Massachusetts Office of Travel and Tourism

SAVOR NEWSLETTER

Look below to find out great things to "savor" in Massachusetts.

North of Boston/Greater Merrimack Valley

North of Boston

Through October 23
Marblehead Farmer’s Market
Saturdays

Through October 29
Salem Farmers Market
Derby Square, Salem
4 p.m. - 7 p.m. (Thursdays) - Get a taste of history in Salem this summer! The Salem Farmer’s Market opens on June 17th and will be open on Thursday evenings during the growing season. At least six farms will be selling fresh produce and baked goods. Artists and vendors will be selling unique treasures, soaps, scarves, and more. Information: 978-744-0004

Cape Ann Farmer’s Market
Through October 7
Thursdays
Farmer’s markets often include local crafts, chefs and entertainment along with a great variety of farm products ranging from produce, plants, fish, meat, and bakery goods.

Sept. 25
Coastal Farming Walking Tours
Saturdays 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
These free guided walking tours are offered as part of Trails and Sails, and explore Cogswell’s Grant in its capacity as a working farm from the seventeenth century to the present day. Walking through the fields and down to the marsh, learn about the rich history of all the families that lived and farmed here, and how coastal farming has evolved over nearly four centuries. Admission: FREE Information: 978-740-0444.

SOUTH OF BOSTON

Plymouth County

September 25
Fall Open House
10am-4pm
Stop by and enjoy what Fall has to offer! Sample delicious local fall produce, fresh baked pies and locally make jams and jellies!
Tihonet Village Market
158 Tihonet Road, Wareham
508-295-5437

September 25 (Rain date September 26)
Endless Summer Waterfront Festival
12 Noon-6pm
Held annually in Hull, MA, this event is free and open to the public. Featuring over 70 vendors, 25 restaurants, 5 live bands and 30 tons of sand in the middle of Nantasket Ave for the Castles for Charities sand castle competition.
781-925-5557

Ongoing summer events

Thursdays in September
Plymouth Farmers’ Market - Stephen's Field
2:30pm-6:30pm
Beginning June 17, shop for local and seasonal food and more each Thursday at Stephen’s Field located off of Route 3A, Sandwich Street, just south of Plymouth Center. Held rain or shine.
508-732-9962

Saturdays in September
Plymouth Farmers’ Market - Downtown
9:30am-1:30pm
Beginning June 19, shop for local and seasonal food and more each Saturday at Downtown Courthouse Green located at 11 Russell Street in Plymouth Center. Held rain or shine.
508-732-9962

Month of September
The Story of the Cranberry & Corn Harvests
Sponsored by A.D. Makepeace and the Mill Stone Creamery Ice Cream shop. Learn about the progression of the cranberry harvest over the years, the development of tools, and the story of the first mill; the beginning of industry and free trade in our country.
Jenney Grist Mill
6 Spring Lane, Plymouth
508-747-4544

Cape Cod & The Islands

CAPE COD

September 24–26
41st Annual Bourne Scallop Festival
Buzzards Bay Park, Bourne (508) 759-6000

September 24–26
Cape Land and Sea Harvest (CLASH)
Cape-wide

Martha’s Vineyard

The Farm Institute
Here is the Farm’s summer activity brochure. Also, in July they host Meals in the Meadow. Its a major fund raising dinner, Saturday, July 17th, held under the stars in the pastoral setting of Katama Farm.

Native Earth Teaching Farm
Has all kinds of classes and activities, including plant sales, throughout these months … Check out their schedule.

West Tisbury Farmer's Market
Through October 5
You won't want to miss the sights, sounds and tastes at the Farmer's Market at the West Tisbury Grange Hall! Just picked local produce, fragrant flowers, delicious prepared foods from Island kitchens and more. 9 am-12 pm Grange Hall, West Tisbury
Down Island Farmer's Market
Through September 28
Sponsor: Tisbury Wharf Company
Fresh local produce, artisanal cheeses and baked goods, coffee, olive oils, flowers and ice cream along with handmade jewelry and skin care products, natural dog biscuits, and so much more... 9 am-1 pm at Tisbury Wharf Company Marina, Vineyard Haven Admission Fee: Free

