What's Happening September 28 and 29, 2019

“What’s Happening”

September 28 and 29, 2019

28 and 29, Saturday and Sunday – 10^thAnnual BBQ Fest at Wachusett Mountain, 499 Mountain Rd., Princeton, 11:00-5:00 - There's BBQ and then there's good BBQ!  We've assembled some of the finest vendors in the area for this tasty event which also features live music, craft fair and farmers' market, contests and cooking demos. For tickets and more information visit wachusett.com.

28, Saturday – Craft Materials Free-For-All at Stevens Memorial Library, 20 Memorial Dr., Ashburnham, 11:00-2:00 - Put on by Wachusett Community Crafters! Connect with crafters who share your interest or can help you learn something new. Fabric, notions, yarn, needles, patterns, tools, vinyl, ideas and more! Clear out your clutter by fueling another's creativity! Gather ingredients and ideas for some fun new projects. Bring a bag and bring your family and friends! All are welcome to take materials whether they have items to donate or not.

28, Saturday – 43^rdAnnual Attic Treasure Sale hosted by Westminster Historical Society, 110 Main St., Westminster, 9:00-3:00, The Westminster Historical Society is holding its 43rd Annual Attic Treasures Sale. We're finding more and more treasures as we go through the barn.
Antiques, Antique Baby Carriages & Cradle, Furniture, Vintage Items, Mirrors, Iron Cookware, Household Items, & many other wonderful treasures will be sold this year. Donations are still being accepted by the Historical Society for the sale and can be brought to the Historical Society and left in the barn. Please call the Society at 978-874-5569 for more information.

28, Saturday – Muddy Ruckus performs at Hollis Hills Farm, Marshall Rd., Fitchburg, 12:00, This grungy Americana duo is a show you don't want to miss. For two people, they bring a full rock band sound with a suitcase drum kit. We are so excited to have them at the farm!
Check them out on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/muddyruckusand Spotify. PYO opens at 9 am and Muddy Ruckus starts at 1. Beer and food at noon, apple cider donuts and ice cream will be available all day! For more information visit hollishillsfarm.com. 

28, Saturday – 14^thAnnual Oktoberfest “Party in the Street” at Gardner Ale House, 74 Parker St., Gardner, 11:00-10:00 - Beer Garden, Beer Maidens, Food, Moon Hill Brewing Co. Beer, Live Music (4 Bands!), Lawn Games for Adults, Face Painting, Sidewalk Art & Bubble Fun for Kids, Ceremonial Tapping of the Keg & Debut of the 14th Oktoberfest Lager, 11th Annual Gardner Chair Luge, Free Admission. For more information visit gardnerale.com.

28, Saturday – 29^thAnnual Ashby Pumpkin Festival on Ashby Commons, 10:00-4:00 - Spend the day enjoying family fun activities and shopping at The Ashby Common! There will be live entertainment throughout the day, food and craft vendors, games and activities for children, a pumpkin decorating contest, a tractor parade, Friends of the Library Book Sale, and more! For information on reserving vendor space, please email: friendsofashbylibrary@gmail.com The Friends of the Ashby Free Public Library are a non-profit group of volunteers working together with local businesses and crafters to make this annual festival possible and who also support and fund the Library's educational needs. All off the proceeds from the festival support the educational programs at the Ashby Free Public Library.

28, Saturday – Hunt & Gather Vintage Market’s 4^thAnnual Flea Stock Junkin’ Event, 194 Worcester Rd. (Rt. 31) Princeton, 8:00-3:00 - Join us on the Princeton Massachusetts town wide yard sale day for Flea Stock! HGVM's 4th annual sale featuring a Junker’s paradise! Those of you who came the last three years know get here early to get first choice:) Items featured within the sale are an up cyclers dream! All year long we all scour barns, farms, shops, sales and so on. We don't always get to those projects or use those pieces that we've collected. To make room for new stock these items will be sold at flea market prices! This sale is all about liquidation! You will find doors, windows, tables and table bases, dressers, smalls, project pieces, and anything and everything between that you could want to up cycle. The sale will include our dealers’ small items set up inside the function room and an outside tent with larger pieces. All items will be priced to sell. This will be your chance to pick up some fantastic items for you to finish yourself or refinish. All furniture pieces are under $50 with most between $10 and $30. Again, if you came last year you know how awesome this event is!
Food will be on site and available for purchase at Monti Farms right here in site. 

28, Saturday – GrotonFest 2019, 75 Hillis St., Groton, 9:30-4:00, Grotonfest is a yearly celebration in Groton, MA. First launched in 1979, the Grotonfest was formed to celebrate the town’s small businesses, showcase the budding artists and their crafts, as well as introduce non-profit organizations around our community. It is primarily sponsored by the Groton Business Association, formerly the Groton Board of Trade. The Grotonfest is created through GBA’s vision and is launched as a part of the town’s local business development campaign. For more information visit grotonfest.com.

