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Every Friday & Saturday evening through Labor Day — free, outdoors, and unforgettable. Music, magic, circus, and the heartbeat of a Berkshire summer.
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This Weekend's
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Friday, August 21

STARTING 6:30 PM

Brian Hailes
Chroma Chameleon Face Painting

COURTYARD WEEKEND!

All programming in Barrington House Courtyard (next to Triplex)

Brian's music ranges across blues, country, Broadway and more!
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Different performers every Friday & Saturday from July 3rd - September 5th

Saturday, August 22

EVENING @ 6:30PM

Mike Pagnani
Scoil Rince Bréifne Ó Ruairc

& more!

COURTYARD WEEKEND!

All evening programming in Barrington House Courtyard (next to Triplex)

With addtl. performances mornings & afternoons

Folk, Irish step, and balloon twisting awaits!
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This recognized blues performer, He specializes in finger-style guitar, and performs epic blues, ragtime, bluegrass, and many more styles expertly. Come see Joel...
Saturday, August 22 @ Berkshire Mountain Distillers: 3PM-5PM

For our full lineup, got to berkshirebusk.com

This recognized blues performer, He specializes in finger-style guitar, and performs epic blues, ragtime, bluegrass, and many more styles expertly. Come see Joel...
Saturday, August 22 @ Berkshire Mountain Distillers: 3PM-5PM

For our full lineup, got to berkshirebusk.com

Thanks again to @musicincommon for joining us last night! We look forward to seeing all of you tonight in Housatonic for a special showing of Clueless!

Thanks again to @musicincommon for joining us last night! We look forward to seeing all of you tonight in Housatonic for a special showing of Clueless!

Willy Welch, best-known for his tune "Right Field," and the composition dozens of songs as staff writer for the hit PBS-TV show 'Barney & Friends.' With a wide repertoire, his performances are perfect for all ages. Come see Willy...
Saturday, August 22 @ Great Barrington Farmers Market: 10AM-12:30PM
Saturday, August 29 @ Berkshire Money Management Stage: 6:30PM-8:30PM

For our full lineup, go to berkshirebusk.com

Willy Welch, best-known for his tune "Right Field," and the composition dozens of songs as staff writer for the hit PBS-TV show 'Barney & Friends.' With a wide repertoire, his performances are perfect for all ages. Come see Willy...
Saturday, August 22 @ Great Barrington Farmers Market: 10AM-12:30PM
Saturday, August 29 @ Berkshire Money Management Stage: 6:30PM-8:30PM

For our full lineup, go to berkshirebusk.com

Welcome back Rick and Marilyn! You can find this duo at the @berkshiremm stage 🎶

Welcome back Rick and Marilyn! You can find this duo at the @berkshiremm stage 🎶

Four weeks* left of our special, free T-Shirt Giveaway!

On any Berkshire Busk! evening, head to our info booth. If you can show us a post of you supporting a Great Barrington business within the last 7 day - whether it's an ice cream cone, your new favorite sweater, or anything in between-you get your pick from the Berkshire Busk! archives while supplies last. Limit 1 item per week - so you'll have to keep coming back for more!

*Ends September 5 or when we run out of giveaway items!

Four weeks* left of our special, free T-Shirt Giveaway!

On any Berkshire Busk! evening, head to our info booth. If you can show us a post of you supporting a Great Barrington business within the last 7 day - whether it's an ice cream cone, your new favorite sweater, or anything in between-you get your pick from the Berkshire Busk! archives while supplies last. Limit 1 item per week - so you'll have to keep coming back for more!

*Ends September 5 or when we run out of giveaway items!

Only four Saturdays left of Berkshire Busk!

Come check out what's happening this Saturday (August 15)!

Roger & Lenny; Saturday, August 15 @ Great Barrington Farmers Market: 10AM-12:30PM
Carol and Nick; Berkshire Mountain Distillers: 3PM-5PM

In the Barrington House Courtyard (next to the Triplex):
Music in Common; Saturday, August 15 @ Berkshire Money Management Stage: 6:30-8:30pm
Chroma Chameleon; Saturday, August 15 @ Fairview Kid's Zone: 6:30-8:30pm

Only four Saturdays left of Berkshire Busk!

Come check out what's happening this Saturday (August 15)!

