September 28, 29, 30, 2018

“What’s Happening”

September 28, 29, 30, 2018

28, 29, 30 – Friday, Saturday, Sunday – 20^thAnnual North Quabbin Garlic and Arts Festival, 10:00-5:00, Foster’s Farm, 60 Chestnut Hill Rd., Orange, MA - Mark your calendars for the fabulous 'Festival that Stinks; Follow your heart (and nose) to this fabulous fall destination. Enjoy and support the bounty of amazing, regional artists, farmers and organizations; strengthen communities by purchasing locally crafted and grown. Gain vision and skills for local living: learn to grow garlic, press cider, mill lumber, grind grain, go solar and much more. For more information visit garlicandarts.org.

28, 29, 30, Friday, Saturday, Sunday – Weekends at the Farm at Hollis Hills Farm, 350 Marshall Rd., Fitchburg, MA – Friday, The ASB Band performs from 7-10; Saturday, The Maniac Loves You performs from 2:00-5:00, and Scott Babineau performs on Sunday from 12:00-3:00. For more information visit hollishillsfarm.com.

29, Ashburnham Farmer’s Market– 9:00-12:00, Meeting House Hill, Hastings Rd., Ashburnham – Vendors include: Rock Pile Farm, Enar’s Favorite Cookies, Koljian Farm, Timberlost Farm, Crowover Farm, Surfing Goat Soaps, J&K’s Good Thyme Farm, Willard Brook Farm, West Hill Bakery, Ashby Naturals, and a whole lot more! 

29, Saturday – 2^ndAnnual Fall Scarecrow Invasion at Winchester Park in Ashburnham, 11:00-2:00, Rain or Shine, - Prize Ribbons, Lunch for sale, Pumpkin Painting, Music by Honky Tonk Hangover. Free.

29, Saturday – 13^thAnnual Oktoberfest “Party in the Street” at the Gardner Ale House, 11:00 a.m.-10:00 p.m., 74 Parker St., Gardner, MA -Beer Garden, Food, Moon Hill Brewing Co. Beer, Live Music, Lawn Games for Adults, Face Painting, Bubble Fun & Sidewalk Art for Kids. For more information visit gardnerale.com.

29, 30 – Saturday and Sunday – 9^thAnnual BBQFest at Wachusett Mountain,10:00-5:00, 499 Mountain Rd., Princeton, MA – There’s BBQ and then there’s Good BBQ!! We’ve assembled some of the finest vendors in the area for this tasty even,t which also features live music, craft fair, farmer’s market, contests and cooking demos. For tickets and more information visit wachusett.com.

29, Saturday – 28^thAnnual Pumpkin Festival hosted by Ashby Public Library, 10:00-4:00, 812 Main St., Ashby - Enjoy a day full of family fun at the Ashby Town Common! There will be live entertainment, food and craft vendors, games and activities for children, a pumpkin decorating contest, and more! Don’t miss the tractor parade at 2:00. All proceeds go directly to the Ashby Library. We hope to see you there!

28, 29, 30, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday – League of NH Craftsmen presents the Capital Arts Fest – A weekend-long festival featuring the art and fine craft work of League members, select invited artists, and specialty vendors. Friday, 5:00-8:00; Saturday and Sunday 10:00-5:00. For more information visit nhcrafts.org.

September 22, 23, 2018

Pro.Found Fall Market at Kalon Farm in Lancaster

“What’s Happening”

September 22, 23, 2018

22, Saturday – Wachusett Brewery Ride and Tour, sponsored by Charles River Wheelers, 9:30 for 54 mile trek, 10:00 for 20 and 40 mile treks, 175 State Rd. East, Westminster MA – Enjoy a beautiful rustic ride on mostly quiet country roads in Worcester County. Long ride goes through Westminster, Gardner, Ashburnham, and Winchendon. There are some hills and challenging road terrains, but you’ll be rewarded with some beautiful views and scenery. The 54 and 40 mile rides pass the entrance to Wachusett Mountain for anyone interested in adding some elevation. The long ride goes father north into New Hampshire with some beautiful views of Lake Monomonac. There will be brewery tours and tastings, compliments of Wachusett Brewing Company as well as food and refreshments following the ride. For more information visit crw.org.