28, 29, Saturday and Sunday – Bolton and Harvard Open Studios, 10:00-4:00 Saturday, 12:00- 4:00 Sunday - Artists and Artisans around Bolton and Harvard will be opening their studios to the public! Last year we had over 30 artists in 10 locations in Bolton and Harvard. This year we hope to host even more artists. Grab a map this fall and enjoy driving around beautiful Bolton and Harvard to view the wonderful variety of local art, meet the artists and see their studio spaces, and perhaps start or grow your art collection! For more information and a map of artists visit openartstudios.org.

28, Saturday – 22^ndAnnual Winchester NH Pickle Festival, Downtown Winchester, NH – 10:00-4:00, An early fall festival to celebrate the Polish heritage of Winchester, NH. Started by Winchester resident Gary O'Neal and still going on today. Music, food, games. For more information visit winchesterpicklefestival.org.

28 and 29, Saturday and Sunday, Fall for Quilts – Bridge of Quilts 2019, Hosted by Cheshire Quilters’ Guild, 9:30-4:30 on Saturday and 10:00-3:00 on Sunday, Keene Recreation Center, 312 Washington St., Keene NH - Come see amazing member quilts, youth quilts, charity quilts and sewn items, raffle items, technique demos, featured artist trunk show, quilting vendors, and more! 100+ quilts will be on display! Tickets at the door.  

What's Happening September 20, 21, 22, 2019

“What’s Happening”

September 19, 20, 21, 22, 2019

19, 20 – Thursday and Friday – Fitchburg Open Studios at Creative Connections, 9:00-6:00, 56 Main St., Ashburnham MA-Creative Connections is pleased to participate in the 2nd annual Fitchburg Open Studios Tour! Artists Randy LeSage, Robert Maloney and Mark Setevdemio will be in the gallery on Saturday to demonstrate various printmaking techniques. Refreshments will be served! Fitchburg Open Studios is a free, self-guided, art discovery tour, which takes place over the Fall weekend of October 19th and 20th, 2019. This tour allows you to visit with as many artists and locations as you desire, with each stop offering its own unique and varied experience. Using the City of Fitchburg as the “core” of the tour, Open Studios branches off to include artists in several neighboring communities, all of which are within an easy drive of each other. Simply grab a map, plan your day, and enjoy a little “leaf peeping” along the way! Whether you’re an experienced collector, new to the art scene, or simply curious about art and the creative process, this is an incredible opportunity to experience first-hand the actual working spaces, exhibition spaces, and studios of some of the most accomplished artists in the greater Fitchburg area. You will have an open and welcoming invitation to meet the artists, network, watch demonstrations and techniques, ask questions, study their creative space and processes, and if you desire, purchase artwork right from the source! This is a unique opportunity and an inspirational event. It is a great way to meet people who share your passion for art, “talk shop”, and interact with them in their own personal studio and workspace.

21, Saturday – Annual Fall Bazaar at St. Denis Parish, 10:00-6:00 (Attic Treasures opens at 7:00 a.m.), 85 Main St., Ashburnham – The Harvest Booth, Chinese Auction, Books Down Under, Children’s Games, Attic Treasures, Themed Baskets, Silent Auction, Tim’s Food Booth, Jewelry and Crafts, Baked Goods, Homemade Pies, and more!

21 and 22, Saturday and Sunday, The Pro-Found Fall 2019 Vintage Market, Saturday 8:30-5:00, Sunday, 10:00-4:00, At Kalon Farm, Rt 117, Lancaster, MA - The The pro.found marketis located at Kalon Farm and Winery on a sprawling scenic landscape. Vendors with a vintage lifestyle look will showcase their products in individual tents for a unique collaborative shopping experience. Also enjoy local food trucks, brew, wine and live music for a festive weekend for the whole family. For tickets and more information visit theprofoundmarket.com

21 and 22, Saturday and Sunday – KidsFest at Wachusett Mountain,499 Mountain Rd., Princeton MA - 10:00-5:00 - This one's all about kids and families! Two days filled with entertainment, shows, giveaways, vendors, activities and more! No shortage of fun for everyone! For tickets and more information visit Wachusett.com. Frisbee Dogs, The Trampoline Show, The Reptile Show, Magic Steve, CharacterJ Rocks, Troy Wunderle, Gramma Potts, Juggles the Clown, Hanover Theatre Karon Shea Dance and Modeling, The Meltdown, Rock Wall, Mini Golf, Obstacle Course , Giant Jenga, Connect 4, Ladder Ball, Can Jam, Princess Elsa, Princess Ariel, Stuff a Bear, Captain Jack Sparrow, Petting Zoo, Giant Slide

21, Saturday – Harvest Jam at Hollis Hills Farm, 11:00 a.m.-11:00 p.m., 340 Marshall Rd., Fitchburg - Join us for an afternoon of fall activities featuring live music all day. Central MA favorites New Pond Fondle kicks off at noon, followed by the dynamic duo of The Maniac Loves You 3:00-6:00. Roots rock group Town Meeting closes out the night with their incredible lively performance. They hit the stage at 6pm! We'll have food, drinks, and all things apple cider (read: donuts), hay rides, and PYO. This day is friendly for all ages, but there is a $15 cover for ages 16 and up.

