Share Your Early Signs of Spring in Western MA to Win
The Botanic Garden of Smith College | Photo by Jeff Kelley
One day it’s 65 and sunny; a few days later it feels like 10 with the wind. We know New England weather can be crazy, but transitions like that are tough! As we eagerly anticipate the permanent arrival of spring, we want to see what early signs of spring give you hope. It could be early-budding flowers and trees or maybe it’s the sap flowing from maple trees. Hit us with some beautiful shots on Instagram, and we’ll spread the love. Two lucky photos will receive either a $25 Easthampton Gift Card or a $25 Northampton Gift Card! Winners will be notified via Instagram after March 20, 2017.
Here’s how to share your photos for a chance to win!
1. Post your photo on your public Instagram account. If it's not public, we can't see it.
2. Add the hashtags #InBloomMA and #OtherSideMA. Submissions must include both hashtags. Please note by submitting a photo for this contest you grant us permission to repost and share on our own social media platforms.
3. Tag the Hampshire County location of your photo. Only photos taken in Hampshire County will be eligible.
In the meantime, browse some upcoming spring events in Western Massachusetts:
Spring Bulb Show at Smith College, through March 19
Mount Holyoke College Spring Flower Show, through March 19
Emily Dickinson Museum Reopens, Weekends 11 am to 4 p.m. in March; regular hours resume in April
The Back Porch Festival, March 9-12, 2017
Amherst Restaurant Week, March 13-19
Very Hungry Caterpillar Day at the Eric Carle Museum, Sunday, March 19, 2017
Easthampton BookFest, Saturday, April 8, 2017
Asparagus Valley Pottery Show, April 29-30, 2017
*NEW* this year is an After Hours Party at Snow Farm featuring food from Local Burgy, beer by Lefty’s Brewing Company, and demos.
Amherst Daffodil Fun Run, April 30, 2017
Northampton Pride Day, Saturday, May 6, 2017
Paradise City Arts Festival, May 27-29, 2017