Creating a Revolution of Heart
Berkshire Mountains ~ Western MA
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Come relish in the alchemy of community, music, nature and the sacred arts this September 10th - 13th for an uplifting and healing time in the Berkshire mountains of Massachusetts. This two day intimate festival will be a time to slow down in nature and join with friends in many of the best ancient customs of being human.
BlessFest East 2026 features an array of uplifting and heart-opening offerings from inspired and epic musicians, teachers, fire keepers and ceremonial elders from across the United States. Come as you are, come with all your humanness and dive into experience. This is a time for nurturing your body, mind and soul though being immersed in the magic of this beautiful community.
4 Days and 3 Nights of:
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Inspiring World Music
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Kirtan & Chanting
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Daily Yoga and Meditation
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Indigenous Wisdom and Ceremonial Teachings
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Sacred Storytelling
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Evening Fire Gatherings
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Morning Singing Circles
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Dances of Belonging
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Nourishing & Delicious Organic food
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And the Warmth of a Heartfelt Community
BlessFest is excited to host its 7th east coast community festival gathering at Middle Way Farm in the Berkshire Mountains of western Massachusetts. This mountain top farm has panoramic mountain views and gorgeous sunsets. The 20 acre property abuts the largest state forest in MA and is surrounded by trees and fields idealic for this celebration of life.
This gathering has the intimacy and healing qualities of a retreat while also possessing the excitement and grandeur of a festival. This event provides the opportunity to truly slow down, relax, tune in, learn, dance, play, listen and immerse yourself in the joyful and healing qualities of ecstatic community.
BlessFest Pre~Festival Event
Click to learn about this amazing
pre~festival event taking place on the festival grounds on Thursday September 10th from 10 am ~ 6 pm
This event on Thursday September 10th is optional and included with a full festival ticket purchase at no additional charge.
(There will be no individual tickets sold for this pre-festival event.)
Accommodations:
Airbnb's & Vrbo's
There are also many wonderful Airbnb's and Vrbo's very close by. The busy tourist season has just passed in September so there will be many fabulous Airbnb's or Vrbo's available. There are also many hotels and motels in the area. Nearby towns to search in Massachusetts are Lenox, Great Barrington, Stockbridge, Lee, West Stockbridge, Pittsfield, Tyingham, Becket, Lenoxdale and Monteray.
Camping:
We warmly encourage you to camp for the full weekend and fully immerse yourself in the BlessFest experience. .Middle Way Farm does have 50 campsites available on the property that will be offered on a first come first serve basis. You will need to bring your own tent and camping equipment. This spots will sell out so get your spot early
You are welcome to camp on Thursday, Friday & Saturday nights. Bathrooms, and access to great well water will be available for all campers. Car camping is also available on the property for the same pricing as tent camping. Please notify us via email in advance at info@blessfest.org if your camping ticket are for car camping. Unfortunately we are not able to accomodate large trailers or winnebagos.
Food:
Amazing Delicious Food For You
(w/ gluten / dairy free options )
The meals at BlessFest will be thoughtfully prepared and cooked on site under a tent by the dedicated chefs of the Albany Hare Krishna Vedic Academy, a community rooted in the Bhakti Yoga tradition of devotional service. With deep roots in Vedic culinary wisdom, these skilled cooks treat food as both an art and a sacred offering—infusing each dish with care, intention, and respect. Their vegetarian cuisine, known as prasadam, is crafted to nourish both body and spirit, offering wholesome, vibrant flavors prepared with devotion. With a genuine spirit of hospitality, their team ensures every guest feels cared for, making each meal a meaningful and memorable part of your festival experience.--
We strongly recommend that all BlessFest attendees purchase the on-site meal plan in advance. No food will be available for purchase during the festival.
Providing meals this way allows us to create a shared experience where we can gather and eat together as a community. It also helps our cooks prepare the right amount of food ahead of time.
So we ask to please be sure to purchase your meal plan in advance here on the website.
See our Menu below.
Tickets:
FULL FESTIVAL PASS ~FULL 4 DAY / 3 Night Pass ~ $449
EARLY BIRD, FULL FESTIVAL PASS~ FULL 4 Day / 3 Night Pass ~ $399
FULL MEAL PLAN for Fri Br&Lu&Di / Sat Br&Lu&Di / Sun Br&Lu / ~ $145
CAMPING PASS~ 3 nights ( Thursday, Friday & Saturday nights) ~ $55
(No individual nights sold)
** Space is limited so get your tickets early.
** There are NO day or evening passes being sold at this time.
** All tickets are transferable to any other person. Please notify BlessFest the name the ticket is
being transferred from and to. All tickets are non-refundable.
** All children 12 and older are welcome to attend with a purchased ticket. If you wish to bring younger children under 12 it is possible but please email BlessFest at info@blessfest.org to discuss this in advance as we have limited space at this venue and no children programming. Thank You.
** For all tickets purchased there is a small additional fee charged by the ticketing platform
( This ticket includes Pre~Festival Event on Thur.Sept 10)
( This Ticket Includes Pre~Festival Event on Thur. Sept 10 )
Get Involved
We warmly invite our community members to take part in BlessFest East f you feel the call. At its heart, BlessFest is a shared experience — a space where we gather not just to attend, but to participate, offer our gifts, and uplift one another.
Whether you’d like to Volunteer your time, or offer your beautiful creations as a Vendor, we would truly love to hear from you. BlessFest is looking specifically to find someone to sell healthy elixirs coffee, teas, yummy beverages and healthy treats. Each contribution helps weave the spirit of the festival and makes the experience richer for everyone.
We welcome you to step forward, share what you love, and be part of this joyful, heart-centered community celebration.
Please be aware that the demand space for is high and unfortunalely we cannot accept everyone.
Thank you for your interest.
For more info about Vending or Volunteering please click the link below
Sponsors:
If you are interested in learning more about Blessfest's vision and mission and
becoming a BlessFest sponsor in some way please email us at info@BlessFest.org.
We would love to hear from you.
Event Details:
All events will be outside. (We will have a large tent in the case of rain).
Things to bring:
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A non-disposable thermos or drinking bottle.
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if you are able your own reuseable plate, bowl eat ware
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A yoga mat, cushion and/or blanket as well if you wish.
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If you need extra back care or are healing from an injury feel free to bring a comfy beach like folding chair to sit on.
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Natural bug repellent and sunscreen if wanted
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Appropriate warmer layers, as evenings can sometimes be cooler in the mountains
Ages:
All people 12 years of age or older are welcome to
attend with the purchase of a ticket.
If you would like to bring children younger then 12 years of age
it is possible. We ask that you please email us at info@blessfest.org and we will communicate with you about availability as we have no chrildrens programing for this event.
Pets:
We ask people refrain from bringing pets other than service dogs (please email us if you are considering bringing a service dog).
Location:
Middle Way Farm in the Berkshire Mountains (address and additional info provided upon registration). Learn more about Middle Way Farm on the venue page. Middle Way Farm
This is a rain or shine event
