New Bedford Guide Your Guide to New Bedford and South Coast, MA
Sunday, October 7th
15th annual Cranberry Harvest Celebration (Wareham) (10:00am-4:00pm)
Put waders on and jump into the cranberry bog full of floating berries, for selfies or just plain fun at one of the region’s most popular fall events. Get a first-hand look at the cranberry harvest, enjoy live music and food demonstrations, shop our juried crafter tent and Farmers’ Market, view the birds of prey exhibit, take a paddleboat ride on scenic Tihonet Pond, take in the scenery by helicopter, view all phases of the wet and dry harvest throughout the day, with explanations by experienced growers and more. Admission is $10, $5 for seniors and military, and children under 7 are admitted free. Parking is free, and many children’s activities are free. A.D. Makepeace Company, 158 Tihonet Road, Wareham.
South Shore Farmer Brew Fest 3 (Bridgewater) (12:00pm)
The biggest and best brewfest on the south shore, featuring every operating farm brewery on the south shore, food trucks, live music, vendors, games, raffles, and more!!! All proceeds benefit local charities! Regional breweries and food trucks like
10B Pasta Co, The Bearded Chicken, Biggie’s Street Food, Fiamma Bella Wood Fired Pizza, Fork & Bibb, Los Jefes Next Level Eats, Mom on the Go Grilled Cheese. Baldies Craft Pizzaria & Buddies Pizza, Mike Shea’s Coffee, Theory Wellness, South Shore Home Brew Emporium, Tamarack Home Brew Supply, and many more! Black Hat Brew Works, 25 Scotland Boulevard, Bridgewater.
Gallery X Presents The Art of Scott Carola (5:00pm-8:00pm)
Scott Carola is a lifelong resident of New Bedford. Over the past several years he has re-ignited his passion for artwork and honed his skills as a pencil artist, working in graphite, colored pencil and pastel. He is a former corrections officer of the old Ash St. Jail, and current Detective Lieutenant of the New Bedford Police Department.
“The Story Thus Far” is a show about just that; a retrospective of the last 5 years with original works he refuses to part with and prints of fan favorites that earned him the following he has today. Come check out what Carola has been up to, as we prepare to send him off into hyperspace with what comes next. 169 William St, New Bedford. See more of Scott’s work: https://www.facebook.com/BarbedWireNest/
The Greatest Love of All: The Whitney Houston Show at the “Z” (7:30pm-10:00pm)
Whitney Houston’s musical legacy is brought to life in this critically acclaimed stage show described as “mind-blowingly spot on!” The breathtaking vocals of Belinda Davids, accompanied by a live band, backing vocalists, choreographed dancers and theatrical effects, makes for a beautifully crafted tribute to one of the world’s most revered singers. The two-hour production features Houston’s greatest hits, including “I Will Always Love You,” “I Wanna Dance With Somebody,” “Greatest Love of All,” “I’m Every Woman,” to name just a few. This special concert event is a heartfelt journey that will fill you up and leave you wanting more! Tickets are available at https://zeiterion.org/the-whitney-houston-show/
