Berkshire Arts Festival
Date: July 4-6, 2008
Now in it's 6th year, the Berkshire Arts Festival has become a Berkshire tradition attracting thousands of art lovers who come to the Berkshires for theater, dance, music, and art. Richard and Joanna Rothbard owners of an American Craftsman galleries in Manhattan and Stockbridge Ma. and producers of many fine arts fairs chose the Berkshires as the perfect venue for a quality juried arts festival. Thousands of eager patrons descend on Ski Butternut in early July to meet the 200 artists from all across the USA and Canada to sell their finest work. The show is held rain or shine under tents, in the air-conditioned lodge and out doors. The show also features live music, gourmet food, live demonstrations and the stunning landscape of Ski Butternut.
Falcon Ridge Folk Festival
Date: July 24-27, 2008
Welcome to the Falcon Ridge Folk Festival, a four-day community of folk music and dance at the foot of the Berkshires in east-central New York State. Over forty acts will perform their music on four different stages: the Main Stage, an intimate Workshop Stage, a family- and kid-friendly Family Stage and our newly expanded Dance Stage, with over 8000 square feet of beautiful wooden dance floor under the big tent.
Berkshire Crafts Fair
Date: August 8-10, 2008
Over the years the Berkshire Crafts Fair has developed a reputation as a high quality, well run show. We are proud to announce that The Berkshire Crafts Fair has been awarded "The Sunshine Artists 200 Award" and has been listed in the "Harris List of the Nations Best Arts and Crafts Shows."
The Berkshire Crafts Fair offers the convience and comfort of an all-indoor show. The main exhibit areas are fully air-conditioned providing you with a unique opportunity to view an exceptional display of creativity and craftsmanship.
Big E/Eastern States Exposition
Date: September 12-28, 2008
For 17 days each September, we are proud to produce the largest fair in the northeast, The Big E, right here on our grounds in West Springfield, Massachusetts. The Big E hosts participants and guests that come from along the eastern seaboard as well as throughout the country.
