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Weekend Lighthouse

Brunch Cruise

Weekends throughout September Boston Harbor $59.95 per person

Enjoy a two and a half hour tour of Boston’s Inner and Outer Harbor while David Coffin

provides you with his take on Boston’s history. Also featured will be a delicious brunch

including all the classic breakfast choices.http://www.bostonharborcruises.com/boston-harbor-

cruises/weekend-lighthouse-brunch-cruise/menu/

Plymouth Farmers Market

Thursdays throughout the month

2:30pm-6:30pm

Plimoth Plantation137 Warren Avenue

PlymouthFree Admission

This lively outdoor celebration of seasonal food features local and organic vegetables, fruits and

herbs. Artisan breads and baked goods, goat cheese, honey, eggs, cut flowers, jams, sauces,

soaps and more are available here. http://www.plymouthfarmersmarket.org/

Natick Summer Farmers Market

Saturdays year round9am-1pm

Natick Common at Main Street and

Route 135Natick

Free Admission

This year round farmers market will be serving up fresh herbs, chocolates and candies, bagels, breads, Italian food, teas, seafood and more!

http://natickfarmersmarket.com/

Cape Cod Beer Farmers Market

Fridays throughout the month3pm-6pm

336 Phinney’s Lane Hyannis Free Admission

Come to the brewery weekly for a variety of meats, produce, kettle corn, focaccia and other assorted breads, sweet treats, wine and more!

http://capecodbeer.com/brewery/farmer-market-kick-off-happy-hour-at-cape-cod-beer/#more-9643

West Tisbury Famers Market

Saturdays throughout the month West Tisbury Free Admission

This market is a jam packed event with live local talent, plenty of specialty food vendors

and exotic treats flowers and herbs for you to enjoy.

http://www.thewesttisburyfarmersmarket.com/

Lexington Farmers Market

Tuesdays throughout the month

2pm-6:30pm

Corner of Woburn Street and

Massachusetts Avenue

Lexington

Free Admission

While enjoying the live entertainment and artisan craft vendors, pick up fresh produce,

flowers and a variety of farmers market favorites.

http://www.lexingtonfarmersmarket.org/

SoWa Farmers Market and

Bazaar

Sundays throughout the month 10am-4pm

500 Harrison AvenueBoston

Free Admission

This market is a thriving cultural tradition in the area of the city south of Washington Street (SoWa). There is also a craft market and a

vintage market!http://sowasundays.com/

Beverly Farmers Market

Mondays throughout the month 3pm-7pm

Veterans Memorial Park

150 Rantoul Street and Railroad Avenue

Beverly

Free Admission

At this child friendly, dog friendly park shop around for fresh herbs, flowers, honey,

seafood, massages and music.http://www.beverlyfarmersmarket.org/

Farmers Market at Forest Park

Tuesdays12:30pm-6pm

Forest Park Springfield Free admission

This farmers market, open rain or shine features 15+ local vendors for you to enjoy.

http://farmersmarketatforestpark.com/index.html

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King Richard’s Faire

Saturday September 5th – Sunday, October

25th 10:30am-6pm

King Richards's Faire 235 Main Street

Route 58Carver

$16 Children$29 Adults

Epicurean pleasures, suited for royalty, will tantalize your taste buds with the Faire’s unbelievable

choices of truly scrumptious treats. Satiate your palate with giant spit-roasted turkey legs, ringlets of fryes, and boules of chowder or stew. Don’t forget

to quench thy thirst with champagne, wine, and brew!

http://kingrichardsfaire.net/

Three County Fair

Saturday September 5th

Sunday, September 6th

andMonday September

7th

11 am (All Day)

Fairgrounds41 Fair Street

Route 9Northampton

In Advance$8 Adults$7 Senior

Day of$10 Adults$8 Seniors

Children under 11 are free

This will be Pioneer Valley’s 198th edition of the Three Country Fair, one of the longest running

agricultural fairs in the country! Enjoy local food from all around Hampshire, Franklin and

Hampden counties and a wine tasting each day.http://www.threecountyfair.com/

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Pasture to Plate Tours

Sun. September 6th

2pm-3:30pm

Appleton Farms Dairy Store

219 Country RoadIpswich

$20 Nonmember Adult$15 member Adult

$5 Children 12 and under

Take an in depth tour of the Appleton Farms dairy operation and go from pastures to the

cheese kitchen viewing area tasting the cheese along the way!

