Where? Admission More Info Legal Sea Foods 7th Annual Oyster

What?
Legal Sea Foods
7th Annual Oyster
Festival
Fall Fest
When?
Where?
Admission
More Info
A celebration of oysters with a special
feature menu and shell-shocking
events.
October 1 - 14
October 3 – 4
Legal Sea Foods (All
Locations)
None
Tower Hill Botanic
Garden
11 French Drive
Boylston, MA
Members: Free
Adults: $12
Seniors: $9
6-18: $7
Under 6: Free
http://www.legalseafoods.com/index
.cfm/page/7th-Annual-OysterFestival,-September-17-October14/cdid/45889/pid/43564
Orchard Tours and Samplings, Live Music,
Beer Tastings, Cooking Demos, Kids'
Activities and Crafts, Vendors and much
more.
http://www.towerhillbg.org/index.php/vi
sit/signature-events/fallfest/
What?
Mollusk Mania
When?
October 4
1pm - 3pm
Where?
Boston – Legal
Harborside Floor 3
270 Northern
Avenue Liberty
Wharf
Boston, MA
Admission
General Admission:
$55
VIP: $65
More Info
Bushels of oysters and harbor views.
Best. Roof Party. Ever.
http://www.legalseafoods.com/index
.cfm/page/MolluskMania/cdid/45887/pid/43564
What?
Oysteria, Mamma Mia
Formaggio Kitchen
BBQ
When?
October 7
6:30pm – 9:30pm
Saturdays throughout the
month
11am – 4pm
Where?
Charlestown – Legal
Oysteria
10 City Square
Charlestown, MA
Formaggio Kitchen
244 Huron Ave
Cambridge, MA
Admission
More Info
A wine dinner for half-shell hedonists
and novices alike.
N/A
None to attend but
food for sale
http://www.legalseafoods.com/index.
cfm/page/Oysteria,-MammaMia/cdid/45879/pid/43564
Each year as the weather warms up,
we roll out our massive Weber grill to
finish house smoked meats and a
variety of sides to satisfy a long line of
diehard fans. Check out our 2015 BBQ
menu
http://www.formaggiokitchen.com/cambr
idge/our-kitchen/formaggio-kitchen-bb
What?
Andover Farmers’
Market
When?
Saturdays throughout
the month 10am –
2pm
Where?
Andover Historical Society 97
Main Street
Andover, MA
Admission
None
More Info
A weekly outdoor gathering of
farmers, food vendors, artisans,
families, and foodies, the Andover
Farmer's Market offers educational
programming and promotes healthy
eating, local economies, sustainability,
and community spirit by providing
fresh, local produce, baked and
prepared foods, as well as handcrafted goods.
http://andoverhistorical.org/market/?
page_id=3
What?
Quizzo Trivia Nights
at Shake Shack
When?
Thursdays throughout
the month
7pm – 9pm
Where?
Shake Shack
Harvard Square 92
Winthrop St
Cambridge, MA
Admission
Free
More Info
Quizzo, Shake Shack’s weekly actionpacked trivia night. Teams will enjoy
food specials, Shack swag giveaways,
and the chance at eternal glory
through 6 rounds head-to-head play.
The grand prize winner score $25 in
Shake Shack gift cards.
http://www.thebostoncalendar.com/e
vents/quizzo-trivia-nights-at-shakeshack-harvard-square--33
What?
Triple Threat Tuesdays:
Trivia, Tacos and Tequila
When?
Tuesdays throughout
the month
7:30pm – 9:30pm
Where?
Red Heat Tavern
300 Lowell Street
Wilmington, MA
Admission
Free to enter, pay
as you eat/drink
More Info
Enjoy a rotating selection of $3 tacos
and $5 House Margaritas while your
test your wits with Geeks Who Drink
trivia quizzes
http://redheattavern.com
Privateer Rum Distillery
Tour & Tasting
Thursdays and
Saturdays throughout
the month
1pm & 3pm
Privateer Rum
28 Mitchell Road
Ipswich, MA
$15
Tours are 90 minutes and include
history, ingredient tastings, behind the
scenes look at rum making process and
culminates in a rum tasting. Book on
our website at www.privateerrum.com
What?
Acton-Boxborough
Farmers’ Market
When?
Saturdays throughout
the month
10pm – 1pm
Where?
Pearl St
Acton, MA
Admission
Free
More Info
Come join us in our town farmers’
market. Buy local produce and
artisanal goods while you enjoy music,
artisan offerings, our Community
Table, and friends and neighbors.
www.abfarmersmarket.org/
What?
Burlington
Farmers’ Market
When?
Thursdays
throughout the
month
2:30pm – 6:30pm
Where?
61 Central Street
Burlington, MA
Admission
Free
More Info
It’s a great community event with a
terrific lineup of local farmers,
specialty food vendors and artisans.
http://farmersmarketburlington.org/
Carlisle Farmers’
Market
Thursdays
throughout the
month
8am – 12pm
Kimball’s Ice Cream Stand 343
Bedford Rd
Free
Join us to enjoy fresh, locally-grown
fruits and vegetables, and other locally
produced foods!
www.carlislefarmersmarket.org/
What?