Roger & Lenny; Saturday, August 15 @ Great Barrington Farmers Market: 10AM-12:30PM
Carol and Nick; Berkshire Mountain Distillers: 3PM-5PM

In the Barrington House Courtyard (next to the Triplex):
Music in Common; Saturday, August 15 @ Berkshire Money Management Stage: 6:30-8:30pm
Chroma Chameleon; Saturday, August 15 @ Fairview Kid's Zone: 6:30-8:30pm

Only four weeks left of Berkshire Busk!

Come check out what's happening this Friday (August 14) at the Great Barrington House Courtyard across from the Triplex Cinema.

Rick and Marilyn; Friday, August 14 @ Berkshire Money Management Stage: 6:30-8:30pm
John Green; Friday, August 14 @ Fairview Kid's Zone: 6:30-8:30pm

Only four weeks left of Berkshire Busk!

Come check out what's happening this Friday (August 14) at the Great Barrington House Courtyard across from the Triplex Cinema.

Rick and Marilyn; Friday, August 14 @ Berkshire Money Management Stage: 6:30-8:30pm
John Green; Friday, August 14 @ Fairview Kid's Zone: 6:30-8:30pm

This Berkshire-born band engages and inspires audiences around the globe with their uplifting performances of positivity, connection, and hope. They perform a genre-bending set of material that includes songs written in Music in Common programs around the world. Come see Music in Common...
Saturday, August 15 @ Berkshire Money Management Stage: 6:30-8:30pm

For our full lineup, go to berkshirebusk.com

This Berkshire-born band engages and inspires audiences around the globe with their uplifting performances of positivity, connection, and hope. They perform a genre-bending set of material that includes songs written in Music in Common programs around the world. Come see Music in Common...
Saturday, August 15 @ Berkshire Money Management Stage: 6:30-8:30pm

For our full lineup, go to berkshirebusk.com

When we lost our free outdoor showing of Clueless due to the rain, our friends at the Housatonic Improvement Committee decided it just needed to happen! We hope you’ll join us this Sunday after our typical Busk programming earlier in the weekend.

⭐What: A free, outdoor showing of Clueless!
⭐When: Sunday, August 16 at sundown (~8:15PM)
⭐Where: The Housatonic Commons at 207 Pleasant Street in Housatonic.
-This time, we’re rain or shine! If the weather takes a turn, the event moves inside to the Housy Dome a 1064 Main Street.
⭐ What you bring: Your friends, family, and something comfortable to sit on!

These community movie nights are made possible through generous support from @bigyfoods and are produced in partnership with @thetriplexgb and @story_screen_presents.

Sunday is Facilitated by the Housatonic Improvement Committee with help from @revisionsolar !

When we lost our free outdoor showing of Clueless due to the rain, our friends at the Housatonic Improvement Committee decided it just needed to happen! We hope you’ll join us this Sunday after our typical Busk programming earlier in the weekend.

⭐What: A free, outdoor showing of Clueless!
⭐When: Sunday, August 16 at sundown (~8:15PM)
⭐Where: The Housatonic Commons at 207 Pleasant Street in Housatonic.
-This time, we’re rain or shine! If the weather takes a turn, the event moves inside to the Housy Dome a 1064 Main Street.
⭐ What you bring: Your friends, family, and something comfortable to sit on!

These community movie nights are made possible through generous support from @bigyfoods and are produced in partnership with @thetriplexgb and @story_screen_presents.

Sunday is Facilitated by the Housatonic Improvement Committee with help from @revisionsolar !

Get to know @haddadsubaru ! On top of being a lead sponsor of our festival, they support a wide variety of nonprofits across the Berkshires. You’ll find their car onsite every single Busk night, with logos from many of their community partners.

Get to know @haddadsubaru ! On top of being a lead sponsor of our festival, they support a wide variety of nonprofits across the Berkshires. You’ll find their car onsite every single Busk night, with logos from many of their community partners.