http://www.thetrustees.org/things-to-do/northeast-ma/event-1611.html?

srregion=&srrelated_property=57425162&srevent_type=&dateType=srevent_start_date&srstartDate=&srendDate=&x=45&y=8

Truro Agricultural Fair

Sunday, September 6th 6 Truro Center Road Truro Free Admission

Celebrating Agriculture, Aquaculture, Fishing and Farming, the Truro Agricultural Fair offers a delicious variety of locally harvested foods from

land and sea. http://truroagfair.com/

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Food Truck Madness

Friday, September 11th 6pm-9pm Kerouac Park $4.50 per person

Kerouc Park will serve as the destination for the coming together of 10+ food trucks, featuring

food from artisan panini’s to the best cupcakes in the Merrimack valley. Also you will have a selection of fine wines, craft beers and non-

alcoholic beverages to choose from!http://tlfwf.org/tickets?

mc_cid=ef4029184d&mc_eid=bebc27ad84

Flavors of Boston Friday, September 11th 6:30pm-9:30pm

Seaport Hotel 200 Seaport Boulevard

Boston

$200 per person

This is not a traditional gala, Flavors is a culinary experience featuring signature dishes and culinary experts. Release your inner foodie

while supporting the American Liver Foundation.

http://go.liverfoundation.org/site/TR?fr_id=4851&pg=entry

Deliciously Quick Fall Dinners

Friday, September 11th 2pm-4pm

Sur la Table100 Huntington

AvenueBoston

$69 per person

Discover quick and easy ways to satisfy your taste buds with a quick meal. During this class you’ll make kale salad, cedar plank salmon, 7

minute risotto and one bowl chocolate pudding cake.

http://www.surlatable.com/sku/2236248/Deliciously+Quick+Fall+Dinners

Lowell Food and Wine Festival

Friday, September 11th

6pm –Saturday, September 12th 11pm

Downtown Lowell $5-$90 per person

At this event you will experience tastings, hands on demos, and networking with Lowell’s top culinary talents. This event just started last year and quickly became a must attend event in

Massachusetts. http://www.tlfwf.org/

Mattoon Street Festival

Saturday, September 12th-Sunday,

September 13th 10am-5pm

Mattoon Street Springfield Free Admission

The 43rd annual Mattoon Street festival will feature over 25 exhibitors, live entertainment

and local food rom establishments around Mattoon Street.

http://www.mattoonfestival.org/

BSV Oktoberfest

Saturday, September 12th

12pm-11pmSunday, September 13th

12pm-6pm

Boylston Schul-Verein

8 County Street Walpole

$10 per personChildren under 12 free

Celebrate Oktoberfest at this event featuring a combination of old German classic beers and new additions! Along with liquor and wine,

multiple food tents and vendors!http://www.bsv-german.club/#!oktoberfest/cfpj

Polynesian LuauSaturday, September

12th 6pm-10pm

Arrowhead 780 Holmes Road

Pittsfield$40 per person

A Polynesian luau complete with a roast pig, a kosher roast pig, ukulele players, hula dancers

all to be enjoyed in a Teepee setting!http://www.mobydick.org/

Saturday, September

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39th Annual Corn Festival

Saturday, September 12th –Sunday,

September 13th

10am-4pm

South Shore Natural Science Center48 Jacobs Lane

Norwell

Free Admission

This festival includes a variety of corn-themed activities. Enjoy corn chowder, corn on the cob, a corn pit and corn shucking contests. There will be

farm animals, kids games and crafts, hayrides, pony rides, nature walks and a country bake table.

http://www.seeplymouth.com/events/39th-annual-corn-festival

Cambridge Carnival

Sunday, September 13th

12:30am

Kendall SquareCambridge Free Admission

This carnival will be celebrating 23 years of fun and diversity this year with thousands of

people gathered in Kendall Square enjoying a parade, live entertainment and lots of local

food vendors! http://cambridgecarnival.org/

3rd ThursdayThursday, September

17th

5pm-8pm

Persip ParkNorth Street

PittsfieldFree Admission

Another 3rd Thursday event in the beautiful Persip Park! This Thursdays theme is “Walk a

Mile in her shoes”. Enjoy live music, street performers, art and of course the local food.