Restaurant Mystery
Tour
When?
October 1
5pm – 11pm
Where?
Haverhill Golf &
Country Club
Haverhill, MA
Admission
TBD
More Info
Enjoy a magical night: Socialize, take a limo
ride, revel in a meal, and dance the night
away and enjoy the company of your closest
friends.
http://haverhillchamber.com/mysterydinner/
Lunch and Learn:
Farm to Table with
Wier River Farm
October 1
12pm – 1pm
Plimoth Plantation
137 Warren Avenue
Plymouth, MA
$8
Join staff from the Weir River Farm and take
part in this important conversation about
responsible food sourcing and local, smallscale agribusiness.
http://www.plimoth.org/calendar
What?
Harpoon
Octoberfest
Annual Wellfleet
Oysterfest
When?
Friday, October 2
5:30pm – 11pm
Saturday, October 3
1pm – 7pm
October 17 & 18
10am – 5pm
Where?
Harpoon Brewery
306 Northern Avenue
Boston, MA
Admission
$20
More Info
Harpoon’s annual Octoberfest
features a wide beer selection,
German food favorites, New England’s
finest Oompah bands, and more
http://www.harpoonbrewery.com/fes
tivals/2132/2015-harpoon-octoberfest
Wellfleet, MA
One Day Ticket: $5
Two Day Ticket: $8
This two-day family festival celebrates
the town's famous oysters, clams and
shellfishing traditions, a weekend full
of hometown flavor and big time fun!
http://www.wellfleetoysterfest.org/in
dex.php
What?
Saturday Seasonal
Cooking Series
When?
October 3
Where?
Kushi Institute
198 Leland Rd
Becket, MA
Admission
$50
More Info
Join us for a cooking class that will
satisfy & excite your taste buds.
Learn healthy new recipes to prepare
you for a delicious and refreshing
summer in the Berkshires.
http://www.kushiinstitute.org/
BBQ Fest
October 3 -4
10am – 5pm
Wachusett Mountain
Ski Area
499 Mountain Road
Princeton, MA
Prior to the Day:
Adult : $9
Ages 6 – 12: $6
Door:
Adult: $12
Ages 6 -12 : $9
Great BBQ, lively music, a beer tent,
OysterFest, a Pig Roast and family fun
entertainment all combine in this
great event! Also enjoy numerous
craft vendors, a farmers' market,
Scenic SkyRide and more.
http://www.wachusett.com/
What?
Red Apple Butchers, Fire
Cider, and More!
When?
Where?
October 4th
6pm
Bascom Lodge
1 Summit Avenue
Adams, MA
Admission
Free Admission!
More Info
Fall is cold season and the restorative
qualities of Bone Broth and Fire Cider
will be discussed (with tastings). The
presentation will be followed by a prix
fixe dinner with a menu designed by
Red Apple Butchers and sourced from
Berkshire Organics.
http://www.bascomlodge.net/1/Calendar.
aspx
The Taste Dennis
October 6
6pm – 9pm
SeaView
Restaurant
79
Chase Avenue
Dennis, MA
$30
Gather together to share in the finest
of food and hospitality that Dennis has
to offer along with a silent auction &
very special raffle. Proceeds benefit
the “Holly Young Lifeguard
Scholarship”.
http://www.dennischamber.com/
What?
When?
Nantucket Cranberry Festival
Where?
October 10
11am – 4pm
Milestone
Cranberry Bog
220 Milestone Rd
Nantucket
Admission
Free
More Info
Visit one of the last commercial
cranberry bogs on Nantucket to watch
the berry harvest, enjoy fun family
activities and live music!
https://www.nantucketconservation.o
rg/activities/cranberry-festival/
What?
Cranberry Harvest
Celebration
When?
October 10 & 11
10am – 4pm
Where?
A.D. Makepeace
Company 158
Tihonet Road
Wareham, MA
Admission
General: $10
Seniors/Military:
$5
Children
under 7: Free
More Info
Enjoy bogside harvesting
demonstrations, a huge spread of food
and crafts from local vendors, and
activities for the whole family.
http://admakepeace.com/
Fall Fest 2015
October 10 – 12
9am- 5pm
Tower Hill Botanic
Garden
11 French Drive
Boylston, MA
Members: Free
Adults: $12
Seniors: $9
6-18: $7
Under 6: Free
Orchard Tours and Samplings, Live
Music, Beer Tastings, Cooking Demos,
Kids' Activities and Crafts, Vendors and
much more!
http://www.towerhillbg.org/index.php
/visit/signature-events/fallfest/
What?
Oktoberfest and HONK
Festival
When?
October 11
Where?
