The Town of Greenfield invites you to join us in celebration of Franklin County’s 200th Birthday, Hosted by Greenfield, the County Seat! Activities will be occuring throughout the weekend, including a block party on Main Street on Saturday where the road will be closed to traffic and will feature an expanded farmers market, crafters, vendors, sidewalk sales, community organizations, kids activities, trolley tours, music, and so much more!
Schedule of Events
Friday, July 22nd
2-3pm Straight From the Heart - Women’s Barbershop Quartet Performance followed by a Summer Social - Senior Center, Weldon Hotel, 54 High Street
Free event, open to the public, reservations required as seating is limited, Call 772-1517 to reserve.
5:30pm Loyal Order of the Moose Roast Pork Dinner – 20 School Street
$7 per person; for reservations, please call 413-774-3203
6-7pm Jennie McAvoy & Michael Nix Concert - Energy Park, 50 Miles Street
Join COOP members, Jennie McAvoy & Michael Nix, at the Energy Park as they perform songs from the past – with music from as far back as 1811!
8-11pm Contra Dance - Guiding Star Grange #1, 401 Chapman Street
Music by members and friends of the Greenfield Dance Band; admission: $10.00. Free pre-dance lesson at 7:30pm with caller, David Kaynor.
Saturday, July 23rd
STAY COOL WITH OUR WATER SPRINKLERS AND COOL DOWN AREAS AS WELL AS FREE ADMISSION TO THE GREENFIELD SWIMMING & RECREATION AREA FROM 12:00 UNTIL CLOSE!!!!!
8-11am- Second Congregational Church Pancake Breakfast – 16 Court Square
Pancakes with real maple syrup, sausage, juice, coffee, or tea. Adults, $6; children under 10, $3.
8-10am Bike Tour – Leaving from the Pleasant Street parking lot, just in from Federal Street
Meet at 10am at the Pleasant Street parking lot. Ride through historic areas of the county. Distance and level of difficulty to be determined by cyclers. All levels welcome; led by Chris Ethier of Bicycle World.
8am-2pm Farmer’s Market – Town Common
Enjoy an extended Farmers Market with fresh, locally grown produce, unique crafters and artisans.
8am-4pm Franklin County Oral History Project – Town Common
The Museum of Our Industrial Heritage, in association with the Greenfield Historical Society and Greenfield Community Television (GCTV), will give people in this project the opportunity to share their stories of living and working in Franklin County. A camera will be stationed at the Town Common for those who wish to participate. The recorded stories will then be archived for future generations to learn about life in Franklin County.~Contact John Passiglia at 773-3757 for more information.
8am-4pm Crafters, Vendors, and Activities along Main Street
Main Street will be packed with local crafters, vendors, and non-profit organizations. Stroll down Main Street and take a look at everything they have to offer!
8am-4pm Classic Car Show along Main Street
Main Street will be lined with cars from all different decades. Don’t miss this opportunity to take a peek at some of the most unique vehicles in Franklin County!
8am-4pm Jurassic Road Show & Geology Display – Top of Main Street by the Town Common Learn about the geological history of our area, and bring in your fossils to be identified by prominent paleontologists, Paul Olsen of Columbia University and Mark McMenamin of Mt. Holyoke College. Dick Little and other geologists will also be on hand. Jeannine Atkins, Author of Mary Anning and the Sea Dragon, will be giving a reading from her book, followed by a poetry writing session. Nature illustrator, Annie Chappell, will help people to draw directly from nature.
8am-4pm Franklin County Geocache – Top of Main Street by the Town Common
Mark Dancer and Sean Keller, faculty members at Deerfield Academy and avid geocachers, have designed a new geocache course for Franklin County in honor of the 200 year celebration. Come to their table for more information.
9-11am Library Story Walk: Dinosaurs, Dinosaurs – Starting from Poet’s Seat Tower, up from Maple Street
A Library Story Walk for children and their families, sponsored by the Greenfield Public Library, based on Dinosaurs, Dinosaurs by Byron Barton. From 9-11am, Kay Lyons, children’s librarian, will be on-site to facilitate the experience. Or follow the story trail along the Poet's Seat Ridge at your own pace; available all day.
10am-5pm Sidewalk Sales, Wilson’s Tent Sale, and Maurice’s Fashion Show – Main Street and Sears Avenue
A bargain hunter’s dream as Greenfield retailers take their products to the streets! Be sure to visit Wilson’s annual Tent Sale located in their rear parking lot. And don’t miss a view of fall’s latest fashions with Maurice’s Fashion Show on Sears Ave.
10am-1pm 30-Minute Trolley Tours: Greenfield’s Past, Present, and Future – Leaving on the hour from the junction of Main and Federal Streets
Learn about the history and redevelopment of Greenfield’s Downtown. See the first Solar Park in the Commonwealth, and the Solar Village. Led by Nancy Hazard, builder and member of Greening Greenfield Energy Committee.
10am-4pm Ongoing Music and Performances - Veterans’ Mall on Main Street
10-10:30am Inside Out Dance Company
10:35am-11:05am JaDuke Performance Troupe
11:15am-11:45am Barry Higgins- Native American Flute
12noon-12:45pm Devlin Miles- Singer/Songwriter
1-1:45pm 200 Year Celebration Ceremony
2-2:45pm Karen Brooks and Melissa Ortquist – Acoustic Duo
3-3:45pm Matt Kim’s Rock Shop
3:45pm Town Crier Tim Gregory Announcement
3:50pm Announcement of People's Choice Car Award
10am-4pm Old-fashioned pumper on display and open house at the Greenfield Firehouse – 412 Main Street
11am-12noon Blacksmith Demo - Town Common
John Passiglia, local blacksmith, historian and owner of Pierce Street Ironworks, will demonstrate traditional smithing techniques on his coal forge using equipment manufactured in past centuries in Greenfield and Franklin County.
