Mark your calendars for the Berkshire Botanical Garden’s annual Harvest Festival, Oct. 7 and 8, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

During these two days, the 24-acre Garden undergoes a remarkable transformation into a vibrant hub for the celebration of community, the natural world and agricultural heritage. Offering an array of family-friendly activities, live music, a beer garden presented by Barrington Brewery, and a wide selection of regional artisan food and crafts vendors, the Harvest Festival has been a beloved tradition in the Berkshires for generations.

Children’s activities include pony rides; a haunted house; the ever-popular obstacle course; a hay maze, hay jump and hay rides; face painting; a cider press and photo op; plus roving entertainment including interactive music with Robie Bones.

A full lineup of live entertainment on the Main Stage will change every hour including Kayla Berone, Luna Fire Faun, StompBoxTrio, Home Body, Katherine Winston, Cierra Fragale, Tom Knight & Misty Blues!

The event is also a prime shopping opportunity with 50 craft vendors, a giant tag sale and the “Accessorize” pop-up shop, offering gently used clothing, jewelry, hats, scarves, and housewares. A two day raffle sponsored by the Arcadian Shop. The Horticulture Tent will offer garden books and tools, bulbs, mums, pumpkins, and other plants for sale.

Admission to the Harvest Festival is $10 for adults; children under 12 are admitted free. There is no charge for parking in the Garden’s adjacent fields. Dogs (with the exception of registered service dogs) are not permitted. ATMs will be available on-site.

Festival Sponsors: Berkshire Bank, Blue Q, Barrington Brewery, The Red Lion Inn, Dare Bottleshop & Provisions, Berkshire Green Septic Services, and Meadow Farm Equipment

DATE: Saturday, October 7 and Sunday, October 8

TIME: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM

LOCATION: Berkshire Botanical Garden, 5 West Stockbridge Road, Stockbridge MA 01262

ADMISSION: $10 Adults, Children under 12 free