Harvard Square
Cambridge, MA
Admission
Free
More Info
Bring the whole family to Harvard
Square for a day of music, food, and
fun! The event features multiple beer
gardens, roaming street musicians,
and dozens of food and craft vendors.
http://www.harvardsquare.com/harva
rd-square-business-association-2015calendar-events
Martha’s Vineyard Food
and Wine Festival
October 15 - 18
Edgartown
Martha’s Vineyard
$60
Indulge in a long weekend of culinary
education and gourmet dining on
Martha’s Vineyard at the 7th annual
Food and Wine Festival.
http://mvfoodandwine.com/
What?
Fall Harvest Dinner
When?
October 16
6pm – 8:30pm
Where?
Bartlett’s Farm
33 Bartlett Farm Rd
Nantucket
Admission
$85
More Info
A delicious, freshly harvested, family
style dinner will be served on a long,
elegant tables surrounded by the
beauty of our garden center.
http://www.bartlettsfarm.com/events
/october-fall-harvest-dinner/
What?
The Harvard Square
Tasting Tour
When?
October 17
3pm – 5pm
Where?
Tour Begins at Out of
Town News, located
in Harvard Square
Cambridge, MA
Admission
Must be 21 or
older
$43 a person
More Info
Learn all about the square with Grafton
Group! Along the way you’ll stop at
foodie gems such as Cardullo’s, Salt +
Olive and Follow the Honey; gourmet
specialty shops frequented by locals.
http://www.harvardsquaretastingtour.c
om/#tab1
Wicked Wine Fest
October 17
12pm-7pm
Cyclorama, Boston
Center For The Arts
539 Tremont Street
Boston, MA
Starting at $59
Join hundreds of Boston's young
professionals to taste Wicked Good
Wines at Wicked Good Values!
http://bostoneventguide.com/wicked-winetasting-event-boston
What?
NHA 16th Annuel
Harvest Fair at the
Old Mill
When?
October 17
12:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Where?
Old Mill
50 Prospect Street
Nantucket MA
Admission
$5 per child
Free for adults
More Info
The NHA Harvest Fair will offer an array
of family-friendly activities such as
pumpkin painting fall refreshments like
apple cider, cornbread and candy
apples donated by the Nantucket bake
shop.
http://www.nha.org/
Middleborough
Tourism’s
Octoberfest
October 17
2pm – 8pm
the KOA 438
Plymouth Street at
Route 44
Middleborough
$1 per car
A family-friendly celebration of
community and autumn, we have food,
music, vendors, a beer garden and
more, come and join us!
http://www.discovermiddleborough.co
m/
What?
Wachusett Mountain
Applefest
Dig-In- A Field-to-Table
Festival
When?
October 17 & 18
10am – 5pm
October 17-18
9:30 am-5:00pm
Where?
Wachusett Mountain
Ski Area
499 Mountain Rd
Princeton, MA
Old Sturbridge
Village
1 Old Sturbridge
Village Rd
Sturbridge, MA
Admission
Adult: $12
Child: $7
More Info
Enjoy a day of fall fun at Wachusett
Mountain, complete with pie eating
contests, a barbeque, and a 5K run.
http://wachusett.com
Adult: $24
Senior: $22
Youth: $10
Children: Free
Celebrate the harvest and the
beautiful New England autumn at the
peak of fall color. Learn how food
makes its way from the farm to the
dining room table and meet the village
animals.
https://www.osv.org/event/fromfield-to-table-weekend-2015
What?
Rockport Harvestfest
When?
October 18
10am – 6pm
Where?
T-Warf
Downtown Rockport,
MA
Admission
Free
More Info
Celebrate the best of the fall season in
a quintessential New England setting!
Feast on local seafood, pastries,
chowder, and more as you enjoy local
music.
http://www.rockportartfestivals.com/
harvestfest/schedule-of-events
What?
When?
Friday, October 23
7pm – 11pm
Wine Riot Boston
Essex Clamfest
Saturday, October 24
1pm – 5pm
7pm – 11pm
October 24
11am – 4pm
Where?
Park Plaza Castle
130 Columbus
Avenue
Boston,
MA
Memorial Park
24 Martin Street
Essex, MA
Admission
$55 until September
13, regularly $60
More Info
Wine Riot offers attendees unlimited
tastings of 250 wines from around the
globe, opportunities to expand their
vino vocabulary
https://secondglass.com/eventcategories/wineriot/boston-2015/
TBA
The Essex Clamfest offers a day of fun
for the whole family, with arts and
crafts, a variety of vendors, and rides
and games.
http://www.visitessexma.com/events
/index.html
What?
Boston Vegetarian Food
Festival
When?
Saturday, October 24
11am – 6pm
Sunday, October 25
10am – 4pm
Where?
Reggie Lewis
Athletic Center
1350 Tremont
Street
Boston, MA
Admission
Free
More Info
The Boston Vegetarian Food Festival
offers anyone interested in plantbased foods a unique opportunity to
sample new products, view cooking
demonstrations and more
http://www.bostonveg.org/foodfest/
What?
