Summer Calendar of Events - Big Y® World Class Market®

Your family will enjoy the sites and sounds of the season at these fun-filled local events. From antiques to parades to amusement rides, there is something for everyone in your family all summer.

Massachusetts

July 4, 2010
An 1830s Independence Day Celebration
Old Sturbridge Village, Sturbridge
This Fourth of July, step back to a time when America was new, and veterans of the fight for freedom still lived. Cap off a 19th-century celebration of the holiday with a breathtaking 21st-century display of fireworks at dusk.
Phone: (508) 347-3362
Web site: www.osv.org

July 11, 2010
Bastille Day
Harvard Square, Boston
Come to Holyoke Street for a “Stormin’” French Street Festival featuring fabulous French food, music, dance performances and children’s events.
Phone: (617) 491-3434
Web site: www.harvardsquare.com

July 17, 2010
17th Annual Glasgow Lands Scottish Festival
Look Park, Northampton
9:00 am to 9:30 pm
Learn about the Scottish culture during this festival. You’ll enjoy a day of Scottish music and dancing, wonderful food, children’s games and various merchant vendors as well as have a chance to learn more about your own Scottish heritage.
Phone: (413) 862-8095
Web site: www.glasgowlands.org

July 17-18, 2010
Green River Festival
Greenfield Community College, Greenfield
Don’t miss one of western Massachusetts’ most exciting events, featuring live music, delicious food, crafts, a variety of kids’ activities,
hot air balloons, fireworks and more.
Phone: (413) 773-5463
Web site: www.greenriverfestival.com

July 23-25, 2010
Yankee Doodle Days
Charlemont Fairgrounds, Charlemont
This weekend-long fair offers booths with foods and crafts, midway rides, a square dance, a fireworks display, music, a demolition derby and a Sunday pancake breakfast. It culminates in a parade featuring, among other attractions, scores of patriotic floats, several bands, fire engines and ambulances and a mounted town crier in Colonial clothes.
Web site: www.charlemontfairgrounds.org

August 7-8, 2010
Redcoats and Rebels
Old Sturbridge Village, Sturbridge
Time marches by when encamped units representing three centuries
of America’s military history convene on the Common for a colorful parade
through history. Fife and drum corps, camp cooking, instruction in marching formations for kids, a military “fashion show,” cannon demonstrations and more.
Phone: (508) 347-3362
Web site: www.osv.org

August 12-15, 2010
Bolton Fair
Lancaster, MA
The family will enjoy this traditional New England fair with animal exhibits and shows, crafts, entertainers, a farmer’s market and more.
Phone: (978) 365-7206
Web site: www.boltonfair.org

August 21, 2010
Latin American Festival
Worcester City Hall, Worcester
Enjoy two days of Latin music, dancing and crafts! This festival features a beer garden and a domino tournament - fun for all ages.
Phone: (508) 798-1900, x229
Web site: www.worcesterlatinfestival.com

August 28-29, 2010
Antique & Classic Boat Festival
Hawthorne Cove Marina, Salem
Ahoy! Get on board for the 25th Annual Boston Antique & Classic Boat Festival! View over 40 vintage yachts including elegant 1920s-50s era mahogany runabouts, cabin cruisers and sailboats. Tour the vessels and meet skippers and their crew. Vote for your favorite! A crafts market, artists, antique cars, old time music, parade and “blessing of the fleet” all add to this colorful event.
Phone: (617) 666-8530
Web site: www.by-the-sea.com/bacbfestival

Connecticut

July 9-11, 2010
Annual Fourth of July Town Celebration
Town Green Route 5, Enfield
Old-fashioned Fourth of July celebration with live entertainment, craft fair, food, parade, concerts, children’s activities, fireworks and more.
Web site: www.enfieldcelebration.org

July 9-11, 2010
New London Sailfest
Downtown Along the Waterfront, New London
Sailfest is southeastern Connecticut’s premier summertime event, attracting 300,000 people over the three-day festival. Complete with major fireworks, amusement rides, free entertainment, a car show, tall ships and food vendors lining downtown streets - it’s fun for the whole family.
Phone: (860) 444-1879
Web site: www.sailfest.org

July 10, 2010
Riverfest 2010
Mortensen Riverfront Plaza, Hartford
Riverfront tradition with exciting musical entertainment, children’s activities, food concessions and the grand finale of spectacular fireworks shot from a barge on the river.
Phone: (860) 713-3131
Web site: www.riverfront.org

July 31, 2010
Summer Hoe Down
Lyman Orchards, Middlefield
As everyone knows, great food and family fun go hand-in-hand. Throw in some lively music and a spin around the dance floor and you’ve got fun for the whole family.
Phone: (860) 349-1793
Web site: www.lymanorchards.com

August 7-8, 2010
SoNo Arts Celebration
In the Streets of Historic South Norwalk
The annual SoNo Arts Celebration will enliven the streets of the historic waterfront district of South Norwalk. The event, which is attended by over 80,000 people, supports original art, music and community spirit. Works from over 150 juried fine artists and craftsmen are showcased while live performers entertain with a diversity of musical and dance genres. The puppet parade is a highlight of the event, with giant puppets created by local participants.
Phone: (203) 866-7916
Web site: www.sonoarts.org

August 7, 2010
Summer Craft Fair & Festival
Guilford Green, Guilford
This fun summer event features plenty of unique crafts, entertainment and delicious food! It’s something you and your family don’t want to miss.
Web site: www.ci.guilford.ct.us

August 21-22, 2010
10th Annual Riverfront Dragon Boat Festival
Riverfront Plaza, Hartford
This exciting festival returns to Hartford for a tenth year, attracting more than 5,000 visitors. This two-day festival celebrates Asian culture by showcasing many facets, including music, dance, food, storytelling and children’s activities.
Phone: (860) 713-3131
Web site: www.riverfront.org

August 27-29, 2010
Terryville Country Fair
Terryville Fairgrounds
Come enjoy the three-day fair filled with animal exhibits, live music, great food, children’s activities, horse shows and more.
Web site: www.terryvillefair.org

While great care has been taken to ensure accuracy of listings, dates and events are subject to change. Please call telephone numbers or visit the Web sites listed above to verify information.