Dig in to fresh seafood, local New England cuisine, and street food favorites at these upcoming Fall food fests, which usher in a season of eating on Cape Cod.
Just in time for crisp autumn weather, the Hoppy Fall Festival on Saturday, September 23 is a classic Biergarten held at the largest public garden in southern New England - Heritage Museums & Gardens in Sandwich. Catch early foliage while sampling beer from local Massachusetts breweries, including Cape Cod Beer, Hog Island, Devil's Purse Brewery and more. Visitors can take part in demos and home brewing discussions, and food trucks will be on hand with snacks that pair perfectly with beer like bbq, pizza, and housemade hot dogs. Sample these classic New England flavors from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on the museum grounds.
Cape Cod Scallop Fest, held September 22-24 9Friday-Sunday) at Cape Cod Fairgrounds in East Falmouth, celebrates the bounty of Cape Cod's seas. The star of the festival is certainly the scallop, as more than three tons of the mollusk hit the fryer each year. Hungry attendees can also feast on roasted chicken clam chowder, lobster rolls, and fried dough, too. A beer and wine garden, juried arts and crafts sale, and rides & games for the kiddos complete the fun.
Not sure if you want bbq, fried clams, a clambake plate, or lobster roll? Taste a little bit of each, in addition to local beers and sweet treats, at the ClamBQ Orleans Food and Music Festival on September 30 at Eldredge Park. Alongside food and beverage vendors is a stage featuring local musicians, including The Grab Brothers, Wicked Rooster, and acts for kids and teens.
Don't worry if you can't make it to Munich this year; attend the Mashpee Oktoberfest on September 30 for pints and fall festivities. The annual event runs from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on the Mashpee Commons Village Green (across from the library) and features a large Biergarten for adults, and train rides, pumpkin decorating and face painting for kids. There's also arts & crafts vendors on site, as well a food vendors, and a day full of entertainment, including German bands, traditional German dancers, and local musical acts.
Beer aficionados, mark your calendar for the Cape Cod Brew Fest, back for its sixth year on October 14. With more than 60 breweries in attendance offering more than 200 types of beer, there's a lot of tasting to be done! The festival is at the Cape Cod Fairgrounds and runs from 2 to 5:30 p.m. Attendees can also soak in live music and nosh on snacks from food trucks. Two types of tickets are available: general attendance (which includes unlimited sampling), and a designated driver option (which comes with a lower price tag).
The pearl of Cape Cod's seafood is undoubtedly the Wellfleet oyster, and each year fans from the Cape and beyond flock to Wellfleet Oyster Festival to feast on the celebrated shellfish. On October 14-15, the small town of Wellfleet swells with locals and visitors for a weekend full of food, art sales, music, and games for kids. Revelers can enjoy local cuisine including oysters brought to shore that morning from local fisherman and women. There's raw bars, restaurants serving up chowders, stuffed clams, and other traditional New England fare. Culinary programs and cooking demonstrations featuring local chefs happen throughout the weekend, too. Check out the fun from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. both days.
Tour Yarmouth by trolley, and taste the best of the town, too on the Trolley Tour Taste of Yarmouth on November 11. From seafood to locally prepared produce, participants can savor the best of Cape Cod in appetizer-sized portions from restaurants across the zip code. The event starts and ends at The Loft at the Cove, West Yarmouth and in between participants will travel by trolley to local restaurants alongside other local food lovers. The event concludes at the Loft at 5:00 p.m. with a reception including dessert and musical interludes by the Grab Brothers Band
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