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State-wide Local Farmer’s Markets

On-going all month Across the state Free For a local farmer’s market near you visit: http://www.massfarmersmarkets.org/

Wine Tour at the Truro Vineyards

Everyday 1:00 pm & 3:00 pm

Truro Vineyards 11 Shore Rd Route 6A, North Truro

Free Take the time to tour the Truro Vineyards of Cape Cod. Phone #: 508-487-6200 http://trurovineyardsofcapecod.com/index.php

“Pizza & Historic Tavern” Tour

Everyday Mon - Fri 5:30 pm Sat. & Sun. 4:30 pm

Boston Pizza Tours

71 Commercial Street

#134

Boston, MA 02109

$33 per person Explore Boston by Land and by Sea! In addition to THREE slices of Boston's best Pizza, this unique tour also includes visits to THREE of Boston's most historic taverns. http://www.bostonpizzatours.com/

Island Clambake Every Thurs. & Fri. 6:00 pm – 9:15 pm

Spectacle Island

boat departs from

Long North Wharf

next to Christopher

Columbus Park

$80 per adult $35 per child

Sail off into the sunset this summer to enjoy an island clambake courtesy of the Summer Shack. Jasper White and company will be setting up shop on Spectacle Island and serving a classic clambake menu of creamy chowder, steamed lobster, New England's best mussels and steamers, fresh corn, spicy chorizo, new

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potatoes and a delicious dessert. Phone #: (617) 770-0040 http://bostonsbestcruises.com/clambake-at-sunset

Wine Tastings at Belfry Inn & Bistro

Every Wed. 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm

Belfry Inn & Bistro

8 Jarves St.

Sandwich, MA 0256

$25 per person Every Wednesday on the Belfry Terrace or if inclement weather in the Bistro; we feature four wines complemented with four food pairings! http://www.belfryinn.com/menu-140/ Phone #: (508) 888-8550

Cape Cod Coffee Roasters Facility Tour

Mon. – Fri. 11:00 am

Cape Cod Coffee Roasters 348 Main Street, Mashpee

Free At Cape Cod Coffee Roasters, we roast coffee beans that consistently brew into flavorful, aromatic and clear tasting coffee, cup after cup. Next time you are on Cape Cod, please stop by our roasting facility. Please call ahead. Phone #: 508-477-2400 http://www.capecodroasters.com/

Jam Making Workshops

Wed. July 3, 10, 17, 31 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Green Briar Nature Center and Jam Kitchen

$30 per person for members

Join us in the historic 1903 Green Briar Jam Kitchen and make your own batch of something special for your table or to give as a

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Every Sat. 9:30 am – 11:30 am

6 Discovery Hill Road, East Sandwich

$40 per person for non-members

gift. All materials are provided, and participants take home four to six (6oz.) jars of finished product. Phone #: 508-888-6870 www.thorntonburgess.org

Hot Weather, Cold Hearth: Open Hearth Cooking Demonstration

Every Sat. July 6, 13, 20, 27 10:00 am – 4:00 pm

Hall Tavern Kitchen Historic Deerfield 80 Old Main Street Deerfield, MA 01342

Demonstrations are included in general admission: $14 for adults; $5 for children

During the hot summer, come learn how people in early New England kept cool, and preserved summer produce. Our open hearth cooks will demonstrate how to make cooling beverages including lemonade and switchel. See what’s growing when you visit the Cooks’ Garden dedicated to the memory of Margaret Quinn Orloske. Phone #: (413) 775-7214 http://www.historic-deerfield.org/open-hearth-cooking-program

Assembled: The Handmade Arts Market at Assembly Row

Sat. July 13, 20, 27 11:00 am – 4:00 pm

Assembly Row along the Mystic River, Somerville

Free Assembled will feature local artisans, live music, lunch and refreshments from some of New England’s best food trucks. http://www.assemblyrow.com/events/

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China Town Market Tour

Every Thurs. & Sat. 9:30 am – 1:00 pm

Boston’s Chinatown $69 per person Step through the Chinatown Gate and join us as you enjoy the fantastic sights, and experience the culinary and cultural traditions in this little sliver of Hong Kong right here in Boston. Phone #: 617-523-6032 http://www.bostonfoodtours.com/chinatown/

