Daily Calendar For Massachusetts State, County, Craft, Street and Community Fairs, Festivals, Shows and Fun Days out including Parades From Our Massachusetts 2012 Fairs and Fun Diary
What’s On In Massachusetts Next Week January 30th to February 6th Including Friday February 3rd, Saturday 4th and Sunday 5th January 2012
Antique Sleigh Rally
Sturbridge
February 4th
www.osv.org/
Lowell Winterfest
Lowell
February 9th to 11th
www.lowell.org/Pages/Winterfest.aspx/
Eastern Fishing & Outdoor Exposition
Worcester
February 10th to 12th
www.sportshows.com/
New England Boat Show
Boston
February 11th to 19th
www.newenglandboatshow.com/
Annual Lunar New Year Festival
Quincy
February 12th
www.quincyasianresources.org/en/LNY-2012
Springfield RV, Camping and Outdoor Show
Springfield
February 17th - 20th
www.springfieldrvcampingshow.com/
Springfield Sportsmen’s Show
W. Springfield
February 23rd to 26th
www.osegsportsmens.com/
Flower and Patio Show
Boston
March 2nd to 4th
www.centralmaflowershow.com/
Worcester Spring Home Show
Worcester
March 9th to 11th
www.worcesterrvshow.com/spring_homeshow/index.html
Cape Cod St. Patrick’s Parade
Cape Cod
March 10th
www.capecodstpatsparade.com/
CT Spring Antiques Show
West Springfield
March 10th and 11th
www.ctspringantiquesshow.com/
Plymouth Home Show
Plymouth
March 10th and 11th
www.jenksproductions.com/
Boston Flower & Garden Show
Boston
March 14th to 18th
www.masshort.org/Blooms-and-the-Boston-Flower-&-Garden-Show
Worcester RV and Camping Show
Worcester
March 16th - 18th
www.worcesterrvshow.com/
Paradise City Arts Festival
Marlborough
March 16th to 18th
www.paradisecityarts.com
South Boston, St. Patrick’s Parade
Boston
March 18th
www.southbostonparade.org/
Craftboston
Boston
March 23rd to 25th
craftboston.org/springindex.asp
Spring Fling
Hancock
March 24th and 25th
www.jiminypeak.com/
Habitat Home & Garden Show
Marion
March 24th
BuzzardsBayHabitat.org
Sheepshearing Festival
Waltham
April 28th
www.goreplace.org/sheepshearing.htm
North Shore Folk Festival
Salem
May 5th
www.northshorefolkfestival.com/
Hertans Antique Show
Brimfield
May 9th to 13th
www.hertansbrimfield.com/
Boston Pride
Boston
June 1st to June 10th
www.bostonpride.org/
Hertans Antique Show
Brimfield
July 11th to 15th
www.hertansbrimfield.com/
New England Spartan Sprint Race
Amesbury
August 11th
www.spartanrace.com/new-england-obstacle-racing-spartan-sprint.html
Mansfield Arts and Crafts Fair
Mansfield
October 21st
www.newenglandcraftshows.com
Fitchburg Arts and Crafts Fair
Fitchburg
November 4th
www.newenglandcraftshows.com
Mansfield Arts and Crafts Fair
Mansfield
December 2nd
www.newenglandcraftshows.com
* * * February 2012 Events * * *
Lowell Winterfest
Lowell, Massachusetts < ------ > NorthEast < ------ >
February 9th to 11th
Lowell Winterfest
Food, Music & Fun For The Whole Family with a Soup Bowl Competition, Lowell Fashion Show, Micro-Brew Competition and the National Human Dogsled Competition
Lowell, Massachusetts < ------ > NorthEast < ------ >
February 9th to 11th
Lowell Winterfest
Food, Music & Fun For The Whole Family with a Soup Bowl Competition, Lowell Fashion Show, Micro-Brew Competition and the National Human Dogsled Competition
Eastern Fishing & Outdoor Exposition
Worcester, Massachusetts < ------ > Central < ------ >
February 10th to 12th
Eastern Fishing & Outdoor Exposition
The BEST outdoor gear, accessories and resources for fishing, boating, hunting, adventure and travel are available at the ASA/Eastern Fishing & Outdoor Exposition shows. Get the latest gear, plan your next trip, learn from the pros and meet professional anglers and hunters at the finest sportsmen’s expos on the East Coast.
