Here is one more Oktoberfest, raising funds for the Springfield Museums, 21 Edwards Street in Springfield. The October 3 beer tasting featuring local breweries and homebrewers, music by the Real DJ TJ Music Entertainment, hors d’oeuvre, and a cash bar for additional beverage options. Age 21+. RVSP recommended at https://springfieldmuseums.org/program/oktoberfest-2024/
There are countless Oktoberfest celebrations taking place this month and next (October being a flexible concept) throughout Massachusetts, and we have chosen to highlight one which is family friendly and closer to its Bavarian roots. Farmer Matt & Lost Towns Brewing host a local fest that captures the spirit of the original celebration of Bavarian culture and agriculture at your favorite Quabbin Hills farm, Farmer Matt’s. This fest is for the young and old, and everyone in between. Experience Oktoberfest trivia, a best dressed/bavarian costume contest, and a stein holding competition (a classic Bavarian strength challenge).
Amazing music throughout the day featuring: Lustige Steifenhornchens Deutsche Band and the Happy Chipmunks, a four instrument professional Bavarian Band with trumpet, accordion, drums & tuba. Also hear Woodshed, a local country folk band with 3 part harmony playing original music.
Farmer Matt is cooking up a special Bavarian menu, in addition to your farm fresh favorites. Lost Towns Brewing will be serving their celebrated Märzen, Lost-toberfest and many more of your favorite locally brewed beers. It’s time to lace up your lederhosen, don your dirndl, and join us for Bavarian food, culture and beer. Prost! Free to attend. Saturday, September 28th 12-8pm. Address is 860 West Brookfield Road in New Braintree, Massachusetts. The foliage on the drive out will be stunning. For more information visit https://ltbrew.com/oktoberfest-2024-presented-by-farmer-matt-lost-towns-brewing
Notch Brewing and the Trustees of Reservations conservation group are partnering to take Notch beer on the road to parks, farms and other gorgeous settings managed by the Trustees. Each traveling biergarten will present communal outdoor seating, games, special programs like fun runs, and beer served in half-liter steinkrugs. Also, each Trustees site has its own admission fees. Go online for specific details.
August 19 — Castle Hill on the Crane Estate, 290 Argilla Road, Ipswich
August 24-25 — Francis William Bird Park, Polley Lane, East Walpole, MA featuring Dog Day on August 25
September 6-9 — Powisset Farm, 37 Powisset Street, Dover
September 13-16 — Stevens Coolidge Place, 137 Andover Street, North Andover, featuring an Oktoberfest
September 22-23 — Fruitlands Museum, 102 Prospect Hill Road, Harvard, part of its Craft Festival
October 5-7 — Chestnut Hill Farm. 9-99 Chestnut Hill Road, Southborough, featuring Sunday’s Harvest Fest
November 3-4 — Castle Hill at Crane Estate, 290 Argilla Road, Ipswich, during the annual Art Show and Sale
