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SUMMARY:Mr. & Mrs. Claus return the the Farmers' Market at Forest Park
DESCRIPTION:Once again we are hosting Mr. & Mrs. Claus for a fundraiser for Forest Park based animal rescue\, NEFESH Whispers. For a donation of $18\, receive a digital image just in time to have your holiday cards printed. \nEntry to the park is free for shoppers at the market. Use your SNAP and HIP benefits at the market.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/mr-mrs-claus-return-the-the-farmers-market-at-forest-park/
LOCATION:Farmers’ Market at Forest Park
CATEGORIES:Family events,CISA Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241123T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241221T170000
DTSTAMP:20241115T191243Z
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UID:48649-1732348800-1734800400@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Family Holiday Fun at Chestnut Mountain Christmas Tree Farm!
DESCRIPTION:Conveniently located in the heart of Western Massachusetts\, Chestnut Mountain Christmas Tree Farm is your destination for a magical holiday experience.\nJust minutes from RT 91 in Hatfield\, MA\, our 150-acre family-run farm in the heart of the Pioneer Valley offers not only the perfect setting but also premium\, expertly grown Christmas trees known for their fullness\, freshness\, and long-lasting fragrance. More than just trees\, we specialize in creating lifelong memories—whether it’s cutting your tree with your family\, sipping hot cocoa\, or enjoying a horse-drawn wagon ride. \nJoin the Schrader family and make your holiday season unforgettable at Chestnut Mountain Christmas Tree Farm! \n2024 SEASON SCHEDULE \nNovember 23rd – December 21st\n11am-4pm Wednesday-Friday\n9am-4pm Saturday & Sunday \n– Leashed dogs welcome\n– No tree-tagging this year\n– Closed on Thanksgiving Day \nWe accept cash and all major credit cards \nCONTACT INFO\nBob: (413) 687-1806\nJake: (413) 575-1426\nEmail Us: schrader50@gmail.com \nADDRESS\n126 Mountain Road\nHatfield\, Mass\n01038 \nJoin us at Chestnut Mountain Christmas Tree Farm for the 2024 holiday season! Bring your family for a fun-filled day outdoors\, choosing from hundreds of trees grown on our 150-acre farm. With over 30\,000 trees planted\, you’re sure to find the perfect one to take home and create lasting memories. For added convenience\, we also offer pre-cut trees! \nTree Varieties Available:\nBalsam Fir\nFraser Fir\nCanaan Fir \nTree Pricing:\nChoose & Cut Trees: $75 plus tax (Up to 8 feet)\nPre-Cut Trees: $90 plus tax (8-9 feet)\nTable Top trees: $40 plus tax (3-4 feet)\n”Charlie Brown Trees”: Discounted and priced individually \nHandmade Wreaths and Crafts\nCheck out our beautiful handmade wreaths\, holiday ornaments\, and other local crafts \nSweet Shop\nVisit our sweet section for delicious fudge\, maple treats\, and more \nFun on the Farm! \nAfter picking your tree\, stay for complimentary hot cocoa and cookies. We also offer weekend hay rides for the entire family. Or pack a lunch and have a picnic with us. Don’t leave without stopping by the workshop for wreaths\, maple syrup\, tree stands\, and local crafts! \nHorse-Drawn Wagon Rides\n$2 per person (5 and under free)\nAvailable Select Weekends. Weather Permitting. \n\n\n\n\nAll photos by Chestnut Mountain Christmas Tree Farm.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/family-holiday-fun-at-chestnut-mountain-christmas-tree-farm/
CATEGORIES:Family events,Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241121T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241221T150000
DTSTAMP:20241126T171940Z
CREATED:20241121T184412Z
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UID:48693-1732183200-1734793200@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Holiday Shopping at Garden in the Woods
DESCRIPTION:Join Native Plant Trust at the Garden Shop at Garden in the Woods for holiday shopping this November and December! Skip the lines and come shop our collection of unique gifts\, local goods and fair-trade items. We have something for everyone on your list. \nThe Garden Shop is open Thursday through Saturday\, 10am to 3pm from November 7th through December 21st. Please note\, we will be closed Thanksgiving week. \nWhen you arrive at the garden\, press the call button on the keypad and a member of the garden staff will open the gate for you. \n\n\n\nDate/time details\nThursday – Saturday 10am to 3pm (CLOSED Thanksgiving week).\n\n\nLocation\n180 Hemenway Road\, Framingham\, MA 01701
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/holiday-shopping-at-garden-in-the-woods/
CATEGORIES:Family events,Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241101T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241101T190000
DTSTAMP:20241029T173232Z
