Summer Day on the Buckland Common

The 11th Annual “Summer Day on the Buckland Common” community fair will take place on Saturday, July 18, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on the Buckland Town Common and surrounding venues along Upper Street in Buckland Center. Admission and parking are free. This family-friendly event offers a full day of activities for all ages, including children’s games, crafts, face painting, rock painting, marshmallow shooters, cotton candy, popcorn, and more. Live entertainment throughout the day will feature performances by Brook Batteau and His Band, the Curtis Rich Revue, the WhisperHoller Band, the Deborah Hill-Stevens Band, and the Shelburne Falls Military Band. Visitors can explore artisan and craft displays, historical exhibits, community organization tents, and interactive demonstrations. Highlights include author Ellen Feld signing her new book, The Five-Dollar Horse; a woodcarving demonstration and hands- on activities at the Buckland Historical Museum; quilt displays and raffles at Buckland Public Hall; and basket-making demonstrations at the Buckland Public Library. Community groups and local organizations will share information on fire safety, disaster preparedness, CPR, recreational opportunities, and end-of- life planning. The event is hosted by several Buckland nonprofits and made possible by sponsorship from Greenfield Cooperative Bank, public donations, and community volunteers.