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Food Events in New England
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Harpoon Octoberfest -- Boston, MA
October 1, 2010 to October 2, 2010
The first weekend in October is time for Harpoon Brewery’s German style Octoberfest, one of the biggest in New England. Come enjoy fresh Harpoon Octoberfest beer, German food, and German Oompah music. Ja! Location: Harpoon Brewery, 306 Northern Avenue. Time: Friday, 5:30 - 11 p.m.; Saturday, 2 - 9 p.m. Cost: $20. Information: 888-HAR-POON or visit www.harpoonbrewery.com. |
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Fall Foliage Apple Festival -- Stowe, VT
September 8, 2010 to September 10, 2010
All weekend long, chocolatiers at Laughing Moon will be dipping Champlain Orchards apples in fresh, buttery caramel and chocolate and topping them with Stowe made Mitzi’s granola, pecans, almonds and more. Stop after the craft show for a free sample. Location: 78 South Main Street. Time: 2 p.m. each day. Cost: NA. Information: 802-253-9591 or visit www.laughingmoonchocolates.com. |
Taste of Mystic -- Mystic, CT
September 10, 2010 to September 12, 2010
Live music, great food and fun. From quesadillas to fried rice, bouillabaisse to chowder to cheesecake, there is something for everyone. Local restaurants participate to promote sampling of Mystic's great culinary offerings. Location: historic downtown on Cottrell Street. Time: Friday, 5 - 9 p.m.; Saturday, 11 a.m. - 9:30 p.m.; Sunday, 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. Cost: free. Information: 860-572-9578 or visit www.mysticchamber.org. |
Hampton Beach Seafood Festival -- Hampton Beach, NH
September 10, 2010 to September 12, 2010
Sixty of the seacoast's top restaurants will be serving world famous New England seafood; lobsters, fried clams, shrimp, BBQ ribs, steak tips, scrumptious desserts, and so much more. Guests will also enjoy 80 arts and crafts vendors and end-of-the-season sidewalk sales. Location: Ocean Boulevard. Time: visit website for full schedule. Cost: adults, $5 per day; children under 12, free. Information: 603-926-8717 or visit www.hamptonbeachseafoodfestival.com. |
Chilifest -- New Haven, CT
September 18, 2010
Family fun; children's activities, pony rides, arts and crafts, classic cars, entertainment, food and a chili tasting. Location: East Shore Park, Woodward Avenue. Time: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Cost: free. Information: 203-387-7700 or visit www.caanh.net. |
The New England Dessert Showcase -- Boston, MA
September 18, 2010
The New England Dessert Showcase will feature the finest exhibitors in
the area from restaurants, bakeries, chocolatiers, specialty cake
designers, pastry chefs, designer confectioners, frozen desserts and
ice cream makers, and so much more. Dessert buyers and consumers will be able to sample various designer desserts, chocolates, ice cream, wines and more. Location: Westin Copley Place, 10 Huntington Avenue. Time: noon - 5 p.m. Cost: $25. Information: 617-381-4746 or visit www.NEdessertshowcase.com. |
Plymouth Cheese and Harvest Festival -- Plymouth, VT
September 19, 2010
Celebrate the bounties of the harvest and the award-winning world of Vermont-made cheese. Cheese sampling by members of the Vermont Cheese Council, guided tours of the Plymouth Cheese Factory, wagon rides, historic farm and craft demonstrations, cheese recipe contest, BBQ, and family activities. Location: Calvin Coolidge Museum & Education Center, 3780 Route 100A. Time: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Cost: NA. Information: 802-672-3773. |
Chili Cook-Off -- Poultney, VT
September 25, 2010
Over 25 chili cookers vie for the best tasting chili award. Come and sample some of the best chili around. Location: Main Street. Time: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Cost: free. Information: 802-287-9987. |
Taste of Rhode Island -- Newport, RI
October 2, 2010 to October 3, 2010
Groove along to live music and sample some of Rhody’s favorite flavors for under $5 a pop. An eclectic musical lineup of homegrown bands, a mix of contests, lots of free stuff, and an open dance floor, complete the weekend. Come celebrate a weekend of regional camaraderie and delicious food. Location: Newport Yachting Center, 4 Commercial Wharf. Time: Saturday, noon - 10 p.m.; Sunday, noon - 6 p.m. Cost: $10 per day; $14 for the whole weekend. Information: 401-846-1600 or visit www.newportwaterfrontevents.com. |
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| CHILDREN & FAMILIES |
Honey Harvest Family Program at Historic Deerfield – Deerfield, MA
September 11, 2010 to September 26, 2010
Honey was an important ingredient used to sweeten foods and beverages in colonial America, and to brew a traditional drink called mead. Join museum educators in this fun family program to learn about bees and honey. Taste different kinds of honey, and make a beeswax candle to take home. All family programs are included with general admission, and are free to members.