CREATED:20241029T172836Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241029T173232Z
UID:48408-1730484000-1730487600@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Canning Basics
DESCRIPTION:Always wanted to learn how to can foods but aren’t sure where to start? Well Lindsey Baird of Oak & Ash Farm is here you teach you that you can\, can!\n\nUsing the USDA guidelines for safe canning\, Lindsey will teach you the basic rules and simple tips and tricks. Maybe you want to preserve your harvest\, or perhaps you want to have quick and easy meals in a jar ready to go. Or maybe you want to learn how to save money by preserving items you purchase in bulk. You’ll learn how\, all while controlling the ingredients and without relying on having enough space in your freezer.\n\nYou will leave with a simple guide on how to use both a water bath canner or pressure canner\, and the confidence to fill your pantry with safe\, home canned foods.\n\nThis program is funded by the Friends of the Clapp Memorial Library in Belchertown.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/canning-basics/
LOCATION:Clapp Memorial Library 19 South Main Street | Belchertown\, MA 01007
CATEGORIES:Family events,Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241031T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241031T180000
DTSTAMP:20241018T184510Z
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UID:48309-1730390400-1730397600@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Halloween Harvest Celebration
DESCRIPTION:CISA wraps up the season with one more Making Food Fun event to celebrate the harvest on Halloween! CISA and the Tilton Library are joining forces to offer this free family event for kids of all ages. \nJoin us for games\, crafts\, and samples of local food from Deerfield farms and businesses. \n\nDecorate your own white ghost pumpkin from Antonellis Farm.\nSip cider from Clarkdale Fruit Farms.\nNibble on pumpkin sweet treats from Ciesluk Market\nPlay harvest games\, including ring toss\, corn hole\, cup knock down\, and a spider web toss\nMake Halloween bracelets\, stickers\, and scratch-off Halloween masks\nTake home goodie bags full of seasonal treats and chocolates from Richardson’s Candy\, compliments of the Friends of the Tilton Library and CISA.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/halloween-harvest-celebration/
LOCATION:CISA Office\, 1 Sugarloaf Street\, South Deerfield\, MA\, 01373\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family events,CISA Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241027T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241027T173000
DTSTAMP:20241009T202545Z
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UID:47870-1730023200-1730050200@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Ioka Valley Farm Autumn Fun
DESCRIPTION:Fall Fun for the Whole Family!\nWeekends end of September – October\,  plus Columbus Day Monday! \nOpen Weekends 10am – 5:30pm\nFall 2024 September 21st – October 27th. \nPick out your favorite pumpkin and the most colorful Indian Corn from our pumpkin patch\, or visit our farm stand for a cornucopia of pre-picked pumpkins and other fall specialities. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSpecialties:\nDecorations\, gifts and souvenirs \nOur Pure Maple Syrup and Maple Products \nHomemade pies\, cookies\, and Pumpkin Whoopie Pie \nOur Homemade Cider Donuts \nCider and apples \nOur Natural Beef \nWander your way through the mini-corn maze \nGiant Pumpkin House \nDress-Me-Scarecrows \nAnimal petting area \nCalf-A open serving Ioka’s Roast Beef & Maple BBQ sandwiches\, snacks\, & more \n\n\n\n\n\n\nActivities\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThere is no general admission during our fall weekends. Our mini-corn maze is free\, as well as our dress-me scarecrows\, giant pumpkin house\, and visiting the farm animals. If you pick a pumpkin from the patch you pay by the pound and if you choose a pumpkin from the gift area they are all pre-priced. We have three activities that we do charge to participate in: Family Fun Play Area\, Wagon Train Ride\, and Pumpkin Slingshot. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n1. Family Play Area:\nUNDER 2 years old and OVER 60 years old is free\, everyone else pays to enter. \nOutdoor farm-theme playground \n4 Way See Saw \n40ft. Pipeline Slide \nAdult Pedal Carts \nTryke track \nDuck racer \nMazes \n2. Cow Train Ride\nTake a ride on our cow wagon train around the farm yard. \n3. Pumpkin Slingshot\nOur exciting water balloon slingshot. Try your best shot to win a Free Pumpkin.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/ioka-valley-farm-autumn-fun/
LOCATION:Ioka Valley Farm