https://www.discoverpittsfield.com /

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Celebrate Amherst Block

Party

Thursday September 17th

5pm-9pm

Streets of Downtown

AmherstFree Admission

Enjoy a night of fun at this third annual Block Party that brings together thousands of people,

local food vendors, and performers from all around.

http://www.amherstdowntown.com/block-party/

Taste of Jamaica Plain

Thursday September 17th 6pm

Franklin Park Zoo1 Franklin Park Road

Boston

Before Sep. 1 $50Before Sep. 1 + Senior $40

Child 12 and under Free

Join the ESAC at the Franklin Park Zoo to celebrate their 50th Anniversary by sampling

dishes form up to two dozen restaurants across the Jamaica Plain neighborhood!

http://www.eventbrite.com/e/50th-anniversary-taste-of-jamaica-plain-tickets-17171196511?aff=es2

Taste of WGBHThursday September

17th- Sunday September 20th

WGBH StudiosOne Street

Boston

Prices Vary Depending on Event

WGBH presents four days featuring five culinary events! Start the weekend off with a

chef’s gala, followed by intimate dinners, artisan taste, a brunch bar and end it with a

food fight!http://www.wgbh.org/support/foodwine_festival.cfm

The Big E

Friday September 18th- Sunday, October

4th All Day

Eastern States Exposition

Storrowtown Village West Springfield

$12 Advance adult$8 Advance child (6yrs-

12yrs)

This massive Massachusetts event draws in around 1.5 million people. They come for the

Avenue of States, the Mardi Gras Parade, animals, rides, shopping most of all the food

like Big E’s famous creampuffs! http://www.thebige.com/

Taste the View Friday, September 18th 6pm-9pm

Quonquont FarmWhately Tickets on Sale August 7th

Enjoy a local harvest buffet dinner and a live and silent auction, all while supporting

Community Involved in Sustaining Agriculture.http://www.buylocalfood.org/event/taste-the-view-3/

Scallop Festival

Friday, September 18th

and Saturday, September 19th

10am-9pmSunday, September

20th

10 am-6pm

Cape Cod Fairgrounds 1220

Nathan Ellis Highway

East Falmouth

Free Admission

Whether you like scallops or herb-roasted chicken this even has something for everyone! In addition to delicious food there will be live

music, arts and crafts and a carnival!http://www.scallopfest.org/

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Taste of Lee

Friday, September 18th

and Saturday, September 19th

5pm-8pm

3 Park Place Lee Free Admission

In celebration of Lee’s Founders weekend enjoy tastings from some of the best local restaurants

al fresco on Main Street.http://www.leefoundersweekend.com/

Phantom Gourmet Food

Festival

Saturday, September 19th

12pm-4pm

Lansdowne and Ipswich Street

$30 general admission

$60 VIP

Phantom Gourmet’s Food Festival is back! Featured at this event will be tastings of over 100 of Phantom Gourmet’s favorite foods and

parties to follow! http://foodfest.phantomgourmet.com/

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Hard-Core Hearth Cooking

Saturday September 19th

9am-3pm

Plimoth PlantationPlymouth

$140 Members$215 Non members

This cooking workshop will be led by Plimoth’s Foodways Culinarian Kathleen Wall. Experience

cooking in the 17th century and expand your skills in hearth cooking.

http://www.plimoth.org/calendar?trumbaEmbed=date%3D20150919

Island Creek Oyster Festival

Saturday September 19th

3:30pm-8:30pm

The Lawn on D Boston $75 per person

Island Creek Oyster Festival will be serving up 40,000 oysters prepared differently by 30 chefs across the country, alongside food trucks, three

live bands and ICA Art. http://www.icofest.com/

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Annual Honey Festival

Saturday September 19th

10am-4pm

Warm Colors Apiary 2 South Mill River

RoadDeerfield

Free Admission

For more than 13 years Warm Colors Apiary has been hosting its annual “Honey Festival” to

celebrate the honeybee, recognize beekeepers and the contributions they make to agriculture.

http://www.warmcolorsapiary.com/Default.asp

Farm Day a “Food for Thought”