Dates: September 11–12, 18–19, 25–26.
Location: Old Main Street.
Time: Noon-4 p.m.
Admission: Adults, $12; youth age 6 to 17, $5.
Information: 413- 775-7214 or visit www.historic-deerfield.org/ |
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| FARMS |
Feast in the Field -- Portsmouth, RI
September 10, 2010
Includes appetizers and tour of the vineyard; four-course chef's tasting highlighting local seafood, meats, and seasonal produce, paired with wines from Greenvale, Newport, and Sakonnet Vineyards; seasonal assortment of fruits and artisan cheeses. $150 per person benefits southern New England's farms and farmers. Location: Greenvale Vineyards, 582 Wapping Road. Time: 6 - 10 p.m. Cost: $150 per person. Informatoin: 401-847-3777 or visit www.greenvale.com. |
Vermont Small Farms Food Fest -- Shelburne
September 13, 2010
This traditional celebration is jam-packed with taste-testing foods from local farms and food producers, a wonderful lineup of Vermont musicians, delightful tractor hayrides, a cool Tractor Petting Zoo, the a-mazing haybale maze, great facepainting, ropemaking, neat apple prints, and lots of info available about interesting area organizations. Location: Shelburne Orchards, 216 Orchard Road.
Time: 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Information: 802-985-2753 or visit www.shelburneorchards.com |
Harvest Dinner Under the Stars -- South Glastonbury, CT
September 17, 2010
Try a unique selection of wines and indulge in a bounty of local foods prepared by award-winning chefs. Evening begins with a welcome wagon ride and culminates with a delicious multi-course dinner made with the freshest ingredients. Hosted by the Connecticut Audubon Society of Glastonbury. Location: Rose’s Berry Farm, 295 Matson Hill Road. Time: 6 p.m. Cost: call for ticket prices. Information: 860-633-8402 or visit www.ctaudubon.org. |
Dinner on the Hill -- Farmington, CT
September 19, 2010
Savory multi-course dinner showcasing fresh, seasonal, local foods provided by Hill-Stead's Farmers Market vendors and other Connecticut Farms, paired with specialty wines. Dinner served al fresco at long farm tables overlooking the Museum's spectacular estate. Location: Hill-Stead Musuem, 35 Mountain Road. Time: call for schedule. Cost: $150. Information: 860-677-4787 or visit www.hillstead.org. |
Farm Dinner at Gore Place – Waltham, MA
September 23, 2010
Farm dinners are prepared by Sam Hunt, the executive chef at Indigo Bistro in Hamilton. Many of the ingredients will come straight from the Gore Estate’s farm. Reservation deadline is September 13. Location: Carriage House at Gore Place, 52 Gore Street. Time: 7 p.m. Capacity is limited to 40 guests per dinner. Cost: $90 per person (wine included). Information and tickets: 781-894-2798 or email events@goreplace.org. |
Farm Dinner at Gore Place -- Waltham, MA
September 23, 2010
Executive Chef Sam Hunt will be tantalizing taste-buds with full-course meals in the 1793 carriage house at Gore Place. Across the country, eating food that is locally produced and in season is a growing trend. Many of the ingredients will come straight from the estate’s farm. Location: Gore Place, 52 Gore Street. Time: 7 p.m. Cost: $90 per person. Information: 781-894-2798 or visit www.goreplace.com. |
Harvest Festival -- Goshen, CT
September 25, 2010 to September 26, 2010
Guests will enjoy wine tastings, food and craft vendors, contests, music, tours and more. Location: Sunset Meadow Vineyards, 599 Old Middle Street. Time: Saturday, noon - 6 p.m.; Sunday, noon - 5 p.m. Cost: $5. Information: 860-201-4654 or visit www.sunsetmeadowvineyards.com. |
Open Creamery Day -- statewide, ME
October 10, 2010
As the hardwood foliage bursts into a blaze of colors on Columbus Day weekend, take in the spectacular sights and come taste some award winning cheese during the Maine Cheese Guild’s annual Open Creamery Day. Visit many of Maine’s cheese makers in their creameries, meet the animals, and learn the stories behind Maine’s more than 150 artisan cheese varieties. For locations and information, call 207-323-2664 or visit www.mainecheeseguild.org. |
Farm Dinner at Gore Place – Waltham, MA
October 14, 2010
Farm dinners are prepared by Sam Hunt, the executive chef at Indigo Bistro in Hamilton. Many of the ingredients will come straight from the Gore Estate’s farm. Reservation deadline is October 4. Location: Carriage House at Gore Place, 52 Gore Street. Time: 7 p.m. Capacity is limited to 40 guests per dinner. Cost: $90 per person (wine included). Information and tickets: 781-894-2798 or email events@goreplace.org. |