CATEGORIES:Family events,Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241019T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241019T150000
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UID:48190-1729335600-1729350000@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Making Food Fun at Springfield HarvestFest
DESCRIPTION:It’s harvest time in the city!\n\nThe Springfield Business Improvement District presents its Harvest Fest\, featuring pumpkins\, on Saturday\, October 19th\, from 11am-3pm at the Springfield Quadrangle. \nCISA joins the fun with a focus on apples! We will offer a taste test of three apple varieties\, sips of apple cider\, tastes of apple sauce and apple butter\, all from Bashista Orchards in Southampton. \nKids and their caregivers can learn more about this fall crop\, what’s in season in our region\, how to find local farmers’ markets\, and how to use HIP to purchase local food. \nHomegrown Springfield will share the fun by offering seasonal muffins and parent information at this event. \n\nThe schedule for the day from the organizers includes: \n\nDJ (playing all day)\nFood Trucks\nFace Painting\nPumpkin Decorating – Free Pumpkin Patch for Kids\nCrafts\nKids’ Costumes Welcome\nCharacters\nFall-Themed Photo Booth\n\nSee you there!
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/mffharvestfest/
LOCATION:Springfield Quadrangle\, 21 Edwards Street\, Springfield\, MA\, 01108\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family events,CISA Events,Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241017T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241017T170000
DTSTAMP:20241009T202632Z
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SUMMARY:POP Club for Kids at the Westfield Farmers' Market
DESCRIPTION:The Westfield Farmers’ Market is offering their Power of Produce (POP) club at this summer’s markets. The market is open every Thursday\, from 12pm-5pm until October 17\, 2024. Rain or shine! \nKids ages 4-12 are welcome to participate in POP Club\, a fun\, free program that encourages kids to discover the abundance of fresh local produce at the market. Kids exercise their own buying power while exploring the market\, trying new fruits and vegetables\, learning about where their food comes from\, and participating in activities . \nHow POP Club works: \n\nSign up at the POP Tent on any Thursday between June 6th – August 22nd.\nEach time kids attend the market\, they receive $2 in POP Bucks to spend on fruits\, vegetables\, or seedlings at the market.\nKids can choose between spending their POP bucks or saving them for a larger produce item.\nKids can participate in activities like planting seeds\, learning about pollinators\, movement activities\, and more.\n\n\n\nFrequently Asked Questions\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhat is POP Club?\nThe Power Of Produce (POP) Club is a nationally recognized kids program started at the Oregon City Farmers Market in May 2011. POP Club empowers kids to make healthy food choices while introducing them to where their food comes from. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDo we have to participate in the activities?\nWe understand that not all activities will appeal to everyone and there is no requirement to participate in order to receive POP Bucks. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhat are the benefits of POP Club?\nPOP Club is a great opportunity for kids to try new foods and become engaged in making healthier food choices. POP Club also empowers kids to make financial decisions on their own. Each week that kids come to the market\, they can choose between spending their POP Bucks that day or saving them to use another week on a bigger item. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDo POP Bucks expire?\nPOP Bucks expire at the end of the market season and must be used by October 17th.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/pop-club-for-kids-at-the-westfield-farmers-market/
LOCATION:Westfield Farmers’ Market\, 36 Court St.\, Westfield\, MA\, 01085\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family events,Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241005T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241005T160000
DTSTAMP:20240930T152042Z
CREATED:20240926T121036Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240930T152042Z
UID:48144-1728133200-1728144000@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Skeleton Crew Theater at Sentinel Farm
DESCRIPTION:Join the creatures of Skeleton Crew Theater at Sentinel Farm \nSaturday\, October 5th\n1-4pm\n37 Cottage Street\, Belchertown MA \nBring the whole family for some seasonal fun! Pick-Your-Own and meet the magical creatures of the Greenwood courtesy of Skeleton Crew Theater. \nFor more information\, click here.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/skeleton-crew-theater-at-sentinel-farm/
