Summer in Central Mass is here, bringing endless opportunities for family fun! Explore the vibrant array of family-friendly summer festivals across the region. Discover lively celebrations with local artisans, delicious food, music, arts, and interactive activities for all ages. These festivals are perfect for sparking joy and creating lasting memories.
Mark your calendars and dive into the excitement as we highlight the must-visit summer festivals that will make this season in Central Mass unforgettable for the whole family:
June 21st
Summerfest, Southbridge
About: Join us for a great time at our annual summer festival on the lawn, featuring over 20 artists and makers, along with the fabulous sounds of the Euphoralites, playing live.
Hours: 10am-4pm
Scandinavian Midsummer Festival, Shrewsbury
About: The Vikings are Coming! Viking historical encampment, ongoing live combat demos, Viking era crafts, and interactive games. Vendors featuring Scandinavian foods and gifts, DIY flower crowns, homemade baked goods, and more! Local legends, The Gift Chalet, will have lots of gifts and items for sale. Kids’ activities, crafts, and a bouncy castle.
Hours: 10:30am-4pm
June 25th
Wednesdays on the Water
About: It is the block party summer series that features live music, food, vendors, and more! It takes place on Water Street in Worcester on June 25th, July 23rd, and August 27th.
Hours: 6PM-9PM
June 25th-August 20th (Wednesdays)
Out to Lunch Festival & Farmers Market, Worcester
About: Grab lunch or a snack from the best local food trucks and food vendors. Shop for locally grown produce, high-quality meats and cheeses, freshly baked bread, gourmet snacks, and more at an expanded weekly farmers’ market. Find local art and handmade goods from dozens of local artists and makers. Connect with many different community organizations and nonprofits. Plus, every week you can catch live performances from an incredible lineup of world-class musicians starting at 12pm.
Hours: 11am-3pm
June 28th
Strawberry Festival, Oakdale Farms, Rehoboth
About: Come for a fun-filled day celebrating all things strawberry! We will have lots of our own naturally grown strawberries for sale as well as the following: Hayrides, 50+ Artisan Vendors, Food Trucks, Games, Face Painting, Live Music, Friendly Resident Farm Animals, and Jam Tastings in the Country Barn.
Hours: 10am-2pm
July 12th
Blueberry Festival, Vandervalk Farm & Winery, Mendon
About: Sample their farm-fresh blueberry wines in curated flights, refreshing sangria, wine slushies, and their signature blueberry mojitos. New this year, we’ll have beer on tap, including a Blueberry Kolsch! Fill your basket with pick-your-own fresh, plump blueberries straight from the farm! Savor delicious offerings from a variety of food trucks, discover unique treasures from talented local artisans, and take a scenic tour of the farm and soak in the summer beauty.
Hours: 11am-5pm
July 12th & 13th
Summer Artisan Festival, Lilac Hedge Farm, Rutland
About: Right in the height of summer, with a Christmas-in-July vibe, they’re hosting their second festival of the 2025 season. With over 60 vendors to browse, shop, and support, there’s something for everyone! It’s a perfect weekend to bring a mom in your life to the farm. Enjoy afternoon music from 1-4pm or stay after the festival for an evening show from 5-8pm. In addition to the Farm Kitchen & Bar, they are hosting additional food options from food truck friends to keep you well-fed all day long.
Hours: 11am-5pm
July 13th
Cherry Festival, Outlook Farm Barn, Westhampton
About: Live music and a taproom tasting!
Hours: 12pm-4pm
July 15th
Leicester Family Fun Food Festival
About: FREE activities include: Live music, face painting, Old-fashioned family games like 3-legged races, potato sack races, cornhole, Fire hose fun—cool off with a spray!
Hours: 4pm-8pm
July 19th & 20th
Blueberry & Flower Fest Cider Hill Farm, Amesbury
About: The event will feature free live music, hard cider bars, family-friendly activities, hayrides, food trucks, blueberry treats, pop-ups & cut-your-own flowers and PYO blueberries!
Hours: 8am-6pm
Berry Fest, Hollis Hill Farm, Fitchburg
About: There will be farm-fresh berries for picking, ice cream, local vendors, and specialty food and drinks!