Falmouth Cranberry Harvest and Farm Festival -- East Falmouth, MA
October 16, 2010
Cape Cod's heritage as the birthplace of cranberry farming will be celebrated at beautiful 120-year-old bogs, to be wet harvested on that day. It features cranberry foods and related crafts, displays of old scoops, tools, and historic photographs, walking tours of the bogs, and activities for children. The Portuguese-American Cub offers lunch, and a variety of local berries, organic and standard; fresh and dried, are for sale. John Parker Road Bogs, between Route 28 and Sandwich Road. Time: 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Cost: free. Information: visit www.falmouthfarms.org. |
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Downtown Culinary Tours -- New Haven
Now through October 16, 2010
Experience a guided culinary walking tour through historic downtown New Haven with Stephen Fries, New Haven Register food columnist and professor of hospitality management. Enjoy tasty samplings along the way. Dates: August 14, September 25, and October 16. Location: Tours depart from John Davenport's Restaurant at the Top of the Park (Omni New Haven Hotel at Yale). Time: 10:45 a.m. Cost: $59 per person. Information and tickets: 203-777-8550. |
A Taste of The Litchfield Hills -- Lakeville, CT
September 4, 2010 to September 6, 2010
Lime Rock Park. 60 White Hollow Road
Lakeville, CT 06039
A Taste of The Litchfield Hills, Connecticut's oldest food and wine festival, has attracted thousands of visitors annually since 1985 to enjoy delicious dishes, outstanding wine, live entertainment and upscale shopping. This Labor Day weekend, you are cordially invited to sample fine fare in the summer air; from traditional New England fare to international specialties, the menu will feature a variety of house specialties prepared by chefs from local restaurants, bistros and other purveyors of fine foods and individually served in grazing-sized portions.
Compliment the cuisine with an exciting selection of wines served by the glass from award-winning area wineries. Draught beer, premium soft drinks and gourmet coffee will also be served. Plus, there will be live music and upscale shopping in an outdoor bazaar offering artisan crafts, gourmet food products and unique gifts. Time: 11 a.m. - 6 p.m., daily. Cost: $20 admission into the park; food and drink not included in admission price; children 12 and under free. Information: 860-435-5000 or visit www.litchfieldfestivals.com. |
Mt. Snow Brewer's Festival -- Dover, VT
September 4, 2010 to September 5, 2010
More than 20 breweries will be selling their finest brews, along with great music and good times. All paid (21 and over-entries will receive a souvenir glass, along with a free beer. Tokens may be purchased after that for $2. More than 60 beers will be for sale, including hefeweizens, porters and even ciders. Location: Mt. Snow. See website for schedule and fees. Information: 800-498-0479 or visit www.mountsnow.com. |
Norwalk Oyster Festival -- East Norwalk, CT
September 10, 2010 to September 12, 2010
Waterfront festival celebrates Long Island Sound's seafaring past. Events include live entertainment, arts and crafts, vintage vessels, demonstrations, juried crafters, international food court, exhibits, Kid's Cove. Location: Veteran’s Memorial Park. Time: Friday, 6 - 11 p.m.; Saturday, 11 a.m. - 11 p.m.; Sunday 11 a.m. - 8 p.m. Cost: NA. Information: 203-838-9444 or visit www.seaport.org/OysterFest. |
A Taste of Greater Danbury -- Danbury, CT
September 11, 2010 to September 12, 2010
Outdoor event featuring live entertainment, crafts and lots of delicious food. This year, Marshall Tucker takes the stage both days. Location: Danbury Green, Ives Street. Time: Saturday, 11 a.m. - 10 p.m.; Sunday, 11 a.m. - 7 p.m. Cost: free. Information: 203-792-1711 or visit www.citycenterdanbury.com. |
Taste of The Deerfield Valley -- West Dover, VT
September 11, 2010
Celebrity chefs will partner with the Junior Iron Chefs for a series of cooking demonstrations, portions of the proceeds will going to the Junior Iron Chef program. And back this year, the popular “Art on the Mountain” with a 3-day art show at Mount Snow. Walk it all off the next day at the "Best Dam Walk." Location: Mount Snow Base Area. Time and Cost: call for details. Information: 802-258-3992 or visit www.celebratethevalley.com. |
