• HISTORY
  
  The annual festival, held in early September, started in 2002 to recognize in a peaceful way the 9/11 tragedy in New York City and also to celebrate the diverse nationalities and cultures that comprise our parish.  Homemade ethnic foods are sold by the different nationalities in the parish and a special activity area is available for young children.  Live entertainment is provided on a large stage in front of the Convent.  It is a excellent opportunity to sample a wide variety of ethnic foods, buy from crafters and the white elephant sale, mingle with old friends and meet new ones.
   

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  WHERE AND WHEN
  
  Date: Sunday, September 7, 2014
  Time: 12:30 pm to 5:30 pm
  Place: St. Joseph Church Grounds, 414 North St., Pittsfield, MA
  
  The Twelfth Anniversary of the Sharing Roots Festival starts with the Prayer of the Faithful Mass at 9:00 am.
  
  Tag Sale starts at 9:00 am. 
  
  Food service starts at 12 noon. Admission is free.
  
  Entertainment at the Cityscape (in front of the Convent) will start at 12:30 pm. 
  
  Kiddie Land activities, from 1pm to 4pm, include Bouncy Bounce and Stickers the Clown (Balloon Art) and are all free. 
  
  All booths will accept cash for purchases which include food and beverages, crafts and raffles.
   
  This year's Sharing Roots Festival will be co-sponsored by the City of Pittsfield.
  
  Co-Chairpersons Debbie Mathes and Jack Laviolette would like to thank all the festival volunteers that help to make the festival such a great success.