CATEGORIES:Family events,Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240929T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240929T180000
DTSTAMP:20240919T211720Z
CREATED:20240919T211557Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240919T211720Z
UID:48101-1727607600-1727632800@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:The Wonder-Not Bread Festival
DESCRIPTION:Noontime Puppet Parade with MuZen Puppets and The Expandable Brass Band. Live music stage featuring The Johnny Memphis Band\, Auyon & Harris\, Katz/Stevens\, & others. Bread\, pastries and pizza\, and signing of the newly published Hungry Ghost Bread Book! Free to all! \n\nDate: Sunday\, Sept. 29th\, 11am-6pm\nLocation: Hungry Ghost Bread\, 62 State Street\, Northampton\n\nMusic & Events Schedule: \n\n11:00 – Little Wave\n11:30 – Bobbie\n12:00 – Puppet Parade & Wheat Planting\n1:00 – Cave Mouth\n2:00 – Katz/Stevens\n3:00 – Auyon & Harris\n4:00 – Johnny Memphis Band\n5:00 – Parish Picnic
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/the-wonder-not-bread-festival/
LOCATION:Hungry Ghost Bread\, 62 State Street\, Northampton\, MA\, 01060
CATEGORIES:Family events,Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240929T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240929T120000
DTSTAMP:20240911T180716Z
CREATED:20240731T192545Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240911T180716Z
UID:47501-1727604000-1727611200@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Making Food Fun Visits Apex Orchards
DESCRIPTION:Big skies and soaring views beckon from Apex Orchards. \nCISA is heading to the beautiful Shelburne hills to join in Gathered Farms\, at Apex Orchards\, on Sunday\, September 29th from 10am-noon for a morning of fun activities for families! \nGirls test apple varieties at Making Food Fun at the Farmers’ Market at Forest Park. Photo by Lizzy McEleney. \nThis Making Food Fun will focus on apples of all varieties\, colors\, and flavors. CISA will offer an apple taste test featuring Apex Orchards apples\, samples of apple cider and cider donuts. Best of all\, we’re giving away 100 pick-your-own bags to the first 100 kids to visit our booth! These special\, child-sized bags are for this Making Food Fun event at Apex Orchards only. Stop by to see us\, sample some delicious food\, and get the kids ready to pick some apples. \nThe Gathered Farms harvest event goes from 10am-3pm\, where local farms and artisans come together to celebrate the fall season. Friends from Our Family Farms and Davenport Maple Farm will be on hand sell their amazing local dairy and local maple products. \nTesting apple varieties is fun for all ages! Photo by Lizzy McEleney. \nAdmission to Making Food Fun and Gathered Farms is free. We hope to see you there!
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/mffapex-orchards/
LOCATION:Apex Orchards Farm Store\, 225 Peckville Road\, Shelburne Falls\, MA\, 01370\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family events,CISA Events,Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240928T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240929T170000
DTSTAMP:20240723T182423Z
CREATED:20240723T182423Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240723T182423Z
UID:47423-1727517600-1727629200@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:North Quabbin Garlic & Arts Festival
DESCRIPTION:Don’t Miss The “Festival that Stinks” Sept 28/29 \nIt’s a fabulous family friendly destination held amid the fall foliage on a historic farm in Orange\, MA. Wander among over 100 exhibitors: amazing art\, farm-fresh products and food\, healing arts\, and community organizations. Three stages delight with music\, performance\, and spoken word. Travel the globe with glorious garlic cuisine and chef demos. Enjoy the free kids’ art-making tent and garlic games for all ages. Orange is the new green! Skill up with local living workshops\, EVs on display\, and only 2 bags of trash for 8\,000 people. The tagline this year is Come and Get Your Love (and a great song by Redbone)– you’ll feel that sense of community and hope for a positive future at this festival! \nInflation busting general admission is only $10 for the weekend; $5 for students\, seniors\, and Card to Culture: (EBT\, WIC\, and ConnectorCare cardholders)\, kids 12 and under free. Save time\, buy tickets online starting Sept 1. Visit www.garlicandarts.org for the full array of vendors\, performance and workshops\, parking and shuttle info. No pets\, service animals only. \nThe festival is actively seeking volunteers for the event weekend— \nlearn more and sign up to volunteer for a shift- there are many tasks from which to choose and you’ll get an awesome t-shirt\, free entry\, and more!