The Dumb Supper: Dinner
with the Dead
Dinner in a Country Village
When?
October 25
6:30pm – 9:30pm
October 31
5pm – 9pm
Where?
Hawthorne Hotel
18 Washington
Square
Salem, MA
1 Sturbridge Village
Road
Sturbridge, MA
Admission
$95
More Info
Join the witches and warlocks of
Salem for an evening of witchcraft as
you dine with the souls of departed
loved ones in complete silence.
http://www.festivalofthedead.com/du
mbsupper.html
$95
Enjoy a unique opportunity to prepare
and eat a meal as early New
Englanders did. Join us!
https://www.osv.org/event/dinner-ina-country-village/dinner-in-a-countryvillage-29
What?
Lowell Farmers’ Market –
Pet Lovers Day
When?
October 2
12pm – 5pm
Where?
50 Arcand Drive
Lowell, MA
Admission
Free
More Info
Market offering fresh, locally grown
produce from area farmers, as well as
meats, fish, honey, baked goods,
prepared meals, hand-crafts and
more. While you shop enjoy live
entertainment, cooking
demonstrations, and activities for the
whole family!
http://www.commteam.org/wp/conte
nt/uploads/2015/04/Farmers-market2015-Calendar-Flier.pdf
What?
Lowell Farmers Market –
Mambo Italiano
When?
October 9
12pm – 5pm
Where?
50 Arcand Drive
Lowell, MA
Admission
NA
More Info
Market offering fresh, locally grown
produce from area farmers, as well as
meats, fish, honey, baked goods,
prepared meals, hand-crafts and
more. While you shop enjoy live
entertainment, cooking
demonstrations, and activities for the
whole family!
http://www.commteam.org/wp/conte
nt/uploads/2015/04/Farmers-market2015-Calendar-Flier.pdf
What?
Lowell Farmers’ Market
– Chocolate Fair
When?
October 23
12pm – 5pm
Where?
50 Arcand Drive
Lowell, MA
Admission
Free
More Info
Market offering fresh, locally grown
produce from area farmers, as well as
meats, fish, honey, baked goods,
prepared meals, hand-crafts and
more. While you shop enjoy live
entertainment, cooking
demonstrations, and activities for the
whole family!
http://www.commteam.org/wp/cont
ent/uploads/2015/04/Farmersmarket-2015-Calendar-Flier.pdf
What?
Lowell Farmers’ Market
–
Pumpkin Fest
When?
October 30
12pm – 5pm
Where?
50 Arcand Drive
Lowell, MA
Admission
Free
More Info
Market offering fresh, locally grown
produce from area farmers, as well as
meats, fish, honey, baked goods,
prepared meals, hand-crafts and
more. While you shop enjoy live
entertainment, cooking
demonstrations, and activities for the
whole family!
http://www.commteam.org/wp/cont
ent/uploads/2015/04/Farmersmarket-2015-Calendar-Flier.pdf
What?
North Shore Food
Truck Festival
When?
October 17
11am – 5pm
Where?
Stoneham Square
Main Street
Stoneham, MA
Admission
General
Admission: $5
Children under 12:
Free
More Info
Bring a blanket and lawn chair along
with your beloved pets to enjoy good
food and free live music and activities.
Enjoy 20 of the area’s finest food
trucks and Sam Adams Craft Beer.
http://www.foodtruckfestivalsofameri
ca.com/#!north-shore-ftf/conl
Sargent Choice
Test Kitchen
Program
October 5
7pm – 9pm
Boston University Hillel
213 Bay State Rd
Boston, MA
Free
Join Professor Karen Jacobs and the
BU Hillel community for an engaging
and healthy cooking class as part of
Boston University's Sargent Choice
Test Kitchen program.
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/sargen
t-choice-test-kitchen-east-falafel-andtahinni-tickets-17328057687?aff=es2
What?
Breakfast Basics
Masa Tequila Tours
When?
October 19
6:30pm – 9:30pm
October 4
7:30pm – 9:30pm
Where?
Sofra Bakery & Café
1 Belmont Street
Cambridge, MA
Masa
439 Tremont Street
Boston, MA
Admission
More Info
$95.94
Sofra’s Pastry Chef de Cuisine, Emily
Weber will show you some of our
secrets and inspire you to add a new
fall repertoire of amazing breakfasts,
at home.
$25
http://www.eventbrite.com/e/breakfa
st-basics-tickets17548705651?aff=es2
Come with your friends and sample 3
different tequilas paired with some of
our famous tapas! We will teach you
all about tequila and give you tasting
notes on each one you try.
http://www.eventbrite.com/e/masatequila-tours-tickets17591087416?aff=es2
What?
When?
Where?
