To celebrate National Watermelon Day. come to the Chelmsford Elks Pavillion, 300 Littleton Road in Chelmsford on Saturday, August 3 from 11 – 3. Shop fifty fantastic handmade artisan and vendor booths, including a face painter for the kids. Enjoy fresh watermelon, watermelon lemonade, food (expect at least one item to be deep fried), and participate in raffles. There is a cash bar. Tickets may be purchased in advance HERE, or just come and enjoy.
The Yankee District of the American Rose Society announces its Fall Rose Show and Lobster Fest, to be held Saturday, September 12 at the First Congregational Church of Yarmouthport, 329 Main Street (6A) in Yarmouthport. Contact Oz at ozrose@comcast.net for times. A bed & breakfast next to the First Congregational Church is holding rooms: contact www.colonialhousecapecod.com and mention the rose event. The rose show will be in very close proximity to Grays Beach, the location of the Lobster Fest. In case of bad weather, the Lobster Fest will be held in the Church Hall. The price of the Lobster Fest will be $40, and includes chowder, 1 1/2 lb. lobster or a 16 oz grilled New York steak, native steamers, mussels, corn on the cob, onions, red bliss potatoes, linguica, and watermelon. Send your check, specifying lobster or steak, to Audrey Osborn, 12 Scotch Pine Farm, East Harwich, MA 02645. You may also call 508-221-6734 for more information.
Under the setting sun over Wachusett Reservoir, the culinary team of Pepper’s will offer an inspired evening featuring an enticing menu created in the tradition of the Slow Food Movement, with the best local raised or produced ingredients from area farms. Proceeds from the evening support Tower Hill Botanic Garden. Crystal Brook Farm from Sterling provides fresh goat cheese for the dessert. The chefs also collaborate with Keown Farm of Sutton, Massachusetts and with John Lee from Allandale Farm in Brookline, Massachusetts, creating foods made from the best that nature has to offer. John Trexler, Executive Director, will offer a spirited tour of Tower Hill Botanic Garden and dinner will follow. The date is Thursday, August 20, beginning at 5:30 pm. Members of Tower Hill – $100, $125 non-members. Register on line at www.towerhillbg.org. You may also call 508-869-6111, ext. 124 to register by phone, or email registrar@towerhillbg.org.
The Menu
Heirloom Tomato, Watermelon & Cucumber Stacked Salad
Roasted Assorted Variety of Baby Fingerling Potatoes
Pan-Seared Local Striped Bass with Lobster Sauce and Stuffed Squash Blossoms
Braised Short Ribs of Local Beef with Organic Mixed Mushrooms
Selection of Artisan Breads
Goat Cheese Cheesecake with lemongrass-scented stone fruits
