Special Events The following are some of the special events held annually in the Metro South. For a complete listing of community events visit the event calendar sponsored by the Brockton Rotary Club. Irish Connections Festival The Irish Cultural Centre of New England Dates: The Irish Festival showcases local, national, and international singers, musicians, dancers, artists, Irish language speakers and storytellers performing on stages and under numerous tents. Also includes more than vendors offering Irish goods and services, an Irish food court and a children's play area with face painting, arts and crafts, a petting zoo with sheep and goats, games, amusement rides, a K-9 police unit and fingerprinting by area officers. Admission for adults is $12 per day; a weekend pass costs $30; and children under age 12 are free. Brockton Fair Dates: The Brockton Fair offers horse racing, demolition derby, amateur boxing, figure 8 racing, stock car football, fireworks, big bear show, magician, petting zoo, puppet shows and livestock shows. Parking is $10 per car during the week and $15 per car during the weekends. The parking fee includes admission for all in the vehicle. Regular admission is $5 for adults and $1 for children 12 & under.
Metro South Music Festival Dates: The Metro South Music Festival is an annual event which showcases and promotes music in the Metro South. The B-52s are the featured performers at the festival on Thursday, July 29, 2004 at 7:00 p.m. Ticket prices range from $25-$100. Call Ticketmaster at (617) 931-2000 to purchase tickets. Downtown Brockton Annual Christmas Parade Date: The Brockton Christmas Parade is an annual tradition sponsored by the Downtown Brockton Association. Nearly 25,000 people attend the parade to view Santa Claus and the marching bands and many floats sponsored by local community groups. A Taste of Metro South Date: March 2005 The annual A Taste of Metro South is a celebration of living and working in the Metro South region. It is a great opportunity to sample tastes from area restaurants, discover cultural and community service organizations, and enjoy live entertainment from local performers. Tickets are $15 in advance and $20 at the door. The event runs from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Metro South Small Business Expo Date: TBA
*If you are a Metro South attraction that is not listed here and would like to be added, please contact the Metro South Chamber of Commerce at (508) 586-0500 ext. 222 or email info@metrosouthchamber.com. |