Hours: 11am-4pm
Sweet Treats Festival, Lilac Hedge Farm, Rutland
About: National Ice Cream Day is Sunday, July 20th, and their Ice Cream Stand will be pulling out all the stops all weekend long. There will also be other tempting sweet options to make this a truly unforgettable weekend event!
Hours: 11am-5pm
July 20th
Overlook Farm Garden Party, Rutland
About: This FREE EVENT is for all ages in the garden and on the farm! Delicious pizza from Fired Up, a charcuterie from the garden, cocktails and beer at the Pavilion near the garden from Lilac Hedge, treats, games, and a mud kitchen for the kiddos, and more!
Hours: 3pm-6pm
July 23rd
Wednesdays on the Water
About: It is the block party summer series that features live music, food, vendors, and more! It takes place on Water Street in Worcester on June 25th, July 23rd, and August 27th
Hours: 6PM to 9PM
July 26th
Gospel Fest, Worcester
About: The festival includes many attractions right in the heart of the city. Guests will experience and enjoy live music and performances, eat and shop with the diverse and local small businesses, free health and wellness services, free activities and giveaways, and more.
Hours: 1pm-8pm
July 26th & 27th
Blueberry & Flower Fest, Cider Hill Farm, Amesbury
About: The event will feature free live music, hard cider bars, family-friendly activities, hayrides, food trucks, blueberry treats, pop-ups & cut-your-own flowers and PYO blueberries!
Hours: 8am-6pm
Berry Fest, Hollis Hill Farm, Fitchburg
About: There will be farm-fresh berries for picking, ice cream, local vendors, and specialty food and drinks!
Hours: 11am-4pm
July 27th
Blueberry Festival, Charlton
About: Blueberry treats, food, vendors, and kids’ activities.
Hours: 10am-4pm
August 2nd
African Festival, Worcester
About: Immerse yourself in live music, a vibrant fashion show, authentic cuisine, and unique art. A family-friendly celebration of African culture!
Hours: 12pm-6:30pm
Good Times Family Festival, Brimfield
About: Food Trucks, Free Magic, Lawn Games, Bounce Houses, face painting, and LIVE MUSIC ALL DAY, There will also be local Artisans and Vendors.
Hours: 12pm-7pm
August 9th
Butterfly Festival, Broad Meadow Brook, Worcester
About: Enjoy some educational fun for all ages at Broad Meadow Brook, where butterflies fly free in their natural habitats. Festivities include naturalist-led walks, live caterpillars, children’s activities, garden tours, local vendors and exhibitors, a native plant sale, and more. Come in costume and win a prize!
Hours: 12pm-4pm
August 9th & 10th
Country Fest, Lilac Hedge Farm, Rutland.
About: A weekend filled with the best music, themed food and drinks, and so much more.
Peach & Sunflower Festival, Cider Hill Farm, Amesbury
About: The event features cut-your-own farmhouse bouquets, free live music, hard cider bar, activities, hayrides, food trucks, peach treats, and pick-your-own peaches.
Hours: 8am-6pm
August 14th-17th
Italian Festival, Worcester
About: Great food, music, and games. Perfect for the whole family!
August 16th
Peach Festival, Carlson Orchards, Harvard
About: It is a great weekend of peach picking, local artisans, wagon rides through the peach orchards, live music, cookout by the Harvard Lions Club, and much more!
Hours: 10am-5pm
August 16th & 17th
Peach & Sunflower Festival, Cider Hill Farm, Amesbury
About: The event features cut-your-own farmhouse bouquets, free live music, hard cider bar, activities, hayrides, food trucks, peach treats, and pick-your-own peaches.
Hours: 8am-6pm
Sunflower Fest, Hollis Hill Farm, Fitchburg
About: There will be a variety of PYO flowers, farm-fresh berries for picking, local vendors, live music, and specialty food and drinks! A weekend full of fun, music, delicious food, and good times.
Hours: 11am-4pm
August 17th
Peach Festival, Outlook Farm Barn, Westhampton
About: Pig Roast & BBQ, Live Music, and a Taproom Tasting!
Hours: 12pm-4p
August 23rd
Polish Fest, Worcester
Hours: 11am-6pm
August 27th
Wednesdays on the Water
About: It is the block party summer series that features live music, food, vendors, and more! It takes place on Water Street in Worcester on June 25th, July 23rd, and August 27th
Hours: 6PM to 9PM
