We're starting a Farmers' Market!
Running Saturdays from 9am-1pm (weather permitting). Market will start this Saturday, September 4th and will be held at the Johnny Appleseed Visitors' Center on Route 2 West. Contact us at (978) 534-2302 for more details.
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Visit the Johnny Appleseed Visitors' Center page & become a fan today! Thank you to Sholan Farms, Bolton Orchards, Red Apple Farm & Carlson Orchards for their donations of apples to the Visitors' Center! They are loved by all!
Legislature Creates Tourist Council for North Central Region
In the press of business during the last couple of days of the legislative session, Massachusetts lawmakers voted to establish the Johnny Appleseed Trail Association (JATA) as a Regional Tourist Council (RTC). The area’s delegation has worked on the designation for months, as part of a series of reforms to the state’s economic development system that was passed on Saturday. Senator Jennifer Flanagan initiated the move and was backed by a hugely supportive team of the region’s legislators.
See the whole article here.
13th Annual Wachusett Mountain MusicFest 2010
Sunday, September 12, 12-6pm
Main Stage: Local Favorite Chris Fitz Band, Jon Bon Jovi Opener Mission Hill, Journey Tribute Band The Great Escape and Rock & Roll Legend Commander Cody
Side Stage: Brian Richard & Bruce Jacques
Great food, chili cook off, car & bike display, scenic skyride
Buy tickets online & save at www.wachusett.com
What's pickin' at Red Apple Farm?
Buy 1/2 bushel, get 1/2 free!
Blueberries
Red Haven peaches
Purity, Early Mac, Jersey Mac & Williams Pride apples
Starting August 13th
Red Paula & Red Gravenstein apples
Special runs now through the last week of August!
Fruitlands rocks with contemporary popular bands!
As hot summer nights give way to early autumn, Fruitlands Museum will continue its annual rock, jazz and bluegrass Sundown Concert series on most Wednesdays from August 11 through September 15. Bring a picnic, find a spot on the great lawn and enjoy an evening with family, friends and a 50-mile view of the Nashua River Valley. Visitors may also purchase snacks, beverages and grilled entrees through Alcott's Restaurant.
Wed, Sept 15 - Loose Ends Bluegrass Band, toe-tapping bluegrass and new grass.(Rain date 9/16)
A Fall Plant & Garden Accessory Sale
Saturday, September 11: 9:00 a.m. -3:00 p.m. FREE Admission, FREE Parking
Tower Hill Botanic Garden will present the seventh annual Gardeners Emporium, a Fall Plant and Garden Accessory Sale, on Saturday, September 11th from 9:00a.m.-3:00p.m. The celebrated Gardeners Emporium features more than a dozen non-profit, regional plant societies, specialty nurseries, and purveyors of distinctive garden ornaments. This autumn tradition at Tower hill is a unique opportunity for gardeners to experience a diverse array of specialty plants and gear up for their fall gardening. Tower Hill Botanic Garden is located at 11 French Drive in Boylston, exit 24 off route I-290. For more information, call (508) 869-6111 or log on to www.towerhillbg.org.
Tower Hill Botanic Garden Offers Free Admission on Smithsonian Magazine's 6th Annual Museum Day -- Featuring Custom Elements Courtesy of Toyota--
On Saturday, September 25, 2010, Tower Hill Botanic Garden will participate in the sixth annual Museum Day, presented by Toyota on behalf of the redesigned 2011 Avalon. Tower Hill Botanic Garden will join participating museums and cultural institutions nationwide to open their doors free of charge to all visitors who download the Museum Day Ticket from Smithsonian.com. A journey to celebrate our world's dynamic heritage and cultural life, participating Museum Day venues emulate the free admission policy of the Smithsonian Institution's Washington, D.C.-based facilities.
This year, Museum Day sponsor Toyota is enhancing the visitor experience at Tower Hill Botanic Garden. On-site activities at the Garden include docent tours at 11am and 2pm, interactive trivia contests and giveaways. In Smithsonian magazine in-book and online, Toyota will also present the "Featured Five," a listing that encourages visitors to learn about and visit participating museums and venues. Additionally, for each visitor who inquires about the Toyota Avalon online, Toyota will donate $1-up to $10,000 total-to museum programming nationwide.
The Museum Day Ticket is available to download at www.smithsonian.com/museumday. Visitors who present the official pass will gain free admission for two people to participating museums and cultural venues. One ticket is permitted per household, per email address. Listings and links to participating museums' and sponsors' sites can be found at www.smithsonian.com/museumday.
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