Food Works Garlic Festival
September 11, 2010
Local farmers will provide fresh food, area chefs will prepare garlicky treats & music will be performed all day. Other activities include horse-drawn wagon rides, a kids' tent, silent auction, educational workshops, and of course, great food, including free flatbread pizza, salad and many samples. Location: Two Rivers Center, 64 Main Street. time: Noon-6 p.m. Information: 802- 223-1515 |
Wicked Wine and Brew Fest -- Litchfield, NH
September 11, 2010
Wicked Wine and Brew Fest is a unique tasting event featuring New Hampshire and New England wineries and breweries. Local musicians, artisans, and vendors will also be on hand to celebrate the beautiful day. Location: Mel’s Funway Park, 454 Charles Bancroft Highway. Time: 2 - 6 p.m. Cost: $20 in advance; $25 at the gate. Information: 603-594-6529 or visit www.wickedwineandbrew.com. |
Vintage & Vines -- Portsmouth, NH
September 11, 2010
Enjoy an extraordinary evening of fine wine and exquisite food while helping to preserve 400 years of history at Strawbery Banke Museum. Guests will enjoy the rich ambiance of the historic homes while sampling carefully selected wines from top distributors and freshly prepared hors d'oeuvres from the seacoast's finest restaurants. Premiere local chefs will also be demonstrating their skills and preparing signature dishes for guests on a center-stage throughout the evening. Location: Strawbery Banke Museum, 14 Hancock Street. Time: 5 - 8 p.m. Cost: $35. Information: 603-433-1100 or visit www.strawberybanke.org. |
End of Summer 5-Star Clambake -- Wethersfield, CT
September 12, 2010
Say goodbye to summer with a New England 5-Star Clambake. Relax and dine on Maine lobsters, king crab legs, Prince Edward Island mussels, clams on the half shell, award-winning New England clam chowder and more. Location: Carmen Anthony Fishhouse, 1770 Berlin Turnpike. Cost: $39.95 per person. Information: visit www.carmenanthony.com. |
Palace Theatre Wine Tasting -- Manchester, NH
September 16, 2010
The Palace Theatre’s 4th Annual Wine Tasting and Auction Event will be held under the “Big White Tent” on Hanover Street outside the Palace Theatre. Spend an evening with friends and celebrate the opening of a new season while enjoying wonderful wine, delicious hors d’oeuvres and exciting art work. Location: The Palace Theatre, 80 Hanover Street. Time: 6 - 8 p.m. Cost: $35 in advance; $40 at the door. Information: 603-668-5588 or visit www.palacetheatre.org. |
Harvest Festival -- Litchfield, CT
September 18, 2010 to September 19, 2010
This is a family-friendly festival featuring hay rides, pony rides, and grape stomping, children's activities, shopping, wine cellar and winery tours. Location: Haight-Brown Vineyard, 29 Chestnut Hill Road. Time: 11 a.m. - 6 p.m. Cost: $8 - $15. Information: 806-567-4045 or visit www.haightvineyards.com. |
Harvest Fest & Chowdah Cook-off -- Bethel, ME
September 18, 2010
This old-fashioned fun fall festival includes an arts and crafts fair, "chowdah" cook-off, apple pie contest, demonstrations, hiking, biking, canoeing, chain saw carving, apple picking, farmers market, plenty of food, guided and self-guided bike tours and more. Location: Bethel Town Common, Broad Street. Time: 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Cost: free admission; chowder and pie samples require fees. Information: 207-824-2282 or visit www.bethelmaine.com. |
Garlic Festival -- Southwest Harbor, ME
September 18, 2010
Enjoy garlic delicacies, smoked meats, beer and wine, as well as live music by local artists, talented canines and a dog biscuit recipe competition. Proceeds to benefit the Ark Animal Shelter. Location: Smugglers Den Campground, route 102. Time: 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. Times and Cost TBA. Information: 207-288-0269 or visit www.nostrano.com. |
Celebration of the Vine Harvest Festival -- Cambridge, VT
September 18, 2010 to September 19, 2010
The Harvest Festival includes a variety of events, from wine tasting to live music, with activities that will appeal to all ages, like a grape stomping contest, vendors, grape picking from the vine, clowns, face-painting, hayrides, a corn maze, and more. Location: Boyden Valley Winery, Vermont Route 104. Time: 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. both days. Cost: adults, $10; children 12 and under, free. Information: 802-644-8151 or visit www.boydenvalley.com. |