Worcester, Massachusetts < ------ > Central < ------ >
February 10th to 12th
Eastern Fishing & Outdoor Exposition
The BEST outdoor gear, accessories and resources for fishing, boating, hunting, adventure and travel are available at the ASA/Eastern Fishing & Outdoor Exposition shows. Get the latest gear, plan your next trip, learn from the pros and meet professional anglers and hunters at the finest sportsmen’s expos on the East Coast.
New England Boat Show
Boston, Massachusetts < ------ > NorthEast < ------ >
February 11th to 19th
New England Boat Show
The Progressive Insurance New England Boat Show has grown into the Northeasts’ largest Boat Show, attracting thousands from the New England Seaboard. The show fills 300,000 square feet with hundreds of the newest boats from the region’s top dealers, along with a wide selection of marine accessories and special features creating a marine marketplace and boater’s paradise like no other!
Boston, Massachusetts < ------ > NorthEast < ------ >
February 11th to 19th
New England Boat Show
The Progressive Insurance New England Boat Show has grown into the Northeasts’ largest Boat Show, attracting thousands from the New England Seaboard. The show fills 300,000 square feet with hundreds of the newest boats from the region’s top dealers, along with a wide selection of marine accessories and special features creating a marine marketplace and boater’s paradise like no other!
Annual Lunar New Year Festival
Quincy, Massachusetts < ------ > East Central < ------ >
February 12th
Annual Lunar New Year Festival
Please join Presenting Sponsor South Cove Community Health Center and QARI in a fun-filled day of live entertainment, arts and crafts, cultural displays, and Asian cuisine at the 24th Annual Lunar New Year Festival! This year the Festival is on Sunday February 12, 2012 at North Quincy High School from 10:30 AM to 4:00 PM.
Quincy, Massachusetts < ------ > East Central < ------ >
February 12th
Annual Lunar New Year Festival
Please join Presenting Sponsor South Cove Community Health Center and QARI in a fun-filled day of live entertainment, arts and crafts, cultural displays, and Asian cuisine at the 24th Annual Lunar New Year Festival! This year the Festival is on Sunday February 12, 2012 at North Quincy High School from 10:30 AM to 4:00 PM.
Springfield RV, Camping and Outdoor Show
Springfield, Massachusetts < ------ > NorthWest < ------ >
February 17th - 20th
Springfield RV, Camping and Outdoor Show
Exhibitors from all over the Northeast and beyond are on display in three buildings, making the Springfield RV Camping & Outdoor Show the Biggest,Oldest, and we think the Best Camping and RV Expo in the Northeast. Don’t miss the latest in outdoor related products and services. The show is held on President’s Day weekend every year.
Springfield, Massachusetts < ------ > NorthWest < ------ >
February 17th - 20th
Springfield RV, Camping and Outdoor Show
Exhibitors from all over the Northeast and beyond are on display in three buildings, making the Springfield RV Camping & Outdoor Show the Biggest,Oldest, and we think the Best Camping and RV Expo in the Northeast. Don’t miss the latest in outdoor related products and services. The show is held on President’s Day weekend every year.
Springfield Sportsmen’s Show
W. Springfield, Massachusetts < ------ > NorthWest < ------ >
February 23rd to 26th
Springfield Sportsmen’s Show
The Springfield Sportsmen’s Show is undisputedly the largest "pure" sportsmen’s show in the Northeast! This mega sporting event takes place at the Eastern States Exposition, home of the "BIG E," West Springfield, Massachusetts. The show includes the best of hunting, fishing, boating and adventure recreation that the outdoor world has to offer all bundled together in one great event.
W. Springfield, Massachusetts < ------ > NorthWest < ------ >
February 23rd to 26th
Springfield Sportsmen’s Show
The Springfield Sportsmen’s Show is undisputedly the largest "pure" sportsmen’s show in the Northeast! This mega sporting event takes place at the Eastern States Exposition, home of the "BIG E," West Springfield, Massachusetts. The show includes the best of hunting, fishing, boating and adventure recreation that the outdoor world has to offer all bundled together in one great event.
* * * March 2012 Events * * *
Flower and Patio Show
Boston, Massachusetts
March 2nd to 4th
Lowell Winterfest
Come stroll through wonderful garden displays, relax by a tranquil water garden in the Café, and purchase all of the products you need to make your “outdoor living room” your own creation that you can enjoy for years to come!
Boston, Massachusetts
March 2nd to 4th
Lowell Winterfest
Come stroll through wonderful garden displays, relax by a tranquil water garden in the Café, and purchase all of the products you need to make your “outdoor living room” your own creation that you can enjoy for years to come!
