Cider Days 2022
Nov
5
to Nov 6

Cider Days 2022

2022 Schedule

Here are the events we have for your at New Salem Preserves and Heritage Cider

SATURDAY, Nov 5th

12:00 Basic Apple Tree Pruning w / Steve Weisman

1:00-2:00 How To Make Hard Cider Mustard w/ William Grote

2:15-2:45 Making Cider Syrup w/ Terry McCue

3:00-4:00 Tending Backyard Orchards w/ SteveMarglin & Steve Lanphaer

All day Sat: Elena Palladino, author of the newly released book, Lost Town of the Swift River Valley, will be doing book signings and discussing her book. https://www.instagram.com/quabbinhouse

SUNDAY, Nov 6th

1:00-2:15 Beginning and Advanced Hard Cider Making w/ April Woodard

2:15-3:15 Bring Your Own... Amateur Cider Makers tasting/evaluation;

fun and troubleshooting w/ April Woodard:

3:30-4:30 Lost Apples Of The Quabbin and Pomological Conservation w/ Matt Kaminsky .

All day Sun: Elena Palladino, author of the newly released book, Lost Town of the Swift River Valley, will be doing book signings and discussing her book.

https://www.instagram.com/quabbinhouse

Plus we will be pressing apples and making our famous sweet cider both days and visitors are welcome to watch and learn our process.

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Frankin County Cider Days
Nov
1
to Nov 3

Frankin County Cider Days

As one of the original orchards participating in the annual Franklin County Cider Days festival for the past 25 year, New Salem Preserves and Heritage Cider hosts its Cider and Apple Festival with child-friendly apple pressing. Farm products, along with exhibits from local artisans, will be displayed within the courtyard of the cider mill. You will also have the ever-present breathtaking view of the Quabbin Reservoir and beyond. A robust offering of workshops both days (see schedule). From Rt. 2 (Exit 16), take Rt. 202 South to New Salem Center (about 7 miles). At blinking light turn left onto S. Main Street. Follow apple signs.

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1794 Meeting House Concert Series - MAD AGNES: With Pete Nelson
Sep
28
7:30 PM19:30

1794 Meeting House Concert Series - MAD AGNES: With Pete Nelson

Margo Hennebach – piano, guitar, vocals

  • Adrienne Jones – guitar, vocals

  • Mark Saunders – mandolin, guitar, vocals

  • with Pete Nelson – guitar, vocals

Even though Mad Agnes stopped performing in 2011, we’ve enticed them back for this rare performance. Margo Hennebach, Adrienne Jones and Mark Saunders will bring you the sculpted harmonies and compelling songwriting for which they are known. What will happen then? You won’t know in advance… but you’ll be part of it!

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North Quabbin Garlic & Arts Festival
Sep
28
10:00 AM10:00

North Quabbin Garlic & Arts Festival

“Still Stinkin’ After All These Years!”

The 21st Annual Garlic and Arts Festival will be held on September 28 and 29, 2019 in Orange, Massachusetts. Celebrating 21 Years of Peace, Love, and Garlic!

$10 for adults, $5 for students, seniors and EBT cardholders, kids 12 and under free. Your Saturday admission will get you in on Sunday too. Credit/debit/Common Good cards accepted

THE CIDER GARDEN AT NEW SALEM WILL BE OPEN DURING THE GARLIC AND ARTS FESTIVAL

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Cider Garden Tastings with the cider maker.
Jul
13
to Dec 14

Cider Garden Tastings with the cider maker.

Visitors and locals are always welcome to sample our latest ciders in the Cider Garden, we generally have 4-5 varieties to try, and once you have found your favorite, you can enjoy it by the glass or get a growler to take home. We have light snacks and local artisan foods available, but you can also bring a picnic and sit out in the orchard. Our award winning cider maker, William, is on site every Saturday to discuss the process and and the current cider varieties. We welcome cider fans from all over to stop in every weekend through mid December.

When: Every Saturday through December: 2pm-7pm

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