Hamden Restaurant Week -- Hamden, CT
September 20, 2010 to September 26, 2010
Join in celebrating Hamden’s first un-fork-gettable Restaurant Week. All week restaurants all over town will be offering a three course prix fixe lunch for $12 & a three course prix fixe dinner for just $20. Location: Various throughout town. Information: visit www.hamdenchamber.com. |
Men of Boston Cook for Women's Health -- Dorchester, MA
September 23, 2010
In support of Women’s Health programs at the Health Center, hundreds of guests gather to sample an international mix of cuisine, with some of the area’s most notable men serving up tantalizing fare from more than 30 of Boston’s finest restaurants and caterers. Location: The Gala Tent at 637 Washington Street. Time: 6 - 9 p.m. Cost: $150. Information: 617-262-3424 or visit www.menofboston.com. |
Bourne Scallop Festival -- Bourne, MA
September 24, 2010 to September 26, 2010
Juried, American-made arts, crafts, specialty foods and music will all be part of this fun weekend. Visitors will enjoy award winning scallop dinners, midway rides and games, plus terrific headline entertainment. Location: Buzzards Bay Park, Main Street. Time: Friday and Saturday, 10 a.m. - 10 p.m.; Sunday, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Cost: adults, $5; children under 12, free. Information: 508-759-6000 or visit www.capecodcanalchamber.org. |
Newport Mansions Wine & Food Festival -- Newport, RI
September 24, 2010 to September 26, 2010
The Newport Mansions Wine & Food Festival, presented by Food & Wine magazine, returns for the fifth straight year at Rosecliff and Marble House in Newport. The destival features 500 high-end international wines, fabulous food, cooking demonstrations by celebrated chefs, a Sunday jazz brunch, live and silent auctions, and a gala celebration. Location: Bellevue Avenue. Time: see website for full schedule. Cost: $75 - $275. Information: 401-351-8855 or visit www.newportmansionswineandfood.org. |
Miranda Vineyard Pig Roast -- Goshen, CT
September 25, 2010
Enjoy a menu of fresh, local ingredients and live music by Corey Bush and Friends, performing old-fashioned bluegrass and folk. Plus, enter your ticket in a raffle to win a free case of wine. Reservations are required. Location: Miranda Vineyard, 42 Ives Road. Time: 4 - 7 p.m. Cost: $35 in advance; $40 at the door. Information: 860-491-9906 or visit www.mirandavineyard.com. |
Passport: A Craft Beer & Culinary World Tour -- Portsmouth, NH
September 25, 2010
New Hampshire's premiere craft beer and food pairing event is at beautiful, historic Strawbery Banke Museum in Portsmouth. Sample over a dozen hand-crafted beers from Smuttynose Brewing Company, Portsmouth Brewery and select New England breweries, exquisitely paired with culinary creations from around the world prepared by fine local dining establishments and food purveyors. Location: 14 Hancock Street. Time: 5 - 9 p.m. Cost: $45. Information: 603-868-1100 or visit www.nhptv.org/passport. |
New Hampshire Fish & Lobster Festival -- Portsmouth, NH
September 25, 2010
This fun-filled event will feature seafood tasting, games, music and more. Walk the decks of a local fishing boat, taste freshly-landed local seafood prepared by Seacoast chefs, learn to identify and prepare local fish, watch an on-location cook-off competition between chefs, investigate the Gulf of Maine ecosystem, sing a song and hear a tale or two, all while enjoying fresh, delicious seafood. Location: Prescott Park, 105 Marcy Street. Time: NA. Cost: admission is free; seafood tastings are $3. Information: 603-436-2848 or visit www.prescottpark.org. |
Vegetarian Expo -- Concord, NH
September 26, 2010
Sample and buy vegetarian and vegan products at this day-long showcase of delicious cuisine. Lots of free raffles offer guest and opportunity to win prizes at no cost. Location: The Grappone Conference Center, 70 Constitution Avenue. Time: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Cost: $5; children under 12, free. Information: 603-673-3646 or visit www.eveuraproductions.com. |
Festival of Ale at Higgins Armory Museum -- Worcester, MA
September 26, 2010
The popular Festival of Ale returns for its tenth year.
