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Vermont
Top 20 Vermont Events for 2011
APRIL 30-MAY 1: ESSEX JUNCTION, Everything Equine. Seminars, exhibits, and presentations devoted to the love of horses, featuring speakers and experts in equine science, industry, and competitive sports. Plus an equine art show, 4-H corner, and more, all at the Champlain Valley Expo. 802-878-5545; cvexpo.org APRIL 30-MAY 1: WOODSTOCK, Spring Farm Festival. A weekend packed […]
Rhode Island
Top 20 Rhode Island Events for 2011
May 7: South Kingston, East Farm Spring Festival. Make your garden a little greener. University of Rhode Island Master Gardeners host a plant sale and day of workshops on environmentally friendly gardening practices. 401-874-4453; uri.edu/cels/ceoc/east-farm-spring-festival.html May 13-15: Westerly, Misquamicut Spring Festival. Soak up the sun at Misquamicut State Beach. Along with the surf you’ll enjoy […]
New Hampshire
Top 20 New Hampshire Events for 2011
MAY 13-15: PETERBOROUGH, The Thing in the Spring. Celebrate music, art, and community downtown. Don’t miss the live concerts and “Affordable Arts Fair,” featuring local wares and crafts, including paintings, prints, textiles, sculptures, and more. thethinginthespring.com MAY 14-15: CONTOOCOOK, New Hampshire Sheep & Wool Festival. At Hopkinton State Fairgrounds: vendors, workshops, fleece and fiber shows, […]
May 13-15: FRYEBURG, Northern New England Home, Garden & Flower Show. Everything you need to spruce up your home is available at the Fryeburg Fairgrounds: product demonstrations, merchandise from local craftsmen, and a “Smart Homeowner” seminar on eco-friendly tips. 207-935-2845; homegardenflowershow.com May 27-30: TRESCOTT, Down East Spring Birding Festival. Catch the spring migration in the […]
Massachusetts
Top 20 Massachusetts Events for 2011
MAY 6-7: STOCKBRIDGE, Annual Plant Sale. Thousands of annuals, perennials, herbs, rare and unusual plants, and trees and shrubs go on sale at Berkshire Botanical Gardens. Vendors offer potted herbs and vegetable starts, tropical plants, garden ornaments, furniture, compost, and more. 413-298-3926; berkshirebotanical.org MAY 10-15, JULY 12-17, SEPT. 6-11: BRIMFIELD, Brimfield Antique Show. Running more […]
Connecticut
Top 20 Connecticut Events for 2011
April 30-May 1: MERIDEN, Meriden Daffodil Festival. Celebrate the blooming of the 600,000 daffodils in Hubbard Park. Enjoy the parade, a juried crafts fair, food prepared by local nonprofit organizations, a business expo, and a spectacular fireworks display. 203-630-4259; daffodilfest.com May 6-7: FARMINGTON, Hill-Stead May Market. All the crafts and plants you need to start […]
New England
New England Vacation Ideas
From arts shopping, antiquing, and birding to hiking, and paddling, you can fill a vacation following your passions along these byways.
New England
Food Trails: New England’s Culinary Legacies
Wander the food trails of New England to discover the regions most popular fare.