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By ANTHONY CAMMALLERI

GREENFIELD — Though community members aired their concerns with safety and noise levels, the Overdrive Monster Truck Show is moving forward at the Franklin County Fairgrounds next weekend, following approval from the Board of License Commissioners on...

By ADA DENENFELD KELLY

GREENFIELD — Though the Mutton and Mead Renaissance festival was held in Millers Falls for nine years, that all came to a close in 2019, when the organizers experienced logistical and financial problems that led to the event’s cancellation.After...

GREENFIELD — Hundreds of canines and their handlers will compete at the Franklin County Fairgrounds on April 26 through April 28, vying for top honors in the United States Dog Agility Association’s (USDAA) New England Regional Championship.Organized...

By ANTHONY CAMMALLERI

GREENFIELD — After Franklin County Fairgrounds concerts prompted noise complaints from residents last year, fairgrounds managers and city officials met with residents this week to hear their concerns and present new ways to mitigate disturbances this...

By MARY BYRNE

GREENFIELD — Born out of the COVID-19 pandemic, “Light Up the Fairgrounds” is returning for its fourth year this weekend at the Franklin County Fairgrounds. Based on Springfield’s Bright Nights, the drive-thru holiday lights showcase will be held for...

By DOMENIC POLI

Two volunteer groups affiliated with Franklin County destinations recently received Massachusetts Cultural Council grants to finance much-needed projects.The Friends of the Franklin County Fairgrounds got $77,000 from the Cultural Facilities Fund for...

By BELLA LEVAVI

GREENFIELD — Dinosaurs will come alive this weekend at the fairgrounds. The family fun drive-by show “Jurassic Wonder” will take place at the Franklin County Fairgrounds, 89 Wisdom Way, on Saturday, Nov. 11 and Sunday, Nov. 12, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m....

By MARY BYRNE

GREENFIELD — After decades of exhibiting on the second floor of the iconic Roundhouse at the Franklin County Fairgrounds, limited mobility in recent years prevented retired Roundhouse Superintendent Kathy Halberg from accessing the space. “Before, I’d...

By JULIAN MENDOZA

In search of its permanent home, one of the region’s largest “jamtronica” music festivals will set up camp next weekend at the Franklin County Fairgrounds.The Homie Collective Campout, a three-day congregation with more than 100 jam bands and...

By BELLA LEVAVI

GREENFIELD — The sixth annual Gear Jammer Magazine Truck Show rolled into the Franklin County Fairgrounds on Friday and will continue Saturday, displaying roughly 600 trucks for visitors from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m.“If you are gearhead, there are fascinating...

By MARY BYRNE

GREENFIELD — Organizers of SoulFest, the Christian music festival that had planned to come to Northfield this summer before shifting course amid pushback from residents, still have their sights set on Franklin County — this time, for 2024.SoulFest...

By LIESEL NYGARD

GREENFIELD — Residents can mingle while selling their precious treasures during what organizers have declared to be Franklin County’s largest tag sale.The annual event, to be held Saturday, May 13, from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Franklin County...

By LIESEL NYGARD

GREENFIELD — Following a series of pandemic-related delays, organizers of Extravaganja are finally able to bring their event to Greenfield this weekend.Extravaganja, a rally to support widespread legalization and social acceptance of marijuana, will...

By CHRIS LARABEE

GREENFIELD — Festival season in Franklin County will kick off with a puff of smoke this weekend.Toasted Jam 3.5 will feature 15 live musical artists, 60 local vendors and all manners of activities from noon to 8 p.m. Saturday at the Franklin County...