Wander the magnificent Great Hall as you sample some of the finest brews from area craft brewers and beyond. Location: Higgins Armory Museum, 100 Barber Avenue.
Time: 6-9 p.m.
Information: 508-853-6015 |
Nantucket Fall Restaurant Week -- Nantucket, MA
September 27, 2010 to October 3, 2010
Nantucket is a popular destination for travelers in the off season months when the mood is relaxed but the world-renowned culinary scene is full of life. This festive week long event offers special menus at close to 30 of the island's exquisite culinary establishments with a 3-course dinners for $25 - $45. Locations, times, and costs vary; see website for details. Information: 508-228-3643 or visit NantucketRestaurantWeek.com. |
Gasbarro's Wine Tasting -- Lincoln, RI
September 28, 2010
The 8th Annual Gasbarro's Wine Tasting, to benefit the American Cancer Sociey, will feature hundreds of wines from around the globe; including Italy, California, Argentina and Spain. Location: Kirkbrae Country Club, 197 Old River Road. Time: 6:30 - 9 p.m. Cost: $75 per person. Information: 401-243-2648 or visit www.gasbarros.com. |
Mystic Seaport Chowderfest -- Mystic, CT
October 9, 2010 to October 11, 2010
In the crisp New England air, enjoy unforgettable clam chowder and other fresh seafood specialties, along with seasonal desserts and beer, wine and apple cider. Stroll through the village and enjoy live music. Bring the kids to enjoy a "clammy" art project and story time in the Children's Museum. Or, climb aboard our steamboat Sabino for leaf-peeping from the water. Location: Mystic Seaport, Greenmanville Avenue. Time: 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. daily. Cost: regular museum admission. Information: 860-572-5315 or visit www.mysticseaport.org. |
WHEB Chili Cook-Off -- Portsmouth, NH
October 9, 2010
The WHEB Chili Cook-Off presents more than a dozen restaurants from the Seacoast and beyond who serve up their best chili in decorated booths for thousands of attendees to sample. Location: Prescott Park, 105 Marcy Street. Time: NA. Cost: NA. Information: 603-436-2848 or visit www.prescottpark.org. |
Foliage, Food and Wine Festival – Blue Hill, ME
October 14, 2010 to October 17, 2010
Don't miss the wine dinners at local restaurants, an artisan chocolate making class, traditional lobster bake, and the Taste of the Peninsula event showcasing the best of local chefs and food producers. Events include Omlets for Omnivores at the the Breakfast Shed in Brooksville followed by a guided hike in Holbrook Island Sanctuary; a wine dinner at the Blue Hill Inn; Artisan Chocolate Making class at the Blue Hill Inn; a traditional lobster bake at Barncastle; a wine dinner at Arborvine; A Taste of the Peninsula at Mainescape Garden Center. Location: various locations on the Blue Hill peninsula.