22, 23, Saturday and Sunday – KidsFest at Wachusett Mountain, 10:00-5:00, 499 Mountain Rd., Princeton MA - This one’s all about kids and families! Two days filled with entertainment, sows, giveaways, vendors, activities and more! No shortage of fun for everyone! For tickets and more information visit wachusett.com

22, 23, Saturday and Sunday, - The Pro.Found Fall Market at Kalon Farms, Saturday, 8:30-5:00; Sunday, 10:00-4:00, Rt. 117, Lancaster, MA – Join us for our Fall Market featuring 100+ vintage dealers, creative artisans, and makers! This weekend will provide fun for the whole family with local food trucks, brew, wine, and live music. For tickets and more information visit theprofoundmarket.com

22, 23, Saturday and Sunday, - Harvest Festival at Lanni Orchards, 8:00-6:00, 294 Chase Rd., Lunenburg, - Activities will include Pick Your Own apples, grapes, pumpkins; Wizard of Oz corn maze, make your own caramel apples, hayrides, play land, crafts, cider donuts, apple desserts. There is no admission fee to the get into the festival. Tickets are available for the corn maze at the farm stand.

22, 23, Saturday and Sunday – 8^thAnnual Craft Fair at Fruitlands, 10:00-4:00, 102 Prospect Hill Rd., Harvard, MA -Enjoy original handmade crafts by 48 New England Artisans during the 8^th Annual Craft Festival at Fruitlands. The Festival is a two-day outdoor-tented show set on the picturesque grounds of the museum. Quality juried craft, museum offerings, and stunning views has made the Festival a popular September destination for all. It’s the perfect opportunity to get a jump on your holiday shopping and find that original gift for the hard-to-buy-for! For your entertainment, there is a food truck, the Café, and live music, courtesy of the Summertime Trio, on both days of the Festival. The Guests’ admission also includes entry to the Museum exhibits and trails. It’s a fun day out with family and friends.New this year, we will be partnering with our friends at Notch Brewing who will host a Beer Garden at the Craft Festival. Relax and socialize over a beer in between shopping and Museum explorations! For more information visit fruitlandsthetrustees.org

22, Saturday - HairFest at Indian Ranch, 12:30 p.m., 200 Gore Rd., Webster, MA - Travel back to the 80’s with the Indian Ranch HairFest – a fun-filled day featuring the music you grew up with from the greatest tributes to Hair Bands including Everybody Wants Some (performing the music of Van Halen), The Priest (performing the music of Judas Priest),  Aquanett (playing the best of 80’s hair band music), Bon Jersey (performing the music of Bon Jovi), and festival headliner Super Troup (also playing the best of 80’s hair band music. This will be THE festival you will always remember! National Anthem: A special surprise guest!Event is rain or shine. No refunds or exchanges. General Admission is first come first serve and may result in standing room only. For handicap accessible seating and accommodations, please call the Indian Ranch box office at 508-943-3871. For tickets and more information visit indianranch.com

23, Sunday - Jewell Hill Hike hosted by Ashburnham Walks, 1:00-3:00, – Join us for a hike up Jewell Hill, a small mountain in eastern Ashburnham, owned by the Crocker family. The ½ mile trail to the summit is on a well-maintained wooded path with a moderate elevation gain. The summit affords scenic views to the east, including the Boston skyline on a clear day. Easy hike with a beautiful view. Led by Janet Morrison, the former ED of the North County Land Trust. Parking is available at the Crocker Farm at 511 Crocker Rd. in Ashby.

22, Saturday – The 21^stAnnual Pickle Festival in downtown Winchester NH, 10:00-4:00 - This is a free events with free pickles, music, crafts, and food. For more information visit winchesterpicklefestival.org.

23, Sunday – Frederick Historic Piano Collection presents, Makim Shtrykov on clarinet and Misusu Tanaka on Piano, 4:00 p.m. at the Ashburnham Community Church, 84 Main St., Ashburnham – Maksim Shtrykov, clarinet, and Misuzu Tanaka, piano, join us again, this time with a program of Russian music including pieces by Prokofiev, Gretchaninov, and Weinberg.

