2013 Massachusetts: April thru June 2013
Food & Wine Festivals, Shows, Events
events still waiting for new dates
April 22, 2013 Taste of the Nation Worcester County
West Boylston, Massachusetts
Share Our Strength's Taste of the Nation is the nation's premier culinary benefit, featuring top chefs and mixologists -- all of whom are coming together to donate their time, talent and passion to end childhood hunger in America.
May 11, 2013 The World's Largest Pancake Breakfast
Springfield, Massachusetts
A great way to meet neighbors and friends as the community sits down at Springfield’s breakfast table in celebration of the city’s May 14, 1636 founding. Serving thousands of people, volunteers prepare the menu including pancakes, coffee, juice and milk. The breakfast table runs down Main Street from Tower Square to Court Square.
May 17-19, 2013 Green Briar Herb Festival & Plant Sale
East Sandwich, Massachusetts
Kick off planting season at our 32nd Annual Herb Festival, which offers an extensive plant sale (herbs, perennials, wildflowers, everlastings, annuals, the new specialty annuals and vegetables). The festival also features exhibits and demonstrations on the uses of herbs, guided garden walks, lectures and a delightful luncheon accented with herbs served on Friday. Luncheon will again be catered by Bob King of Café Chew in Sandwich.
May 18, 2013 Phantom Gourmet Hot Dog Safari - Boston, Massachusetts
An entire day of food and fun, all to benefit the Joey Fund for Cystic Fibrosis. The event, which was founded in 1989, features a dozen kinds of hot dogs, other delicious foods, and tons of fun for up to 30,000 people seeking the best hot dog in New England.
May 29-June 5, 2013 Wellfleet Restaurant Week & Harborfest
Wellfleet, Massachusetts
The season hasn’t started and the crowds aren’t here yet. It’s a great time to visit Wellfleet. Stay a few nights, try our many great restaurants, explore the art galleries, shops, local entertainment, and our world-class beaches. Wellfleet is celebrating its 250th anniversary this year and there are some great events happening during restaurant week and through out the entire summer. We invite you to come experience the beauty of Wellfleet.
May 31-June 1, 2013 American Craft Beer Fest - Boston, Massachusetts
The 6th annual ACBF, held at the Seaport World Trade Center, is the east coast's largest celebration of American beer, featuring over 125 American brewers and over 600 beers!
June 4-6, 2013 31st Annual Jimmy Fund Scooper Bowl - Boston, Mass.
Since its inception in 1983 this annual event has raised more than $3 million for cancer research and care. Come out and sample more than 40 flavors of ice cream, frozen yogurt, sorbet and gelato at the nation's largest all-you-can-eat ice cream festivval. Attendance: 30,000.
June 8, 2013 Cambridge Food Truck Festival - Cambridge, Massachusetts
Food Truck Festivals of New England LLC (FTFNE) believes that food trucks needn’t be a ‘treat’ restricted for city dwellers only, and we believe that, given the opportunity, people in all parts of Massachusetts and New England would not only like to eat, but would love the chance to sample gourmet food from the area’s best food trucks without having to make the trek into the 'big city!'
June 8, 2013 Strawberry Festival - Topsfield, Massachusetts
Bowls and bowls of fresh strawberries, whipped cream and piles of shortcakes are prepared and served by our volunteer members. Enjoy community booths, Friends of the Library book sale, live music and plenty of games for the kids.
June 8, 2013 Strawberry Day - East Sandwich, Massachusetts
Enjoy fresh strawberries in a homemade dessert served in the historic 1903 Jam Kitchen and view old fashioned strawberry jam making. Sample jam tastings in our gift shop. Browse among the used book sale. Visit the resident animals, stroll the paths of the Wildflower Garden or walk the trails of the Old Briar Patch. Special Demonstration by P.J. Hamel, author of the King Arthur Flour cookbooks and long-time King Arthur test kitchen baker. Ms. Hamel demonstrates fast and easy cream shortcakes, scones and Welsh cakes- all the perfect base for your tasty fresh-picked strawberries. Bring all of your baking questions for her to answer as well.
June 8, 2013 Annual Strawberry Festival - Cotuit, Massachusetts
Delicious Strawberry Shortcake! Children’s Craft, Antique Fire Engine. Includes visits to the Homestead and the Museum
June 10, 2013 6th Annual Taste of Marlborough & Brewfest
Marlborough, Massachusetts
Visit downtown Marlborough to sample food from more than 35 restaurants, enjoy entertainment at 14 different venues, and sample beer from over 45+ breweries. Attendance: 2,500.
June 13, 2013 Annual Taste of the Vineyard Gourmet Stroll
Edgartown, Massachusetts
This is your chance to sample the Vineyard's best food, wine and hand-crafted beers from more than 75 outstanding fine food and beverage participants. The event is held on the Old Whaling Church Lawn.
June 14-15, 2013 2nd Annual Hyper-Local Craft Brewfest
Somerville (Seekonk), Massachusetts
Presented by Sustainable Business Network of Massachusetts (SBN) to highlight and promote local brewers, vintners, artisan beverage makers, home brewers, and food vendors and is a major annual fundraiser for SBN’s Boston Local Food Programs. A unique event that not only showcases local beverage producers, but also showcases local brews incorporating local ingredients! Examples in the past have included brews made with TAZA Chocolate, local hops, apples, cranberries, grapes and even local oysters! While having unlimited 2oz tastings from local brewers, you can also sample and purchase delicious local food from local food vendors.
June 16, 2013 Annual Strawberry Festival - Assonet, Massachusetts
The Assonet Village Bandstand is the site for the festival, held every Father's Day, with homemade strawberry shortcake, arts/crafts, and music.
June 22, 2013 Worcester Food Truck Festival - Worcester, Massachusetts
Food Truck Festivals of New England LLC (FTFNE) believes that food trucks needn’t be a ‘treat’ restricted for city dwellers only, and we believe that, given the opportunity, people in all parts of Massachusetts and New England would not only like to eat, but would love the chance to sample gourmet food from the area’s best food trucks without having to make the trek into the 'big city!'
June 29, 2013 SandwichFest Street Fair - Sandwich, Massachusetts
Hometown fun - Best Sandwich in Sandwich competition, Raffle, Pup Tricks Competition & Parade, Street Vendors & Farmers Market, Live Entertainment, Sandwich Bag Races, Sandwich Artisans Show & Sale, Heritage Museums & Gardens Antique Car Show and Sandwich Food Pantry donation location.
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