Festival 2025 is taking shape—meet all of the artists taking over our three performance spaces this summer.

Community Day
featuring Artists of the Berkshires

Aug 15

Community Day
featuring Artists of the Berkshires

At outdoor Henry J. Leir Stage: Aug 15

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Community Day
Featuring Artists of the Berkshires

Friday, August 15

2:30-5:30pm | Community Day | Pillow Grounds

Everyone is invited to this free, kid-friendly, all-ages Friday afternoon, featuring movement classes as well as dance-themed children’s activities and tours. Check back soon as events are confirmed.

5:30pm | Artists of the Berkshires | Henry J. Leir Stage

The outdoor Henry J. Leir Stage hosts selected Berkshire-region artists for a special one-day-only performance. Tickets to this performance and all Community Day programs are free. 

The open call for performing artists is now live—click here to apply and learn more.
Applications are due by Friday, May 30 at 11:59pm ET. Eligibility is limited to dancers or companies based in the Berkshires and nearby counties in MA, NY, and CT.

Lead support for Community Day is provided by Berkshire Health Systems.

 

Location

outdoor Henry J. Leir Stage

FREE | $15 Rain or Shine

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