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Celebrating Sustainability and Local Food at the 7th Annual North Amherst Harvest Festival

7th Annual North Amherst Harvest Festival Sunday, September 23rd When was the last time that you enjoyed a bike-power-blended smoothie? Have you ever made your own cornmeal, or dyed your own fabric using wildflowers? Families can do all of these things and more at the North Amherst Harvest Festival! The harvest festival takes place on Sunday, September 23rd from 12noon-5pm at the North Amherst Community Farm (NACF), a farm run as a… Read More

Category: Hampshire County, Hilltown Families, Suggested Activity Tags: Fall Festival, Farming, Harvest Festival, Local Food, North Amherst Community Farm, North Amherst Harvest Festival, Pioneer Valley, Simple Gifts Farm, Sustainability, western massachusetts

Two Days of Peace, Love and Garlic in Western MA

12th Annual North Quabbin Garlic and Arts Festival October 2nd & 3rd, 2010 Voted the second best festival among hundreds of great local events in the Valley Advocate readers poll, the North Quabbin Garlic and Arts Festival is a fun (affordable) event to take the family too! Enjoy and support the bounty of artists, farmers and organizations; Strengthen community by purchasing locally grown and crafted. Gain vision and skills for local living:… Read More