2019 Events Coming Soon
Taking Suggestion for Farm Events
We are happy to hear from you your thoughts on what you may like to have for events at the farm. Any groups interested in having a fund raiser at the farm con contact us through the farm's email: douglasorchardandfarm@gmail.com.
Taking Bookings for Bands to Play on the Pavilion
If you are a band or know any bands that you would like to see play on the farm's pavilion please contact the farm through the farm's email: douglasorchardandfarm@gmail.com
We will again be hosting the Douglas Cultural Council's Summer concert Series this summer. look forward to some new bands and bands that you know and love.
All concerts 2019 season will be on Saturdays 6pm-8pm.
2019 Events
Shiitake Mushroom Event
MARCH 16, 2019
10am-2pm
Cost $5 per adult 18 and older
This is a day to learn all about mushrooms. Farmer Nick will demonstrate the steps of natural log cultivation method. It is a hands on experience for those interested. Take a tour of the farm's own mushroom log site. Separate cost to take a log home with you.
Honey Bee & Recycle Awareness Day
April 27, 2019
10am-11am Honey Bee Program
11am-4pm Recycle events
Help Save Our Planet! Learn to be a bee keeper and recycle & reuse. Both are powerful constructive use of your time that can bring about positive change to our world. You CAN make a DIFFERENCE!
10am-11am: Honey Bee Presentation.
Learn about the role of the honeybees and how they are being affected by the environment. Ken Warchol, sixth generation bee keeper, will give a PowerPoint presentation on “Honey Bees in Our Environment”. There will be 15 different types of honey to taste from around the world. Don’t miss this unique honeybee program.
11am-4pm: Reuse & Recycle Program Informational pamphlet of how you can Refuse, Reduce, Reuse and Recycle. Get a tour of the farm to see how we recycle and reuse. The first tour will begin after the honey bee program. Additional tour at 2pm.
2:30-4pm Make a Reusable Bag Learn how to sew repurposed feed bags into reusable shopping bags with Bonnie Combs of Bird Brain Designs. Please bring your own machine. There will be a few machines to use if you don't have your own.
There is a $5 cost for adults 18 and older. This cost includes the Honey Bee Program, farm tour and how to make a recycled bag.
Recycled Items the farm will gladly accept
-trash cans with covers, storage bins with covers, traffic cones -tarps, straps and bungee cords -feed bags, not paper -baskets and gift baskets -tea cups and saucers -construction and farm tool: ie power tools, hand tools, rakes, shovels any garden tools etc -flower pots, planters and containers, flower vases -towels and blankets -aluminum pans and stainless steel pans and bowls -ropes, twine, baling wire, rolls of wire mesh/fencing and posts -livestock water and feed containers -wheel barrow -bags of potions soil, lime (no fertilizer or pesticides) -pet carriers and crates, bags of animal bedding -ladders, and wood/metal planks -plywood (min. 4’x4’) -regular and pressure treated lumber (min. 4’ lengths) -paint brushes, fans -boxes of nails and screws, hinges, lag bolts We at Douglas Orchard & Farm appreciate your donations of the above items very much.
It adds to the sustainability efforts of the farm. Please deliver items that are usable and in good condition. If you have any questions about items to donate please email us at douglasorchardandfarm@gmail.com. Please deliver items only during this event or when the farm is open at 36 Locust St. Douglas, Ma, 01516
Live Music at the Pavilion: South Street Band
June 15, 2019
6pm-8pm
Cost $5per adult 18 and older
High energy classic rock experience showcasing music from AC/DC, Aerosmith, Bon Jovi, Boston, Foreigner, Guns 'N Roses, Journey, Led Zeppelin, Pat Benatar, Styx, Van Halen & many more! Outdoor concert at the farm. Seating available or bring your own lawn chair. Novelty ice cream available for sale. The farm's Country Store will be open.
Cost per adult 18 and older $5. Kids are FREE!
Live Music at the Pavilion: Thin Ice 3.0
June 22, 2019
6pm-8pm
Cost $5 per adult 18 and older
THIN ICE is a professional high-energy 4-piece rock band that has been together since 2004. . They play great hit songs the way they should be played; with great lead/harmony vocals, accurate solos and as close to the original song's sound as possible. Going from one song to another in 3 to 4 song blocks so you can keep jamming and dancing.
Playing a unique blend of modern, classic and party/dance rock from the 70's to today, With THIN ICE you'll have a great time rocking out and dancing with your friends listening to all your old and new favorites.
Outdoor concert at the farm. seating available or bring your own lawn chair. Novelty ice cream for sale. The farm's Coutnry Store will be open.
Cost $5 per adult 18 and older. Kids FREE!
Live Music at the Pavilion: The Grey Whisker Pickers
June 29, 2019
6pm-8pm
Cost $5 per adult 18 and older.
An acoustic honky-tonk good timing' band. Enjoy this fun band while taking in the beautiful farm setting. Some outdoor seating provided or bring your own lawn chair. Novelty ice cream. The farm's Country Store will be open.
Cost $5 per adult 18 and older. Kids FREE
Live Music at the Pavilion: To Be Announced
July 6, 2019
6pm-8pm
Cost $5 per adult 18 and older
Live Music at the Pavilion: 4 EVER FAB
July 13, 2019
6pm-8pm
Concert is sponsored by the Douglas Cultural Council and funded by the Mass cultural Council and co-sponsored by Douglas Orchard & Farm.
Cost $5 per adult 18 and older.
