Tomatoes, Weirdos, Moose Festival, Mad Hatter Tea, Field to Fork Dinner, Mini Makers, Food Trucks, and more: New England Fall Events Top Picks for August 24th-30th, 2016

Hello New Englanders!

September is knocking on our door and as autumn-lovers, we say, yes please! It's hard not to wake up feeling refreshed after a good night of sleeping with the windows open--don't you agree?

Blueberries, Raspberries, Tomatoes, and (Early) Apples

If you are a fruit-lover, you'll be happy to read that many places are currently offering PYO raspberries but only a handful still are picking PYO blueberries. We can't get enough and love to freeze bagfuls to tie us over through the New England winter when we just crave a taste of late-summer.

Though many folks are gobbling up the tomato harvest while we are in the peak of it, we admit we're also thrilled to see more New England apple orchards opening up for PYO apple picking with each and every day--hooray!

It's just the beginning of apple season so the early varieties you'll find right now include Ginger Golds, Paula Reds, Jersey Macs, Pristines, and  Zestar. Northern New England farms like Maine's McDougal Orchards are already picking apples while others such as Vermont's Shelburne Orchards start PYO this weekend. 

It's always good practice to check with the farm the day-of to see if they are picking--especially since some orchards will begin selling pre-picked before pick-your-own fully ripens. 

New England Fall Events' Guide to local PYO Apple Orchards makes it easy to find contact info, maps, directions, and farm features for planning a memorable and visit. Here are links to our state apple picking guides: Connecticut, Maine,Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Vermont, and Rhode Island.

And while we're at it, here are your shortcuts to find interactive farm location maps for Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, and Vermont.

The Fall Event Season is Only Just Getting Started!

We can't resist pointing out that the delicious and delightful Red Fire Farm Tomato Festival in Granby, MA is coming up this Saturday too! New England Fall Events stopped by for a visit last year and what a feast for the eyes and taste buds. Read about our visit: "Red Fire Farm Delivers a Colorful and Tasty Festival for All"

As August wraps up, check out several local Balloon Festivals vying for your attention this month. This week it's the Crown of Maine Balloon Fest--a multi-day affair--and the Hot-Air Balloon Festival and Crafts Show in Plainville, CT.

Great news! We recently updated our ever popular Guide to Dog-Friendly Events in New England to reflect 2016 events this fall. If you have a beloved pooch or two that you would love to share the season with, please check out dozens of wonderful, worthwhile dog-friendly events.

Check out our Fall Guide to Moonlight and Sunset Events happening across New England this season.

New England Fall Events' Top Recommendations for August 24th-August 30th, 2016

With the long weekend still a week away, you’ll be happy to know that there still are plenty of fabulous outdoor activities to help you ease out of summer and into our beloved autumn.

From Field to Fork - A Late-Summer Crop Dinner at Verrill Farm
Concord, MA    Click for details.
Wednesday, August 24th, 2016

Sunset River Kayak
Harwich, MA   Click for details
Wednesday, August 24th, 2016
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Night Hike at Wells Reserve
Wells ME    Click for details

Wednesday, August 24th, 2016
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Crown of Maine Balloon Fest
Presque Isle, ME    Click for details
Thursday August 25th - Sunday, August 28th, 2016

North Country Moose Festival
Colebrook, NH and Canaan, VT   Click for details
Friday and Saturday, August 26th & 27th, 2016

Hot Air Balloon Festival and Crafts Show
Plainville, CT      Details

Friday through Sunday, August 26th-28th, 2016

Tomato Festival at Red Fire Farm
Granby, MA  Click for details
Saturday, August 27th, 2016
Read about our visit: "Red Fire Farm Delivers a Colorful and Tasty Festival for All"

WeirdoFest
Plainfield, VT    Click for details
Saturday, August 27th, 2016

Mad Hatter's Tea Party
Stockbridge, MA   Click for details
Saturday, August 27th, 2016

Taking the Mystery Out of Mushrooming
Exeter, RI   Click for details
Saturday, August 27th, 2016

Dover Mini Maker Faire
Dover, NH    Click for details
Saturday, August 27th, 2016

Paws for a Cause - FREE
Freeport, ME    Click for details
Saturday, August 27th, 2016
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Cape Cod Food Truck Festival
East Falmouth, MA    Click for details
Saturday, August 27th, 2016

Brew at the Zoo
Providence, RI   Click for details.
Saturday, August 27th, 2016

Wells Maine Annual Chili-Fest
Wells, ME   Click for details.
Saturday, August 27th 2016

Starry Night: Planets, Stars and More with Arunah Hill
Windsor, MA     Click for details
Saturday, August 27th, 2016
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Plymouth Waterfront Festival - FREE
Plymouth, MA   Click for details.
Saturday, August 27th, 2016

Dog Days at the Maple Street Pool
Essex Junction, VT    Click for details
Sunday, August 28th, 2016
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Let Freedom Ring Tour at Canterbury Shaker Village
Canterbury NH      Click for details
Sunday, August 28th, 2016

Annual Mozart Festival
Woodstock, VT       Click for details
Sunday, August 28th, 2016

BBQ Pulled Pork Competition at Alyson's Orchard
Walpole, NH    Click for details
Sunday, August 28th, 2016

Remember, always double check with fall event hosts before heading out in case the events are adjusted for weather.