Local Memorial Day Events
Memorial Day weekend is the first long weekend which un-officially kicks off summer. There are many local town observances, parades or ceremonies to honor the fallen soldiers who paid the ultimate sacrifice for our country. While you are enjoying your long weekend, please take a few moments to remember the men and women who made freedom possible for you and our fellow citizens.
Outdoor Festivals
If you want to get out of the house this weekend, there are two outdoor festivals with entertaining options!
K-Fest – Eastern States Fairgrounds, West Springfield
Thursday, May 25th – Sunday, May 28th.
This 4-day event has grown and is now about more than just food! Beside the 30+ food vendors, K-Fest features a full carnival including rides and games, parades, food eating competitions, plus craft beers, vodka and wine. Plus there will be fireworks displays nightly, and live music on multiple stages. Did we mention FOOD?! A great family friendly event!
Paradise City Arts Festival – Three County Fairgrounds in Northampton, MA.
Saturday, May 27th – Monday, May 29th.
If art is more your taste, check out the amazingly talented, world class artists at the Paradise City Arts Festival. Founded in 1995, this festival features museum quality art, one of a kind crafts, sculpture and more. Paradise City Festival fills four buildings, features an outdoor Sculpture Garden and courtyard and a 12,000 square-foot Festival Dining Tent and Soundstage.
AmericanStyle Magazine declared Paradise City Arts Festival “truly innovative…fresh and vibrant, with extraordinary quality.” The publication awarded the event the #1 spot in the annual “Top Ten Art Fairs and Festivals in America”. The art, creativity and innovation will truly inspire you.
Home-bodies Unite!
Enjoy your long weekend at home and avoid the crowds with your own celebration!
Sunday, May 28
Start your engines! If racing is your thing, tune in for the 101st running of the ‘greatest spectacle in racing’!
Sunday May 28th is official Hamburger Day!
Many people fire up the grill for a good old fashioned cookout this weekend, so celebrating Hamburger Day is easy! Clean your old one, stock up on propane, be nice to your local butcher…. and get grilling! There’s nothing like a good old fashioned cookout to kickoff summer. Here’s a great site with lots of recipes for burgers, sides and drinks for your cookout.
Be safe and enjoy Memorial Day weekend!