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/north-quabbin-garlic-arts-festival-2/
LOCATION:Forster’s Farm – 60 Chestnut Hill Road\, Orange\, Massachusetts\, 60 Chestnut Hill Rd.\, Orange\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family events,Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240914T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240914T160000
DTSTAMP:20240726T160057Z
CREATED:20240726T160057Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240726T160057Z
UID:47456-1726311600-1726329600@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Season Celebration
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy an autumn day in the Hilltowns! Join Pause & Pivot Farm and Oliver’s Farmstand this September 14th to celebrate the season at an event featuring farmers\, producers\, and artisans from around the region. This free festival-like event features food trucks\, face painting\, a vendor lawn with locally made and grown goods\, live music\, children’s activities\, and much more! \nProceeds from this event will help fund the Hilltown Pantry. The Pantry has been serving the northern Hampshire County’s Hilltowns since 1990. Located in Goshen\, the Pantry is a program of the Northampton Survival Center\, and serves eligible residents of Chesterfield\, Cummington\, Middlefield\, Peru\, Plainfield\, Goshen\, Haydenville\, Huntington\, Westhampton\, Williamsburg\, and Worthington. We look forward to seeing you in the center of Goshen\, right off of Route 9\, for a day of celebration on Saturday\, September 14th.\n\n*This event is made possible\, in part\, by our generous partner sponsors Done Right Chimney\, Baker Excavation\, and MJ Moran along with a grant from the Williamsburg Cultural Council.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/season-celebration/
LOCATION:36 Main Street\, Goshen\, MA\, 36 Main Street\, Goshen\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family events,Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240912T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240912T170000
DTSTAMP:20240814T150020Z
CREATED:20240813T140108Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240814T150020Z
UID:47598-1726153200-1726160400@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Diemand Farm Tour
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Thursday\, September 12th for a tour of Diemand Farm! Learn how the family tends to their animals and processes their chickens and birds on-site. Along the way\, you’ll see chickens\, turkeys\, beef cattle\, miniature donkeys\, sheep\, and goats! \nYou’ll also discover how this family farm got started in 1936 and get an inside peek into their kitchen where they make delicious\, small-batch meals using their farm-raised meat and other local ingredients. \nLocation: Diemand Farm\, 126 Mormon Hollow Road\, Wendell\, MA \nDate: Thursday\, September 12th\, 3:00 – 5:00 pm \nCost: Sliding scale $10-$25 admission to go towards CISA’s programs and mission to build a just\, resilient\, and equitable local food system. \n\nSave your spot here!
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/diemand-farm-tour/
CATEGORIES:Family events,CISA Events,Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240907T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240907T140000
DTSTAMP:20240813T195337Z
CREATED:20240813T182323Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240813T195337Z
UID:47605-1725703200-1725717600@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Rooted Flowers Farm Tour
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Saturday\, September 7th for a delightful tour of Rooted Flowers Farm!\nYou’ll discover the art and science behind growing a diverse array of flower varieties from seed to harvest\, as owner Becky Sadlowski shares her journey of operating a successful flower farm business. \n\nActivities include: \n\nGuided tours of the Rooted Flower Farm and gardens\nPurchase a flowers to craft your own bouquet at the Flower Bar!\nFace painting for kids\n\nAutumn Mist Farm food truck be on site serving hotdogs\, hamburgers\, and their own kielbasa. Enjoy a free Crooked Stick pop at the end to complete your tour. \nTours begin at 10 am\, 11 am\, and noon. Choose your tour time upon registration.\nTickets: kids 3+ $10; Adults $25; Family of four $60. Ages 3 and under are free \n Sign up here!