Admission: $15.00/adult (Children and students are free). For more information visit frederickcollection.org

23, Sunday – 2^ndAnnual CountryFest at Indian Ranch, 12:00 p.m., 200 Gore Rd., Webster MA - Event is rain or shine. No refunds or exchanges. General Admission is first come first serve and may result in standing room only. For handicap accessible seating and accommodations, please call the Indian Ranch box office at 508-943-3871. For tickets and more information visit indianranch.com

23, Sunday – Opening Reception for Interior Effects at Fitchburg Art Museum, 2:00-4:00, 185 Elm St., Fitchburg MA – Join us for the opening celebration of our fall exhibition, Interior Effects:  Furniture in Contemporary Art. The show pays tribute to the industrial heritage of North Central MA through an exploration of furniture and its design in psychologically charged metaphors. The exhibition includes artwork by 10 New England artists: Judy Kensley McKie, Yuri Kobayashi, Leah K. Woods, Tracie Pouliot, Liz Shepherd, Celeste Roberge, Katarina Burin, Sarah Malakoff, Sandra Erbacher, and Samantha Fields. Guests will enjoy light refreshments and a cash bar. The event is free with admission and free for all FAM members. For more information visit fitchburgartmuseum.org.

September 7, 8, 9, 2018

“What’s Happening”

September 7, 8, 9, 2018

7, 8, 9, Friday, Saturday and Sunday – New Players Theatre Guild presents, “The Mystery of Edwin Drood” by Charles Dickens – John Jasper, a brooding, moody choirmaster at a finishing school in Victorian England, maintains a secret life that includes frequenting an opium den. His tortured mind becomes obsessed with a young student, Rosa Bud, who is engaged to his nephew, Edwin Drood. Consumed by jealousy, John terrifies his nephew’s fiancé and plots the murder of Edwin. Show times are 7:30 on Friday and Saturday, and 2:00 on Sunday. Tickets are $20 for adults and $18 for students. Performances are located at 15 Rollstone St., Fitchburg - For more information visit nptg.org.

7, 8, 9, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday – The Sterling Fair, Sterling Airport, 121 Greenland Rd., Sterling, MA – Friday, 5-11p.m, Sat. 9 a.m.-11 p.m., Sun.  9 a.m.-5 p.m. –The Sterling Fair is a family oriented, community agriculture fair with the emphasis on agriculture and education. Admission and parking at the Sterling Fair is FREE. However, the fair relies on the sale of buttons, T-shirts, and ads to keep it free. Support your fair with a purchase or donation!  We like to keep admission and parking free so you can enjoy spending the day with your family having fun at the fair. The fair is run completely by volunteers, and with an annual attendance of around 40,000 people, it takes a lot of work to keep the fair going.  These volunteers include 20 members of the Sterling Fair committee and over 50 additional people who help setup, run, and clean up after the fair. For more information visit sterlingfair.org.

8, Saturday – Rootsfest 2018:  Celebrating Sweet 16! – 10:00-3:00, 100 Crawford St., Leominster MA – Rootsfest is a free community event! Roots will be turning sweet 16 this year and we are planning the biggest event yet! We will have over 60 natural and organic products' vendors! Samples! Free BBQ at noon! Live, local music! Kids Activities, raffles, photo booth, and so much more! 

8, Saturday – Farm Fresh Fest at Wachusett Mountain, 10:00-5:00, 499 Mountain Rd., Princeton MA – This festival highlights locally sourced products from farms and businesses in the Central Mass area and beyond. There will be cooking demos, educational talks and more in our Educational Tent along with Jams and Jellies, Pickles, and Relish contests and a special “Ugly Vegetable” Contest. For tickets and more information visit wachusett.com.

8, 9, Saturday and Sunday – The First Annual Sunflower Festival at Lanni Orchards, 294 Chase Rd., Lunenburg MA – 10:00-6:00, Admission includes Play Land for the day, a sunflower to keep, PYO apples, grapes, blackberries, (Some peaches, nectarines, plums, blueberries, raspberries are left). Caramel apples, cider donuts, cotton candy, food, and The Wizard of OZ Corn Maize will also be available.  For more information visit lanniorchards.com.

8, Saturday – Worcester Wine Festival at Union Station, 11:30-5:00 - Worcester’s Wine Festival’s Grand Tasting at Union Station is the grand event for the entire week’s wine celebration. In addition to the 400+ hand-curated wines, the Grand Tasting will include tastings from selected restaurants, and a small number of handpicked vendors specializing in arts, retail, and more. For tickets and more information visit worcesterwinefestival.com.