MarshVegas Festival 2026: Celebrate Summer in Marshfield, MA
Looking for something fun to do on the South Shore this weekend? MarshVegas Festival 2026 returns to Marshfield tomorrow, Saturday, August 8, bringing live music, local food, family activities, young entrepreneurs and plenty of South Shore spirit to the Marshfield Fairgrounds. Now in its third year, MarshVegas has quickly become a summer tradition that celebrates what makes Marshfield and the surrounding South Shore community such a great place to live, visit and spend a summer weekend. And as a locally owned Marshfield cannabis dispensary, the team at South Shore Buds loves seeing events that bring our community together. Here’s what you need to know before heading to MarshVegas Festival 2026.
MarshVegas Festival 2026: Date, Time & Location
Date: Saturday, August 8, 2026
Time: 12:00 PM–7:00 PM
Location: Marshfield Fairgrounds, 140 Main Street, Marshfield, MA 02050
Parking: Free
All Ages: Yes
The Marshfield Fairgrounds has long been one of the South Shore’s favorite destinations for festivals, concerts and community events, making it a fitting home for the third annual MarshVegas Festival.
For current ticket information, event updates and additional details, visit the official MarshVegas Festival website.
What Is the MarshVegas Festival?
MarshVegas is a community-focused summer festival created right here in Marshfield. The festival combines live music, food trucks, local vendors, children’s activities and community organizations with one particularly unique attraction: Lemonade Wars. More than 30 young entrepreneurs are expected to set up lemonade stands and compete for prizes while learning firsthand about creativity, entrepreneurship and community involvement. The concept is simple and pretty awesome: the lemonade is free, while festivalgoers can support their favorite young entrepreneurs through tips. MarshVegas says its Lemonade Wars competition offers more than $5,000 in scholarships and prizes, making this more than another summer festival. It’s an opportunity for South Shore kids to get creative, meet their community and experience what it’s like to build something of their own.
Live Music at MarshVegas Festival 2026
What’s a South Shore summer festival without live music? MarshVegas has assembled a lineup mixing South Shore talent with nationally touring artists.
Scheduled performers include:
- Kristen Merlin, known for her run on NBC’s The Voice
- Nate Ramos
- Overserved Again
- Kyle Fickeisen
- FAI LACI
- CAIOLA
Grab some food, find a spot and enjoy an afternoon of live music in Marshfield.
Lemonade Wars: Young Entrepreneurs Take Over MarshVegas
One of the coolest parts of MarshVegas Festival 2026 is something you probably won’t find at many other Massachusetts music festivals. Lemonade Wars gives local kids the opportunity to create and operate their own lemonade stands. More than 30 kids are expected to participate this year, competing for prizes while festivalgoers sample their creations and support their efforts. There’s also a Kid Vendor Market, where young entrepreneurs can sell everything from jewelry and sports cards to honey and other homemade creations. For parents looking for family-friendly things to do in Marshfield, MA, MarshVegas offers something that’s both entertaining and inspiring.
Food, Vendors, Games & More
There’s plenty happening between performances. Festivalgoers can explore food trucks and local shops, while younger attendees can enjoy bounce houses and inflatable games. Toddlers receive free admission, parking is free and — appropriately enough — the lemonade is free. Even better, ticket proceeds from MarshVegas help fund South Shore scholarships, meaning attending the festival also helps support young people in our local community.
Make a Day of It in Marshfield, MA
One of the things we love about summer in Marshfield is how easy it is to turn an event like MarshVegas into an entire South Shore day. Visit one of Marshfield’s beaches. Grab lunch at a local restaurant. Explore Brant Rock. Stop by some local businesses. Then head over to the Marshfield Fairgrounds for MarshVegas. If you’re searching for things to do in Marshfield, MA this weekend, this is an easy one to put on the list. And if South Shore Buds is part of your Saturday plans, we’re conveniently located at 985 Plain Street in Marshfield, just off Route 3.
Heading to MarshVegas? Visit Your Buds Before the Festival
For our 21+ customers heading to MarshVegas, South Shore Buds makes it easy to stop by while you’re out enjoying Marshfield. Our recreational cannabis dispensary offers a carefully curated menu of cannabis flower, pre-rolls, edibles, gummies, vapes, beverages and other adult-use cannabis products from some of Massachusetts’ most popular brands. You can browse our menu online before visiting and have your order ready for pickup. And since we’re talking about a summer festival, here are four brands worth checking out on the South Shore Buds menu.
