Daily Archives: August 9, 2023


Sunday, August 13, 10:00 am – 5:00 pm – August Moon Festival

The August Moon Festival is one of the greatest Chinese Festivals, second only to the Chinese New Year. There are several meanings behind the festival. Since the arrival of autumn is thought to be a propitious season and the weather is usually conducive to good health and enjoyment, the August Moon Festival is a festival of joy and health. The August Moon Festival is also known as the Harvest Festival, a time of thanks for the harvest and good crops. Each year, the Chinese Consolidated Benevolent Association of New England organizes a full day event to celebrate this important holiday. Come enjoy stage performances of Asian folk dance, lion dance, Chinese opera, and other entertainment. You can also browse the many vendor tables throughout the streets of Chinatown for food, gifts and souvenirs. The Rose Kennedy Greenway hosts the event at Auntie Kay and Uncle Chin Park on August 13 from 10 – 5. More information may be found at https://www.rosekennedygreenway.org/events/august-moon-festival/


Thursday, August 17 – Sunday, August 20 – Martha’s Vineyard Agricultural Society Livestock Show & Fair

The Martha’s Vineyard Agricultural Society Livestock Show & Fair has grown into a four day island institution. From humble origins as a single day exhibition showcasing livestock and the enterprise of everyday life, the Fair has grown into an Island institution. The token final hurrah of summer, it is the place where islanders of all ages gather to meet—and eat—in the heat. The 161st Fair takes place this year August 17 – 20, and the theme is Grow it, Sew it, Show it!! For details on exhibiting, visit https://marthasvineyardagriculturalsociety.org/the-fair