This awesome outdoor winter festival was born in 2012 as a downtown activity after the Thunderbolt Ski Race on Mount Greylock. It has become an annual winter outing for residents and visitors alike!
Join us on Saturday, March 22 from 12-5 p.m. (rain date Sunday, March 23) at the Adams Vistor Center for this year’s ThunderFest!
Held outdoors at the Adams Visitor Center at 3 Hoosac Street, admission is free to a festival full of music, food and fun in celebration of winter in the Berkshires. There will be live musical acts, local craft beer and local wine, great food, outdoor recreation and craft exhibitors. Activities include a toasty campfire with marshmallows and other activities for the kids. Leashed pets are welcome, so it’s fun for the whole family! Historic Train Rides by Berkshire Scenic Railway will also be available, right across Hoosac Street at Adams Station. The festival runs from 12-5pm.
This year’s hot food vendors include the la Chalupa y la Enchilada, Adams Lions Club, Adams Pizza House, and M&Js Taste of Home.
Be prepared to do some foot-tapping and dancing when a hometown favorite Bacchus takes the outdoor stage at ThunderFest! Jack Waldheim will warm up the crowd with his enjoyable melodic sounds.
From our very first event, ProAdams has always featured local craft brewers and vintners. This year’s ThunderBrews will include a featured custom brew from Antimony plus favorites from Sam Adams, Long Trail, and Truly. Balderdash Cellars will also be there serving their fantastic wines. A hard cider will also be available this year!
As always, non-alcoholic beverages will be offered by many vendors.
This wouldn’t happen without our sponsors: Adams Community Bank, Berkshire Gas, Chee’s Chinese Cuisine, Bountifare Restaurant and SBM Insurance!
Also, thanks to the in-kind support of Berkshire Scenic Railway Museum, the Town of Adams, Youth Center Inc., and the many volunteers that donate their time and efforts.
Thank you ThunderFest for having Bacchus to be part of such a terrific day. The weather was great, turnout was incredible, amazing vendors and a job well done by the volunteers and the town to pull this together. A special shout out to Brad Licht and chuck poulton for the amazing sound and also always a treat to see Jack Waldheim perform. It could not have been a better day! Thank you! ... See MoreSee Less
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Join us at ThunderFest 2025 today from 12-5!TICKETS WIIL BE AVAILABLE FOR SALE AT THUNDERFEST – TOMORROW at the Adams Lions Club Food Trailer …
You’re Invited to the Annual Around The World …. WINE [&] CRAFT BEER TASTING
Host by the Adams Lions Club – Proceeds from this event will benefit the Lions Club Charities
Friday, March 28th from 6:00 – 8:00 pm
To be held at the Bounti-fare Restaurant – 200 Howland Ave, Adams, MA 01220
Wines [&] Craft Beer with food pairings
Reserve tickets and pay by Square Tickets are available for pre-sales. $30.00 Link for pre-sales square.link/u/fci2HFVB?src=sheet
and $35.00 at the door.
Or in person at Smith Brothers-McAndrews Insurance agency, 45 Park Street and any Adams Lions members.
Or by Messenger on Facebook – Adams Lions Club
#AdamsLioinsClub #AdamsMA #MohawkTrailMA #MyLocalMA #VisitMA #WineandCraftBeerTasting #Bounti-farerestaurantAdams #SmithBrothersMcAndrewsInsuranceAdams ... See MoreSee Less
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TOMORROW is the BIG DAY, so let’s meet the rest of our vendors!
Plushy Pals will offer a chance for you to make your own DIY plushies and dress them up! How fun! [pictured]
Pine Cobble School, an all-gender independent school serving students aged 2.9-14, will be sharing information about the school and all it has to offer.
Adams Street Fair Committee will be on site with a fundraising raffle and info about its September event.
Plus, Second Chance Composting will be at the Fest to answer all of your compost questions, and MA Foster & MA Adopt will be tabling with information on how you can help.
FREE ADMISSION! GREAT FOOD, LOCAL BREWS, LIVE MUSIC ALL DAY! BRING YOUR FRIENDS! WE CAN'T WAIT TO SEE YOU! ... See MoreSee Less
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We're just ONE day away from the Thunderfest! ❄️⚡Join us tomorrow for an unforgettable day filled with fun, laughter, and community spirit. Grab your friends and family—this is an event you don’t want to miss!
📅When: Saturday, March 22, 2025 Noon-5 p.m.
Where: Adams Visitor Center, 3 Hoosac St., Adams, MA
FREE ADMISSION!
EAT!
• Enjoy hot food from local vendors M&J's Taste of Home, la Chalupa y la Enchilada, the Adams Lions Club, and Pizza House.
DRINK!
• This year's ThunderBrews will include Antimony Thunderwolf Hazy IPA, Long Trail, Sam Adams Cold Snap, Truly, and wine from Balderdash Cellars
ENJOY!
• Live music from Bacchus and Jack Waldheim
• Free admission to the Thunderbolt Ski Museum
• Local craft, retail and recreational vendors share their wares, information, and passion for their work
ThunderFest is brought to you with the support of our generous sponsors: Adams Community Bank, Berkshire Gas, Bounti-Fare and SBM Insurance, plus the many volunteers that keep this tradition alive and fresh!
More event details here: www.facebook.com/share/19ECJZZjDk/
✨ Don't miss out on the excitement! ... See MoreSee Less
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ThunderFest is only 3 days away, so let's meet more of our vendors!
Just a Knit of Love will join us with adorable crocheted stuffed animals, plus blankets and other crocheted items, and hot/cold packs. [pictured]
The Susan B Anthony Birthplace Museum will be on site in its ongoing effort to raise awareness of the wide-ranging legacy of Susan B. Adams' own museum provides diverse audiences with the tools to draw connections between the past and the present, explore shared histories, and build cultural awareness that leads historic stewardship for the future. [pictured]
St. Stanislaus Kostka School will offer information about the school, plus candy, water, and kids' toys. 🍬
The Adams Agricultural Commission will be on hand to share info about agricultural businesses in town and show a presentation about the history of farming in Adams. 🚜
Plus, the Hoosac Valley Leo Club will be serving up coffee! ☕
Who's excited for Saturday!? We are!! ... See MoreSee Less
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We hope you can stop by our table at ThunderFest this weekend to say hello and catch up on all our latest news and join us for our church tour. We look forward to seeing you! Remember to visit us at sskpreservation.org for all the latest news. ... See MoreSee Less
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Farmers market favorite Mountain Girl Farm will be offering up all the goodies you've grown to love, including jam, jelly, pickles, cookies, and goat milk soap. We can't wait to see everyone this Saturday from 12-5 p.m.! ... See MoreSee Less
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What other vendors will be at ThunderFest this year? So glad you asked!
We'll have Laurie’s Creations, who will be bringing us hand-knitted blankets, sublimation items, ornaments, tumblers, tumbler straw charms, and more.
Sunshine Everyday will be at the Fest with crochet, beaded knotted jewelry, headbands, and pinback buttons.
Berkshire Beads will have wire-wrapped pendants and stones for your browsing pleasure.
Black Bear 3D will join us their 3D 4-color printed dragons, fidgets, and mini animals [pictured]
Jennifer's Wacky Gnomes will return with seasonal gnomes, sublimation items, keychains, and tumblers. [pictured]
Glow-in-the-dark and sensory related fashion designer and artist Always Love will return to the Fest with jewelry, keychains, tumblers and more. [pictured] ... See MoreSee Less
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