Johnny Appleseed Visitors’ Center Showcase Event

Join us at the Johnny Appleseed Visitors’ Center for a weekend celebration showcasing the rich culture and community spirit of North Central Massachusetts. This family-friendly event, taking place on weekends throughout August, September, and October, features a wide range of free activities for all ages. Enjoy Henna Tattoos, live music, delicious apple cider donuts, alpacas, handmade crafts, face painting, coffee, and much more. Experience the unique charm of the region and its lively community!

Participating Businesses & Showcase Events

8/30/2025
🍩 Red Apple Farm Apple Cider & Doughnut Tasting
🦙 Plainview Farm Alpacas
🐼 Hailie’s Face Paint

8/31/2025
⏳Sand Art – Handmade by Rosie Clark
🏺Handmade By Rosie Clark

9/01/2025
📚 Carol Goodman-Kaufman
⏳ Sand Art – Sophia Reyes
🎶 Sean Delay
🧼 Miren’s Soap

9/06/2025
🍁 Barrington Autumn
🦙 In the Meadow
🍏 Wicked Good Henna
🎶 Sean Daley

9/13/2025
🍁 Barrington Autumn
🦙 Plain View Farm
🏺Handmade By Dawn
🎶 The Remedy

9/20/2025
🦁 Hailie’s Face Paint
🦙Plain View Farm
🍎 Bee Nice Farm
🎶 Ukele J

9/27/2025
🥒 The Pickle Lady
🦙 Plain View Farm
⏳ Sand Art
🎶 Rhythm

10/04/2025
🍁 Barrington Autumn
🦙 Plain View Farm
🥒 The Pickle Lady
🪈 Helen’s Willow Wind
🏺Ann-Marie Perron

10/11/2025
🏺 Dawn’s Handmade Crafts
🦙 Plain View Farm
🥒  The Pickle Lady
🎶 Sean Daley
🏺 Ann-Marie Perron
🍩 Boy Scouts

10/12/2025
🐸 Hailie’s Face Paint
🦙 Plain View Farm
🎶 Eddie Troxler
🏺 Anne-Marie Perron
🍩 Boy Scouts

10/13/2025
🥒 The Pickle Lady
🍯 Bee Nice Farm
🎶 Derek Bridges
🏺Ann-Marie Perron
🍩 Boy Scouts

This program is funded in part by a grant from the Ashby, Clinton, Fitchburg, Gardner, Lancaster, Leominster and Royalston Cultural Councils, local agencies which are supported by the Mass Cultural Council, a state agency.