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/rooted-flowers-farm-tour/
LOCATION:Rooted Flowers Farm\, 501 Shoemaker Lane\, Agawam\, MA\, 01001
CATEGORIES:Family events,CISA Events,Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240831T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240901T150000
DTSTAMP:20240816T154002Z
CREATED:20240816T154002Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240816T154002Z
UID:47727-1725102000-1725202800@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Peach Fest at Apex Orchards
DESCRIPTION:Peaches are back and we couldn’t be more excited!Join Apex Farms for Peach Fest from 11am to 3pm on August 31st and September 1st. See below for different vendors each day!\n\nSaturday\, August 31st – PYO PEACHESCooking Demo with the Diva of Deliciousness\, Tinky Weisblat @11:00amPeach Recipe Contest @1:00pmWestern Mass Face Painting @10:00amCraft Vendors @10:00amLive Music | Brookside Project @11:30am-1pm\nFood by Caravan KitchenBrick & Feather BreweryMagnolia Bake ShoppePeach Cotton Candy by Steve& Our Mini Cider Donut Trailer!\n\nSunday\, September 1st – PYO PEACHESLive Music | Sean Eric Callaghan and Company Play the ’60s!Craft VendorsFood by Caravan KitchenElement Brewing Co.Stout Pigeon CoffeeOur Mini Cider Donut Trailer
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/peach-fest-at-apex-orchards/
LOCATION:Apex Orchards Farm Store\, 225 Peckville Road\, Shelburne Falls\, MA\, 01370\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family events,Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240823T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240823T120000
DTSTAMP:20240814T194309Z
CREATED:20240723T184159Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240814T194309Z
UID:47434-1724410800-1724414400@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Berkshire Botanical Gardens Family Fridays
DESCRIPTION:Join the Berkshire Botanical Garden as they inspire curiosity about the natural world and promote a deeper connection to the Berkshire landscape through workshops\, demonstrations and hands-on experiences for the young and young-at-heart.\nEach hour-long event begins at 11 a.m. and is free with Garden admission. Visit BerkshireBotanical.org for more information.\n\nJuly 26: Rona LeventhalAugust 2: Jen LeahyAugust 9: Caterpillar LabAugust 16: Joy MarzoffAugust 23: Davis Bates\n\nImage: Berkshire Botanical Gardens
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/berkshire-botanical-gardens-family-fridays/
LOCATION:Berkshire Botanical Gardens\, Berkshire Botanical Gardens\, Stockbridge\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family events,Community Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Berkshire Botanical Garden":MAILTO:info@berkshirebotanical.org	
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240822T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240905T183000
DTSTAMP:20240809T134313Z
CREATED:20240723T182755Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240809T134313Z
UID:47430-1724347800-1725561000@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Kids in the Garden with Grow Food Northampton
DESCRIPTION:Kids in the Garden\nGFN Community Garden\nThursdays\, July 11 & 25\, August 8 & 22\n5:30 – 6:30 pm\n\nCome learn\, explore\, play\, and help out on our community farm! Kids ages 0 – 7 are invited to join us on the farm with their caregivers for an evening of exploratory play\, sensory engagement\, tasty snacks\, and seasonal storytime. Register here
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/kids-in-the-garden-with-grow-food-northampton/
LOCATION:Grow Food Northampton Organic Community Garden\, 140 Meadow St\, Florence\, MA\, 01062\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family events,Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240817T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240914T173000
DTSTAMP:20240816T153323Z
CREATED:20240816T153144Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240816T153323Z
UID:47723-1723885200-1726335000@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Sunflower Spiral Garden in Granby
DESCRIPTION:Walk the spiral path with beautiful sunflowers!\nOpen daily at Red Fire Farm in Granby\, it’s perfect for exploring\, sunflower selfies\, or just enjoying the flowering beauty of a late-summertime staple!\nVisitors are welcome during store hours (9-5:30 p.m. Monday through Saturday and 9-4:30 p.m. on Sunday)Admission will be $8 per person for the general public (which includes 8 pick-your-own summer flower stems or 4 dahlias/sunflowers) and $5 for CSA members. Folks over 65 or under 5 receive free entry!\n\nPlease stop by the Granby store (7 Carver Street) to pay first\, get walking directions\, and have any other questions answered\, before heading out to the spiral. Do yourself a favor and also remember to wear shoes or boots suitable for walking outside as the path can be bumpy in spots.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/sunflower-spiral-garden-in-granby/
LOCATION:Red Fire Farm – Granby Farmstand\, 7 Carver Street\, Granby\, MA\, 01033\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family events,Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240807T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240807T173000
DTSTAMP:20240731T182503Z
CREATED:20240731T182425Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240731T182503Z
UID:47498-1723048200-1723051800@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Nature-based workshop at Just Roots
DESCRIPTION:FREE Nature-based workshops for kids during Greenfield Summer Eats: Bring your kiddo(s) to Just Roots during Greenfield Summer Eats- Enjoy supper\, take home breakfast\, and engage in nature-based activities! Come eat and play! No registration required\, just drop in and have some fun. The last workshop will be August 7th and we’re making beautiful bouquets!
