25th Annual Essex Clam Fest
September 30, 2007
Essex Clam Fest
Date: October 20, 2007
Ipswich Ale Harvest Fest
September 30, 2007
When: October 6, 2007 Time: 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Where: Mercury Brewing Company,
Mercury Brewing Company, the local brewers of the very successful (and tasty) Ipswich and Stone Cat Ales, is having its annual Ipswich Ale Harvest Fest on saturday, October 6th at its Haywood Street location in Ipswich, MA.
Ipswich Ale was chosen Reader’s Choice for Best Locally Brewed Beer in Northshore Magazine’s 2007 “Best of North Shore” (BONS) Awards. Mercury Brewing Company make over 45 different beers in addition to 24 different flavors of soda and seltzer water.
Stop by Mercury Brewing Company and take a tour of their brewery and try their wide range of beers, soda, and bubbly waters.
In addition to the liquid refreshments, food is going to be provided by Ipswich Clambake! And music by The Orville Giddings Band! There will also be Activities for the kids! Fun for all! Admission is free!
Visit the Mercury Brewing Company wesbiste for directions to their Ipswich location. They are pretty close to the Ipswich Commuter Rail Station and a short walk from downtown Ipswich.
1st Annual Cape Ann Restaurant Week
September 30, 2007
Date: October 14th - 19th Location: Cape Ann (Gloucester, Rockport, Essex and Manchester-by-the-Sea)
If you love to eat and are looking for an excuse to dine out and visit restaurants in the Cape Ann region (Gloucester, Rockport, Essex and Manchester-by-the-Sea), then make sure you take advantage of the first annual Cape Ann Restaurant Week being sponsored by the Cape Ann Chamber of Commerce.
This event, which will run from October 14 through October 19, offers you the opportunity to enjoy a three-course dinner, including appetizer or salad, choice of entree, and dessert for one low price of $24.07 (not including beverage, tax or gratuity) at participating restaurants.
Participating restaurants to date include: Alchemy, Elliott’s at the Blackburn, Lobsta Land, Passports, The Gloucester House, The Grand Café at the Emerson Inn, Beach Street Bistro, The Greenery, Periwinkles, Cala’s, Coastline Grille and The Landing.
The Cape Ann Chamber of Commerce anticipates that the final total will be about 20 participating restaurants. For more information and details, visit the Cape Ann Restaurant Week website.
The 2007 Topsfield Fair
September 30, 2007
If you like autumn fairs, then you should plan a trip to the Topsfield Fairgrounds on Route 1 in Topsfield, MA and take in the 2007 Topsfield Fair. This annual fair is, according to the Topsfield Fair organization’s website, the oldest running agricultural fair in America.
This year the fair runs from September 28th to October 8th. The daily hours are from 10:00 am to 10:00 pm. Ticket prices are $10.00 on weekdays and $12.00 on weekends. Parking is $7.00 on weekdays and $8.00 on weekends. You can find more information on the fair and the daily schedule of events on the Topsfield Fair organization’s website .
This Weekend’s Best Bet — The 18th Annual Hampton Beach Seafood Festival
September 8, 2007
And a perfect excuse to make a short run to Hampton Beach and check out the 18th Annual Hampton Beach Seafood Festival.
The festival also includes fireworks on saturday night at 8:15 pm. This is your last chance to see fireworks at Hampton Beach this year.
I can already taste those lobster rolls, clam chowder and garlic shrimp right now!
Hampton Beach Seafood Festival (September 7th through 9th)
If you love seafood, then this festival is for you. Over 50 restaurants will be offering a wide range of seafood and non-seafood items. Check out the Hampton Beach Seafood Festival web site for a detailed calendar of events and list of activities.
Here is a link to a PDF file that shows all of the items being offered (and how much they cost) by each restaurant and vendor.
See you there!!
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