July 2026 Fairs & Festivals in Massachusetts

24 events happening across the Commonwealth in July 2026.

Plymouth Farmers Market — Plymouth, MassachusettsRecurringFree
Food FestivalSeasonal

Plymouth Farmers Market

Weekly farmers market at Plymouth Public Library featuring fresh local produce, meats, cheeses, and prepared foods.

May 14 – Oct 29Plymouth
Fitchburg Farmers Market — Fitchburg, MassachusettsRecurring
Food FestivalSeasonal

Fitchburg Farmers Market

Multiple weekly farmers market locations featuring local farms and artisan vendors.

Jun 4 – Oct 10Fitchburg
Brockton Farmers Market — Brockton, MassachusettsRecurringFree
Food FestivalSeasonal

Brockton Farmers Market

Weekly farmers market at City Hall Plaza featuring fresh local produce and SNAP/HIP benefits accepted.

Jun 5 – Oct 30Brockton
Leominster Farmers Market — Leominster, MassachusettsRecurring
Food FestivalSeasonal

Leominster Farmers Market

Weekly farmers market at Monument Square featuring local farmers and artisans.

Jun 6 – Oct 3Leominster
Sturbridge Farmers Market — Sturbridge, MassachusettsRecurring
Food FestivalSeasonal

Sturbridge Farmers Market

Year-round farmers market on the Town Common featuring local farms, food makers, and artisans.

Jun 7 – Oct 31Sturbridge
Rockport Chamber Music Festival — Rockport, MassachusettsRecurring
MusicCultural

Rockport Chamber Music Festival

Five-week summer celebration featuring world-renowned chamber music ensembles and soloists at Shalin Liu Performance…

Jun 12 – Jul 12Rockport
Amesbury Days — Amesbury, MassachusettsRecurringFree
FamilyFood FestivalMusic

Amesbury Days

Ten-day summer celebration dating to 1899 with brewfest, 5K race, live bands, and community events.

Jun 25 – Jul 4Amesbury
Marblehead Festival of Arts — Marblehead, MassachusettsRecurring
ArtisanCraftMusic

Marblehead Festival of Arts

Art exhibits, outdoor concerts over Marblehead Harbor, street festival, and artisans marketplace over Independence…

Jul 1–5Marblehead
Brockton Fair — Brockton, Massachusetts
AgriculturalFamilySeasonal

Brockton Fair

A historic big-midway fair (since 1874) with circus acts and nightly fireworks.

Jul 2–12Brockton
Boston Harborfest — Boston, MassachusettsRecurring
SeasonalCulturalFamily

Boston Harborfest

44th annual Fourth of July celebration with fireworks, historical reenactments, Chowderfest, and live music.

Thu–Sat, Jul 2–4Boston
Peabody July 4th Ward Celebrations — Peabody, MassachusettsRecurringFree
FamilySeasonal

Peabody July 4th Ward Celebrations

Ward-by-ward Fourth of July celebrations throughout the city with parades, games, contests, and refreshments.

Sat, Jul 4Peabody
Nantucket Dance Festival — Nantucket, Massachusetts
MusicCulturalArtisan

Nantucket Dance Festival

Week-long celebration of dance across genres featuring performances and classes at Dreamland Theater.

Jul 6–12Nantucket
Westport Fair — Westport, Massachusetts
Agricultural

Westport Fair

Classic Bristol County agricultural fair featuring oxen pulls, horse shows, and midway attractions.

Jul 15–19Westport
Revere Beach International Sand Sculpting Festival — Revere, MassachusettsRecurringFree
FamilyArtisan

Revere Beach International Sand Sculpting Festival

World-class sand sculpting festival with 75+ food vendors, rides, and interactive activities attracting 450,000+…

Fri–Sun, Jul 17–19Revere
Mattapoisett Harbor Days — Mattapoisett, Massachusetts
Food FestivalFamilySeasonal

Mattapoisett Harbor Days

Three-day waterfront festival with fish fry, pancake breakfast, lobster fest, vendors, and live music.

Fri–Sun, Jul 17–19Mattapoisett
Nantucket Antique Show — Nantucket, Massachusetts
Artisan

Nantucket Antique Show

Curated antique show at Bartlett's Farm featuring dealers showcasing antiques, jewelry, and fine art.

Jul 17–20Nantucket
Barnstable County Fair — Falmouth, Massachusetts
AgriculturalFamilySeasonal

Barnstable County Fair

Cape Cod’s biggest summer fair — a full week of rides, concerts, and animals.

Jul 18–24Falmouth
Hampshire County 4-H Fair — Cummington, MassachusettsRecurring
AgriculturalFamily

Hampshire County 4-H Fair

Youth-focused agricultural fair featuring 4-H projects, livestock shows, and community exhibits

Sat, Jul 18Cummington
Feast of the Holy Ghost — Oak Bluffs, MassachusettsRecurring
CulturalFood Festival

Feast of the Holy Ghost

Portuguese-American heritage celebration with community BBQ, live music, dancing, and parade in Oak Bluffs.

Sat–Sun, Jul 18–19Oak Bluffs
Lowell Folk Festival — Lowell, MassachusettsFree
MusicCulturalFood Festival

Lowell Folk Festival

The largest free folk festival in the U.S. — six stages of music, dance, and food.

Fri–Sun, Jul 24–26Lowell
Puerto Rican Festival of Massachusetts — Boston, MassachusettsRecurring
CulturalFood Festival

Puerto Rican Festival of Massachusetts

Three-day celebration of Puerto Rican culture with food, music, parade, and arts attracting 50,000+ visitors.

Fri–Sun, Jul 24–26Boston
Yankee Homecoming — Newburyport, MassachusettsRecurringFree
MusicFamilyCultural

Yankee Homecoming

Nation's longest continuously running homecoming festival with music, tradition, and community celebrations.

Jul 25 – Aug 2Newburyport
Feast of the Blessed Sacrament — New Bedford, MassachusettsRecurring
CulturalFood FestivalSeasonal

Feast of the Blessed Sacrament

Largest Portuguese festival in the world with music, food, carnival, and Sunday parade celebrating Portuguese heritage.

Jul 30 – Aug 2New Bedford
Worcester County 4-H Fair — Spencer, Massachusetts
AgriculturalFamily

Worcester County 4-H Fair

Youth agricultural fair featuring livestock shows, judging competitions, and exhibits at Spencer Fairgrounds.

Fri–Sun, Jul 31 – Aug 2Spencer