25th Anniversary BVCC Home & Community Expo

Free Admission with Ticket – A Family-Friendly Celebration of Local Business &amp; Community Spirit The Blackstone Valley Chamber of Commerce (BVCC) is thrilled to announce the return of its highly anticipated&nbsp;26th Annual Home &amp; Community Expo, to be held on&nbsp;March 14, 2026,from 10:00am-2:00pm at the Northbridge High School Fieldhouse, 427 Linwood Ave, Whitinsville. Presented by UniBank, this signature community event welcomes more than 1,200 guests each year and features 75+ local and regional exhibitor booths, making it one of the largest and most anticipated gatherings in the Blackstone Valley. Admission is FREE with a physical ticket, digital ticket (available online and via the event flyer QR code or shown on your phone), or with a donation of a non-perishable food item to benefit Peace of Bread. Guest without a ticket may attend for a $3 admission fee. The BVCC Home &amp; community Expo offers something for everyone, including:<ul><li>The “Best of the Valley” Chowderfest Competition – Sponsored by ALLCare, Sample and vote for your favorite!</li><li>The crowd favorite Mascot Dance-Off</li><li>The expanded Pot of Gold Scavenger Hunt, with a chance to win incredible prizes!</li><li>Live Entertainment and interactive demonstrations throughout the day</li><li>Performances by Murphy’s Irish Step Dancers</li><li>A showcase by H&amp;H Dance</li><li>A K9 demonstration by the Massachusetts State Police K9 Unit, courtesy of Massachusetts Vest-A-Dog</li><li>A performance by Family Karate Center</li><li>An Animal CPR demonstrations presented by What’s Up With Your Pup</li><li>Giveaways, prizes, and exclusive exhibitor specials</li></ul>NEW! This year, in partnership with the Autism Alliance Program of Advocates, Inc., the Expo will debut a dedicated Autism Welcoming Room, providing a supportive, inclusive environment to ensure all families can comfortable enjoy the event. “The Expo is a true celebration of the Blackstone Valley,” said BVCC Executive Director, Liz O’Neil. “It brings together businesses, families, non-profits, and community partners for a day filled with connection, fun, and local flavor.” FREE digital tickets are available at: www.blackstonevalley.org/events. For more information about this event, please visit our website, <a href="http://www.blackstonevalley.org/events">www.blackstonevalley.org/events</a> or contact BVCC Executive Director, Liz O’Neil at 508-234-9090 or email Liz at, <a href="mailto:loneil@blackstonevalley.org">loneil@blackstonevalley.org</a> for more information. &nbsp;

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