Worcester Spring Home Show
Worcester, Massachusetts
March 9th to 11th
Worcester Spring Home Show
The 2012 Spring Home Show will feature over 250 companies displaying all the latest products and services for your home, condo or apartment. Remodeling? Renovating? Refinancing? Looking for ways to save energy? It's all at the Spring Home Show
Worcester, Massachusetts
March 9th to 11th
Worcester Spring Home Show
The 2012 Spring Home Show will feature over 250 companies displaying all the latest products and services for your home, condo or apartment. Remodeling? Renovating? Refinancing? Looking for ways to save energy? It's all at the Spring Home Show
CT Spring Antiques Show
West Springfield, Massachusetts
March 10th and 11th
CT Spring Antiques Show
The CT Spring Antiques Show is the premiere show for pre-1840 American furniture and decorative arts.
West Springfield, Massachusetts
March 10th and 11th
CT Spring Antiques Show
The CT Spring Antiques Show is the premiere show for pre-1840 American furniture and decorative arts.
Plymouth Home Show
Plymouth, Massachusetts
March 10th and 11th
Plymouth Home Show
Nearly 200 companies will converge on Ag Hall at the Allentown Fairgrounds for the weekend to present every conceivable kind of product or service for the home. Talk to the experts and find just the right designs at just the right price for your home improvement budget.
Plymouth, Massachusetts
March 10th and 11th
Plymouth Home Show
Nearly 200 companies will converge on Ag Hall at the Allentown Fairgrounds for the weekend to present every conceivable kind of product or service for the home. Talk to the experts and find just the right designs at just the right price for your home improvement budget.
Boston Flower & Garden Show
Boston, Massachusetts
March 14th to 18th
Boston Flower & Garden Show
Set to the backdrop of over 25 garden displays by cutting-edge landscape professionals and area nurseries, the 2012 Boston Flower & Garden Show will also offer 48 lectures and demonstrations by top garden writers, industry professionals and chefs, shopping from 200 vendors featuring thousands of plants and hundreds of the newest gardening products, as well as chances to take home exciting giveaways.
Boston, Massachusetts
March 14th to 18th
Boston Flower & Garden Show
Set to the backdrop of over 25 garden displays by cutting-edge landscape professionals and area nurseries, the 2012 Boston Flower & Garden Show will also offer 48 lectures and demonstrations by top garden writers, industry professionals and chefs, shopping from 200 vendors featuring thousands of plants and hundreds of the newest gardening products, as well as chances to take home exciting giveaways.
Paradise City Arts Festival
Marlborough, Massachusetts
March 16th - 18th
Paradise City Arts Festival
Paradise City Arts Festival featuring Fine crafts, paintings and sculpture by established and emerging artists from all over America and beyond
Marlborough, Massachusetts
March 16th - 18th
Paradise City Arts Festival
Paradise City Arts Festival featuring Fine crafts, paintings and sculpture by established and emerging artists from all over America and beyond
Habitat Home & Garden Show
Marion, Massachusetts
March 24th
Habitat Home & Garden Show
Located AT: Tabor Academy Ice Rink Buzzards Bay Area Habitat for Humanity - Home & Garden Show will feature booths of local vendors.
Marion, Massachusetts
March 24th
Habitat Home & Garden Show
Located AT: Tabor Academy Ice Rink Buzzards Bay Area Habitat for Humanity - Home & Garden Show will feature booths of local vendors.
* * * April 2012 Events * * *
Sheepshearing Festival
Waltham, Massachusetts
April 28th
Website www.goreplace.org/sheepshearing.htm
This outdoor farm festival draws thousands to the 45 acre Governor Gore estate in Waltham. Enjoy demonstrations of sheep-shearing, herding dogs, spinning, weaving, gardening; large crafts fair, live entertainment, wagon rides, historic demonstrators, games and farm animals. Admission is $15 adults, seniors and teens, children 12 and under free. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Food vendors on site. Free parking.
Waltham, Massachusetts
April 28th
Website www.goreplace.org/sheepshearing.htm
This outdoor farm festival draws thousands to the 45 acre Governor Gore estate in Waltham. Enjoy demonstrations of sheep-shearing, herding dogs, spinning, weaving, gardening; large crafts fair, live entertainment, wagon rides, historic demonstrators, games and farm animals. Admission is $15 adults, seniors and teens, children 12 and under free. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Food vendors on site. Free parking.
