Spring into Sturbridge

March, April & May

Old Sturbridge Village
OSV springs to life with color and excitement on farms and in the Center Village. The barnyard births of lambs announce the arrival of spring.  Don’t miss the Oliver Wight Tavern at Old Sturbridge Village, serving lunch, dinner, and Sunday Brunch.  Oliver Wight Tavern is located at the entrance to the museum, and Village admission is not required. Special motorcoach menus are available for groups of 20 or more. Mother’s Day at Old Sturbridge Village offers half-price admission for moms and a sumptuous brunch buffet in the Oliver Wight Tavern.  Memorial Day Weekend brings excitement as Old Sturbridge Village raises the frame of its newest house (May 28) during Spring into Summer, May 28-30, 2005. Line up for opening day of 1830s Base Ball (May 29) when visitors join the team for a bit of history on the diamond. Music, family fun, and new exhibits launch the summer season! For more information on what’s new to explore at Old Sturbridge Village, call 1-800-SEE-1830, or visit www.osv.org.

Quabaug Valley Asparagus & Flower Festival
Saturday, May 18 (Rain date May 19), 10-5, on the West Brookfield Town Common, at the intersection of Routes 9 and 67.  Celebrate the arrival of spring with unique food and flowers, antiques and art and entertainment on the historic Olde Quabaug Plantation town common.  Diedrick Leetouwer, the Dutch consul to the states of Massachusetts and New Hampshire, planted nearby the first Asparagus, a member of the lily family, in 1795.  He lived in West Brookfield with his wife and young daughter and subsequently died here.  This second annual festival, will feature home grown and home made agricultural products in the tradition of the Central Mass Fresh “Buy Locally Grown” initiative.  Enjoy folk music and watch children dance around the Maypole.  Great food and family fun.  For more information, contact Dave Cameron, 508-867-9281, or www.sawmannengland@aol.com.

The Historic Salem Cross Inn Offers Several Springtime Specials
Maple Gatherings – Hundreds of years ago, in the fields of the Salem Cross Inn, the Quaboag Indians flourished.  Their first sign of spring was not the return of the robin, but the flow of sweet sap from the maple tree.  As time passed, the Indians shared their coveted secret of sugar making with the New England colonists.  Unique to this region, maple syrup is one of New England’s gifts to the world.  Join us in exploring the possibilities of maple.  Fireplace Feasts – Relax by the fire and lend a hand as dinner is prepared for you in old colonial style.  Stir the chowder as it bubbles in our cast iron cauldron.  See your prime rib roasted “to a turn”.  Beware the brimming bowl of freshly whipped cream – the perfect compliment to New England’s Best Apple Pie.  Summer Herb Sampler – Begin in the garden with a talk of the history and taste of herbs.  Then gather on the lawn where our chef will share tips and techniques of cooking with fresh herbs selected from the garden.  After whetting your appetite, we’ll move inside where the evening’s meal will be served combining the fresh flavors from our summer garden.  Call 508-867-8337 for more information or www.salemcrossinn.com.

Hyland Orchard and Brewery
Special maple tours for groups. – A Hyland staff member will greet your group and hand out discount coupons to visit the gift shop.  Your group will learn first-hand how maple syrup is made during the demonstration.  You will visit our sugarhouse, see how we collect sap and boil it to produce maple syrup.  Each guest will go home with a bottle of maple syrup they filled themselves.  After touring the sugarhouse, feel free to tour and shop in the gift shop and sample our great ale.  Minimum of 20 people.  Call for more information: 508-347-7500 or www.hylandbrew.com.

Rom's
ALL YOU CAN EAT Italian American Smorgasboards! We can accommodate any group of 40 or larger with their own private, all you can eat, Italian American Buffet!  The buffet can be catered to your group's taste, including pastas, salads, and a roast beef carving station!  Of course, here at Rom's you can keep eating until you're full!  Make sure to save room for our large dessert buffet, though, which is included with any group who receives a private buffet.  If you prefer, you can be served a meal family style with classic Italian American favorites such as Roasted chicken and Spaghetti and meatballs, and smaller groups are invited to order off our regular menu.  OF COURSE - Driver and tour escort always eat free of charge!!  We can accommodate any size group, any taste, and any budget!  We are family owned and always flexible.  www.romsrestaurant.com, 1-508-347-3349.

Sturbridge Area Maple Days
In celebration of the Massachusetts maple harvest, the Sturbridge Area Tourist Association (SATA), in conjunction with the Massachusetts Maple Producers Association, hosts the Annual Sturbridge Area Maple Days. “This is a great opportunity to highlight what our region has to offer to families and groups alike since maple production is such an active industry in our area during this time of the year,” explains Bob Chartier, President of the Tri-Community Chamber of Commerce.  (Dates change annually.)

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