11am-3pm Free Pint of Chocolate Ice Cream – The Barn, 95 River Road, Greenfield
Stop by The Barn for a free Pint of Chocolate Ice Cream.
11am-4pm Visit the Museum of Our Industrial Heritage – 2 Mead Street
The Museum of Our Industrial Heritage presents tangible reminders of Franklin County’s industrial past with a focus on the spirit of innovation that fueled each era, and an exploration of how that same spirit might shape our future.
11:30am Beard Contest - Town Common
Calling all menfolk! No chin too scruffy, no mustache too wiry. Show us what you’ve got at the beard contest. Contestants will march around the town common at 11:30am sharp to be eligible to win prizes in a variety of categories including “Best Beard,” “Best Mustache,” “Most Historically Accurate” and “Nice Try.”
12noon-3pm American Legion BBQ Chicken Dinner – 7 Legion Avenue (behind Green Fields Market)
The American Legion presents a dinner of BBQ chicken, corn on the cob, baked potato and dessert. Adults, $10/plate; over age 60, $8/plate; kids age 5-12, $5/plate; under age 5, FREE. Reservations preferred; for tickets, call the American Legion at 413-772-0857 or Dick Henry at 413-773-7466. Walk-ins also welcome.
12noon-6pm Franklin County on Film – Location TBA
Come view short movies by county filmmakers young and old.
1-1:45pm 200 Year Ceremony – Veterans’ Mall on Main Street
- Church Bell Ringing
- American Legion Color Guard Presentation
- Singing of National Anthem by Una Jenses (a cappella)
- Formal Declaration of the Day on Veterans’ Mall
Mayor Bill Martin
Lieutenant Governor Tim Murray
Senator Stanley Rosenberg
Representative Denise Andrews
Representative Paul Mark
Senator Benjamin Downing
Congressman John Olver
2-4pm Walking Tours of Historic Downtown – Meet up at 277 Main Street, just east of Veterans’ Mall.
Lindley Wilson will lead 1-hour walking tours of Historic Downtown; leaving at 2pm and 3pm.
2-4pm Kids’ Activities & Performances - Energy Park, 50 Miles Street
Activities for kids of all ages, including musical and dance performances, hands-on science activities with Rachel Roberts, colonial games and toys from Historic Deerfield, old-fashioned field-day, hula-hooping, face-painting, Trampoline, Train Rides, and more!
2-2:45pm: Planet Z- Music for all ages!
3-3:20pm: Celtic Heels School of Irish Dance
3:25-4pm: Laurie Davidson & Tom Carroll- Young Children's Music
2-4pm Greening Greenfield’s Trolley Tour – Leaving from junction of Main and Federal Streets
In this 2-hour, in-depth tour, we will meet and talk with people involved in building a more sustainable future. The Trolley will tour the town, and stop at 2-3 places. Led by Pam Kelly, member of the Greening Greenfield Energy Committee.
Evening Music Throughout Downtown
Visit one or all of our many downtown venues for an evening of live entertainment!
8pm Movie in the Park - Energy Park, 50 Miles Street
Bring the family and a blanket to Energy Park for a night at the movies featuring a family favorite, “How to Train Your Dragon.”
8-11pm Contra Dance - Guiding Star Grange #1, 401 Chapman Street
TopHill Music Contra Dance Party; admission: $10.00. Free pre-dance lesson at 7:30pm.
Sunday, July 24th
11am Sachem’s Head Group Hike – Leaving from Highland Park parking lot (off Highland Avenue, behind the tennis courts)
You probably know Poet's Seat tower. But have you ever been to the top of Sachem's Head? This expedition for all ages will be led by Chris Ethier of Bicycle World.
11am-4pm Visit the Museum of Our Industrial Heritage – 2 Mead Street
The Museum of Our Industrial Heritage presents tangible reminders of Franklin County’s industrial past with a focus on the spirit of innovation that fueled each era, and an exploration of how that same spirit might shape our future.
1-4pm American Legion & Veterans’ Groups Open House – 7 Legion Avenue (behind Green Fields Market)
The American Legion will be opening their doors to many Veterans’ Groups and the public to answer questions and concerns. Light refreshments will be served.
1-5pm FREE admission at the Green River Swimming & Recreation Area – 1 Nash’s Mill Road
Pack your bathing suit and sunscreen and head on down to the Green River Swimming & Recreation Area for an afternoon of fun in the sun!
4-6pm Family Picnic - Energy Park, 50 Miles Street
Pack your picnic basket and blanket and head over to the Energy Park for a picnic and stick around for an evening of entertainment!
6-8pm Concert featuring Lucy Kaplansky – Energy Park, 50 Miles Street
Join us at the Energy Park for a Sunday in the Park Concert featuring Lucy Kaplansky. Lucy is a New York City-based acclaimed singer and songwriter who fuses alternative country, roots rock, and folk music with rare style and intelligence.
If you are interested in becoming a vendor for this event, please contact the
Recreation Department at 413-772-1553 or
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