New England Americana Festival
A full day of live music, storytelling, and gathering. June 6 • 1–8pm
The New England Americana Festival returns to the Bellforge grounds in partnership with the New England Americana Association, bringing together beloved regional acts and emerging voices to celebrate the rich traditions and evolving sounds of Americana music.
Featuring sets by Autumn Hollow, berm, Beware the Dangers of a Ghost Scorpion, Comanchero, Consuelo’s Revenge, damian and the displayers, Dirt Road Souls, Elisa Smith, Jennifer Tefft & The Strange, Kier Byrnes & The Kettle Burners, Nate Perry & Ragged Company, Other Brother Darryl, Regals, and Tigerman Woah.
Free to attend. Registration recommended. bellforge.org/events
@newenglandamericanafest@kierbyrnes@kettleburners@nateperryandraggedcompany@tigermanwoah@consuelosrevenge@elisasmithmusic@dirtroadsouls@the_displayers@jennifertefft@otherbrotherdarrylband@berm.worcester@_regals@autumnhollowmusic_@comancheroband
Bellforge Pride Festival with Melissa Ferrick
Live music on the lawn in honor of Pride. June 13 • 3–6pm
The annual Pride Festival returns to the grounds with a very special set from singer-songwriter Melissa Ferrick, whose work has shaped the indie and folk landscape for more than three decades. Boston-based songwriter Jill McCracken opens the afternoon. Bring a blanket or a lawn chair and settle in. All are welcome 🏳️🌈
Free to attend. Registration recommended. bellforge.org/events
@melissaferrick@jillmccracken
Our first ever FORGE+ Art & Craft Festival was something really special.
A beautiful day filled with art, conversation, handmade work, and people simply enjoying the grounds together. Seeing kids create, artists connect with visitors, and the campus come alive in this way felt pretty magical.
Thank you to every artist, vendor, volunteer, and visitor who helped bring it to life.
At a time when so much of life feels fast and disposable, FORGE+ Art & Craft Festival celebrates art and goods made slowly, thoughtfully, and by hand.
Join us tomorrow, May 16 from 11am-3pm as 30+ regional artists and artisans gather across the Bellforge grounds with ceramics, textiles, prints, paintings, metalwork, and other handmade goods rooted in care, craft, and human connection.
Come meet the people behind the work, wander the lawn, and discover something meaningful to bring home.
RSVP for free at bellforge.org/events
At a time when so much of life feels fast and disposable, FORGE+ Art & Craft Festival celebrates art and goods made slowly, thoughtfully, and by hand.
Join us this Saturday, May 16 from 11am-3pm as 30+ regional artists and artisans gather across the Bellforge grounds with ceramics, textiles, prints, paintings, metalwork, and other handmade goods rooted in care, craft, and human connection.
Come meet the people behind the work, wander the lawn, and discover something meaningful to bring home.
RSVP for free at bellforge.org/events
At a time when so much of life feels fast and disposable, FORGE+ Art & Craft Festival celebrates art and goods made slowly, thoughtfully, and by hand.
Join us Saturday, May 16 from 11am-3pm as 30+ regional artists and artisans gather across the Bellforge grounds with ceramics, textiles, prints, paintings, metalwork, and other handmade goods rooted in care, craft, and human connection.
Come meet the people behind the work, wander the lawn, and discover something meaningful to bring home.
RSVP for free at bellforge.org/events
At a time when so much of life feels fast and disposable, FORGE+ Art & Craft Festival celebrates art and goods made slowly, thoughtfully, and by hand.
Join us Saturday, May 16 from 11am-3pm as 30+ regional artists and artisans gather across the Bellforge grounds with ceramics, textiles, prints, paintings, metalwork, and other handmade goods rooted in care, craft, and human connection.
Come meet the people behind the work, wander the lawn, and discover something meaningful to bring home.
RSVP for free at bellforge.org/events
Balance in Nature: Mind-Body Movement
A slower way to start the day, overlooking the Charles. May 27 • 10–11am
Begin your morning with a guided mind-body movement session led by Medfield-based instructor Leila Hooshmand of Mind Over Matter Studio. An all-levels practice focused on strength, balance, flexibility, and breath — an invitation to slow down and move in rhythm with the morning.
Limited spots. Registration required.
bellforge.org/events
@mindovermatter.studio
FORGE+ Art & Craft Festival
A day of regional artistry, made by hand. May 16 • 11am–3pm
A curated gathering of regional artists working in painting, ceramics, textiles, woodwork, prints, jewelry, and beyond — more than a market, it’s a chance to spend time with the work, its stories, and the makers behind it. A hands-on craft table keeps the youngest creatives busy throughout the day.
Free to attend. Registration recommended. bellforge.org/events
The sky stayed grey, and somehow it didn’t matter. Color arrived another way.
Fairy houses across the lawn, some no bigger than a teacup. Trees painted in the Enchanted Forest. Goats in their own little corner. Face painting, henna, dancing. And then the Holi color throw, which needs no description if you were there.
Thank you for being on the lawn with us for the Fairy Walk and Holi Celebration today. What a way to start the season at Bellforge.
Support youth and family programming at Bellforge: Bellforge.org/donate 💛
The 2026 New England Americana Fest lineup is here!
Join us at Bellforge Arts Center on Saturday, June 6 for a full day of live music across two stages, featuring artists from across the New England Americana community.
This free outdoor festival brings together a wide range of sounds, from folk and country to bluegrass and blues, along with food and beverages available on site.
Medfield, Massachusetts
1:00 to 8:00 pm (rain date June 7)
Free admission. Reserve your ticket at the link in bio.
