5 Massachusetts Events To Attend This Summer | Good Feels Local
Life is precious. Our wellness is of utmost importance. Our loved ones deserve our time and attention. And celebrating life's special moments is actually good for our health. We remind ourselves of that everyday at Good Feels. Taking time to celebrate life and wellness with loved ones is essential to a joyful life.
That's why we are proud to announce our new blog series Good Feels Local! In this monthly series, we highlight events throughout Massachusetts that bring the community together and inspire celebrating life. We’ve done our best to include a wide variety of events - from festivals and carnivals to concerts and conferences. Each month we will deliver our top 5 picks along with a list of additional events for you to check out.
We hope this new series makes it easy for you to celebrate your life, spend time with your loved ones, and to live fully in your wellness. Here are our latest picks.
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1. SoWa Open Market
Sundays 2021 (7/4 - 10/31)
500 Harrison Ave., Boston, MA 02118
We can’t think of a better event to kick off our Good Feels Local series than with the SoWa Open market. Taking place in the heart of Boston, this recurring weekend event is a self-proclaimed “celebration of local makers''. It offers a bounty of artist works and hand-made goods, a diverse collection of locally grown and baked foods, and a beer garden stocked with local craft brews, ciders, and seltzers. This weekly event has good vibes for all ages! Want to explore other SoWa events? Check out their First Friday series and the SoWa Vintage Market.
Photo credit: Lowell Folk Festival on Instagram
2. Lowell Folk Festival
7/24/2021–7/26/2021 (Friday-Sunday)
Downtown Lowell, MA 01852
The Lowell Folk Festival is a celebration of traditional music, artisan crafts, ethnic fare, and more in downtown Lowell, MA. Kicking off the weekend of fun is the traditional parade of nations from Lowell’s City Hall Plaza to Boarding House Park. This FREE festival takes place in the Lowell National Historical Park and offers something for all ages.
Photo credit: Lindsey Stirling on Instagram
3. Lindsey Stirling Concert
8/17/2021 (Tuesday)
Leader Bank Pavilion, 290 Northern Ave, Boston, MA 02210
Every so often an artist comes along and does something we’ve never seen before, like play an infectious violin while dancing and leaping across the stage to beats as she vibes with soulful singers. Lindsey Stirling is an American violinist, dancer, and performer known for dancing through her lively electronic/hip-hop violin performances with expert precision. Once a contestant on America’s Got Talent, Lindsey has takes violin to the next level with incredible choreography, featured artists, and more. This concert is an incredible spectacle for everyone to experience.
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8/6/2021–8/8/2021 (Friday-Sunday)
Revere Beach, Revere Beach Boulevard, Revere, MA, 02151
Ever imagine a perfect sand castle that’s so big you could almost live in it? What about a sand sculpture that looks like a dream painting come to life? Artists from all over the world come to craft incredible sculptures from sand in real time for all to see. Along with amazing sand sculptures, the festival also includes live entertainment, children’s activities, sculpting lessons, fireworks, live entertainment, food trucks / stands, and amusement rides. Some years you can enjoy fresh coconut water straight from the shell. The Revere Beach Sand Castle Sculpting Festival is an absolute must-attend event.
Credit: Boston Cannabis Networking Event
Thursday 7/22/2021 6 pm–9:30 pm
100 Federal St, Boston, MA 02110
For cannabis industry professionals and people interested in networking with cannabis industry professionals. This cannabis industry networking event will provide the opportunity to meet like-minded business owners, make new connections, and learn about new and emerging ideas. Professionals from a wide variety of backgrounds including Cannabis Consultants, Dispensary Owners, Cultivators, Manufacturing Companies, Investors, Architects, Engineers, Real Estate Professionals, Marketing Experts, Data Analysts, Doctors, State Advocates, and More! Count us in.
What Else?
Check out the list below for more events in July and upcoming events in August. With new events popping up all summer, we know there will be great opportunities for you to stretch your legs and take part in the fun. These events bring us together to rejoice in the experience of life. Let’s toast and celebrate life together.
Upcoming July and August 2021 Events
Festivals and Concerts:
7/23 (Friday) - Lowell Folk Festival
8/3 (Tuesday) - Guns ‘N’ Roses
8/5 (Thursday) - Green Day Concert
8/17 (Tuesday) - Lindsey Sterling
8/18–8/19 (Wednesday/Thursday) - Jason Mraz
8/19 (Thursday) - Dermot Kennedy Concert
Fairs and Public Events:
7/4–10/31 (Sundays) - SoWa Open Market
7/9–7/18 (Week-long) - Cape Cod Hydrangea Festival 2021
7/17–7/18 (Saturday/Sunday) - Hyannis Summer Arts and Craft Festival 2021 and Here
7/19–7/25 (Monday-Sunday) - Barnstable County Fair 2021
7/31 (Sunday) - Summer Psychic Fair & Witches Market
8/6–8/8 (Friday-Sunday) - Revere Beach Sand Castle Sculpting Festival 2021
8/13–8/15 (Friday-Sunday) - Bolton Fair 2021
8/13–8/15 (Friday-Sunday) - Middlefield Fair 2021
Cannabis Events and Conferences
7/17 (Saturday) - Online Cannabis Cooking Class
7/18 (Sunday) - Cooking with Cannabis & Terpenes Workshop – Limonene
7/21 (Wednesday) - Online Weed & Wellness Wednesdays
7/22 (Thursday) - Boston Cannabis Networking Event
7/22 (Thursday) - Set Up Your Cannabusiness for Success: How to Overcome the Infrastructure Challenges that Operators Face
7/24 (Saturday) - Online Cannabis Cooking Class
Do you know an event that you think should make the list? Send us a suggestion at hello@getgoodfeels.com.