The May State
May is the perfect time to visit The Other Side of Massachusetts!
March into May under a rainbow at Hampshire Pride, one of the area’s oldest LGBTQ+ celebrations — so longstanding, in fact, that it predates the tradition of celebrating Pride in the month of June! Our yearly May event gets the party going early — why wait?! Explore children’s literature at the Mass Kids Lit Fest, and discover kid-created goods at the Kids’ Makers Market. When the weather turns warm, book a riverboat tour on The Lady Bea, and as the month wraps up, don’t miss outdoor dining and concerts at Summer on Strong and the 3-day arts-and-music showcase that is the Paradise City Arts Festival! We can't wait to welcome you to Hampshire County!