Admission
Matinee Tasting
12pm – 2pm
$20.47
Wicked Wine Fest
October 17
12pm – 10pm
Cyclorama 539
Tremont Street
Boston, MA
Afternoon Tasting
3:30pm – 6pm
$30.72
Night Tasting Party
7pm – 10pm
$30.72
More Info
Hundreds of Boston’s young
professionals will gather to sample
and discover wicked good wines for
drinking now at wicked good values.
http://www.eventbrite.com/e/wickedwine-fest-tickets17697009231?aff=es2
What?
Dig In: A Field-toTable Festival
When?
October 17 – 18
Where?
1 Old Sturbridge Village
Road
Sturbridge, MA
Admission
Free Admission
More Info
Come help us celebrate the harvest
and the beautiful New England
autumn at the peak of autumn color.
Learn how food makes its way from
the farm to the dining room table.
https://www.osv.org/event/from-field-totable-weekend-2015
Fall Craft Beer Fest
October 18
12pm – 7pm
Cyclorama
539
Tremont Street
Boston, MA
Afternoon Tasting
12pm – 3pm
$30.72
Evening Tasting
4pm – 7pm $20.47
Hundreds of Boston’s young
professionals will gather to sample
Brews from some of the best vendors.
http://www.eventbrite.com/e/fallcraft-beer-fest-tickets17697468605?aff=es2
What?
Fundamentals of
Espresso Workshop
Craft Beer 101:
OktoBEERfest!
When?
October 1
9am – 11am
October 1
6:30pm – 8:30pm
Where?
Speedwell Coffee Co.
180 South Meadow Rd
Plymouth, MA
Boston Wine School
1354 Commonwealth
Ave Allston, MA
Admission
$84.34
More Info
A complete and comprehensive
training program to teach the
fundamentals of proper espresso
extraction, and drink preparation.
http://www.eventbrite.com/e/fundam
entals-of-espresso-workshop-tickets16047963892?aff=es2
$55
A discussion of beer in depth and the
techniques in making of the beer with
a focus on Oktoberfest. A tasting and
discussion will give students the
knowledge and confidence to explore
further.
http://www.eventbrite.com/e/craftbeer-101-oktobeerfest-registration15782594164?aff=es2
What?
Dumplings with Oregon
and Washington Wines
Waltham Farmers’
Market
When?
October 2
6:30pm – 8:30pm
Every Saturday
throughout October
9:30am – 2pm
Where?
Boston Wine School
1354 Commonwealth
Ave Allston, MA
School Street and
Lexington Street
Waltham, MA
Admission
More Info
This 2 hour class will introduce the
fundamentals of wine tasting and pairing
wine with food.
$65
http://www.eventbrite.com/e/dumplingswith-oregon-and-washington-winesregistration-17673629301?aff=es2
Free
Nearly three dozen vendors will sell their
goods a the market. Including fresh fruits
and vegetables along with various crafts
and baked goods.
http://www.eventbrite.com/e/walthamfarmers-market-tickets17203732828?aff=es2
What?
Boston Harbor Islands
Regatta After Party
2015
Turkish Street Food
When?
October 3
3pm – 6pm
October 5
6:30pm – 9:30pm
Where?
Spectacle Island
Boston, MA
Sofra Bakery & Café 1
Belmont Street
Cambridge, MA
Admission
More Info
The party will have a delicious BBQ
lunch, music, cocktails, beer, and a
silent auction.
$42.99
http://www.eventbrite.com/e/bostonharbor-islands-regatta-after-party2015-tickets-17610307905?aff=es2
$117.04
The class will leave you with spice
filled memories and inspiration to
make your own amazing Turkish
dishes at home!
http://www.eventbrite.com/e/turkishstreet-food-tickets-17548540156
What?
Meze Makes Every Meal
A Party
Harvest Dinner with the
Pilgrims
When?
October 26
6:30pm – 9:30pm
October 11
5:30pm – 7:30pm
Where?
Sofra Bakery & Café
1 Belmont Street
Cambridge, MA
Plimoth Plantation
137 Warren Ave
Plymouth, MA
Admission
More Info
Join Chef de Cuisine, Didem Hosgel as
she demonstrates how to make meze
for your next party or family dinner.
$117.04
http://www.eventbrite.com/e/mezemakes-every-meal-a-party-tickets17548728720?aff=es2
Adult: $72.39
Adult Member:
$51.39
Child under 12:
$51.39
Child Member
under 12: $37.74
Join us in the year 1627 for an evening
of entertainment and hospitality with
the residents of the 17th Century
English Village.
http://www.eventbrite.com/e/harvestdinner-with-the-pilgrims-tickets16804497705?aff=es2
What?
Taking the Bite out of
Whiskey (Class &
Dinner)
Seeing Red: Red Wine
and Red Meat
When?
October 3
6:30pm – 9:30pm
October 9
6:30pm – 8:30pm
Where?
Boston Wine School
1354 Commonwealth
Ave Allston, MA
Boston Wine School
1354 Commonwealth
Ave Allston, MA
Admission
More Info
A tasting class of whiskey served with
an assortment with cheeses,
accompanied with a BBQ dinner.