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/nature-based-workshop-at-just-roots/
LOCATION:Just Roots Farm\, 34 Glenbrook Drive\, Greenfield\, MA\, 01301\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family events,CISA Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240727T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240727T114500
DTSTAMP:20240723T181648Z
CREATED:20240723T181337Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240723T181648Z
UID:47421-1722078000-1722080700@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Family yoga class at Brookfield Farm
DESCRIPTION:Join Brookfield Farm CSA member and registered yoga teacher Erin Schifferli for a playful family yoga class! Stand tall like a mountain\, fly like an eagle\, and fold forward like a clamshell\, together. Some interactive partner style poses will be offered for family members to explore teamwork and connection. All ages and experience levels are welcome to attend. Bring your yoga mats or a blanket and a water bottle. There is a suggested donation of $15-25 (any amount welcome\, no amount required) per family with a portion of the proceeds benefiting the Brookfield Farm Food Access Fund. Send any questions to info@erinschifferli.com — no registration required.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/family-yoga-class-at-brookfield-farm/
LOCATION:Brookfield Farm\, Hulst Rd\, Amherst\, MA
CATEGORIES:Family events,Community Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Brookfield Farm":MAILTO:info@brookfieldfarm.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240709T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240709T143000
DTSTAMP:20240627T144943Z
CREATED:20240627T144943Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240627T144943Z
UID:47195-1720528200-1720535400@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Making Food Fun at The Farmers Market at Forest Park
DESCRIPTION:Calling all kids! Come out to Forest Park for a summertime farmers’ market with all sorts of special activities! Kids can make a smoothie by pedaling a bike\, check out a summer cooking demo\, and taste a rainbow of locally grown fruits and veggies! Parents and caregivers welcome! \nCommunity Involved in Sustaining Agriculture (CISA) is partnering with The Farmers Market at Forest Park and Homegrown Springfield for a summer celebration of local food\, local farms\, and local families on Tuesday\, July 9th\, from 12:30-2:30pm. This free event will be held at Forest Park in Springfield in the Cyr Arena parking lot\, close to the pool and splash pad. We will be in the Monkey House in the event of rain. \nHighlights include: \n\nMake a bike smoothie with Homegrown Springfield\nSummer cooking demonstration with local ingredients by Homegrown Springfield\nSummer Eats open lunch site\, distributing free nutritious meals to youth under 18\nBlueberry samples from Red Fire Farm\nUrban Farming with Gardening the Community\nWIC Mass Farmers Market Coupon Distribution\nUMass Nutrition Education Program\nSNAP\, Mass Health\, and Health Connector information for parents from Caring Health Center\n\nVersion 1.0.0 \nThis event will be held rain or shine. Both event and park admission are free for farmers’ market visitors. Enter the park using the main entrance\, 299 Sumner Avenue or the side entrance at 200 Trafton Road. The Farmers Market at Forest Park is open every Tuesday from 12:30-6pm. \nQuestions? Contact Lisa Goodrich at lisa@buylocalfood.org or 413-665-7100\, ext. 29. We hope to see you there!
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/mff24-at-forest-park/
LOCATION:The Farmers Market at Forest Park\, 299 Sumner Avenue\, Springfield\, MA\, 01108\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family events,CISA Events,Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240619T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240619T160000
DTSTAMP:20240605T174037Z
CREATED:20240524T143746Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240605T174037Z
UID:46911-1718805600-1718812800@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Spring into Summer at Making Food Fun!
