Upcoming Agriculture Fairs

There is no shortage of agriculture fairs in New England—Fun-filled days for families, education, and live entertainment. Shop agricultural products, crafts and more.   

In Connecticut:

Harwinton Agricultural Society
166th Annual Harwinton Fair
October 6-8, 2023

The Guilford Fair is Connecticut's second oldest agriculture fair.

In Maine:

The fair season commences June 21, 2023 and ends October 8, 2023. Visit the Maine Association of Agriculture website, for a list of fairs by region. https://www.mainefairs.net

Maine Organic and Farmers and Gardeners Association
The Common Ground Country Fair
September 22-24, 2023   

In Massachusetts:

The Martha's Vineyard Agricultural Society Livestock Show & Fair
August 17-20, 2023

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Today's Travel Finds: Printable Recipes, "A Taste of Maine" in Portland, Evening Dining Menus at Hartstone Inn, Vote for Maine Lobster Chef of the Year

Discover printable recipes for Artichoke Dip, Brie Cheese Soup, Lamb Chops, Lobster Stuffed Chicken, Maine Crab and Scallion Dip, Maple Dijon Scallops, Seared Scallops, Thermidor Sauce and Yorkshire Lobster at https://www.yorkharborinn.com/dining/fine-dining/recipes

This Taste of Maine Culinary Package takes you through the rich local and maritime history of Portland, Maine. View offer at Inn by the Sea

What's for Dinner? View the evening dining menus at the Hartstone Inn in Camden, Maine. Cuisine by the internationally award-winning Chef/Owner Michael Salmon.

Get to taste all the lobster recipe entries and vote for your favorite during Harvest on the Harbor (Oct. 16-21). The Maine Lobster Chef of the Year event is October 19. harvestontheharbor.com

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Newport Mansions Wine & Food Festival Announces 2017 All-Star Line-Up

The Newport Mansions Wine & Food Festival, one of the East Coast’s most sophisticated and anticipated events, returns for its 12th year September 21- 24, 2017 in Newport, Rhode Island.

Signature events include the Burgundy Dinner at The Elms, Wine & Rosecliff Gala at Rosecliff, Grand Tastings on Saturday and Sunday at Marble House, the Vintner Dinner at Rosecliff, Newport After Dark at Forty 1° North, the Sunday Jazz Brunch on the terrace of Marble House and seminars in The Breakers Stable and Carriage House throughout the weekend. Tickets are now on sale at www.NewportMansionsWineAndFood.org.

The culinary and vintner talent shines radiantly at the elegant Friday night Wine & Rosecliff Gala featuring exquisite wines, award-winning chefs, spirits on the terrace, live music and dancing in the Rosecliff ballroom. Restaurants and chefs for the evening include:

• 22 Bowen's Wine Bar & Grille, Tom Lyon
• Bar Mezzana, Colin Lynch
• Belle Mer, David Blessing
• Castle Hill Inn, Lou Rossi
• Cultivar, Mary Dumont
• Doretta Taverna and Raw Bar, Brendan Pelley
• Forty 1° North, Terence Feury
• Gracie's, Matthew Varga
• Jamestown Fish, Matthew MacCartney
• Kerrygold Cheese
• Parsnip, Jimmy Salamone
• Providence G, Robert Sisca
• Red Lion Inn, Brian Alberg
• Mills Tavern, Rachel Klein
• SRV, Kevin O'Donnell & Michael Lombardi
• The Spiced Pear, Tom Duffy
• Vermont Creamery

Featured wineries at Wine & Rosecliff include:

