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Summertime in Sturbridge
June, July & August
Garden Weekend at Old
Sturbridge Village
 A glorious
Garden Weekend (June 11 & 12, 2005) will feature talks and tours,
hands-on fun, garden vendors, and special guest appearances. Michael
Weishan, host of PBS TV’s Victory Garden, acclaimed garden writer Amy
Goldman, and Worcester’s own Paul Rogers are featured. A full weekend
of special themed tours, heirloom plant sales, and book signings round
out a weekend of learning and fun for garden lovers of all ages! For
more information, call 1-800-SEE-1830, or visit
www.osv.org.
Brimfield
Antiques and Collectibles Show
 The Brimfield Antiques Show is
the largest outdoor antiques show in the world, with over 6,000
dealers and 100,000+ visitors during the course of the week.
While it is convenient to refer to it as “The Show”, it is
actually comprised of 23 fields, owned by “Promoters”, who lease
spaces to dealers from all over the world.
The Show takes place three times a year, usually around
Memorial Day, July 4th and Labor Day.
Because dates may vary, be sure to
check
our site for exact dates!
Lakeside
Activities
Spend a leisurely day at the Sturbridge Host Hotel
on Cedar Lake – a perfect place for your next trip. Our tantalizing barbecues, clambakes and luaus will satisfy
the most discerning palate. After
lunch, take a scenic pontoon boat cruise on Cedar Lake or for the
adventurous type, try on of our row boats or paddleboats.
Cool off with a refreshing dip in the lake or just relax on our
sandy beach. As if that
weren’t enough, we also offer volleyball, miniature golf, horseshoes
and bocce. In case of
inclement weather, festivities will be moved to our enclosed indoor
atrium courtyard. 508-347-7393
www.sturbridgehosthotel.com.
Stageloft
Repertory Theater
Great summer shows like “Meet Me In St.
Louis”, “Deathtrap”, and “What The Butler Saw” make for a
memorable evening or Sunday afternoon!
The shows are always entertaining and the acting is top-notch!
Call 508-347-9005 for ticket information. www.stageloft.com.
Annual
American Fest at Hyland Orchards
Great live music, brewery
tours, fresh beer, animal attractions, gift shop, BBQ food.
Fun for the entire family!
Wagon rides through the orchards, kids crafts and games.
Call 508-347-7500 for details.
www.hylandbrew.com.
Historic
Drover’s Roast at the Salem Cross Inn
 1700s American
trailside feast recalling the days
of John Pynchon, the colonies’ first cattle drover.
Featuring prime ribs of beef hand rubbed with an age-old recipe
of spices and slow roasted for hours oven an open field stone pit.
A great Sunday afternoon of community festivities. June and September. Call
508-867-8337 for reservations.
www.salemcrossinn.com.
Peach Festival at Hyland Orchards
Sit back and relax listening to great live music.
Enjoy BBQ food, ice cream and baked goods from the farm bakery.
Visit the orchards by wagon and sample fresh peaches and
goodies. Call
508-347-7500 for additional details.
www.hylandbrew.com.
The Great American Picnic and Independence Day at Old Sturbridge
Village
 America's freedoms are celebrated with a rousing reading of the
Declaration of Independence (on the 4th!) and a long
weekend (July 2-4) filled with musical performances, marching,
mustering, and old-fashioned fun and games, including Base Ball 1830s
Style. Visitors are invited to leave their “John Hancock” on a giant
Declaration of Independence and enjoy a picnic on the Common—with
their own food or our Fried Chicken Picnic Lunch. For more
information, call 1-800-SEE-1830, or visit
www.osv.org.
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Patriotic Celebration
Join us for fun and more fun!
A day-long event including food, games and amusements, music
and official opening ceremonies. Color guards, honor guards, a concert with numerous patriotic
songs and ending with a fireworks presentation. Call the Sturbridge Information Center for more details
at 508-347-2761.
Lobster
Bakes & Backyard Barbecues
Publick House Historic Inn.
Spend a day at the historic 1771 Inn.
Groups are invited to host a backyard barbecue or lobster bake
on our magnificent grounds.
For further information contact Marie Forest at 1-800-PUBLICK ext 282
or
www.publickhouse.com.
Hyland Orchard & Brewery Music in the Fields
Join the Hyland family and crew for theme weekends.
Help us celebrate the harvest season, Hyland style!
Located on top of Whites Hill in Sturbridge, Hyland Orchard &
Brewery invites you to take a scenic look at modern family farming in
New England. Combining old-farming methods with new, Hyland’s has become a
new family tradition.
Live music, great beer and food.
Guided brewery tours, hosted by one of the “men of Hyland’s” and more. Visit our animal attraction, pick your own apples, press your
own cider and choose your favorite pumpkin from our pumpkin patch.
Take a tractor pulled wagon ride through out orchards, too.
Join us weekends, September through mid-October for Music in
the Fields. Custom,
informal gatherings and children’s birthday parties are available
under our pavilion. Reserve your space early!
Call toll-free 877-HYLANDS for our current event schedule.
www.hylandbrew.com.
Summer Concert Series
Pull up a chair and listen to the sweet sounds of all the area’s
Summer Concert Series.
You can find them in Sturbridge, Southbridge, Brookfield, West
Brookfield and Brimfield too - Concert Schedule.
From Red Coats to Rebels: Exploring American
Military Life over Time
 The first
weekend of August brings this exciting
program to the area! Encampments of
re-enactors representing military groups
from the 1600s to the Civil War illustrate
the historical evolution of uniforms and
military accoutrements over three centuries.
Highlights of the weekend include drum corps
performances, cannon and firearms
demonstrations, individual presentations by
each unit, a Parade of History with all
units joining in, militia drills for
children, making militia hats, soldiers and
paper dolls, mock battles and target shoots,
period dance demonstrations, and a fashion
event for both men’s and women’s military
and civilian finery. For more
information, call 1-800-SEE-1830, or visit
www.osv.org.
Rom's
ALL YOU CAN EAT Italian American Smorgasbords! 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.
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