Camino: Gummies Made for the Journey
Camino has become a favorite among edible consumers thanks to its approachable gummy format, variety of flavors and cannabinoid formulations designed around different experiences. From relaxing evenings to social occasions, Camino offers a wide variety of options for adult cannabis consumers.
Explore Camino products on the South Shore Buds menu →
Jeeter: A Big Name in Pre-Rolls
If pre-rolls are more your style, Jeeter has developed one of the most recognizable names in cannabis. Known particularly for its infused pre-rolls and distinctive flavors, Jeeter offers several options for experienced adult consumers looking to explore the infused pre-roll category.
Shop Jeeter at South Shore Buds →
KANHA: Gummies With Plenty of Options
KANHA is another brand that has built a loyal following among cannabis edible consumers. With numerous flavors and formulations available, KANHA makes it easy for adults to explore different gummy options and find a product suited to their preferences.
Dime Industries: Vape Options for Adult Consumers
For adult customers interested in the vape category, Dime Industries offers a selection of cannabis vape products with an emphasis on flavor and convenient formats. Ask one of our South Shore Buds budtenders about the Dime products currently available on our Marshfield dispensary menu.
Supporting Local Events & the South Shore Community
At South Shore Buds, Marshfield isn’t simply where our dispensary happens to be located. It’s our community. Events like MarshVegas bring together families, musicians, small businesses, young entrepreneurs and visitors from across the South Shore. We’re excited to see MarshVegas continue to grow and give local kids an opportunity to participate in something that’s creative, entrepreneurial and distinctly Marshfield. So whether you’re coming from Marshfield, Duxbury, Pembroke, Scituate, Hanover, Kingston, Plymouth or elsewhere on the South Shore, consider making MarshVegas part of your Saturday.
MarshVegas Festival 2026 FAQ
When is MarshVegas Festival 2026?
MarshVegas Festival 2026 takes place Saturday, August 8, 2026, from 12:00 PM to 7:00 PM.
Where is MarshVegas Festival?
The 2026 MarshVegas Festival is being held at the Marshfield Fairgrounds, 140 Main Street, Marshfield, Massachusetts 02050.
Is MarshVegas family-friendly?
Yes. MarshVegas is an all-ages event featuring live music, Lemonade Wars, a kid vendor market, bounce houses, inflatable games, food trucks and other activities.
What is Lemonade Wars?
Lemonade Wars is MarshVegas’ signature youth entrepreneurship competition. More than 30 kids are expected to operate lemonade stands and compete for prizes. MarshVegas says more than $5,000 in scholarships and prizes are available.
Is there live music at MarshVegas?
Yes. The 2026 lineup includes Kristen Merlin, Nate Ramos, Overserved Again, Kyle Fickeisen, FAI LACI and CAIOLA.
Is there parking at MarshVegas?
Yes. The festival lists free parking at the event.
Is there a recreational cannabis dispensary near MarshVegas Festival?
Yes. South Shore Buds is located at 985 Plain Street in Marshfield, MA, just off Route 3. Adults 21+ can browse the recreational cannabis menu online and place an order for convenient pickup.
We’ll See You Around MarshVegas!
Summer weekends on the South Shore don’t get much more local than this.
Live music. Food trucks. Local businesses. Young entrepreneurs. Free lemonade. And an afternoon celebrating the Marshfield community.
MarshVegas Festival 2026 happens Saturday, August 8, from 12–7 PM at the Marshfield Fairgrounds.
Have fun, support the Lemonade Wars competitors, check out some local businesses and enjoy another great summer weekend in Marshfield.
And if you’re 21+ and visiting South Shore Buds, be sure to ask our budtenders what’s new from Camino, Jeeter, KANHA and Dime Industries.
We’ll see you around MarshVegas!
South Shore Buds
985 Plain Street
Marshfield, MA 02050
For adults 21+ only. Please consume cannabis responsibly. Cannabis products should never be consumed before driving or operating a vehicle.