* * * August 2012 Events * * *
New England Spartan Sprint Race
Amesbury, Massachusetts
August 11th
Website www.spartanrace.com/new-england-obstacle-racing-spartan-sprint.html
The Spartan Sprint course is a 3+ mile battlefield of insane mud running with 10+ obstacles to test your physical strength and mental endurance. Some of our obstacles include climbing over slippery walls, jumping over fire & even surviving a gladiator pit! Are you tough enough for a Spartan Race? Register and you will know at the finish line!
Amesbury, Massachusetts
August 11th
Website www.spartanrace.com/new-england-obstacle-racing-spartan-sprint.html
The Spartan Sprint course is a 3+ mile battlefield of insane mud running with 10+ obstacles to test your physical strength and mental endurance. Some of our obstacles include climbing over slippery walls, jumping over fire & even surviving a gladiator pit! Are you tough enough for a Spartan Race? Register and you will know at the finish line!
* * * October 2012 Events * * *
Mansfield Arts and Crafts Fair
Mansfield, Massachusetts
October 21st
Website www.newenglandcraftshows.com
Sunday, October 21, 2012
10AM-4:00PM
20th Annual
150 Crafters
inside show
Holiday Inn, Mansfield, Ma.
31 Hampshire St.
off Rt 495 north or south, exit 12 (Mansfield 140) off . I-95 North or south exit 7a (Mansfield 140)
Mansfield, Massachusetts
October 21st
Website www.newenglandcraftshows.com
Sunday, October 21, 2012
10AM-4:00PM
20th Annual
150 Crafters
inside show
Holiday Inn, Mansfield, Ma.
31 Hampshire St.
off Rt 495 north or south, exit 12 (Mansfield 140) off . I-95 North or south exit 7a (Mansfield 140)
* * * November 2012 Events * * *
Fitchburg Arts and Crafts Fair
Fitchburg, Massachusetts
November 4th
Website www.newenglandcraftshows.com
Sunday, November 4, 2012 - 10AM-4PM - 5th Annual - 100Crafters - inside show
Montachusett Regional Vocational Technical School, Fitchburg, Ma. 1050 Westminster St. Fitchburg, Ma.
From East exit 28 (at route 31 North towards Fitchburg. At the intersection of route 2A and route31 make a sharp left onto route 2A west toward Westminster Monty Tech is on right hand side.
From Worcester and Western take 290 to 190 North. Follow route 190 North to route 2 West toward Westminster exit 28
Fitchburg, Massachusetts
November 4th
Website www.newenglandcraftshows.com
Sunday, November 4, 2012 - 10AM-4PM - 5th Annual - 100Crafters - inside show
Montachusett Regional Vocational Technical School, Fitchburg, Ma. 1050 Westminster St. Fitchburg, Ma.
From East exit 28 (at route 31 North towards Fitchburg. At the intersection of route 2A and route31 make a sharp left onto route 2A west toward Westminster Monty Tech is on right hand side.
From Worcester and Western take 290 to 190 North. Follow route 190 North to route 2 West toward Westminster exit 28
Peabody Arts and Crafts Fair
Peabody, Massachusetts
November 11th
Website www.newenglandcraftshows.com
Sunday November 11,2012 - 10:00AM-4:00PM - Annual Craft Fair - 100 Crafters - Holiday Inn, Peabody, Ma - 1 Newbury Street - on Route 1 north, just before the 95/128 exit
Peabody, Massachusetts
November 11th
Website www.newenglandcraftshows.com
Sunday November 11,2012 - 10:00AM-4:00PM - Annual Craft Fair - 100 Crafters - Holiday Inn, Peabody, Ma - 1 Newbury Street - on Route 1 north, just before the 95/128 exit
* * * December 2012 Events * * *
Mansfield Arts and Crafts Fair
Mansfield, Massachusetts
December 2nd
Website www.newenglandcraftshows.com
Sunday, December 2, 2012 - 10AM-4:00PM - 20th Annual - 150 Crafters - inside show - Holiday Inn, Mansfield, Ma. - 31 Hampshire St. - off Rt 495 north or south, exit 12 (Mansfield 140) off I-95 north or south exit 7a (Mansfield 140)
Mansfield, Massachusetts
December 2nd
Website www.newenglandcraftshows.com
Sunday, December 2, 2012 - 10AM-4:00PM - 20th Annual - 150 Crafters - inside show - Holiday Inn, Mansfield, Ma. - 31 Hampshire St. - off Rt 495 north or south, exit 12 (Mansfield 140) off I-95 north or south exit 7a (Mansfield 140)