Spend the weekend celebrating what makes the Berkshires special: fine artisanship, local food, breathtaking beauty, outdoor activity, and family fun. This year’s fair includes live music, workshops and demonstrations, family activities, farm animals, a farmer’s market, craft beer, antique tractors, quilt show, and dozens of craft vendors.
Timber Framing Workshop: A Traditional Approach Date: Wednesday-Sunday, September 23-27, 2026 (five-day workshop) Time: 9 am-5 pm Workshop Content Learn the traditional art of timber-framing in the beautiful setting of Hancock Shaker Village. During the five-day workshop, participants will cut, assemble, and raise a small timber-framed building using traditional hand tools. About the Instructors Neil [...]
The Real Testament: Behind-the-Scenes with Ann Lee's Legacy Monday, September 21, 10:30 am This 90-minute guided tour explores the life and legacy of Shaker leader Ann Lee through the lens of The Testament of Ann Lee, a 2025 film by Mona Fastvold. Filmed in part at the Village, Testament is a wonderful entry point to [...]
Mushroom Walk on the Farm and Forest Trail with Mass Audubon Sunday, September 20 1-2:30 pm Fee: none (NOTE: This walk does not include general admission to the Village. Admission to the Village can be purchased before or after the Walk.) The forests and fields of the Berkshires are home to fungi that come in a [...]
DATE: Saturday, September 19, 2026 TIME: 10 am-12 pm REGISTRATION FEE: $60/$54 for HSV members; all materials and admission to the Village included. Explore the benefits of two special plants—mint and calendula, both grown by the Shakers--as you create a variety of body care products. This is a hands-on herbal class where we will create [...]
Explore the Village with at-your-own-pace activities that complement your studies at home. Meet up with other homeschool friends—or make some new ones!
The Real Testament: Behind-the-Scenes with Ann Lee's Legacy Wednesday, September 16, 10:30 am This 90-minute guided tour explores the life and legacy of Shaker leader Ann Lee through the lens of The Testament of Ann Lee, a 2025 film by Mona Fastvold. Filmed in part at the Village, Testament is a wonderful entry point to [...]
Shaker Geology Walk Sunday, September 13 10-11:30 am UPDATE: Because this walk includes some indoor and/or covered spaces, the walk will proceed in spite of the forecast. PLEASE DRESS APPROPRIATELY. Fee: none (This walk does not include general admission to the Village. Admission to the Village can be purchased after the Walk.) This walk honors [...]
Celebrated Michelin-starred chef David Israelow, known for his elevated farm-to-table approach, creates a memorable dining experience set in the heirloom gardens in front of the Round Stone Barn.
NEW OFFERING: Twill Woven Waste Basket Workshop DATE: Saturday, September 12, 2026 TIME: 10 am to 3 pm REGISTRATION FEE: $50/$45 for HSV members. Includes admission to the Village. MATERIALS FEE: $20 materials fee payable directly to the instructor on the day of the workshop. This twill woven waste basket begins with a solid woven [...]