Events & Festivals for 2008 Our events are very popular with old and new customers. Everyone enjoys an afternoon with family and friends in a beautiful country setting. All events are wheelchair accessible. May Back to the Top ^   Mother's Day Brunch Sunday May 11th, 10:30 am - 1:30 pm Live music by classical guitarist Enrique Treat Mom to a buffet under the tents beside the farm stand. $25 per adult, $10 for children 2 - 10 years old. Reservations required by May 9th Asparagus Festival Saturday May 24th, 11 am Steve Verrill leads trip to asparagus field at 11 am followed by a buffet lunch featuring dishes prepared with asparagus in the farm stand kitchen. Chef Kevin offers tips on asparagus preparation. $25 per person includes a bunch of fresh Verrill Farm asparagus. Reservations and prepayment required. June Back to the Top ^   Crisps, Cobblers & Crostatas with Jennifer Verrill Wednesday June 18th, 6:30 - 8:30 Jennifer leads a hands on class using seasonal fruits and berries in desserts. $30 per person. Reservations and prepayment required. Strawberry Festival Saturday June 21st, noon - 4 pm Celebrate local strawberries at the peak of the season. Food available a la carte features home made Strawberry Short Cake prepared in the farm stand kitchen. John Fitzsimmons, singer/songwriter. Sing-alongs, folk & ballads for all ages. Giddy up Ponies Dan Grady & His Marvelous Marionette Medley 2 shows: 12:30 pm & 1:45 pm Culinary Guild of New England Tag Sale Great bargains. Proceeds go to Share Our Strength/Operation Frontline Hay Rides July Back to the Top ^   Blueberry Pancake Breakfast Saturday July 19, 9 am - noon Blueberry pancakes, Massachusetts made maple syrup, bacon or sausage, juice, milk or coffee. $6.50 per person. Reservations are not necessary. Blueberry Pie eating contest Live music by the Yankee Stompers Hay rides August Back to the Top ^   Corn and Tomato Festival Sample Verrill Farm grown heirloom and hybrid tomatoes and corn. Tastings of corn and tomato dishes prepared in the farm stand kitchen. $8 per person. $4 for kids under 12. Saturday August 16 & Sunday August 17, noon - 4 pm. Live music by Monadnock Bluegrass Giddy up Ponies Lil Folk Farm Hay rides September Back to the Top ^   Verrill Farm Barbecue Sunday September 7th, noon - 4 pm Live music by Back Eddy Bluegrass Violet The Clown Giddy up Ponies Hayrides October Back to the Top ^   Harvest Festival and Benefit for Pediatric Care at Emerson Hospital Saturday October 11, noon - 4 pm Live music by Southern Rail Giddy up Ponies Hayrides Kids activities, music, raffle and food. Concord Festival of Authors Saturday October 25, noon - 2 pm Verrill Farm joins this popular event as a venue. Meet cookbook authors Clara Silverstein, Kathy Walthers and Lisa Zwirn and chefs Peter Davis from Henrietta's Table and Steve Johnson from Rendezvous. Books available for sale & signing. Food tastings. www.concordfestivalofauthors.com December Back to the Top ^   Visit with Santa Saturday December 6, 3 - 5 pm Live music by Two For The Show Gingerbread House Workshops Sunday December 7, 9:30 & 11:30 am, 1:30 pm Saturday December 13, 9:30 & 11:30 am and an advanced class at 2:00 pm Includes tips from farm stand chefs, house and decorations. $35 per person. Reservations and prepayment required. Children under 10 must be accompanied by an adult. Adult comes at no additional charge. Wednesday December 10, 7 pm A special evening class for adults. Enjoy hors d'oeuvre while decorating a house. $40 per person. Reservation and prepayment required. OPEN DAILY – COME VISIT US! 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM (5:00 PM Sundays Jan, Feb & March) Closed on some holidays