$115
http://www.eventbrite.com/e/takingthe-bite-out-of-whiskey-class-dinnerregistration-17512723026?aff=es2
Learn some of the basics of food and
wine pairing.
$55
http://www.eventbrite.com/e/seeingred-red-wine-and-red-meatregistration-14463385375?aff=es2
What?
Spirits 101: The
Spectrum of Spirits
Wine and Chocolate
When?
October 15
6:30pm – 8:30pm
October 16
6:30pm – 8:30pm
Where?
Boston Wine School
1354 Commonwealth Ave
Boston, MA
Boston Wine School
1354 Commonwealth Ave
Boston, MA
Admission
$55
More Info
Appetizers and an assortment of
cheeses will be served during class to
introduce some of the fundamentals
of pairing spirits and food.
http://www.eventbrite.com/e/spirits101-the-spectrum-of-spiritsregistration-16521630642?aff=es2
Learn what wine and chocolate have
in common and how they develop
their unique styles.
$55
http://www.eventbrite.com/e/wineand-chocolate-making-the-perfectmatch-registration17636648691?aff=es2
What?
When?
Saturday, October 17
5pm
Lowell Oktoberfest
Sunday, October 18
6pm
A Night in Tuscany
(Class & Dinner)
October 17
6:30pm – 9:30pm
Where?
City Hall Historic District
50 Arcand Drive
Lowell, MA
Boston Wine School
1354 Commonwealth Ave
Allston, MA
Admission
Price varies with
ticket package
More Info
An authentic German Oktoberfest
with great food, beer and
entertainment. A fun event for the
entire family!
http://www.eventbrite.com/e/lowelloktoberfest-tickets17730985856?aff=es2
$155
Appetizers and an assortment of
cheeses will be served during class to
introduce some of the fundamentals
of pairing wine and food.
http://www.eventbrite.com/e/anight-in-tuscany-class-dinnerregistration-17596733303?aff=es2
What?
Best New Wines You’ve
Never Heard Of
Burgers and Bordeaux
When?
October 21
6:30pm – 8:30pm
October 30
6:30pm – 8:30pm
Where?
Boston Wine School
1354 Commonweath
Ave Allston, MA
Boston Wine School
1354 Commonwealth
Ave Allston, MA
Admission
$55
More Info
Appetizers and an assortment of
cheeses will be served during class to
introduce some of the fundamentals of
pairing wine and food.
http://www.eventbrite.com/e/bestnew-wines-youve-never-heard-ofregistration-17673410647?aff=es2
$65
This 2 hour class will explore a variety
wines from Bordeaux and wines
inspired by Bordeaux. Burgers will be
served during class to introduce some
of the fundamentals of pairing wine
and food.
http://www.eventbrite.com/e/burgersand-bordeaux-registration17636903453?aff=es2
What?
Cape Cod
Cranberry Day
When?
October 3
10am – 4pm
Where?
Green Briar Nature Center and
Jam Kitchen 6 Discovery Hill
Rd
East Sandwhich, MA
Admission
Free
Food available for
purchase
More Info
Enjoy a homemade cranberry dessert,
clam chowder or chili served in the
historic jam kitchen from 11am to
2pm and view traditional cranberry
jam recipes being prepared.
http://www.thorntonburgess.org/Cra
nberryDay.html
New Bedford
Seaport Chowder
Festival
October 18
12pm – 5pm
City Pier 3
New
Bedford, MA
$15 in advance
$18 day of
Children: $5
5
and younger: Free
Sample and taste the offerings from
25 area food vendor. Craft activites for
children, lobster races, and so much
more!
http://www.downtownnb.org/chowd
erfest.html
What?
Taste of the
Region
Wayland
Farmers’ Market
When?
October 27
6pm – 9pm
October 7
12pm – 5pm
Where?
Tri-County Regional Vocational
Technical
High School
147 Pond Street
Franklin, MA
Russel’s Garden Center
397
Boston Post Rd Wayland, MA
Admission
More Info
Annual tradition of sampling great
foods throughout the region.
Free
http://www.unitedregionalchamber.o
rg/events/
Free
Featuring Massachusetts-grown
vegetables, fruit, bread, baked goods,
eggs, locally made pasta and cheese
and more!
http://www.russellsgardencenter.co
m/html/farmersMarket.html
What?
Franklin Farmers’
Market
Douglas Octoberfest
When?
Fridays
throughout the
month
12pm – 6pm
October 3
Where?
Pleasant St & Main St
Franklin, MA
Main Street
Douglas, MA
Admission
More Info
Fresh local produce as well as crafts
available to buy.
Free
http://www.farmfresh.org/food/farmer
smarkets_details.php?market=81
Free
Busy vendors line both sides of Main
Street offering crafts, food, games, and
unique displays that keep the crowds
occupied until dusk.
http://douglasoctoberfest.com/
What?
Global Harvest
Festival
th
40 Annual
Horseshed Fair
When?
