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Fireworks in Hampshire County
We love an excuse to celebrate and throw big parties in Hampshire County just as much as the next place. And what’s summer without a few Fourth of July celebrations? No matter what weekend you might be visiting Hampshire County around this national holiday, there’s a fireworks spectacular for you.
Music By The Vines
Photo by Mary Hamel
Here in Hampshire County, we really know how to kick back, relax and enjoy the greener side of life—with just a few modern frills, like music and wine added for your enjoyment. Black Birch Vineyard’s Summer Music Series combines some of Hampshire County’s most stunning views with live music and locally made wine of course! The series continues this Friday, June 21 starting at 6:30 p.m. in celebration of the Summer Solstice with The Happy Valley Guitar Orchestra.
Taste What Amherst’s Cooking
Finding a place to eat can be a tough choice when you’re exploring a new place. Wouldn’t it be great if you could sample a little something from every restaurant in one day, in one place? The annual Taste of Amherst on the Amherst Common provides just that opportunity, making it easy to learn the culinary delights of this Hampshire County town. The Taste of Amherst runs Thursday, June 13 through Sunday June 16 – and you’ll want to spend more than just a day at this…
Fairy Land, Massachusetts
"Elf Folk Frolic" by Kathryn Brown
On June 8, the Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art in Amherst becomes a host of magic and whimsy for the whole family. A Fairy Garden Celebration is the theme of the Carle’s 8th Annual Children’s Book Festival, featuring a day of fairy-inspired artists and authors and activities. The annual festival celebrates the work of children’s book artists, some of which reside in Hampshire County and the surrounding areas in Massachusetts. This year’s featured artists and…
Hampshire County, where? Win a Getaway to find out!
[Here's the express route to sign up for our mailing list and a chance to win a great Hampshire County getaway weekend] Greetings! We’re Hampshire County, Massachusetts. With only two other Hampshire counties in the world (Hampshire County, West Virginia and Hampshire County across the pond), it shouldn’t be that hard to remember us. Your next question may be, “Is Hampshire County near Boston?” This a common question to which residents almost always proudly reply,…
7 Days of Dining: Restaurant Week in Northampton
In Hampshire County, we love a night out in our towns, and hope you will, too. Monday, June 3 through June 9, the Annual Northampton Restaurant Week creates a culinary tour of downtown Northampton, one of the most vibrant dining destinations in all of Western Massachusetts. Restaurant Week 2013 features 18 Northampton restaurants, all of them within a 10-minute stroll of each other offering three-course meals for $20 and $25. This is a coveted week even by the locals—even though those of…
Celebrating Crops: June is for Asparagus and Strawberries
Hadley Grass
As home to some of New England’s most productive farmland, here in Hampshire County we don’t just anticipate the harvest so we can eat it—we’re eager for the celebrations that accompany its arrival! Asparagus is one of the first crops to make a big appearance in Hampshire County. Come mid-May, there’s no shortage of roadside farm stands selling bunches of this crisp green veggie, which is particularly famous in Hampshire County. Specifically, asparagus from Hadley,…