Encounter Fest - 2nd Annual Free Community Event- Bring your Blanket

Encounter Fest 2026 — A FREE Berkshire Festival of Music. Come for food & fun: gobble up hamburgers, hotdogs and fried dough and reserve your clambake ticket.

Encounter Fest is an out-of-this-world celebration of community, creativity, music, folklore, and the spirit of the Berkshires. Bring the whole family, relax in The Yard with blankets or lawn chairs, enjoy live entertainment, great food, local artists, and unforgettable experiences throughout the day.

Admission is FREE, with optional food, premium experiences, and ticketed activities available for purchase. Advance reservations for New England Clambake packages are recommended.

FREE Admission Includes:
- Live Music (3:00–6:00 PM) — Christopher Cavaliere blends indie, folk, experimental, and cinematic influences into an immersive live performance.
- Family Fun & Yard Party Activities:
- Storytelling with Tommy Warner
- Art display featuring Marcela Cavaliere
- Kids' Alien Costume Contest and Alien Photo Booth
- Face painting, Giant Jenga, Cornhole, Badminton, Soccer, Hula Hoops, Hacky Sack
- Fire pits & picnic tables, community gathering spaces
- Seating & bar open at The Inn

Bring your blankets, lawn chairs, family, and friends and enjoy a relaxing day outdoors. Please note: No outside coolers permitted.

Specials and Ticketed Activities:
- New England Clambake — Lobster Tail, Fresh Clams, Mussels, Corn on the Cob, Red Potatoes, Seasoned Butter. $60, 3–8 PM.
- Silent Disco — $20. Begins at 7:00 PM. Dance beneath the Berkshire sky with wireless headphones and multiple music channels.
- Le Petit Farm Interactive Experience — 4:00 PM. $15pp*. Includes: Stories, Celtic legends & fairy tales, Mini fiber art, Wool keepsake, Design a mythical creature.
*(all proceeds benefit The Non-profit Le Petit Farn.org)

All ages.

Doors open at 3:00 pm.