North End “Little Italy” Market Tour

Every Wed. & Sat. 10:00 am - 1:00 pm, 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm Every Friday 10:00 am – 6:00 pm 3:00 pm – 6:00 pm

Boston’s North End $54 per person Discover one of the most vibrant ethnic neighborhoods in this country. After a brief overview of local immigrant history and a description of Italian regional foodways, you will embark on a walking tour that is like a cooking class on foot. Phone #: 617-523-6032 http://www.bostonfoodtours.com/north-end/

Foods of the Freedom Trail

Every Mon., Thurs. & Sat. 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Boston $55 per person Our Foods of the Freedom Trail Yummy Walk will explore the Freedom Trail sites from the Boston Common to the Old North Church and taste typical New England cuisine as its been revolutionized for today’s Boston’s food scene.

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Phone #: 800-979-3370 http://www.foodtoursboston.com/boston-freedom-trail-food-tour.html

Ashland’s Farmers Market, Open for Season

Every Saturday

9:00 am - 1:00 pm

Ashland Farmers' Market 125 Front Street Ashland, MA 01721

Free The market will feature 25-plus tents of farmers, bakers, specialty food makers, and local artisans. New additions include ice cream, lobster rolls, vegetarian sandwiches, and food trucks. Live music will be performed by the Railroad House Band, 10:30 am-12 pm noon. At the Kid's Corner, there will be nature art with Suzie Meeker, 9:30-11:00 am. WildKat Hoops returns for the 2nd year kick-off to encourage young and old to work those hips and keep hula hoops swinging. Bring your knives and pruning shears to Patti of On the Edge Knife Sharpening who will attend on the third Saturday of each month. Last chance to enter the Sunflower Contest at the Market Managers tent. http://www.ashlandfarmersmarket.org/

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Taste Newburyport

Tues. July 2 11:30 am

Newburyport $47 per person There are many ways to experience Newburyport, MA however none are as fun or as satisfying as our Taste Newburyport food and cultural tour. From chowder, to olive oil, fine foods market, and some other surprises on the route Taste Newburyport will expose you to local treats you’d be hard pressed to discover on your own. Phone #: 617-902-8291 http://www.capeannfoodietours.com/

Rockport Sights and Sweets

Tues. July 2 2:30 pm Wed. July 3 2:30 pm

Rockport $27 per person Your trip to Rockport, MA would be incomplete without taking our oh-so-sweet dessert tour of picturesque Bearskin neck. We’ll make our way on foot through quaint streets and alleyways telling tales of Rockport’s history all while munching on locally made goodies from local sweets shops along the way. Phone#: 617-902-8291 http://www.capeannfoodietours.com/

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Taste Gloucester Food Tour

Tues. July 2 Wed. July 3 Thurs. July 4 Sat. July 6 Mon. July 8 All dates are at 11:00 am

Gloucester $47 per person There are many ways to experience Gloucester

MA, however none are as fun or as satisfying

as our Taste Gloucester food and cultural tour.

Get a true sense of this charming New England

city as we make our way on foot through

downtown Gloucester sampling food from six

local vendors.

Phone #: 617-902-8291 http://www.capeannfoodietours.com/

Wine, Food & Jazz Spectacular

Fri. July 5 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Chandler’s Restaurant 25 Greenfield Road, South Deerfield

$40 per person This is the perfect opportunity to enjoy jazz, great food and spectacular wine. This interactive event features small plates with suggested wine pairings, giving our guests the chance to mix and match the food and wine that they enjoy. Reservations Requested. Phone #: 413-665-1277 http://www.yankeecandle.com/about-yankee-candle/visit-our-flagship-store/chandlers-restaurant/t

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Fancy Nancy Luncheon

Sat. July 6 & 20 11:00 am

Chandler’s Restaurant 25 Greenfield Road, South Deerfield

Based on price of meal Mothers and daughters come together for a special girl’s day out. Dress fancy for the luncheon, while a special guests reads Fancy Nancy by Jane O’Connor. Full award winning kids menu will be available with cupcakes for dessert. Feather boas, tiaras, and fancy attire is a must for this special event! Phone #: 413-665-1277 http://www.yankeecandle.com/about-yankee-candle/visit-our-flagship-store/chandlers-restaurant/t

Annual Chowderfest

Sun. July 7 11:00 am – 6 pm

On the Plaza at City Hall, Boston

$8 - $12 per person Sample Chowder from New England’s best

restaurants. Vote for your favorite!

