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2010 Fall Foliage Festival Schedule of Events:
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 25
Fall Foliage Festival Annual Leaf Hunt - This event dates back to 1965. Brightly colored paper leaves will be hidden around the area in scenic locales. Contestants who find these leaves will be awarded prizes donated by Northern Berkshire merchants. The rules and clues will be published in the September 25th North Adams Transcript. Call 413-664-6180 for more information.
Farmer's Market - 8:00 AM - 12:30 PM - in the Saint Anthony Municipal Parking Lot across from MASS MoCA, the market is in operation with harvest season fruit, vegetables and other produce and home-made goods for sale. Backyard farmers are invited to sell their crop as well. Call the Mayor’s Office of Tourism for details, 413-664-6180.
Harvest Fest - 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM - Western Gateway Heritage State Park. Join us for this first-time event, complete with demonstrations, movies, shadow theater, apple dessert contest, and a mini-Octoberfest sampling. For more details, contact the Western Gateway Heritage State Park at 413-663-6312.
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 26
Children's Road Race - Registration begins at 11:30. Races begin at 12:30 PM. Five age categories for boys and girls, including tots that are three years of age and younger; all the way to seniors up to eleven years of age. Trophies awarded for top finishers. The event is free. Call the Northern Berkshire United Way at 413-663-9062 for details.
Rain Date is Saturday, October 2
Children’s Fair - 12:30 - 3:30 PM – Adjacent to Joe Wolfe Field in the Noel Field Athletic Complex. Entertainment, low priced refreshments, games and attractions will be provided for an enjoyable afternoon for kids aged up to the mid-teens. Call the Northern Berkshire United Way at 413-663-9062 for details.
Rain Date is Saturday, October 2
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 30
Fall Foliage Ziti Supper - 4:00 - 7:00 PM – St. Elizabeth’s of Hungary will hold its annual ziti supper at the Parish Center. Dinner includes ziti and meatballs, salad, bread and butter and a beverage. Desserts will also be available. Call the Parish Center at 413-663-7331 for more details.
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 1
The Annual Children's Parade - 5:00 PM - on Main Street in North Adams. Children from throughout Northern Berkshire are encouraged to make costumes and enter the parade. This year's theme is "Our Heroes." Participants need to arrive at the corner of Main and Eagle Streets at 5:00 PM. The parade will begin at 5:30 PM and will proceed west on Main Street to City Hall. Ribbons will be given to all participants. Group and float winners will be invited to participate in the Fall Foliage Parade on Sunday, October 3. Call 413-664-6180 for more information.
DJ in the Lounge Area at The Fraternal Order of the Eagles, 515 Curran Highway, North Adams. The Ladies Auxiliary will also be selling hamburgers, hotdogs, cheeseburgers, french fries and soup, beginning at 5:00 PM. Call the Eagles at 413-664-9043 for more information.
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 2
Farmer's Market - 8:00 AM - 12:30 PM - in the Saint Anthony Municipal Parking Lot across from MASS MoCA, the market is in operation with harvest season fruit, vegetables and other produce and home-made goods for sale. Call the Mayor’s Office of Tourism for details, 413-664-6180.
Autumn Arts & Crafts Festival – 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM - No celebration in the city of North Adams would be complete without talented artists and crafters selling handmade art and practical craft pieces. The Arts & Crafts Fair will be located on the North side of Main Street. For more information or to sign up, please contact Jennifer Barbeau at saranac@adelphia.net or 413-663-9761.
R.O.P.E.S. Family Fun Day, held in conjunction with the Autumn Arts and Craft Festival, begins at Noon and includes motorcycles and classic cars, a hot dog eating contest, even an area “Cop Donut Eating Contest.” Main Street will be closed to allow pedestrians to stroll between all activities. Call the Mayor’s Office of Tourism for details, 413-664-6180.
Dog Days of Fall - More information coming soon....
Fall Foliage Dance - 9:00 PM - 1:00 AM - The Fraternal Order of the Eagles, 515 Curran Highway in North Adams. Enjoy 2 live bands. $5 cover at the door.
Call the Eagles at 413-664-9043 for more information.
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 3
All You Can Eat Breakfast - 7:00 - 11:00 AM - The Fraternal Order of the Eagles, 515 Curran Highway in North Adams. Cost is $6 for adults; seniors and children under 10 are $5.
Parade-side BBQ - 12 Noon - The Fraternal Order of the Eagles, 515 Curran Highway in North Adams. DJ in the club lounge after the parade. All are welcome!
Annual 5k Road Race - 12:30 PM. For race and registration information call 413-663-3741 for further details. Sponsored by Greylock Federal Credit Union, supporting Newspapers in Education.
55th Annual Fall Foliage Parade – 1:00 PM – Join us as we celebrate the advent of the fall foliage season with a parade highlighting the beautiful foliage and saluting "Our Heroes."
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