New England's PREMIER Beatles tribute band, 4EverFab authentically reproduces the music of The Beatles from The Early Beatles to Abbey Road. The Beatles ~ Nicely Played! Event sponsored by the Douglas Cultural Council; funded by the Mass Cultural Council and co-sponsored by Douglas Orchard & Farm. Enjoy this outdoor concert at the farm. Outdoor seating available or bring your own lawn chair. Novelty ice creams for sale. The farm's Country Store will be open.
Cost $5 per adult 18 and older. Kids FREE!
Blueberry Festival-Live Music at the Pavilion: The Hip Swayers
July 20, 2019
12pm-8pm
FREE Event
First Annual Blueberry Festival. Come kick off our blueberry season for Pick Your Own blueberries. There will be entertainment on the Pavilion, vendors, face painting, and Bit' Chin BBQ food truck. There will be a Berry Best Blueberry Baking Contest. See our web site for how to register at douglasorchardandfarm.com.
Pick your own blueberries!
The event will close with a great band, The Hip Swayers! "The Hip Swayers are a quality, good time, get up and dance band that combine tight rhythms, searing solos and soulful harmonies in an eclectic mix of originals and covers, encompassing straight ahead roots rock with a country flavor."
"These performers from Worcester, Massachusetts are not to be missed! A bit of Hank Williams sensibility, Carter/Cash authenticity, and infectious personality." SF Station - San Francisco's City Guide (April, 2013). Band plays from 6pm-8pm.
This is a FREE event!
Live Music at the Pavilion: Mark & Raianne
July 27, 2019
6pm-8pm
FREE Event
The best part of their performance is the undeniable chemistry Mark Mandeville and Raianne Richards have together; they play with a comfortability and trust that can only come with years of partnership. They allow enough space in their musical bond to for us to settle in and witness some serious songwriting and playing. -Folkadelphia, WXPN. Enjoy this outdoor concert at the farm. Outdoor seating available or bring your own lawn chair. Novelty ice cream available. The farm's Country store will be open.
This FREE concert is sponsored by the Douglas Cultural Council and funded by Mass Cultural Council
Live Music at the Pavilion: Banda Gan Ainm
August 3, 2019
6pm-8pm
Cost $5 per adult 18 and older
Enjoy a festive evening with Banda Gan Ainm (Band without a Name) a Celtic band bursting with the sound of fiddles, cello and guitar, heartfelt vocals, flute and penny whistle and toe-tapping percussion. The band will perform traditional Irish songs like “Whiskey in the Jar,” “Cliffs of Moher" and “Galway Girl” as well as popular songs like “Wild Night,” “Summertime” and “Country Roads”. Enjoy this Celtic contemporary band while enjoy this outdoor venue at our farm.
Outdoor seating available or bring your lawn chair. Novelty ice cream available. The farm's Country Store we be open.
Cost $5 per adult 18 and older. Kids FREE
Live Music at the Pavilion: The Rafters Band
August 10, 2019
6pm-8pm
Cost $5 per adult 18 and older
The Rafters are a folk-pop singer/songwriter duo of Miki and Dave Fitzgibbons. Outdoor concert on the farm's Pavilion. Walk around the farm and see the animals while you are here. Outdoor seating available or bring your own lawn chair. Novelty ice cream available for sale. The farm's country Store will be open.
$5 adults 18 and older. Kids FREE!
Live Music at the Pavilion: Exit 17
August 17, 2019
6pm-8pm
Cost $5 per adult 18 and older
Classic Rock N' Roll band. Lead vocalist Jeff is originally from Franklin and has played for years with his band. Now we are grateful to have him as a neighbor of the farm. Enjoy seeing the farm animals and walking around the farm while here for the concert. Outdoor concert. Seating available or bring your own lawn chair. Novelty ice cream available for sale.
$5 per adults 18 and older. Kids FREE!
Live Music at the Pavilion: 19th Nervous Breakdown
August 24, 2019
6pm-8pm
Cost $5 per adult 18 and older
19th Nervous Breakdown is a Rolling Stones Tribute band. Outdoor concert at the farm. Seating available or bring your own lawn chair. Novelty ice cream for sale. The farm's Country Store will be open.
$5 per adult 18 and older. Kids
Live Music at the Pavilion: To Be Annouinced
August 31, 2019
6pm-8pm
Cost $5 per adult 18 and older
Live Music at the Pavilion: Tim Buono
September 7, 2019
6pm-8pm
Cost $5 per adult 18 and older
Country music
Tim is now a Nashville recording artist who has been nominated for multiple music awards throughout New England, and continues to perform live throughout the region.
Apple Festival-Live Music at the Pavilion: Holdin' Back Band
September 14, 2019
12pm-8pm
All Day Pass:Cost $5 per adult 18 and older
Come to the farm to kick off "Pick Your Own" apples. There will be vendors, face painting, Bit' Chin BBQ food truck, Simon Fairfield Public Library reading area local performances during the day from Dance Sensations, and more. Awesome Apple Bake Contest. See our web site for entry rules at douglasorchardandfarm.com.
Close the event with our concert Holdin' Back Band. This is a band for all ages. Get ready to have great fun listening to oldies, rock, patriotic tunes, typical old fashioned bandstand type music. Outdoor concert at the farm. Seating available or bring your own lawn chair. Novelty ice cream for sale. The farm's Country Store will be open.
All day event cost $5 per adult 18 and older. Kids FREE
Halloween Happenings at the Farm
October 26, 2019
3pm-6pm
We welcome back "Merlin" to talk about spirits and ghosts! Pumpkin decorating. Farm scavenger hunt for Halloween candy!
Santa Visits the Farm
December 14, 2019
Time TBA
FREE Event