Information: 207-374-3242 or visit www.bluehillpeninsula.org/ |
Wellfleet OysterFest -- Wellfleet, MA
October 16, 2010 to October 17, 2010
The 10th annual Wellfleet OysterFest is a two-day street party celebrates the town's famous oysters, clams and shellfishing traditions and brings together locals and visitors alike for a weekend full of hometown flavor and big time fun. The town center becomes a walking district that offers something for everyone: local cuisine, arts and crafts, children's activities, educational exhibits, live music and the Oyster Shuck-Off competition. Satellite events away from the crowds, and many with the beautiful harbor as a backdrop, showcase all that the village has to offer. Location: Main Street. Time: Friday, 4 p.m. - 1 a.m.; Saturday, 9 a.m. - 8:30 p.m.; Sunday, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Cost: free admission. Information: visit www.wellfleetoysterfest.org. |
Harvest on the Harbor -- Portland, ME
October 21, 2010 to October 23, 2010
Harvest on the Harbor, Maine's food and wine experience, will take place on along Portland's picturesque waterfront. This year’s event features the Ultimate Seafood Splash, a pristine spread of environmentally sustainable seafood samplings and savory wines, and The Perfect Pairing, an epicurean affair featuring gourmet hors d'oeuvres, paired with the perfect pours. Guests also have the opportunity to purchase tickets to the highly popular Grand Tasting on the Harbor and the Lobster Chef of the Year Competition. Location: Ocean Gateway, 14 Ocean Gateway Pier. Time: Thursday, 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. and 6 - 8:30 p.m.; Friday, 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. and 5 - 7 p.m.; Saturday, noon - 2:30 p.m. and 4 - 6:30 p.m. Cost: $35 - $65 per session. Information: visit www.harvestontheharbor.com. |
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Historic Foodways Workshop -- Bristol, RI
September 11, 2010
Local food, hearth cooking, and an eighteenth century dinner in one exciting evening. Participants in this workshop will spend an evening exploring what it meant to "eat local" in 1790s Rhode Island. Guests will help select heirloom produce from the garden, and will help prepare and enjoy candlelit dinner based on receipts from Amelia Simmons' 1796 American Cookery. Location: Coggeshall Farm Museum, Poppasquash Road. Time: 4 - 8 p.m. Cost: $60. Information: 401-253-9062 or visit www.coggeshallfarm.org. |
Hearthside Dinners -- Tamworth, NH
September 18, 2010
Experience the scrumptious taste of the 19th century as you have never before at the Remick Museum and Farm. Using traditional recipes and cooking on a hearth or tin kitchen, staff in period costume will provide a hands-on cooking experience that friends or family are sure to enjoy. From the silverware, to churning butter or to proper etiquette, the tradition comes alive. Menus reflect the season, for example this September 18th we will be preparing and enjoying: home-made biscuits with crab apple jelly and real churned butter. Ham roasted in a tin kitchen, scalloped cabbage and pickled vegetables. For desert enjoy sweet baked apples. Location: 58 Cleveland Hill Road. Time: Saturday, September 18, and October 16, 5 - 7 p.m. Cost: $40. Information: 603-323-7591 or visit www.remickmusuem.org. |
Plymouth Cheese & Harvest Festival -- Plymouth Notch
September 19, 2010
Celebrate the bounties of the harvest and the award-winning world of Vermont-made cheese. Cheese sampling by members of the Vermont Cheese Council and guided tours of the Plymouth Cheese Factory; wagon rides, historic farm & craft demonstrations, cheese recipe contest, barbecue, and other activities for the entire family. Helene Lang performs as Beatrix Potter at 2 p.m. Location: President Calvin Coolidge State Historic Site, 3780 Route 100A. Time: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Information: 802-672-3773
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History of Tea at Historic Deerfield – Deerfield, MA
September 25, 2010
Enjoy a beautiful array of freshly baked scones with clotted cream, finger sandwiches, cakes, sherry, cookies and more with your nice cup of tea. Also meet Amanda Rivera Lopez, director of Museum Education & Interpretation at Historic Deerfield, to learn about the many ways people have enjoyed tea over time. Following the tea, visit some of Historic Deerfield's tea-related collections. Pre-registration is required by August 18.
Location: Historic Deerfield, 80 Old Main Street.
Time: 2-4 p.m.
Cost: Adults, $30; youth age 12 and younger, $15.