Central Mass

SITES : ORCHARDS – VINEYARDS - BREWERIES

BOLTON
Bolton Orchards
125 Still River Road, Bolton, MA 01740
Bolton Orchards offers home grown in-season fruits and vegetables, freshly cut flowers available year-round, fruit baskets, gourmet deli & specialty foods, fresh pressed cider, the best apple deal in town, a gift shop and homemade fudge. These are just a little bit of all the good things wrapped up in one under one roof!
978-779-2733

Nashoba Valley Winery
100 Wattaquadock Hill Road, Bolton, MA 01740
Nashoba Valley Winery is a unique and stunning orchard oasis, winery and brewery, including a retail shop and restaurant. It is recognized as one of the most creative and successful wineries and unique destinations in New England. Hours: 10am-5pm daily year-round.
978-779-5521

CHARLTON
Charlton Orchards Farm and Obadiah McIntyre Farm Winery
44 Old Worcester Road, Charlton, MA 01507
Come visit one of Massachusetts’ most spectacular farms in the heart of historic Central Massachusetts. Their farm store, winery, and orchard stand on a farm founded in 1733. The views and vistas defy description. The farm store carries their own fresh vegetables and fruit seasonally from June through February of each year. Their bakery produces fresh fruit pies, cider donuts, apple dumplings, and to-die-for gourmet cookies. “Pick your own fruit” is available beginning with strawberries in June, blueberries and raspberries in July and August, peaches in August, and continue with apples and pears in September and October. The winery, producing handcrafted fruit and grape wines, is open year-round and sponsors tasting events throughout the year.
508-248-7820, 800-649-1476

FITCHBURG
Marshall Farm
340 Marshall Road, Fitchburg, MA 01420
Marshall Farm offers more fun & entertainment than you’ll find at any farm this season. They have New England’s largest petting zoo, with over 150 animals. The Fun Park includes amusement rides and other entertainment for all, as well as the Alien “crop circle” corn maze – just the right size for the entire family. Marshall Farm has been growing apples for over 100 years and is the home of the Marshall “Mac” apple invented at the farm in 1958. The farm’s apples are enhanced by classical music which is played 24/7. It also makes apple picking more enjoyable. In addition they have a pumpkin patch with thousands of pumpkins to pick from. They offer a bakery & cafe as well as an outdoor BBQ on weekends.
978-342-4100

HARVARD
Fruitlands Museum
102 Prospect Hill Road, Harvard, MA 01451
Immerse yourself in the tradition, history, and art of a New England treasure. Scenic Fruitlands offers four intimate galleries, a charming restaurant, and museum store. Set on 200 pastoral acres, their singular collections, trails, and colorful vistas stir the imagination. Welcome to a place of surprising stories about the Alcotts, native peoples, Shakers, utopians, Hudson River artists, and more. Linger over lunch, browse their store, and meet New England people as extraordinary as the Museum’s views!
978-456-3924

Carlson Orchards
115 Oak Hill Road, Harvard, MA 01451
Carlson Orchards, Inc. is a 140-acre fruit orchard agri-business located one hour west of Boston in Harvard. The orchard has been run by the Carlson family since 1936 and is one of the largest producers of fresh sweet apple cider in Massachusetts. Open year-round. A variety of PYO fruits available July-November-apples, blueberries, raspberries, peaches, nectarines, and pumpkins.
800-286-3916, 978-456-3916

MONSON
Westview Farms Creamery
111 East Hill Road, Monson, MA 01057
Westview Farms has the prettiest view over the Monson hills. People come in droves in the cool weather for hay rides, apples, cider, pumpkins, and cider donuts, but the regulars know that Westview has fabulous homemade ice cream. The adjoining restaurant offers hamburgers, hot dogs, fried seafood, pizza, and hearty chili cheese fries.
413-267-5355

NORTH BROOKFIELD
Brookfield Orchards, Inc.
12 Lincoln Road, North Brookfield, MA 01535
An apple picking farm that is open year-round with picnic areas for the summer and cross country skiing in the winter. A fresh supply of apples, cider, and cheeses can be found on hand at their country store.
508-867-6858, 877-622-7555

