June 13, 2026 - 3:00 pm

A joyful Pride celebration featuring live music from acclaimed singer-songwriter Melissa Ferrick with support from Jill McCracken.

This event is free. Registration helps us prepare the space. Add as many tickets as you need for your group.

Join us for an afternoon of music, creativity, community, and celebration as Bellforge hosts its annual Pride Festival.

This free, family-friendly event brings together artists, local organizations, and neighbors from across the region for a joyful gathering that celebrates LGBTQ+ voices and the many communities that make Greater Boston such a vibrant place to call home.

The afternoon features performances by acclaimed singer-songwriters Jill McCracken and Melissa Ferrick, along with face painting, children’s art activities, and interactive experiences for all ages. Guests will also have the opportunity to connect with community partners including First Parish Unitarian Universalist of Medfield, the Franklin LGBTQ Alliance, Medfield Together, Medfield TV, and local arts vendor Enchancements, whose colorful installations and hands-on activities have become favorites at Bellforge events.

Throughout the event, Bellforge’s full bar will be open, serving a selection of local craft beers, ciders, non-alcoholic options, and other refreshments.

Whether you’re attending with family, meeting friends, or simply looking for a welcoming place to spend a summer afternoon, Pride at Bellforge is an opportunity to celebrate community, creativity, and belonging in one of Massachusetts’ most unique outdoor gathering spaces.

Performance Schedule
3:40pm – Jill McCracken
4:40pm – Melissa Ferrick

Admission is free. All are welcome.

 

Artist Bio: Melissa Ferrick
For more than 30 years, Melissa Ferrick has built a prolific career as a genre-defying songwriter whose music moves fluidly between indie, folk, punk, and alternative sounds. Known for her raw honesty and powerful live performances, Ferrick’s songs invite listeners into moments of reflection, confession, and catharsis.

In 2023, Ferrick signed with the influential indie label Kill Rock Stars, home to artists including Sleater-Kinney, Bikini Kill, The Decemberists, and Elliott Smith. To mark the 25th anniversary of her acclaimed album Everything I Need, she re-recorded the record using live voice-and-guitar takes that capture the emotional intensity of her performances.

As one of the few openly queer artists emerging in the 1990s music scene, Ferrick challenged industry norms and helped create space for future generations of artists to express their identities openly and authentically. A Massachusetts native, she has released eighteen albums over the course of her career and shared stages with artists including Bob Dylan, Ani DiFranco, k.d. Lang, Suzanne Vega, and Tegan and Sara.

In addition to her work as a performer, Ferrick is a Professor of Practice at Northeastern University, teaching songwriting, music business, and creative entrepreneurship, and recently launched Drive Music Agency, supporting emerging artists in the indie music scene.