Experience

Saturday September 19th

11am-3pm

O'Neil Farm 146 Winter Street

DuxburyFree Admission

O’Neil’s Farm is partnering with Duxbury’s Food and Wine Festival to bring you a day filled with

friendly farm animals, a cow milking demonstration with live music and food truck

and local food fare!http://www.duxburyfoodandwinefestival.com/event/

food-for-thought-farmers-market-fair/?instance_id=109

Endless Summer

Waterfront Festival

Saturday September 19th

Noon-5pm

Nantasket BeachHull Free Admission

Over 25 restaurants will be present at this year’s Endless Summer event in Hull. They will be serving everything from clam chowder to

lobster rolls, hot dogs and even sushi!http://www.endlesssummerhull.com/index.html

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The Festival Grand Tasting

Saturday September 19th

3pm-6pmTBD

$25 in advance

$35 at the door

Experience ‘The Grand Tasting’ , designed for the ultimate wine enthusiast and the newly initiated, featuring over 100 wines from all major growing regions around the world.

http://www.duxburyfoodandwinefestival.com/event/the-festival-grand-tasting/?instance_id=103

Bay End & Blue Room Farm

Dinner

Sun. September 20th

2pm-6pm

Bay End Farm 200 Bournedale

RoadBourne

$95 per person

$75 per Bay End Farm Member

This four course meal will feature farm fresh cuisine paired with organic biodynamic wines

all put together by the Blue Room Chef, Andrew Bonner. Sit at one long table out in the

field and enjoy the summer afternoon with great food.

http://www.eventbrite.com/e/bay-end-farm-dinner-july-2015-tickets-16352731460

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Taste of GablesSunday, September

20th

The House of Seven Gables

115 Derby StreetSalem

Tickets/prices to come

The Third Annual Taste of Gables event will feature dozens of chefs, vintners and distillers from across the region and compete for Best

Chef and Best Beverage. Along with some great food and drink there will also be a silent

auction and a live auction all set along the Salem harbor.

http://www.7gables.org/events/taste-of-the-gables/

Craft: Artisan Beers

Saturday, September 19th –Sunday,

September 20th

Old Sturbridge Village

$24 Adults$22 Seniors$10 Youths

Children 2 and under free

Visit the beer garden at Old Sturbridge Village and taste beers from craft brewers throughout

New England. While you are enjoying some beer tastings, glass artisans, woodcrafters and

trades people will be performing demonstrations.

https://www.osv.org/event/craft-artisan-beers-and-trades

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Boston Local Food Festival

Sunday, September 20th

All day

The Rose Kennedy Greenway

BostonFree admission

This festival, presented by the Sustainable Business Network of Massachusetts is the largest local and sustainable food outdoor

festival. This event also showcases farmers, local restaurants, food trucks, specialty food

producers, and organizations focusing on healthy foods and fitness.

http://bostonlocalfoodfestival.com/

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Bay End Farm Dinner

Sunday, September 20th

2pm-6pm

Bay End Farm200 Bournedale

RoadBourne

$95 non-member$75 member

Sit out in the field amidst a beautiful garden of vegetables and enjoy a four course dinner

prepared by The Blue Room chef Andrew Bonner paired with organic wine.

http://www.eventbrite.com/e/bay-end-farm-dinner-september-2015-tickets-16355341266?aff=es2

Handmade Gnocchi

Workshop

Wednesday, September 23rd 6:30pm-8:30pm

Sur la Table 100 Huntington

AvenueBoston

$69 per person

If you can’t resist handmade fresh gnocchi then this is the class for you! In this hands on cooking class you’ll learn how to make traditional potato

gnocchi and roasted beet gnocchi.http://www.surlatable.com/sku/2236321/

Handmade+Gnocchi+Workshop

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Duxbury Oktoberfest

Friday, September 25th 6pm-9pm

Duxbury Bay Maritime School 457 Washington

Street Duxbury

$28 in advance$35 at the door

Duxbury’s Food and Wine Festival’s third annual Oktoberfest will feature Beers from around the world supported by local distributors and Craft beers from

over 50 brew masters around the world. Music, Oktoberfest foods with a Duxbury twist including Bratwurst, dumplings, Weiner Schnitzel, Strudel,

Mustards, Pretzels, and more.http://www.duxburyfoodandwinefestival.com/event/

oktoberfest/?instance_id=83

27th Annual Autumn Fest

Saturday, September 26th

10am-4pm

Bridgewater State University

131 Summer StreetBridgewater

Free Admission

At this event there will be endless activities including, live music by JAS productions, a moon bounce, a traveling petting zoo and most of all

delicious food and treats from a number or local eateries.