This "Small Band with the Big Sound," have 10 years of experience and offer refreshing jazz and Bossa Novas sounds. With a seven-string guitar, a live looper, gorgeous vocals, and pulsing percussion, they create a sound that is rich and layered, subtle and swinging. Come see Carol and Nick...
Saturday, August 15 @ Berkshire Mountain Distillers: 3PM-5PM

For our full lineup, go to berkshirebusk.com

This "Small Band with the Big Sound," have 10 years of experience and offer refreshing jazz and Bossa Novas sounds. With a seven-string guitar, a live looper, gorgeous vocals, and pulsing percussion, they create a sound that is rich and layered, subtle and swinging. Come see Carol and Nick...
Saturday, August 15 @ Berkshire Mountain Distillers: 3PM-5PM

For our full lineup, go to berkshirebusk.com

This dynamic duo brings a fresh perspective to a variety of songs from the golden age of pop, folk, rock, and blues. Their harmonies are magical and their performances, delightful. Come see Roger and Lenny...
Saturday, August 15 @ Great Barrington Farmer's Market: 10AM-12:30PM

For our full lineup, go to berkshirebusk.com

This dynamic duo brings a fresh perspective to a variety of songs from the golden age of pop, folk, rock, and blues. Their harmonies are magical and their performances, delightful. Come see Roger and Lenny...
Saturday, August 15 @ Great Barrington Farmer's Market: 10AM-12:30PM

For our full lineup, go to berkshirebusk.com

Due to the likelihood of thunderstorms these evening, we're calling off our programming that begins at 6:30 pm. Luckily, you can see a busker rain or shine this afternoon at Berkshire Mountain Distillers! Singer-songwriter Tyler Seton will be there from 3 -5 p.m.

And don't worry. We're due to see both of our performers from tonight later this summer! Mike Pagnani plays alongside the Irish step dancers from Scoil Rince Breifne O Ruairc on Saturday, August 22. You also have 3 more chances to get one of Balloon Ben's creations before Labor Day.

Due to the likelihood of thunderstorms these evening, we're calling off our programming that begins at 6:30 pm. Luckily, you can see a busker rain or shine this afternoon at Berkshire Mountain Distillers! Singer-songwriter Tyler Seton will be there from 3 -5 p.m.

And don't worry. We're due to see both of our performers from tonight later this summer! Mike Pagnani plays alongside the Irish step dancers from Scoil Rince Breifne O Ruairc on Saturday, August 22. You also have 3 more chances to get one of Balloon Ben's creations before Labor Day.

@rsandtheconversations join us on the @berkshiremm stage this Friday evening! This is the title track of Rees’s latest album, Porcelain Angel.

@rsandtheconversations join us on the @berkshiremm stage this Friday evening! This is the title track of Rees’s latest album, Porcelain Angel.

Thank you to the Tune Street Design Center for your generous support of Berkshire Busk! We deeply appreciate your generous contribution!

Thank you to the Tune Street Design Center for your generous support of Berkshire Busk! We deeply appreciate your generous contribution!

Five weeks* left of our special, free T-Shirt Giveaway!

On any Berkshire Busk! evening, head to our info booth. If you can show us a post of you supporting a Great Barrington business within the last 7 day - whether it's an ice cream cone, your new favorite sweater, or anything in between-you get your pick from the Berkshire Busk! archives while supplies last. Limit 1 item per week - so you'll have to keep coming back for more!

*Ends September 5 or when we run out of giveaway items!

Five weeks* left of our special, free T-Shirt Giveaway!

On any Berkshire Busk! evening, head to our info booth. If you can show us a post of you supporting a Great Barrington business within the last 7 day - whether it's an ice cream cone, your new favorite sweater, or anything in between-you get your pick from the Berkshire Busk! archives while supplies last. Limit 1 item per week - so you'll have to keep coming back for more!

*Ends September 5 or when we run out of giveaway items!

Only five Berkshire Busk! Saturdays left! Come check out what's happening this Aug 8!

Siena Nell; Saturday, August 8 @ Great Barrington Farmer's Market: 10AM-12:30PM
Tyler Seton; Saturday, August 8 @ Berkshire Mountain Distillers: 3PM-5PM
Mike Pagnani; Saturday, August 8 @ Berkshire Money Management Stage: 6:30-8:30pm
Balloon Ben; Saturday, August 8 @ Berkshire Money Management Stage: 6:30-8:30pm

Only five Berkshire Busk! Saturdays left! Come check out what's happening this Aug 8!

