Thank You for a Wonderful Celebration!
On behalf of the Berkley Celebrates America’s 250th Committee, thank you to everyone who helped make our celebration of America’s 250th such a memorable day. It was truly special to see our community come together to celebrate our nation’s history while creating new memories right here in Berkley.
A heartfelt thank you to our dedicated volunteers, generous sponsors, talented performers, hardworking vendors, road race participants, public safety personnel, town staff, committee members, and everyone who attended. Your enthusiasm, generosity, and community spirit made this celebration possible, and we are grateful to each and every one of you!
We are pleased to share our community photo gallery from the event!
View the 2026 Berkley Celebrates America’s 250th Photo Gallery Here:
PHOTO GALLERY LINK
The gallery contains hundreds of photos from throughout the day and may continue to grow as additional pictures are received. We encourage you to browse the collection and save any photos you would like to keep to your own device.
Road Race Results
Congratulations to everyone who participated in our inaugural Berkley Celebrates America’s 250th Road Race! Your energy helped kick off a fantastic day of celebration, and we appreciate every runner, walker, volunteer, sponsor, and spectator who made the event such a success.
Race results can be found at the the following link: Berkley’s Inaugural 5k Road Race
Thank you again for helping make Berkley’s celebration of America’s 250th such a meaningful day for our community. We hope you enjoy looking back through the photos and reliving the memories.
We look forward to celebrating with all of you again next year!
When: Sunday, June 28, 2026 10:00AM to 10:00 PM
Where: Berkley Common
The Town of Berkley is proud to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the United States of
America. This is a once in a generation milestone and an opportunity for our community to come
together, reflect on our shared history, and celebrate what makes Berkley such a special place
to call home. Join us for a full day on the Common with music, food, activities, and opportunities
for people of all ages to connect and celebrate together.
Hear from Event Co-Chairs Kevin Partridge and Jennifer Vincent as they share what attendees can expect at Berkley’s celebration of America’s 250th Anniversary on June 28. From the Common Classic 5K and opening ceremonies to live entertainment, family activities, and fireworks, there’s something for everyone!
Click on the links below to learn more!
Opening Ceremony
Join us as we officially kick off Berkley’s 250th celebration with our Road Race at 10:00AM followed by our Opening Ceremony at 12:00 PM on the main stage.
This moment will bring our community together to recognize the significance of this milestone, reflect on our shared history, and set the tone for a day centered on connection, pride, and celebration. We encourage everyone to gather on the Common and be part of this meaningful start to the day.
Road Race
Start your day with our 250th Anniversary Road Race.
The race will begin at 10:00 AM and is open to runners and walkers of all levels.
Register for the Road Race at this link
Music
Live music will take place throughout the day, bringing energy and community spirit to the Common.
We are excited to welcome the following performers:
Set 22 Acoustics from 1-2pm
The Southcoast Bell Ringers 2-3PM
Bonsarno Acoustic from 3-5pm
Backroad Revival from 5-6:30pm
The Freezepops from 7-9pm
Activities
There will be a wide range of activities throughout the day for all ages to enjoy. Planned activities include:
Touch a Truck
Games and family activities
Face painting
Community contests including the Apple Pie Baking Contest Bouncy houses and interactive attractions
Pony rides and petting zoo
We are also excited to welcome the BayCoast Bank Fun Bus, an interactive financial education experience for children and families.
Learn more about the BayCoast Bank Fun Bus:
https://baycoast.bank/en/community/education-programs/get-on-the-bus
Additional activities will be added as they are confirmed.
Food Trucks
We are excited to feature a variety of food trucks offering something for everyone throughout the day. Confirmed food vendors include:
Katey’s Kitchen – 11-6:30pm
Berkley American Legion Post 121 – 11-6:30pm Beer and Wine
Boondocks – 12PM – 7PM Boondocks is open
Pop Brick Oven Pizza – 3-7pm or until sold out
Dorothy Cox Ice Cream – 12-7pm
Truck Barrels and Boards – 12-7pm or until sold out
Birds Nest Italian Street Food Braised Food Truck – 3-7pm or until sold out
Aroma Joe’s – Swansea 12-4pm
Chamberlain Farms – 3-7pm or until sold out
Scoop-a-licious ice cream truck – 12-7pm
Tweets Treats – 10-3pm
Del’s Lemonade – 10-3pm