Hey Day Festival at Wachusett Meadow
Special Event: Saturday, September 21, 2024
11:00 am-4:00 pm
Rain Date: Sunday, September 22
Celebrate Wachusett Meadow’s agricultural history at our annual Hey Day Festival, a tradition that reaches back to the 1960s!
This year, Hey Day is part of Mass Audubon’s Flocktober event series happening from September through November. Explore sanctuaries across the state during these family friendly events, with snacks, beer, and outdoor activities for all.
Highlights
- Journey by hayride through the meadow
- Canoe on Wildlife Pond
- Children's activities including pumpkin painting, crafts, and games
- Live music by The Hip Swayers, Tribe, and Chuck & Mud
- 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
Thank You to Our Sponsors
Masterman's
Lamoureux Ford
Hancock Associates/Andryisick Land Surveying
Susan Manero & Associates
Joe & Ellen O’Brien
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