• Bertani (Veneto)
• Bodega Catena Zapata (Mendoza)
• Castello Banfi (Brunello di Montalcino)
• Ceretto (Piedmont)
• Champagne Gosset (Aÿ)
• Champagne Taittinger (Reims)
• Chappellet (Napa Valley)
• Château de Beaucastel (Châteauneuf-du-Pape)
• Château d'Esclans (Provence)
• Château Fuisse (Burgundy)
• Donelan Family Wines (Sonoma)
• Dr. Loosen (Mosel)
• Graham’s Port (Porto)
• Hewitson (Barossa)
• Kracher (Burgenland)
• Mas de Daumas Gassac (Languedoc)
• Mt Veeder Winery (Napa Valley)
• Rochioli (Russian River Valley)
• The Prisoner (Napa Valley)
• Trefethen Family Vineyards (Napa Valley)
• WillaKenzie (Willamette Valley)

Once again, the Marble House lawn will be the setting for the two-day Grand Tastings, which offer guests an afternoon of entertainment, as well as the opportunity to sample hundreds of wines from around the world and cuisine from local, regional and national restaurants and purveyors. This lively event includes the Meiomi Seaside Bar, non-stop chef demonstrations on the Monogram Culinary Stage, the Rosé Grill Garden featuring Château D’Esclans and the Castle Hill Inn Seaside Café.

The Vintner Dinner at Rosecliff will include a champagne reception, followed by a five-course dinner prepared by award-winning chefs. Each course will be paired with select wines presented by a vintner who will speak about the winery, the specific wine, the vintage, and why it pairs with the dish.

The exclusive Burgundy Dinner at The Elms will feature exquisite Burgundy wines paired with the cuisine of award-winning chef Tony Maws of Craigie on Main in Cambridge, MA.

Throughout the weekend, a series of wine & food seminars will be presented at The Breakers Stable & Carriage House, featuring experts discussing topics ranging from oysters to cheese & wine pairings, champagne & caviar, a bourbon tasting and more.

The Presenting Sponsor of the 2017 Newport Mansions Wine & Food Festival is FOOD & WINE Magazine. The Grand Tasting Presenting Sponsor is ALEX AND ANI. The Culinary Tent Presenting Sponsor is MONOGRAM. Event sponsors include Champagne Taittinger, Forty 1° North, Tito’s Handmade Vodka, Dole & Bailey, Alta Vista Estate Vineyards, Sequoia Grove, Coca Cola, Calvisius Caviar and Meiomi Wines.

Proceeds from the Newport Mansions Wine & Food Festival benefit The Preservation Society of Newport County, a non-profit organization accredited by the American Alliance of Museums and dedicated to preserving and interpreting the area’s historic architecture, landscapes and decorative arts. Its 11 historic properties—seven of them National Historic Landmarks—span more than 250 years of American architectural and social development.

For more information on all of the weekend's events and to purchase tickets for the 2017 Newport Mansions Wine & Food Festival, visit www.NewportMansionsWineAndFood.org

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Today's Travel Finds: Moose Watching, Lobster Cruise, Food & Wine Festivals

Portland's luxury INN by the SEA, is offering a Twin Lobster Package that includes 2 nights accommodation in a single bedroom garden suite, spa suite or traditional guest room; complimentary Dishing Up Maine cookbook, gourmet breakfast for two daily, lobster cruise on Casco Bay for two and Chef's Lobster Tasting menu, one night of your stay. What are you waiting for lobster lovers? Visit their website for more info.

The Moose Festival Package at Jackson Lodge in Canaan, Vermont: Stay in one of the two or three bedroom lakeside cabins during the weekend of August 28-30, 2015, and your admission to the festival on Saturday, August 29th is free. You will also receive a voucher for free coffee and donuts, at the ‘April’s Maple’ booth, not to mention directions to favorite moose spots.

Upcoming: A showcase of culinary talent will be on display at the fourth annual Taste of WGBH Food & Wine Festival on September 17-20, 2015 - Jammed packed events will feature 200+artisans, 4 days of food, wine, and music. For more details, visit the festival website.

Before the hot summer is over, more heat will be on the way. The Wells, Maine ChiliFest is Saturday, August 29, 2015. This traditional late summer event will take place at the Wells Junior High School on U.S. Route 1. Check out the Maine State Cook-Off for International Chili Society members, or participate in an open cook-off for the People's Choice prize. Visit www.wellschilifest.com