21 and 22, Saturday and Sunday – 9^thAnnual Craft Festival at Fruitlands Museum, 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. Saturday and 10:00-5:00 on Sunday, 102 Prospect Hill Rd., Harvard MA - New England Artisans will fill the field at Fruitlands Museum for our ninth annual juried and handmade Craft Festival. Jewelry, pottery, glass, wood, fiber arts, photography, mixed media, henna art, specialty food, and much more! Join us for a great day out with family and friends. Stock up on one-of-a-kind gifts by 48 of New England's finest artisans and admire their craft. Enjoy live music by the Summertime Trio, Beer and Wine Garden by True West Brewing Co., food truck, and family lawn games. Museum exhibits and trails are included in the entry ticket. Admission: $5 for Members, $10 for Non-Members, Children 12 and under are free. The fee at the gate includes entry to the museum galleries, exhibits, and trails. The event is held rain or shine under the tent. For more information visit fruitlands.thetrustees.org.

21, Saturday – North County Land Trust - Hawk Migration on the Mountain, Wachusett Mountain State Reservation, 345 Mountain Rd., Princeton MA - 9:00-11:00 a.m., Hawk migrations are a majestic thing to witness and what better place than from the mountain top of Wachusett Mountain. Join Clay Hobart, NCLT's local bird enthusiast, on Saturday, Sept 21 as we turn our eyes to the skies in anticipation of seeing the hawks. This is a popular thing to do during this time of year so plan ahead to find parking. If you'd like, you can even go early and hike up the mountain to meet us there for a 9am guided viewing of these beautiful birds.For parking guidelines and more information about Wachusett Mountain please visit https://www.mass.gov/locations/wachusett-mountain-state-reservation.Bring your binoculars and your hiking shoes! It's sure to be a spectacular sight! Register now to reserve your spot.

21, Saturday –26^thAnnual Johnny Appleseed Arts and Cultural Festival, Sat. 9-5, downtown Leominster - Featuringmore than 120 craft vendors and lots of great food (think apple crisp and candy apples), a petting zoo, pony rides, live entertainment and lots more. Free admission. And it’s all to celebrate the Leominster-born John Chapman, Johnny Appleseed himself.

21, Saturday – 2^ndAnnual Keene International Festival, 11:00-2:00, Keene Recreation Center, 312 Washington St., Keene NH - In 2017 a team of educators and community organizers met to establish the Keene International Festival. The first event, held in 2018, drew in over 500 people from around southwest New Hampshire and beyond.  In 2019, the city of Keene's Human Rights Committee became a partner of the event. Keene International Festival showcases and celebrates the rich cultural diversity of the Keene, NH, community through activities that engage and connect people to each other.It is a free family-friendly event held on the third Saturday in September. Donations are welcome.  100% of funds raised go towards festival activities. For more information visit keeneinternationalfestival.org.

22, Sunday – The 5^thAnnual Johnny Appleseed Home crafters Handmade Fair at Sholan Farms, 1125 Pleasant St., Leominster MA, 10:00-4:00, Featuring food, kids’ activities, entertainment, hayrides, and art and crafts for sale. 

22, Sunday – 2^ndAnnual Moose Jam 2019 sponsored by Ashburnham Conservation Trust– 1:00-6:00 at Crocker Farm, 64 Gibson Rd., Ashburnham MA - Music and fun to support the Ashburnham Conservation Trust! ACT's 2nd Annual Moose Jam features live music with performances by:  Jane Fallon, Ian Wilkins, Ward Bowne, Bradley James (aka Boston Piano Kid), and a surprise guest headliner who is nationally known performer! (Visit our website to find out who...or watch for hints on this event page!) ~~Sound provided by: Bobby Hamblett - Proceeds to benefit the Ashburnham Conservation Trust...with a portion to be put toward the protection of Crocker Farm, a 100 year old, three-hundred acre working farm, containing the peak of Jewell Hill in the towns of Ashburnham, Ashby and Fitchburg. Rain or Shine (large tents will be set-up). BYOB, BYO-Picnic, BYO-Lawn chairs. Refreshments and water* will also be available.  *Please bring a reusable water bottle...or purchase one at the event. Optional guided hike up Jewell Hill during intermission.