Siena Nell; Saturday, August 8 @ Great Barrington Farmer's Market: 10AM-12:30PM
Tyler Seton; Saturday, August 8 @ Berkshire Mountain Distillers: 3PM-5PM
Mike Pagnani; Saturday, August 8 @ Berkshire Money Management Stage: 6:30-8:30pm
Balloon Ben; Saturday, August 8 @ Berkshire Money Management Stage: 6:30-8:30pm

Can't believe there's only 5 weeks left of our season! Come see what's happening this Friday (Aug 7) at Berkshire Busk!

Rees Shad & The Conversations; Friday, August 7 @ Berkshire Money Management Stage: 6:30-8:30pm
Face Paint Deb!; Friday, August 7 @ Fairview Kid's Zone: 6:30-8:30pm

Can't believe there's only 5 weeks left of our season! Come see what's happening this Friday (Aug 7) at Berkshire Busk!

Rees Shad & The Conversations; Friday, August 7 @ Berkshire Money Management Stage: 6:30-8:30pm
Face Paint Deb!; Friday, August 7 @ Fairview Kid's Zone: 6:30-8:30pm

Thank you to the Rotary Club of Great Barrington for your generous support of Berkshire Busk! Your generosity helps us put on our festival!

Thank you to the Rotary Club of Great Barrington for your generous support of Berkshire Busk! Your generosity helps us put on our festival!

Thank you to Moosh Systems for your generous support of Berkshire Busk! We couldn't have had our festival without you!

Thank you to Moosh Systems for your generous support of Berkshire Busk! We couldn't have had our festival without you!

A few more clips from @sadehstudios of last Saturday’s partnered evening with @tanglewoodmusicfestival ! This afternoon is Tanglewood on Parade, and you’ll find some of our talented buskers on their lawn throughout the day.

1. Quartet from the Boston University Tanglewood Institute
2. Tanglewood Music Center Brass Band
3. Ida Mae Specker & Family

A few more clips from @sadehstudios of last Saturday’s partnered evening with @tanglewoodmusicfestival ! This afternoon is Tanglewood on Parade, and you’ll find some of our talented buskers on their lawn throughout the day.

1. Quartet from the Boston University Tanglewood Institute
2. Tanglewood Music Center Brass Band
3. Ida Mae Specker & Family

Balloon Ben has been twisting and entertaining in Berkshire County and beyond for 14 years. His unique style allows him to meet almost any request. He loves a challenge, so feel free to use your imagination in your requests from this talented Airbender. Your imagination is the limit! Come see Ben...
Saturday, August 8 @ Fairview Kid's Zone (near Triplex Cinema): 6:30-8:30pm
Saturday, August 22 @ Fairview Kid's Zone (near Triplex Cinema): 6:30-8:30pm
Saturday, August 29 @ Fairview Kid's Zone (near Triplex Cinema): 6:30-8:30pm
Saturday, September 5 @ Fairview Kid's Zone (near Triplex Cinema): 6:30-8:30pm

Balloon Ben has been twisting and entertaining in Berkshire County and beyond for 14 years. His unique style allows him to meet almost any request. He loves a challenge, so feel free to use your imagination in your requests from this talented Airbender. Your imagination is the limit! Come see Ben...
Saturday, August 8 @ Fairview Kid's Zone (near Triplex Cinema): 6:30-8:30pm
Saturday, August 22 @ Fairview Kid's Zone (near Triplex Cinema): 6:30-8:30pm
Saturday, August 29 @ Fairview Kid's Zone (near Triplex Cinema): 6:30-8:30pm
Saturday, September 5 @ Fairview Kid's Zone (near Triplex Cinema): 6:30-8:30pm

This singer and multi-instrumentalist from New York has played in several bands. He's been performing, teaching and curating traditional music for over 2 decades. Come see Mike...
Saturday, August 8 @ Berkshire Money Management Stage (near Triplex Cinema): 6:30-8:30pm
Saturday, August 22 @ Berkshire Money Management Stage (near Triplex Cinema): 6:30-8:30pm

For our full lineup, go to berkshirebusk.com

This singer and multi-instrumentalist from New York has played in several bands. He's been performing, teaching and curating traditional music for over 2 decades. Come see Mike...
Saturday, August 8 @ Berkshire Money Management Stage (near Triplex Cinema): 6:30-8:30pm
Saturday, August 22 @ Berkshire Money Management Stage (near Triplex Cinema): 6:30-8:30pm