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy the last day of spring at the South Hadley Farmers’ Market\, at Buttery Brook Park. CISA will be there with a hyperlocal food event for families. All ages are welcome to play with food! Dave’s Natural Garden will be on hand with many varieties of peas for a scientific taste test. Love Leaf Farm will teach about growing peas and sunflowers shoots & give out samples. Enjoy strawberries from Sapowsky Farms. Tortilla & Tortellini\, tortoises from Flora & Fauna Farm\, will be available for visits and photos. This free event is all about tasting local food and meeting local farmers. Have fun with veggie props for a photo session. Parents\, pick up information on SNAP match & HIP. More fun still in the works! \n\nThe South Hadley Farmers’ Market is open for the season every Wednesday through October 2nd\, from 2-6PM at Buttery Brook Park\, 123 Willimanset Street\, South Hadley. They accept SNAP and WIC\, and offer a $10 SNAP match.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/spring-into-summer-at-making-food-fun/
LOCATION:Buttery Brook Park\, 123 Willimansett St\,\, South Hadley\, 01075\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family events,CISA Events,Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240615T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240615T180000
DTSTAMP:20240522T175850Z
CREATED:20240522T175850Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240522T175850Z
UID:46904-1718467200-1718474400@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Hope Fest 24
DESCRIPTION:A mini-music fest out on a beautiful lawn in beautiful Leyden (just north of Greenfield) to raise funds for Community Involved in Sustaining Agriculture (CISA) and The Food Bank of Western Massachusetts. Bring your picnic and enjoy the music of legendary guitarist John Sheldon\, traditional jazz and swing band The Catalytics\, and improvisational ensemble The Enchantivistis with John Sprague and Claire Dacey! Suggested donation: $10-$25. Kids 12 and under are free. \n174 Kately Hill Road\, Leyden\, MA\nRain Date: Sunday\, June 16th.\n\nBring your lawn chair and your picnic!\n\nClick here for more information.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/hope-fest-24/
CATEGORIES:Family events,Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240518T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240518T140000
DTSTAMP:20240515T182436Z
CREATED:20240515T182436Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240515T182436Z
UID:46870-1716026400-1716040800@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Just Roots Spring Festival and Seedling Sale
DESCRIPTION:This Spring celebration is free and open to the public and will feature live music\, cooking demonstrations and samples\, farm tours\, a free seed swap\, a raffle with prizes from local businesses\, children’s activities\, and free ice cream from Ice Cream Emergency. Seedlings for sale will include vegetables\, flowers\, culinary and medicinal herbs\, native pollinators\, and more from Just Roots\, MXED GREENS\, Turtle Bend Farm\, Checkerspot Farm\, Sage Green Botanicals\, People’s Medicine Project\, Sawmill Herb Farm\, Foxtrot Farm\, and A Wing and A Prayer Nursery. \nSaturday\, May 18th\, 10am-2pm \nLocation: Just Roots\, 34 Glenbrook Drive Greenfield
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/just-roots-spring-festival-and-seedling-sale/
LOCATION:Just Roots Farm\, 34 Glenbrook Drive\, Greenfield\, MA\, 01301\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family events,Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240504T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240504T120000
DTSTAMP:20240422T162809Z
CREATED:20240417T154328Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240422T162809Z
UID:46639-1714816800-1714824000@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Hilltown Making Food Fun
DESCRIPTION:Spring is here! Let’s start a garden and learn about local food. \n\nMaking Food Fun comes to the Hilltowns! CISA and the Old Creamery Co-op team up to celebrate spring. Plant vegetable seedlings or strawberry starts from Windy Ridge Farm for your home garden. Learn about seeds from the Hilltown Seed Saving Network. Taste local foods and learn new recipes for spring ingredients. This family event is free and open to the public at the Old Creamery Co-op\, 445 Berkshire Trail\, Cummington\, MA 01026\, on Saturday\, May 4th from 10am-12pm—rain or shine! Parent resources about HIP\, farmers’ markets\, and more.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/hilltown-making-food-fun/
LOCATION:Old Creamery Co-op\, 445 Berkshire Trail\, Cummington\, MA\, 01026\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family events,CISA Events,Community Events
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