The Second Annual Premier One-Day Valley Agritourism Festival returns October 9, 2010
Bring the family out for some fun on the farm at the Blackstone Valley Chamber of Commerce Tourism Association’s Fall Family Festival and Craft Fair. The second annual fair will be held from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday Oct. 9 at West End Creamery, 481 Purgatory Road, Whitinsville. Rain date is Sunday Oct. 10 from noon to 4 p.m.
Thousands attended last year’s inaugural Valley agritourism event, which features a variety of demonstrations, exhibits, vendors and food concessions. This year’s festival features a new five-acre corn maze, hayrides, horseback riding and jumping demonstrations, exhibits by local 4-H clubs, and the Barnyard Midway. Also included are miniature golf, the ReMax hot air balloon, and entertainment by Bobo The Clown. A wide variety of crafts, many with a country theme, will be available to view and purchase.
“The Blackstone Valley Chamber of Commerce Tourism Association is excited to once again host the Blackstone Valley Fall Family Festival and Craft Fair,’’ said tourism association co-chairs Tom Bellacqua and Holly Gallerani. “Agriculture plays a vital role in the history and economy of the Blackstone Valley, and we are happy to give people a chance to sample what our local farms have to offer. For the second year, we decided to keep this premiere one-day agricultural festival free so everyone can come out and have a fun, relaxing day celebrating the Valley’s agricultural tradition.’’
Visitors can also learn about the rich history of the Blackstone Valley with park rangers from The John H. Chaffee Blackstone River Valley National Heritage Corridor. The End Zone Militia, the Revolutionary War re-enactors seen at all Patriots’ home games, will also perform.
The Tourism Association is seeking vendors and sponsors. Forms can be found on our Web site. To learn more about the festival, visit http://www.blackstonevalleyfallfestival.com/ or check us out on Facebook at www.facebook.com/BlackstoneValleyFallFestival.
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