For our full lineup, go to berkshirebusk.com

This singer-songwriter blends folk, outlaw country, bluegrass, and roots rock. His performances exude raw honesty through gritty storytelling, soulful vocals, and traditional American songwriting. Come see Tyler...
Saturday, August 8 @ Berkshire Mountain Distillers: 3PM-5PM

For our full lineup, go to berkshirebusk.com

This singer-songwriter blends folk, outlaw country, bluegrass, and roots rock. His performances exude raw honesty through gritty storytelling, soulful vocals, and traditional American songwriting. Come see Tyler...
Saturday, August 8 @ Berkshire Mountain Distillers: 3PM-5PM

For our full lineup, go to berkshirebusk.com

This artist will paint anyone or anything at any time! Come have fun with Deb...
Friday, August 7 @ Fariview Kid's Zone (Near Triplex Cinema): 6:30-8:30pm
Friday, August 28 @ Fariview Kid's Zone (Near Triplex Cinema): 6:30-8:30pm

For our full lineup, go to berkshirebusk.com

This artist will paint anyone or anything at any time! Come have fun with Deb...
Friday, August 7 @ Fariview Kid's Zone (Near Triplex Cinema): 6:30-8:30pm
Friday, August 28 @ Fariview Kid's Zone (Near Triplex Cinema): 6:30-8:30pm

For our full lineup, go to berkshirebusk.com

This singer/songwriter and his talented group of friends craft music that is both poignant and profound. This group's music combines genres blending blues, country, folk, rock, and jazz into a unique blend which draws audiences in. Come see Rees Shad and the Conversations...
Friday, August 7 @ Berkshire Money Management Stage (near the Triplex Cinema): 6:30-8:30pm

For our full lineup, go to berkshirebusk.com

This singer/songwriter and his talented group of friends craft music that is both poignant and profound. This group's music combines genres blending blues, country, folk, rock, and jazz into a unique blend which draws audiences in. Come see Rees Shad and the Conversations...
Friday, August 7 @ Berkshire Money Management Stage (near the Triplex Cinema): 6:30-8:30pm

For our full lineup, go to berkshirebusk.com

Come check out this special Berkshire Busk! event on the beautiful grounds of Tanglewood! These buskers are unforgettable, and the event is free, so don't miss out on this great opportunity!

Tanglewood on Parade: August 4, @2PM - Busker lineup:
- @kimberlys_pocket_circus
- @darren_yong
- @bestgiantpuppets
- @chalkgremlincircuscompany
- @galumpha

Come check out this special Berkshire Busk! event on the beautiful grounds of Tanglewood! These buskers are unforgettable, and the event is free, so don't miss out on this great opportunity!

Tanglewood on Parade: August 4, @2PM - Busker lineup:
- @kimberlys_pocket_circus
- @darren_yong
- @bestgiantpuppets
- @chalkgremlincircuscompany
- @galumpha

The secrets out! More footage to come, but we were so delighted to have @yoyoma and @tanglewoodmusicfestival join us for a truly unforgettable evening!

📸: @yonah.s

The secrets out! More footage to come, but we were so delighted to have @yoyoma and @tanglewoodmusicfestival join us for a truly unforgettable evening!

📸: @yonah.s

Saturdays at Berkshire Busk! Roadside are the best! Come see our friends at @berkshiremtdist for tastings, food, and beer on tap. We bring our buskers each Saturday from 3-5 - today’s talent is @thedecoysnyband !

Saturdays at Berkshire Busk! Roadside are the best! Come see our friends at @berkshiremtdist for tastings, food, and beer on tap. We bring our buskers each Saturday from 3-5 - today’s talent is @thedecoysnyband !

Happy Saturday! Don’t miss @natalielewis at @gbfarmersmrkt this morning, The Decoys at Berkshire Mountain Distillers this afternoon, and our special collab with Tanglewood this evening!

Happy Saturday! Don’t miss @natalielewis at @gbfarmersmrkt this morning, The Decoys at Berkshire Mountain Distillers this afternoon, and our special collab with Tanglewood this evening!

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