

# Festivals in Amherst | Cultural Events & Fairs

- **Subtitle**: Explore upcoming festivals in  Amherst. Discover cultural celebrations, street fairs and seasonal events happening across the city. Join the festivities.
- **Category**: Festivals
- **Type**: category

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## Featured Events

- **Event Name**: Hugo The Ultimate Journey Tribute Concert - One night only at CT Food Truck Battles Festival
  - **Description**: The music of Journey from Hugo The Ultimate Journey Tribute Band.  Covered general admission seats and VIP seat tickets are on sale.  Gates open at 12pm for the Food Truck Festival and gates open to the Hugo Concert at
  - **Date**: Sat, 16 May at 07:00 pm – Sat, 16 May at 08:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/wolcott/hugo-the-ultimate-journey-tribute-concert-one-night-only-at-ct-food-truck-battles-festival/80002385228519
  - **Venue**: Woodtick Recreation Area
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  - **Price**: min: 39.19, max: 39.19, currency: USD
  - **Categories**: concerts, performances, music, entertainment, festivals, food-drinks, food-truck-festivals

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## Festivals Events in Amherst

- **Event Name**: The Greys + Hot Dirt at The Drake (Amherst MA)
  - **Description**: THE GREYS // HOT DIRT
Live at The Drake (Amherst MA)
Friday April 3, 2026
Tix https://www.thedrakeamherst.org/events/the-greys-hot-dirt

THE GREYS

https://www.thegreysband.com/

The Greys are an indie soul art rock band from Western Massachusetts, blendi
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 52
  - **Date**: Fri Apr 03 2026 at 08:00 pm (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/amherst/the-greys-hot-dirt-at-the-drake-amherst-ma/200029664204812
  - **Venue**: TheDrake
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  - **Categories**: music, entertainment, music-festivals, festivals, art, trips-adventures, live-music
- **Event Name**: Paddling Film Festival
  - **Description**: The Paddling Film Festival is coming to Zoar Outdoor! Join us and Hampshire College Outdoor Programs, Recreation, and Athletics (OPRA) for an evening of fun and paddling films!

📅 Tuesday, April 28
📍Hampshire College (Franklin Patterson Hall - Main Lectur
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 30
  - **Date**: Tue Apr 28 2026 at 06:00 pm (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/amherst/paddling-film-festival/200029727415638
  - **Venue**: Franklin Patterson Hall
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  - **Categories**: entertainment, festivals, trips-adventures, sports, calendar
- **Event Name**: Juneteenth Celebration
  - **Description**: Friday
June 19th, 2026

Juneteenth Celebration
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 13
  - **Date**: Fri Jun 19 2026 at 02:00 pm – Fri Jun 19 2026 at 06:00 pm (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/amherst/juneteenth-celebration/200029681735758
  - **Venue**: St. Brigid's Parish, Amherst-MA
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- **Event Name**: Jackson Kayak Fun Tour
  - **Description**: Rock out with Team JK — Mason Hargrove is joining Zoar Outdoor at Hampshire College for two pool sessions on Tuesday, April 28, followed by an evening of films from the World Tour Paddling Film Festival.

Strokes &amp; Concepts
1:30 PM – 3:00 PM
$63

Free
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 7
  - **Date**: Tue Apr 28 2026 at 01:30 pm (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/amherst/jackson-kayak-fun-tour/200029806202601
  - **Venue**: Hampshire College
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  - **Categories**: entertainment, festivals, trips-adventures

## Trending Events in Amherst

- **Event Name**: Diana Krall at UB Center for the Arts - Mainstage Theatre
  - **Description**: 🌟 Step into a world of wonder at Diana Krall at UB Center for the Arts - Mainstage Theatre, where extraordinary moments await! 🏛️ Located at UB Center for the Arts - Mainstage Theatre in dynamic Amherst,
  - **Venue**: UB Center for the Arts - Mainstage Theatre
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- **Event Name**: The Taste of History 2026
  - **Description**: The Taste of History 2026 is Fri, June 19 from 9am-5pm and Sat, June 20 from 9am-6pm at Sandstone Village, 763 Milan Avenue, Amherst, Ohio 44001!

Free to attend!

Free Reenactor &amp; Field Kitchen registration and $75 Vendor registration https://www.mhp
  - **Venue**: Sandstone Village
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- **Event Name**: 55th Annual Amherst Apple Harvest Festival
  - **Description**: Join us for the 55th ANNUAL Amherst Apple Harvest Festival.  Over 150 vendors, entertainment, food and... a few new additions for 2026.