PHILLIPSTON
Red Apple Farm
455 Highland Avenue, Phillipston, MA 01331
A fourth generation New England family farm, now powered by a wind turbine. Pick Your Own: apples (50 varieties!), peaches, pears, blueberries, raspberries, pears, pumpkins, gourds, Indian corn, and potatoes. Farm stand and country store filled with fresh baked apple pies and dumplings, farm fresh produce, jams, fudge, relishes, salsas, and more. Hayrides, Weekend BBQ’s, farm animals, hiking trails, picnic pavilion. Plan a special event at the onsite unique gathering place “the Country Barn.”
978-249-6763, 800-628-4851

STURBRIDGE
Hyland Orchard & Brewery
195 Arnold Road, Sturbridge, MA 01518
Pioneer Brewing Company is located on this family owned and operated 150 acre apple orchard. Brewery tours, free samplings, home brewing supplies, retail sales room, exotic animal attraction, picnic area, apples, cider, gourmet foods. Special events, how-to classes, fall hayrides, and more. Call for details.
508-347-7500

SUTTON
Keown Orchards Farmstand
9 McClellan Road, Sutton, MA 01590
Located in scenic Sutton, Massachusetts, just a few miles from Worcester, and about 50 miles from Boston. They feature pick-your-own apples and pumpkins, hay rides through the orchard, over 50 varieties of apples, over 10 varieties of peaches, pears, plums, cherries, and a full line of vegetables. They also have a wonderful farm stand full of fruits, vegetables, and other products and gifts. They have special events throughout the season and are open June through December seven days a week! If you are looking for a special gift, they offer and ship mailer gift packs of their own beautiful apples almost anywhere. They have freshly baked pies, fresh apple cider, and caramel apples daily. They also bottle their own pure apple blossom honey!
508-865-6706

WESTMINSTER
Wachusett Brewing Company, Inc.
175 State Road East, Westminster, MA 01473
Wachusett Brewing Company is a true Massachusetts microbrewery. They brew, bottle, and keg a variety of fresh ales with distinct character in their Westminster facility. Fun and educational tours and tastings are offered Saturdays at 1 and 3 pm. Also Wednesday through Friday by appointment.
978-874-9965

Western Mass

Hilltop Orchards, home of Furnace Brook Winery
508 Canaan Road, Rte. 295
Richmond, MA 01254
(800) 833-6274

The 31st Annual Apple Squeeze
September 25 & 26
Celebrate Life in Lenox with the ‘‘Hometown Block Party” of the year. Activities for children of all ages. Foods from all nations will be presented along with the “Apple” and all its possibilities. Apple chili, Apple turnovers, Apple soup, Apple Dumplings, Apple Pancakes and even APPLE PIES and desserts. 10-6pm, both days.

Whitney's Farm Market & Garden Center
Route 8
Cheshire, MA 01225
(413) 442-4749
Greenhouses-variety of plants, garden curios, homegrown sweet corn, produce, deli, bakery. Great Family fun at the Fall Pumpkin fest with acorn maze, Petting zoo & Xmas Trees.

Founder's Weekend Celebration
September 24 – 26
15th annual celebration of the founding of Lee with three days of family fun. Live music, food tastings, entertainment, parade, sidewalk sales, and more! Something for everyone!

Hancock Shaker Village
Route 20 & 41
Pittsfield, MA 01201
(413) 443-0188
13th Annual Country Fair
September 25 & 26
The Country Fair at Hancock Shaker Village celebrates the bounty of the harvest with agricultural demonstrations, wagon rides, a fabulous Farmers Market, and our huge tents full of the best local and regional crafters and artisans. At the Country Fair, vendors fill the Village with delightful fresh produce, finished farm products, and crafts of all sorts. The Farmers Market tents boast vegetables, flowers, maple sugar treats and hand-made cheeses. Artisans have furniture, Shaker style oval boxes, original paintings, candles and hand-woven textiles available for purchase. Plan plenty of browsing time for this amazing marketplace! Don't miss the Food Tent with area restaurants and brews.

Cricket Creek Farm
1255 Oblong Road
Williamstown, MA 01267
(413) 458-5888
Cricket Creek Farm is a small grass-based dairy located in Williamstown, MA. Nestled on the slopes of the Taconic hills, the farm consists of over 500 acres of rolling fields and woodlots, old apple orchards and sugarbush. Our herd of 40 cows is made up of registered Brown Swiss and Jerseys. Check website for upcoming events.