Phone #: 617-227-1528

www.bostonharborfest.com

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Out to Lunch Concert Series

Thurs. July 11, 18, 25 11:00 am

Worcester Common, located directly behind City Hall

Free The Out to Lunch Concert Series features live

music from nationally touring acts and local

New England talent. Out to Lunch additionally

features a farmer's market, food vendors to

highlight Worcester's best eateries, and a

crafter's market.

Russian Cuisine Tour

Sat. July 13 3:00 pm

Whole Foods Market 15 Washington Street, Brighton

$44 per person

Museum of Russian Icons members receive $5 discount by entering code “museum” at checkout or by mentioning the Museum when they register by phone.

Where can you find the best Russian borsch, pirozhki, and caviar? Discover the answers at our 3-hour culinary adventure walking tour while tasting delicious authentic Russian specialties. Phone #: 617-869-5787 http://foodbyfoot.com/buy-tickets

Kids Cooking Class

Sat. July 13 10:30 am–12:00 pm

Chandler’s Restaurant 25 Greenfield Road, South Deerfield

$25 per child An opportunity for parents and their children to explore the craft of cooking in a no pressure setting utilizing ingredients and utensils safe and accessible to kids. Classes will be structured so as to provide ample

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opportunities for children to be involved in most of the preparation, but may require parental supervision when it comes time to finish the dish. Reservations Required. Phone #: 413-665-1277 http://www.yankeecandle.com/about-yankee-candle/visit-our-flagship-store/chandlers-restaurant/t

Outside the Box Art Festival

Sat. July 13 – Sat. July 20 times vary

Boston Common Copley Square, City Hall Plaza Beacon St. Boston, MA 02116

Free A ground-breaking, eight-day performing arts

festival, featuring music, dance, theater, circus

and culinary arts. The festival is designed to

engage and encourage the residents and

visitors of Boston to explore, discover and

participate in the arts. For 10 hours every day

Boston will experience, music, drama, dance,

and culinary creations from our city, our nation

and around the world. Performers from six

continents and over 80 countries will perform

in the Festival. There will be a diverse program

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of nearly 300 events involving close to 1,000

artists performing in total.

http://www.outsidetheboxboston.org/

Afternoon Tea at Chandler’s Restaurant

Sat. July 13 & 27 4:00 pm

Chandler’s Restaurant 25 Greenfield Road, South Deerfield

$20 per person Savor a cup of tea and enjoy some tasty treats while you enjoy the some lovely melodies from a harpist. Join Chandler’s Restaurant for an afternoon tradition with our modern twist. Phone #: 413-665-1277 http://www.yankeecandle.com/about-yankee-candle/visit-our-flagship-store/chandlers-restaurant/t

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BBQ Beer and Butchering

Thurs. July 18 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm

The Four Seasons 200 Boylston Street, Boston

$185 per person Guided by Executive Chef Brooke Vosika, our famous cooking classes are perfect for experienced cooks and novices alike. Classes take place in the Four Seasons kitchen and include hands-on cooking and instruction plus delicious food, drink and fun. Phone #: (617) 351-2161 http://www.fourseasons.com/boston/dining/events-and-promotions/

Annual Summer Kitchens House Tour – Nantucket Preservation Trust

Thurs. July 18 10:00 am – 4:00 pm

Nantucket

Preservation Trust

Orange St

Nantucket, MA 02554

$46 per person The 2013 Summer Kitchens House Tour will be

held in the Orange Street neighborhood. Tour

goers will have a chance to peek at historic

sections of the houses, view several gardens,

and learn more about the preservation of the

structures. Tour goers will enjoy treats by local

chefs found along the way and be able to visit

the expanded NPT marketplace to shop for

kitchen related items.

http://www.nantucketpreservation.org/events

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Boston Food Festival

Thurs. July 18 – Sun. July 21 Thurs. – Sat. 11:00 am – 9:00 pm Sunday 11:00 am – 5:00 pm

City Hall Plaza

Boston

Free, food tickets $1 each A festival within a festival featuring the best

local restaurants and celebrity chefs, the

Boston Food Fest will transform City Hall Plaza

into a garden of gastronomic delight. Celebrate

the culinary arts alongside the performing arts

with pop-up demonstrations and book signings

by celebrity chefs, as well as small plates from

Boston’s best eateries.