October 3 & 4
10am – 4pm
October 3
10am - 4pm
Where?
Heifer International
216 Wachusett St
Rutland, MA
First Church of Christ
Unitarian
752
Main St
Lancaster,
MA
Admission
$10 per vehicle
More Info
Taste food from other countries, and
enjoy a real farm experience by
meeting the farm animals, churning
butter, roasting coffee, and even
digging potatoes!
http://www.heifer.org/what-you-cando/experience-heifer/heiferfarm/events.html
Free
A festive, crowd-gathering arts and
crafts fair featuring all handmanufactured items, alongside a
roster of foods. One huge attraction is
more than 100 apple, blueberry,
cherry and pumpkin pies.
http://www.firstchurchlancasterma.or
g/events-news/horseshed-fair
What?
Applefest
When?
October 17 & 18
10am – 5pm
Where?
Wachusett Mountain Ski Area
499 Mountain Rd
Princeton,
MA
Admission
Prices vary
depending on
package purchase
More Info
Don’t miss the Great New England
Apple Pie Contest and Blueberry
Eating contest. Get your Oktoberfest
Celebration in with authentic German
cuisine, a multitude of tasty beers in
the Beer Garden and LIVE music.
http://wachusett.com/EventsActivities
/CalendarofEvents/AppleFest/tabid/3
62/Default.aspx
What?
Ashland Farmers’
Market
When?
October 3 & 10
9am – 1pm
Where?
125 Front Street
Ashland, MA
Admission
Free
More Info
Shop for gourmet ice cream, artisan
breads, homemade sauces, and fresh
produce.
http://www.ashlandfarmersmarket.or
g/
Wellesley Farmers’
Market
October 3, 10 & 17
309 Washington St
Wellesley, MA
Free
Find a variety of just picked fruits and
vegetables, award winning fine food
purveyors, and special events to
delight shoppers of all ages at the
Wellesley Farmers' Market.
http://www.wellesleyfarmersmarket.c
om/
What?
Amherst Farmers’
Market
When?
Every Saturday
throughout the month
8am – 2pm
Where?
Amherst Center
Amherst, MA
Admission
Free
More Info
It is widely known as one of the best
places for local food, fun, and
community.
http://www.amherstfarmersmarket.c
om/
What?
When?
Belchertown
Farmers’ Market
October 4
10am – 2pm
Northampton
Farmers’ Market
Saturdays
throughout the
month
7am – 1pm
Where?
Belchertown Common
MA
Belchertown,
Admission
More Info
A variety of fresh produce and crafts
for sale.
Free
http://belchertownfarmersmarket.we
ebly.com/
A variety of fresh produce and crafts
for sale
8 Gothic St
Northampton, MA
Free
http://www.northamptonfarmersmar
ket.com/
What?
Easthampton Farmers’
Market
South Hadley Farmers’
Market
When?
October 3, 10, 17 & 24
9am – 1pm
Thursdays throughout the
month
1pm – 6pm
Where?
50 Payson Avenue
Easthampton, MA
College Street and
Hadley Street
South Hadley, MA
Admission
More Info
Featuring many of the areas fresh
produce and goods available for sale.
Free
https://www.facebook.com/Easthamp
tonFarmersMarket
Free
Providing many different types of
products for sale and fresh produce.
Accompanied with community and
fun!
http://southhadleyfarmersmarket.co
m/
What?
Ware Farmers’ Market
Assembly Row Farmers’
Market
When?
October 3 & 10
9am – 1pm
Sundays throughout the
month
10:30am – 2:30pm
Where?
CVS Lawn
104 West Street
Ware, MA
Assembly Row
Somerville, MA
Admission
More Info
Featuring many of the areas fresh
produce and goods available for sale.
Free
http://www.farmfresh.org/food/farme
rsmarkets_details.php?market=155
Free
Presenting the very best variety of
products from New England farms and
specialty vendors including vegetables,
fruit, meat, cheese, fish, baked goods
and much more.
http://www.assembly.market/
What?
Greenway Farmers’
Market
Topsfield Fair
When?
Wednesdays 11am – 6pm
Sundays 10am – 4pm
throughout the month
October 2 - 12
Where?
Rose Kennedy
Greenway 136
Blackstone St
Boston, MA
Topsfield Fairgrounds
207 Boston St
Topsfield, MA
Admission
More Info
Bringing fresh local food to residents,
workers and visitors.
Free
Price varies
depending on
ticket package
http://www.localharvest.org/bostonpublic-market-at-the-greenwayM2323
Traditional agriculture, big
entertainment, rides, games,
shopping, and great food... something
for everyone, not too far from home!
All types of food available from Italian
to Chinese!
http://topsfieldfair.org/index.php
What?
When?
Where?
