Fairs & Festivals in Central Massachusetts
Memorial Day Powwow 2012
4H Camp Marshall, 92 McCormick Road Spencer
Spencer, MA
Phone: 508-528-6885
May 26-27, 2012
Afternoon and evening dance sessions on Saturday and Sunday featuring Southern and Northern drums; traders featuring Native American crafts, supplies and handmade items; overnight camping available for Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. Information: http://bit.ly/JzEMA7
Memorial Day Weekend Pow-Wow
Spence, MA
May 26-27, 2012
Northern and southern drums, seminar, gourd dance, afternoon and evening intertribal dance sessions, children’s activities, Saturday evening feast, artifact sale, traders, and more! Overnight camping available. Bring lawn/camp chairs for seating. Held rain or shine.
American Indianist Society, 4H Camp Marshall, 92 McCormick Road Spence
10 a.m.- 2 p.m. Adult and youth over age 15, $5; youth age 14 and younger, $2 508-528-6885
stART on the Street Canal District Spring Festival 2012
Green Street
Worcester , MA 01604
June 3, 2012
Worcester's premier arts, music and cultural festival moves to the Canal District for its annual spring festival. Join us for over 150 local artists and crafters, live music, a classic & custom auto show, kids activities and a food court, complete with vegan options. Rain date Sunday, 6/10 - NO phone number, please visit website or Facebook page for details. Time: 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Admission: Free - $1 donation accepted.
Wool Days at Old Sturbridge Village
Old Sturbridge Village, 1 Old Sturbridge Village Road
Sturbridge , MA
Phone: 800-733-1830
May 26-28, 2012
During Wool Days the sheep of Old Sturbridge Village get their annual hair cuts and historians demonstrate how wool is processed, from shearing, scouring, and carding to dyeing, spinning, and weaving. Try your hand and test your history IQ at the textile exhibit. Memorial Day is also our official kick-off to summer activities like period games, 1830s base ball and French & English tug-of-war contests. Time: 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Admission: Adults, $224; seniors over age 64, $22; children age 3-17, $8. Information: http://bit.ly/IoNkeB