Hey Day Festival at Wachusett Meadow

11:00 am-4:00 pm

Rain Date: Sunday, October 5

Celebrate Wachusett Meadow’s agricultural history at our annual Hey Day Festival, a tradition that reaches back to the 1960s!

Highlights

• Journey by hayride through the meadow
• Canoe on Wildlife Pond
• Children's activities including pumpkin painting, crafts, and games
• Live music by local musicians
• Shop local vendors for handmade items and crafts, including art by the Princeton Arts Society members
• Purchase local cheese & cider. Refreshments will be available for sale from Mountainside Bakery & Cafe, Monti Farms & Deli, and Seven Saws Brewing.

Admission

Hey Day is Wachusett Meadow's largest annual fundraiser. Proceeds from the festival help sustain nearly all aspects of sanctuary operations including land conservation, environmental education, and maintenance of our buildings and trails.

Your admission includes all activities including hayrides, canoeing, pumpkin painting, and more! No preregistration required; pay upon arrival. 

$10 per person or $30 per carload
Free for ages 2 and under

Hey Day Sponsorship

This festival routinely attracts over 400 people of all ages.  Local businesses, organizations, and individuals can support this popular annual event by becoming a sponsor.

• Moose ($2,500+) 
• Bobcat ($1,000+) 
• Otter ($500+) 
• Kestrel ($250+)

All sponsorship packages include one free family pass for every $250 donated, recognition at the festival, a post on Wachusett Meadow’s Facebook page and inclusion on our website. 

Interested in being a vendor, sponsor, or volunteer? Contact Us