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Fall in Love with Massachusetts!
September is a perfect time to visit Massachusetts, a magical season straddling summer and fall. Students are back on campus, new cultural exhibits are launched, outdoor dining flourishes, and the natural beauty of the Bay State continues to beckon.
Be sure to enjoy our cultural and agricultural fairs, explore our illustrious history, experience a concert or live theater, visit a museum.
And thanks for supporting our MyLocalMA campaign on behalf of family businesses and farms, Main Street shops and small businesses across the Commonwealth. You can find more information at visitma.com!
Photo: The Berkshires
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Featured Region: The Berkshires | |
ArtWeek Berkshires is a county-wide celebration of this creative legacy and wealth of talent. Encompassing all artistic disciplines from painting and photography, to ceramics and culinary creations, to dance festivals and theatrical performances, the event aims to connect artists with the community. From September 15-25, art lovers are invited to engage with creators and experience their creations - and in some cases step into their studios to witness their process.
As you plan your next getaway, consider visiting the Berkshires this September for some early fall fun and a host of artsy events during ArtWeek Berkshires. Sip a cider, peep at leaves, and experience the vibrant creativity woven throughout the fabric of Berkshire culture. Check out Berkshires.org for places to stay and to plan your trip now!
Find more information on The Berkshires.
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From the crossroads of Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Mathematics comes the racing spectacle Lowell Kinetic Sculpture Race, to be held on Saturday, September 17 in downtown Lowell! On the same day, the Lowell Irish Festival will be celebrated at the Lowell Memorial Auditorium, featuring live Irish music from national and local acts, food trucks, craft tents, family activities, craft beer and more.
Find more information on Greater Merrimack Valley.
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Photo: Enchanted Forest at New England Botanic Garden at Tower Hill | |
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The 173rd Franklin County Fair will be held September 8-11 at Franklin County Fairgrounds in Greenfield! The annual county fair opens with a kick-off parade, wide variety of food, agricultural exhibits and competitions, midway rides, demo derby, craft vendors, beer vendors, music and much more. The 2022 Theme is "Thrills For You in Twenty Two!”
Find more information on Franklin County.
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Kehinde Wiley’s portrait of President Barack Obama and Amy Sherald’s portrait of former First Lady Michelle Obama are coming to the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston as the last stop on a national tour. The portraits will be on view starting September 3 and through October 30, 2022. The National Portrait Gallery commissioned Wiley and Sherald as the first African American painters ever to create official portraits of a president and first lady.
Find more information on Greater Boston.
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The Big E begins it’s 17-day run on September 16! The Fair is America’s premier exposition and the world’s only multi-state fare representing all six New England States. It’s an extravaganza of exhibits, entertainment, agriculture, and of course food. With something for everyone, it's no wonder that The Big E now draws over one million visitors annually to one of the country's oldest and most revered fall festivals. Make a weekend of it by clicking here for more things to do in Western Mass as well as lodging information.
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Martha’s Vineyard in September — a dreamy blend of warm days and crisp nights of fun and memories. There's plenty happening, with the MV International Film Festival, MV Wind Festival, MV Striped Bass Bluefish Derby, Tivoli Day, the Chilmark Flea, Oak Bluffs Open Market, the Farmers Market. Hiking trails, meandering roadways to explore, photography, biking, and walking are magical. Find serenity, room to stretch-out, dine anywhere, uncrowded beaches, nightlife, shopping, galleries. Kayaking/SUP, sailing, fishing, surfing, swimming are wondrous. Be sure to visit the Martha's Vineyard Museum exhibits and of course our many lighthouses. Stay awhile!
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The 46th Old Deerfield Fall Arts and Crafts Festival will be held Saturday & Sunday September 17-18 from 10 am to 4 pm on the lush and beautiful grounds surrounding Memorial Hall Museum (8 Memorial Street in Deerfield). Stop by and browse the creations of over 100 artisan crafters! Pottery, woodworking, jewelry, glass, apparel, fine art, mixed media and specialty foods, live music, craft demonstrations and more. Admission: Adults $7.00, Children 12 & under are free. And mark your calendar for the Old Deerfield Holiday Sampler November 19-20, 2022!
Find more information on the Mohawk Trail Region.
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Photo credit: Daniel Sutherland | |
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Nantucket’s stunning September is silky and comfortable. Fewer visitors mean open spaces, romantic dinners, quiet-season prices at boutiques, galleries, and finding yourselves blissfully alone in all that beauty! Magnificent beaches, water warmed by summer, welcome bathers, surfers, and sunbathers. Cyclers own their paths, kayakers glide past slowly-reddening foliage, farmers markets, and dining reservations are bountiful. Sunset cruises, owl prowls, bird and ghost walks and stargazing nights are fascinating, eerie and educational! Quiet-season rates at lodging island-wide, you deserve a Nantucket getaway!
Find more information on Nantucket Island.
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With a crazy year leaving us feeling trapped, we could all use an escape. Southeastern Massachusetts is so close to home you’ll be here by noon. What you won’t be is looking at the same four walls, because you’ll be too busy taking a stroll by the ocean, finding that art you’ve been needing & having the freshest seafood possible… most importantly making memories that will help you escape.
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