance instruction, 7:30pm. Free. 508-831-1223. worcestercounty4-H.org.

Sept. 1 to Sept. 4: Gloucester Schooner Festival. Races, parade of sail, deck tours, public sails, lighted boat parade, fireworks, and other maritime activities. 978-283-1601. capeannvacations.com/schooner.

Sept. 1 to Sept. 4: Three County Fair. Bridge St., Northampton. 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Rockwell amusements, midway, Windham Mountain Wild West Show, horse racing. 413-584-2237 x113. 3countyfair.com.

Sept. 1 to Sept. 4: Spencer Fair. Route 31, Spencer. 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. Monster truck shows, tractor pulls, reptile show, variety shows, music, craft competition, baking shows, exhibits and demonstrations; children's play area and petting zoo. A$10, C (7-12) $6, Under 7 free. $25 weekend pass. 508-867-6877, 508-885-5814. spencerfair.org.

Sept. 1 to Sept. 3: Tanglewood Jazz Festival. Route. 183, Lenox. Talented, well-known jazz artists perform on the beautiful grounds of Tanglewood, the summer home of the Boston Symphony Orchestra. 617-266-1492. bso.org.

Sept. 2 to Sept. 4: Annual Opening Weekend Harvest Festival. Sholan Farms, Leominster. 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Crafters, entertainment, apple picking, hayrides, hiking, storytelling, food, interactive children's events (some free). 978-840-FARM. sholanfarms.com.

Sept. 2 to Oct. 22: King Richard's Faire. Route. 58, Carver. 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Weekends and holidays only. Return to renaissance; a vivid re-creation of a 16th century English marketplace at festival time; actors, dancers, puppeteers, jugglers, minstrels, mimes, magicians, and musicians; royalty and beggars, knights and wenches and others roam throughout the 70-acre wooded village; exotic animals, jousting knights on horseback and challenging games round out the Faire, etc. Coupons and advance discount tickets available on-line. A$24, C (5-12) $12, Under 5 & parking Free. 508-866-5391. kingrichardsfaire.net.

Sept. 8 to Sept. 10: Sterling Fair. Sterling Airport, 121 Greenland Rd., Sterling. Fri., 4:45 p.m. to 11 p.m.; Sat., 8 a.m. to 11 p.m.; Sun., 8 a.m. to 11 p.m. animal judging, horse/oxen pulls, horse show, amusements, crafters, etc. 978-422-7101. Sterlingfair.com.

Sept. 15 to Oct 1: Big E. Springfield. Thebige.com

-Carrie Wattu