Saturday, October 17th 9-4
Sunday, October 18th 11-4

Amherst County High School 
139 Lancer Lane 
Amherst, VA 24521
  - **Venue**: Amherst County High School
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- **Event Name**: UMass Minutemen vs. Miami (OH) RedHawks
  - **Description**: 🌟 Journey into wonder at UMass Minutemen vs. Miami (OH) RedHawks, where extraordinary experiences await around every corner! 🏛️ Set against the backdrop of Warren Mcguirk Alumni Stadium in dynamic Amherst
  - **Venue**: Warren Mcguirk Alumni Stadium
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- **Event Name**: Atsuko Okatsuka at UMass Amherst Fine Arts Center
  - **Description**: 🎉 Welcome to Atsuko Okatsuka at UMass Amherst Fine Arts Center, where dreams come alive and possibilities are endless! 🏛️ Join us at UMass Amherst Fine Arts Center in the heart of Amherst, MA
  - **Venue**: UMass Amherst Fine Arts Center
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- **Event Name**: VUNDABAR - 'Gawk' 10 Year Anniversary Tour at The Drake (Amherst, MA)
  - **Description**: DSP Shows Presents:

VUNDABAR - 'Gawk' 10 Year Anniversary Tour
w/ Slow Fiction
Saturday, May 9, 2026
The Drake | Amherst, MA

VUNDABAR
vundabar.biz

"Following the overwhelming response to their sold-out Gawk 10-year anniversary shows in Los Angeles and
  - **Venue**: TheDrake
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- **Event Name**: 34th Virginia Wine & Garlic Festival
  - **Description**: Come to Virginia’s largest agricultural festival! For two "stinky" days, visitors to Rebec Vineyards revel in the love of all things garlicky, from fresh-baked garlic braids to juicy garlic burgers. Visitors also get to sample an amazing variety of fine V
  - **Venue**: 2229 N Amherst Hwy, Amherst, VA, United States, Virginia 24521
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- **Event Name**: Thursday Night Terrors: Freeway 30th Anniversary
  - **Description**: Thursday Night Terrors is proud to present a 30th anniversary screening of FREEWAY (1996) uncut—starring Reese Witherspoon and Kiefer Sutherland—on Thursday, April 30 at 7:30pm and 9:45pm!

Just FIVE tickets left for the 7:30pm show! 
The 9:45pm show is a
  - **Venue**: Amherst Theatre NY
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- **Event Name**: Atsuko Okatsuka
  - **Description**: ✨ Experience the magic of Atsuko Okatsuka, where moments become memories that last a lifetime! 🏛️ The iconic Amherst Fine Arts Center Concert Hall in Amherst, MA sets the perfect stage fo
  - **Venue**: Amherst Fine Arts Center Concert Hall
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## FAQs

- **Q**: What are the top Festivals events in Amherst?
  - **A:** The Greys + Hot Dirt at The Drake (Amherst MA) (Fri Apr 03 2026 at 08:00 pm at TheDrake), Paddling Film Festival (Tue Apr 28 2026 at 06:00 pm at Franklin Patterson Hall), Juneteenth Celebration (Fri Jun 19 2026 at 02:00 pm at St. Brigid's Parish, Amherst-MA), Jackson Kayak Fun Tour (Tue Apr 28 2026 at 01:30 pm at Hampshire College), Hugo The Ultimate Journey Tribute Concert - One night only at CT Food Truck Battles Festival (Sat, 16 May at 07:00 pm at Woodtick Recreation Area).
- **Q**: What Festivals events are happening in Amherst this weekend April 3–5, 2026?
  - **A:** The Greys + Hot Dirt at The Drake (Amherst MA) (Fri Apr 03 2026 at 08:00 pm at TheDrake).
- **Q**: What Festivals events are happening in Amherst in April 2026?
  - **A:** The Greys + Hot Dirt at The Drake (Amherst MA) (Fri Apr 03 2026 at 08:00 pm at TheDrake), Paddling Film Festival (Tue Apr 28 2026 at 06:00 pm at Franklin Patterson Hall), Jackson Kayak Fun Tour (Tue Apr 28 2026 at 01:30 pm at Hampshire College).
- **Q**: How can I find Festivals events in Amherst?
  - **A:** You can discover upcoming Festivals events in Amherst on AllEvents.in. Browse by date, venue, or price to find events that match your interests.
- **Q**: How do I buy tickets for Festivals events in Amherst?
  - **A:** You can buy tickets directly through AllEvents.in. Many events offer online booking with options for free, paid, and early-bird tickets.
- **Q**: What are the popular venues for Festivals events in Amherst?
  - **A:** Some popular venues hosting Festivals events in Amherst include TheDrake, Franklin Patterson Hall, St. Brigid's Parish, Amherst-MA.
- **Q**: What is the price range for Festivals events in Amherst?
  - **A:** Prices for Festivals events in Amherst range from USD 39 to USD 39. Many events also offer free entry.
- **Q**: Who are the top organizers for Festivals events in Amherst?
  - **A:** Popular organizers hosting Festivals events in Amherst include The Greys, Zoar Outdoor, Black Business Association of Amherst Area.
- **Q**: Are there any online Festivals events available?
  - **A:** Yes, many Festivals events are available online. You can filter for virtual events on AllEvents.in to attend from anywhere.
- **Q**: How can I get notified about new Festivals events in Amherst?
  - **A:** Follow the Festivals category on AllEvents.in to get notified when new Festivals events are listed in Amherst.

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