Before heading out to a local orchard or farm for an afternoon packed with “pick-your-own” fun, there are a few things you should know.
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Apple orchards prepare for an unprecedented pick-your-own season
Overcome COVID-19 cabin fever at your local apple orchard Ashley Howe picks Cortland apples at Terry's Orchard in Bennington, Vt. Bennington Banner File Photo By Bob Audette Across Southern Vermont orchard managers are preparing for an unprecedented pick-your-own apple season. "Consumers are looking for local food and they also are looking for fun experiences," said… Continue reading Apple orchards prepare for an unprecedented pick-your-own season
Summer Previews 2020
A calendar of entertainment and events in the Berkshires and Southern Vermont
20-20 Hindsight
Canceled, postponed and streaming: UpCountry cultural venues are missed, not forgotten Compiled by Jack Lyons and Christopher Parker Change does not come easy in New England. We, as a people, take pride in our traditions, our celebrations and our festivals. Our weather might change at the drop of a hat, but a true New Englander… Continue reading 20-20 Hindsight
You can play tennis, no matter the weather
Bennington Tennis Center has options for every season and skill level
10 things not to miss during mud season
10 events to keep you busy, whether your in the Berkshires or Southern Vermont
Explore this frozen ice castle in New Hampshire
In this January 2019 photo, Bruce McCafferty and his son, Dougie, pause while exploring the ice formations growing at Ice Castles in North Woodstock, N.H. Photo: The Associated Press By Jennifer HuberdeauNORTH WOODSTOCK, N.H. Wish you could travel to Arendelle to visit Elsa’s castle made of ice? While a trip to the fictional icy home… Continue reading Explore this frozen ice castle in New Hampshire
The search for the perfect Christmas tree
Sophal Nhim ties down a Christmas tree for a customer at Holiday Brook Farm in Dalton, Mass. in December 2016. Berkshire Eagle File Photo Tips for picking the perfect tree from the National Christmas Tree Association Source: realchristmastrees.org Measure your space Be sure you know what size (height and width) you need before heading to… Continue reading The search for the perfect Christmas tree
10 things not to miss this winter
In Southern Vermont… 8th Brattleboro Film Festival Latchis Theatre Brattleboro802-257-2461, brattleborofilmfestival.orgNov. 1-10 The all-volunteer Brattleboro Film Festival returns to the Latchis Theatre for its eighth year with a slate of independent and award-winning productions that offer viewpoints and characters often unseen in mainstream media. The festivities kick off with a public reception Nov. 1. The… Continue reading 10 things not to miss this winter
Celebrate the season at these winter festivals
The Berkshire Museum's Festival of Trees. Berkshire Eagle File Photo Festival of Trees 2019: Heroes Berkshire MuseumPittsfield, Mass. Nov. 16- Jan. 5 Who inspires you? Festival of Trees 2019: Heroes celebrates those who motivate us to reach great heights, attempt the impossible and change the world. This year, more than 100 dazzling holiday displays, designed… Continue reading Celebrate the season at these winter festivals