http://outsidetheboxboston.org/boston-food-

festival/

Berkshire Brewing Beer Dinner

Fri. July 19 6:00 pm

Berkshire Brewing Company Inc. 12 Railroad Street, South Deerfield

$45 per person Enjoy the company of Master Brewers Chris Lalli and Gary Bogoff for a GREAT event featuring the Berkshire Brewing Company's handcrafted ales. The evening starts at Berkshire Brewing Company at 6:00 with an hour tour of the brewery followed by a four

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course dinner at Chandler's Restaurant. Phone #: 413-665-1277 http://www.yankeecandle.com/about-yankee-candle/visit-our-flagship-store/chandlers-restaurant/t

Dinner Down on the Farm

Fri. July 19 & Sat. July 20 5:30 pm

Apple Street Farm 35 Apple Street Essex

$180 per person Frank McClelland’s own Apple Street Farm sets up a season’s worth of themed wine dinners for fans of farm-to-table eating to enjoy. Guests can explore the beautiful grounds before feasting on a five-course meal of straight-off-the-land produce, poultry and eggs. Phone #: (617) 262-3023

Bike Farm Table Weekend

Thurs. July 19- Sun. July 21

Northampton $850 per person The idea behind Bike Farm Table Weekends is pretty simple — combine the farm-to-table movement with the fun of exploring by bicycle. Phone #: 888-448-5876 http://www.mountmajor.com/overview2.html

Baking in the Brewster House

Sat. July 20 5:30 pm – 8:30 pm

Plimoth Plantation English Village 137 Warren Avenue, Plymouth

$75 per person for non-members $60 per person for museum

The best way to learn to make bread is the hands-on way! Make dough for cheate bread and bake it in a 17th-Century English Village wood-fired oven. Participants will follow the

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members whole process of bread making, from heating the oven and mixing the paste to taking it out of the hot oven and sampling the warm loaves. Phone #: 508-746-1622 ext. 8359 http://www.plimoth.org/learn/programs-adults

Taste of Provincetown

Sat. July 20 6:00 pm

Provincetown Town Hall 260 Commercial Street, Provincetown

The Taste of Provincetown features 30 of Cape Cod’s most highly-rated restaurants, a cooking challenge, and silent auction to benefit MassEquality's work. http://www.massequality.org/events/taste-provincetown

Cultural Survival Bazaar

Sat. July 20 – Sun. July 21 10:00 am – 6:00 pm

Peg Noonan Park

Main Street @

Hamlin Avenue

Falmouth, MA 02540

Free A Festival of Native Arts and Cultures from Around the World. Featuring guest Artisans from Africa, Asia, and the Americas, live "world" music, presentations, educational displays, and Tibetan cuisine. Shop handmade art, jewelry, clothing, crafts, decor, tribal rugs, and much more. Proceeds support the livelihoods of Indigenous artisans, projects in their communities, and fair trade. Enjoy FREE

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music performances, presentations, educational displays, craft-making demonstrations, and ethnic cuisine. http://bazaar.culturalsurvival.org/

Green River

Festival

Sat. July 20 – Sun. July 21 Time varies

Greenfield

Community College

1 College Drive

Greenfield, MA 01301

$65 - $90 per person Additional $10 - $20 for parking

This is the premier Franklin County Music

event of the year! A two day, three stage event

we take the best national talent, the greatest

local food and fine crafts, the most beautiful

hot air balloons and put them smack dab on

the grounds of Greenfield Community College

and VOILA! You are happy!

http://greenriverfestival.com/2013festival/

From Field to Fork-Our Annual Summer Crop Dinner

Tues. July 30 6:00 pm

Verrill Farms 11 Wheeler Road, Concord

$40 per person Verrill Farm chefs prepare a dinner inspired by just-picked crops. Reservations are required for this event. Phone #: 978-369-4494 http://www.verrillfarm.com/index.html

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Taste Newburyport Food Tour / Clipper Heritage Trail Joint Tours

July 30, 31 11:30 am

Newburyport $47 per person Join Taste Newburyport Food Tour and the Clipper Heritage Trial for special Culinary and Cultural tours during Yankee Homecoming week! From delicious local foods to stories from Newburyport’s past, this is one tour not to miss. https://my.getinsellout.com/providers/cape-ann-foodie-tours/skus/yankee-homecoming-tours/info