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  • Sunday, August 30 – Opening of the 2026 Corn Maze at Connors Farm – Bee Happy

    Connors Farm in Danvers is excited to announce its all-new Bee Happy Corn Maze is opening on August 30th.

    Get ready to explore a maze filled with twists, turns, and plenty of surprises as you journey through a buzzing adventure inspired by bumble bees and the wonders of nature. It’s the ultimate challenge for all ages — fun, friendly, and full of sweet memories.

    Bring the whole hive, challenge your friends, and see who can find their way out first. For full details and hours visit https://www.connorsfarm.com/fallactivities

  • Saturday, June 23 – Strawberry Festivals

    There are two general types of strawberry festivals : community festivals, usually organized by a church, school, local Chamber of commerce or a town, and strawberry festivals held at and by a farm. They are different in what they offer.  Image below from www.bettycrocker.com.

    On Saturday, June 23, from 11 – 3, the Bourne Historical Society Strawberry Festival will take place at the Aptucxet Museum Complex, 24 Aptucxet Road in Bourne. Strawberry short cake made with homemade biscuits and freshly whipped cream, hot dogs, burgers, chips and drinks will be available. Come have your lunch and dessert by the Cape Cod Canal. Antique Model Car Show – cars on display throughout grounds at Aptucxet Trading Post Museum lawns, a must-see for Antique car enthusiasts. This is a special festival and you will find something for everyone so plan to spend the afternoon at the Aptucxet Museum Complex. Free admittance but would the Museum would love for you to buy a strawberry shortcake for $5.00.

    The same day, visit the Braintree Farmers Market Strawberry Festival at 1 JFK Memorial Drive in Braintree. Fresh local strawberries galore! C.N. Smith Farm will provide strawberries for the event. This year the Strawberry Shortcakes will be created by LollyCake Ladies. Many vendors will be creating products that use local, in-season strawberries. Tables & chairs will be provided under the Events Tent. Fresh picked, fragrant and juicy local strawberries will be available for purchase to take home as well. They also have a Clam & Lobster Feast on September 1.

    Connors Farm, 30 Valley Road, Route 35, Danvers, will host its Strawberry Festival on June 23 from 9 – 6, with a rain date of Sunday, June 24. Activities include live music from noon to 4pm, plus Jumping Pillow, Farm Animals, Hayrides, Cow Train, Grain Train, Duck Races, Pedal Carts & more.  Also: Food, Our Famous Strawberry Shortcake, BBQ, Pony Rides (12pm to 4pm), Strawberries Dipped in Chocolate, and Face Painting, vegetable seedlings, perennials, annual flowers, hanging baskets, vine-ripened tomatoes, lettuce, squash, carrots, beets, herbs and other fresh fruits and vegetables, fresh eggs, fresh pasta, jams, jellies, breads, cookies, hot coffees, homemade ice cream, frozen chicken and beef patties, and fruit pies, Apple Cider Doughnuts Weekend BBQ’s Champions BQ team will be serving up the best BBQ food. Connors Farm may be reached at 978-777-1245.

    Read more at http://www.pickyourown.org/strawberryfestivals-Massachusetts.php#EgDfc5oyikJ401xO.99

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  • Massachusetts Corn Maze Season

    Soon, you will be able to enjoy what the drought stricken middle of the country can only dream of – getting lost in a corn maze.  Sauchuk Farm, 200 Center Street in Plympton, will honor 100 years of Girl Scouting in its maze opening September 15.  They are now taking group reservations and you may learn more at www.sauchukfarm.net.  West End Creamery & Family Farm (www.westendcreamery.com) at 481 Purgatory Road in Whitinsville will open its corn maze in September or October, and you may call 508-234-2022 to check.  Goss Farm in Dunstable calls its attraction “The Maize” and reminds visitors that this is a real corn field with uneven surfaces, so strollers are not recommended, and dogs and other animals are not allowed unless they are certified service animals.  Find out more at www.gossfarm.com.  Connors Farm is at 30 Valley Road in Danvers, and in addition to the corn maze has a pick your own operation.  Plan your visit at www.connorsfarm.com.  Schartner Farms is located at 211 West Berlin Road in Bolton (www.schartnerfarm.com), and its 2011 season came to an abrupt end due to a Nor’Easter, so they hope this season will be a big success.