# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Shad Festival at Holyoke Rows
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sun, 07 Jun, 2026 at 12:00 pm – Sun, 07 Jun, 2026 at 04:00 pm (-04:00)
- **Event Description**: You're invited to our second annual Shad Festival—a celebration of the Connecticut River and the annual shad migration in western Massachusetts.

Join us for a fun-filled afternoon featuring delicious food, kayak adventures, river-themed arts and crafts, fishing, traditional shad planking, vendors, live music, rowing opportunities, salsa lessons, ice cream, and more.

Date: June 7
Time: 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Location: Holyoke Rows, 25 Jones Ferry Rd., Holyoke, MA

Parking: Free parking along both sides of Main Street and at Dean High School

Local Vendors:
If you are a Holyoke business or organization, we invite you to participate. Please contact Stephanie Moore, Director of Holyoke Rows, at smoore@holyokerows.org.

Come celebrate community, culture, and the river with us.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/holyoke/shad-festival-at-holyoke-rows/200029975313500
- **Event Categories**: festivals, music, entertainment, sports, live-music, dance, art, trips-adventures, music-festivals
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 87

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Holyoke
- **state**: MA
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 25 Jones Ferry Rd, Holyoke, MA, United States, Massachusetts 01040
- **lat**: 42.17189
- **long**: -72.63155
- **full address**: 25 Jones Ferry Rd, Holyoke, MA, United States, Massachusetts 01040

## Event gallery

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Shad Festival at Holyoke Rows being held?
  - **A:** Shad Festival at Holyoke Rows takes place on Sun, 07 Jun, 2026 at 12:00 pm to Sun, 07 Jun, 2026 at 04:00 pm at 25 Jones Ferry Rd, Holyoke, MA, United States, Massachusetts 01040.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Shad Festival at Holyoke Rows?
  - **A:** Shad Festival at Holyoke Rows is organized by Holyoke Rows.
- **Q**: What has been the experience of attendees at Holyoke Rows's events?
  - **A:** Attendees have given Holyoke Rows a rating of 5/5 based on reviews from early attendees on AllEvents. Holyoke Rows has a verified profile on AllEvents where you can read reviews and explore their upcoming events.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Shad Festival at Holyoke Rows is ideal for festival lovers, culture enthusiasts, and anyone looking for a vibrant, immersive community experience. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Holyoke, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. With 80+ people already showing interest, this is clearly an event worth adding to your calendar - don't miss out.

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