Admission
Friday, October 2
12pm -9pm
Foxboro Fall New
England Home
Show
Saturday October 3
10am – 9pm
The Dana Farber Field House at
Patriot Place Foxboro, MA
General Admission:
$8 Children 17
and under: Free
October 2
Bring the kids and enjoy live cooking
demonstrations, furniture building
zone and a craft and specialty food
area
http://www.newenglandhomeshows.c
om/fall-foxboro
Sunday October 4
10am – 6pm
Harvest New
England Day at the
Big E
More Info
Eastern States Exposition
Springfield, MA
One day tickets
available for $12
Child one day
available for $8
Featuring food and agricultural
buisnesses made or grown in
Massachusetts.
http://www.thebige.com/
What?
SoWa Fall Open
Market
When?
Every Sunday
throughout the month
10am – 4pm
Where?
460 Harrison Avenue
Boston, MA
Admission
Free
More Info
Every week, 15 to 20 food trucks serve
up a variety of mobile cuisines, ranging
from grilled cheese sandwiches to
brick oven pizza to organic, healthy
eats.
http://newenglandopenmarkets.com/
southen
Festival of the Hills
October 4 & 5
Conway Grammar School
Route 116
Conway,
MA
Free
Annual fall festival in Conway, which
include a pancake breakfast, bake sale,
and community turkey dinner.
http://www.festivalofthehills.com/
What?
Riverside Blues &
BBQ Festival
When?
October 10 & 11
Where?
Beacon Field
Greenfield, MA
Admission
Festival Admission
$5
Children
under 10 free
More Info
The multi-day festival features a
grilling contest as well as Beer, Blues
music, vendors, and exciting
competitions.
http://www.riversidebluesandbbq.co
m/
Apple Country Fair
October 10
10am – 4pm
Brookfield Town Common
Brookfield, MA
Featuring live music, children’s games,
baked goods, and a apple pie contest.
Free
http://applecountryfair.com/about.ht
ml
What?
Ashfield Fall Festival
When?
Where?
October 10 & 11
10am – 5pm
Main Street
Ashfield, MA
Admission
Free
More Info
Offering crafts, art, locally-grown and
prepared foods, live entertainment
and activites. Also hosting a giant
pumpkin and tallest sunflower
contest.
http://www.ashfieldfallfestival.org/
Berkshire Harvest Festival
October 10 & 11
Day
All
Massachusetts 183
& Massachusetts
102 Stockbridge,
MA
Adults: $5 Children
under 12: Free
The Festival is a family-friendly
celebration of community, showcasing
local crafters & artists, non-stop
entertainment, artisan food producers
and food trucks.
http://www.berkshirebotanical.org/ev
ent/626-2/
What?
Yarmouth Seaside
Festival
Newburyport Fall
Harvest Festival 2015
When?
October 10, 11 & 12
October 11 & 12
10am – 5pm
Where?
Joshua Sears
Memorial Field 1175
Wood Rd
South Yarmouth, MA
Downtown
Newburyport
Newburyport, MA
Admission
Free
More Info
A gala event offering a craft, food
vendors, parade, live entertainment, and
family fun.
http://www.yarmouthseasidefestival.co
m/
Free
Enjoy great food, live music, and family
fun while celebrating autumn's arrival.
Explore downtown shops as well as craft
vendor booths from artisans all over
New England!
http://business.newburyportchamber.or
g/events/details/fall-harvest-festival2015-14634
What?
Seafood and Chowda
Tour
When?
Fridays throughout the
month @ 1pm
Where?
Seaport District
Boston, MA
Admission
$60
More Info
Learn about the history and culture of
the Seaport/Fort Point Channel
neighborhood while tasting delicious
seafood representative of the area.
https://www.zerve.com/YummyWalks
/Chowder
Pizza & Historic Tavern
Tour
Mondays – Fridays
throughout the month @
5:30pm
North End
Boston, MA
$49
Enjoy three of the best slices in the city
as you visit two of Boston’s most
historic taverns.
https://www.zerve.com/BostonPizza/T
avern
What?
When?
Friday October 16
6pm – 9:30pm
Drink Craft Beer’s
Beer & Cider Fest
WZLX 100.7FM Craft
Beer Experience
Saturday October 17
1 – 4:30pm
6pm -9:30pm
Friday October 9
6pm – 9pm
Saturday October 10
2pm – 5pm
6pm – 9pm
Where?
Space 57
200 Stuart St
Boston, MA
Cyclorama
539 Tremont St
Boston, MA
Admission
More Info
We will have 25 New England
breweries and cideries in attendance
bringing 90+ craft beers and ciders.
$53.74
http://www.eventbrite.com/e/drinkcraft-beers-beer-cider-fest-tickets17764746836?aff=es2
$49.65
40 breweries and cideries will
sample 120 different beers and
ciders. WZLX's Chuck Nowlin and
Kenny Young will be broadcasting
live! 21+ event
http://www.eventbrite.com/e/wzlx-craft-beerexperience-presented-by-craft-beer-cellar-fridayoctober-9th-saturday-october-10th-tickets-
17809446534?aff=es2
What?
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When?
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