BerkChique! – Tickets to the BerkChique! First Dibs Party on May 2, 2025 are NOW AVAILABLE on the Ventfort Hall website!  Come shop with us at the Opening Night First Dibs Party or join us over the weekend with free admission on May 3 and 4, 2025.

Lenox, MA - The Berkshires’ premier pop-up clothing sale and fundraiser, BerkChique!, returns for its 10th year, Friday, May 2, through Sunday, May 4. The much-anticipated, one-weekend-only pop-up will be held at Ventfort Hall Gilded Age Mansion & Museum, located at 104 Walker Street, Lenox, MA.  Tickets for the First Dibs Party on May 2 are now available on the Ventfort Hall website at https://gildedage.org/products/berkchique-tickets-to-the-first-dibs-party-friday-may-2

The annual event features new and gently-used clothing and accessories in a variety of sizes, including casual and formal tops, dresses, sweaters, blazers, coats, slacks, and jeans collected from some of the most fashionable closets in the Berkshires - all at accessible prices.  In addition, Vicki Bonnington will again be opening her famous closet to bring many hard-to-find and one-of-a-kind designer pieces that you will not see anywhere else.

Since its inception in 2012, BerkChique! has donated more than $285,000 to support local nonprofits. This year the sale is being presented by and in support of Ventfort Hall Gilded Age Mansion & Museum, with additional donations going to the Berkshire Humane Society, Community Access to the Arts (CATA), WAM Theatre, and Berkshire Art Center.

The sale kicks-off on Friday, May 2nd, with a First Dibs Shopping Party. Those holding $500 benefactor or $150 VIP tickets get “first dibs” at the racks from 5:30-8:30pm. Purchasers of a $500 benefactor ticket will be listed in our promotional material. From 6:30-8:30pm, $25 ticket holders can join in the fun. The Friday First Dibs Shopping Party features catered hors d’oeuvres and refreshments, wine courtesy of NeJaime’s Wine Cellars, and shopping bags from Blue Q. All tickets may be purchased online through the Ventfort Hall website https://gildedage.org/products/berkchique-tickets-to-the-first-dibs-party-friday-may-2

The weekend event will continue with FREE admission for all shoppers on Saturday, May 3rd, from 10am-4pm and Sunday, May 4th, from 10am-2pm.

Vicki Bonnington is the BerkChique! 2025 Event Chair and has been involved with the event since the very first BerkChique! in 2012.  “BerkChique! 2025 will be our tenth event – I can hardly believe it!  Every BerkChique! has gotten  a little bit bigger and a little bit better -- and this year will be no exception,” said Vicki. “My motto is, ‘if you come to BerkChique!, I promise you will go home with a treasure’, and it has been proven to be true. Everywhere I go, someone tells me about that one great skirt or that fantastic pair of shoes or that one-of-a-kind necklace they bought at BerkChique!. Come and check it out -- you will not be disappointed!”

“Ventfort Hall is thrilled to host BerkChique! for the second year in a row, following last year’s record-breaking success. This incredible fundraiser is a triple win—it offers amazing fashion at affordable prices, supports five deserving nonprofit organizations, and promotes the sustainable re-use of clothing that might otherwise be forgotten in closets or end up in landfills. The funds raised are critical to our mission of restoring Ventfort Hall, a Jacobean Revival Berkshire Cottage, and preserving its rich history for future generations. We are honored to continue this partnership with Vicki, whose passion and dedication make BerkChique! such an extraordinary event."

- Wendy Healey, Ventfort Hall, Executive Director

2025 BerkChique! SPONSORS

BerkChique! is made possible with the generous support of in-kind sponsors including Blue Q, Vicki Bonnington, Nejaime’s Wine Cellars, and Your Color Connection.

About BerkChique!

Founded by Nancy Fitzpatrick in 2012, BerkChique! is a fun way for donors to clean out closets in support of local non-profits.  Since its inception, BerkChique! has donated over $285,000 to support local nonprofits. Everything at BerkChique! is high quality, and either new or gently used. BerkChique! is proud to provide unique yet comfortable fashions and everyday wear for any event from the casual to the formal. For those who are interested in donating new or gently-used women’s and/or men’s clothing and accessories. You can drop off your donations at Ventfort Hall Mondays through Thursdays from 11 :00 am to 3:00 pm or call (413) 637-3206 for an alternative time. We will also be happy to pick up your donation - just send in a donation request through our website, BerkChique.org. to schedule a pickup!

For more information about BerkChique!, including past events and volunteer opportunities, please visit BerkChique.org.