http://www.seeplymouth.com/events/27th-annual-autumn-fest

Quincy Food Truck Festival

Saturday, September 26th

11am-5pm

Merrymount ParkQuincy

$20 VIP$5 General AdmissionChildren under 12 free

A food truck picnic in Quincy featuring 20 different food trucks with something for

everyone!http://www.eventbrite.com/e/quincy-food-truck-festival-tickets-

16807552843?aff=es2

Pilgrim DinnerSaturday September

26th 6pm-10pm

The John Alden House Museum

105 Alden Street Duxbury

TBD

Join us for a Pilgrim dinner at the John Alden House Museum. Don’t miss this special event!http://www.duxburyfoodandwinefestival.com/event/a-

pilgrim-dinner/?instance_id=73

Apple Squeeze Festival

Saturday, September 26th

10am-5pm

Apple Squeeze Festival

Lenox Chamber of Commerce

18 Main Street Lenox

Free Admission

Handmade crafts, sculptures, original art and more. Enjoy foods, wines, beers and delicacies from around the world as local farmers display

the bounties of this year’s harvest. Apples and all imaginable apple recipes!

http://berkshires.org/events/?ai1ec_start_time=09%2F01%2F2015&ai1ec_end_time=10%2F01%2F2015&ai1ec_cat_ids=521&region=&ebt_date_viewby=month#eve

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Working Waterfront

Festival

Saturday, September 26th- Sunday,

September 27th

11am-6pm

WaterfrontNew Bedford Free admission

This free festival showcases all that goes into bringing seafood from the sea to the table. Enjoy local fresh seafood, live music, harbor tours and

live cooking demonstrations. http://destinationnewbedford.org/event/working-

waterfront-festival/?instance_id=389

Country Fair

Saturday, September 26th – Sunday,

September 27th 10am-5pm

Hancock Shaker Village

1843 West Housatonic Street

Pittsfield

General Admission Price

A two-day Fall festival that fills the Village with food trucks, craft exhibitors and a farmers market! All historic buildings are open and

staffed as usual, too.http://hancockshakervillage.org/event/hancock-shaker-

village-country-fair/?instance_id=26613

What the Fluff?

Annual Fluff Festival

Saturday, September 26th

3pm-7pm

Union SquareSomerville Free admission

This event is a chance for you to show off your creative cooking skills by entering the

Fluffernutter Pie Contest and a Fluff cooking contest while also participating in other activities

and tasting other fluff related foods!https://unionsquaremain.org/fluff-festival/fluff-festival-

basics/

Cape Cod Brew Fest

Saturday, September 26th

3:30pm-7pm

Cape Cod Fairgrounds

1220 Nathan Ellis Highway

East Falmouth

$45 General Admission$15 Designated Driver

*21+ Event

The fourth annual Cape Cod Brew Fest will be a celebration of craft brewers! Sample from over

75 breweries showcasing 250+ styles of beer while listening to live music and eating some local

food from vendors and food trucks. http://www.capecodbrewfest.com/

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Allston Village Street Fair

Sunday, September 27th

12pm-6pm

Harvard Avenue Allston Free Admission

The Allston Village Street Fair is an all ages, family friendly event. There will be live music,

games, amusement rides, vendors, artists and a local food court!

http://www.allstonvillagestreetfair.com/index.html

Duxbury Food and Wine

Festival: Sushi and Sake

Sunday, September 27th

4pm-6pm

The Duxbury Art Complex

189 Alden Street Duxbury

TBD

Join us for Sushi and Sake, an afternoon of Far East Cuisine! Enjoy sushi and Asian-influenced

foods from area restaurants.http://www.duxburyfoodandwinefestival.com/event/

sushi-and-sake/?instance_id=88

Full Moon Dinner

Monday, September 28th

6pm-8:30pm

Bartlett’s FarmNantucket $85 per person

Sit outside at Bartlett’s Farm in elegant long table and enjoy a freshly harvested family

dinner. http://www.bartlettsfarm.com/events/september-full-

moon-dinner

Nantucket

Monday, September 28th –Sunday, October

4th

Nantucket $25-$45 per three course dinner

This week is a celebration of Nantucket’s exceptional food, wine and hospitality. This is

the perfect opportunity to try some new

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Restaurant WeekNantucket flavors or enjoy old classics with 28+

restaurants there is sure to be something for everyone.

http://nantucketrestaurantweek.com/participating-restaurants.html

Last updated: 8/13/2015