Acushnet River Herring Festival

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Saturday, May 19, 2018
12:00pm - 4:00pm
The Sawmill
The Sawmill
32 Mill Rd.
Acushnet, MA 02743

Enjoy food, festivities, and outdoor fun during the third annual Acushnet River Herring Festival on Saturday, May 19 at The Sawmill in Acushnet. This family-friendly festival will celebrate the ongoing restoration of the Acushnet River during the annual river herring migration. The festival is free and open to all, and will feature music, live animal demonstrations, and the Oxcart food truck.

After the Herring Festival, all are welcome to stay for the Coalition’s 30th Annual Meeting to hear about the Coalition’s accomplishments to protect clean water in 2017 and meet other supporters as well as Coalition board and staff.

Schedule of Activities:

  • 12:15-1:15pm: Birds of Prey — Tom Ricardi
  • 1:30-2:30pm: Mammal Show — The Creature Teachers
  • 2:45-3:30pm: Toe Jam Puppet Band
  • 4-6pm: 30th Annual Meeting

Cost: Free

For more information:
Phone: (508) 999-6363 x219
Category: Buzzards Bay Coalition
Hosted By: Buzzards Bay Coalition
Free EventKid-Friendly Event
three girls canoeing on the Acushnet River at The Sawmill

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