Information and tickets: 413-774-5587. |
Shaker Suppers at Hancock Shaker Village – Pittsfield, MA
October 9, 2010 to October 10, 2010
Join an evening of Shaker-inspired hospitality in the 1830 Brick Dwelling. Before dinner, interpreters in period attire present an introduction to Shaker life on a guided tour of the Village's collection of Shaker furniture and artifacts. After a reception in the kitchen of the historic Brick Dwelling, dinner is served by candle light in the Believers' Dining Room. The menu varies, and includes soup, entrees, accompaniments, and desserts.
Location: Hancock Shaker Village, 1843 W. Housatonic Street.
Cost: $65. Information: 413-443-0188 ext. 203. |
Shaker Suppers at Hancock Shaker Village – Pittsfield, MA
November 6, 2010
Join an evening of Shaker-inspired hospitality in the 1830 Brick Dwelling. Before dinner, interpreters in period attire present an introduction to Shaker life on a guided tour of the Village's collection of Shaker furniture and artifacts. After a reception in the kitchen of the historic Brick Dwelling, dinner is served by candle light in the Believers' Dining Room. The menu varies, and includes soup, entrees, accompaniments, and desserts.
Location: Hancock Shaker Village, 1843 W. Housatonic Street.
Cost: $65. Information: 413-443-0188 ext. 203. |
History of Tea at Historic Deerfield – Deerfield, MA
November 13, 2010
Enjoy a beautiful array of freshly baked scones with clotted cream, finger sandwiches, cakes, sherry, cookies and more with your nice cup of tea. Also meet Amanda Rivera Lopez, director of Museum Education & Interpretation at Historic Deerfield, to learn about the many ways people have enjoyed tea over time. Following the tea, visit some of Historic Deerfield's tea-related collections. Pre-registration is required by August 18.
Location: Historic Deerfield, 80 Old Main Street.
Time: 2-4 p.m.
Cost: Adults, $30; youth age 12 and younger, $15.
Information and tickets: 413-774-5587. |
Shaker Suppers at Hancock Shaker Village – Pittsfield, MA
November 27, 2010
Join an evening of Shaker-inspired hospitality in the 1830 Brick Dwelling. Before dinner, interpreters in period attire present an introduction to Shaker life on a guided tour of the Village's collection of Shaker furniture and artifacts. After a reception in the kitchen of the historic Brick Dwelling, dinner is served by candle light in the Believers' Dining Room. The menu varies, and includes soup, entrees, accompaniments, and desserts.
Location: Hancock Shaker Village, 1843 W. Housatonic Street.
Cost: $65. Information: 413-443-0188 ext. 203. |
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Brews and Blues Beer Tasting -- Mystic, CT
September 23, 2010
This event will feature over 30 beers paired with delicious food from over 15 local eateries. The event features the popular Karl Kelly Band. Proceeds will support free family-oriented Chamber events throughout the year. Location: Hilton Mystic, 20 Coogan Boulevard. Time: 6 - 9 p.m. Cost: $25 per person. Information: 401-596-7761 or visit www.westerlychamber.org. |
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Brew Fest – Amesbury, MA
September 25, 2010
Sample some quality brews, eat barbecue, and hear five live bands playing on an outdoor stage. The Brew Fest is the kick-off event to the 2010 North Shore Beer Week, which runs until October 2.
Location: Amesbury Sports Park, 12 South Hunt Road.
Time: Noon-8 p.m.
Information: www.amesburysportspark.net. |
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End of Summer Soiree -- Boston, MA
September 23, 2010
Mix and mingle aboard the luxurious Spirit of Boston as Gordon’s Fine Wines & Liquors proudly presents VinoVoyage III, their ongoing wine & dine series for gastronomes and oenophiles of all levels. Guests will stroll from deck to deck where numerous food stations will be offering everything from light fare to hearty dishes such as roasted prime rib and classic pastas. Choose from a selection of over 250 wines on 35+ tables to find the perfect wine pairing for your dinner, and afterwards finish your wining and dining experience with fresh chef-selected pastries. Dancing and live music on the deck to follow. Location: Seaport World Trade Center Dock. Time: 6:30 p.m. Cost: $85 ($75 before September 1). Information: 781-893-1900 Ext: 3 or visit www.gordonswine.com. |
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