Pop hits, throwbacks, and plenty of good energy. Lady Pop brings current favorites and classics to life with a great voice and a fun, upbeat style. Grab a cider, settle in, and sing along to the songs you know by heart.
Find New Salem Cider at the North Quabbin Garlic & Arts Festival in Orange on September 26–27! We’ll be serving hot and cold apple cider and cider donuts, plus bringing apples from our orchard and a selection of our preserves.
Find New Salem Cider at the North Quabbin Garlic & Arts Festival in Orange on September 26–27! We’ll be serving hot and cold apple cider and cider donuts, plus bringing apples from our orchard and a selection of our preserves.
Longtime New England musician/author Matt York will perform the songs of Johnny Cash, Willie Nelson, Kris Kristofferson and Waylon Jennings and tell stories of their careers. The four songwriting legends joined forces in the 1980's to form the country supergroup The Highwaymen. However, prior to that, they'd each established themselves as stars and their careers intersected many times since the 1960's. York has twice been nominated for the Boston Music Award for Best Country Artist and he recently released his second book,The Words and Wisdom of Willie Nelson. This program is supported in part by a grant from the New Salem Local Cultural Council, a local agency which is supported by the Mass Cultural Council, a state agency.
Celebrate Franklin County CiderDays with us November 6–8, 2026! Join cideries, orchards, and apple lovers from across the region for a weekend dedicated to all things cider. New Salem Cider’s schedule and special events are TBD.
Celebrate Franklin County CiderDays with us November 6–8, 2026! Join cideries, orchards, and apple lovers from across the region for a weekend dedicated to all things cider. New Salem Cider’s schedule and special events are TBD.
Celebrate Franklin County CiderDays with us November 6–8, 2026! Join cideries, orchards, and apple lovers from across the region for a weekend dedicated to all things cider. New Salem Cider’s schedule and special events are TBD.
Come enjoy tunes from the Celtic tradition and beyond with the Valley Harp Trio while sipping some delicious New Salem Cider.
This will be a very special Father's Day! We're going to paint lanterns with fairy lights in them! You may fallow along and write your family name on it, or you are allowed to paint something completely different.
No prior experience is necessary. Groupons can be used prior to signing up for the event. Supplies will be provided. Drinks are available for purchase. Best lantern of the day can win a prize!
Join us for a grounding outdoor experience blending gentle movement and a soothing sound bath to reset your body and mind.
Bring a yoga mat and water, and come ready to relax and recharge in nature.
Class will be held outside, so dress comfortably for the weather.
Take this time to slow down, breathe deeply, and nourish yourself from the inside out.
$20 - No sign-up necessary
Join us for a grounding outdoor experience blending gentle movement and a soothing sound bath to reset your body and mind.
Bring a yoga mat and water, and come ready to relax and recharge in nature.
Class will be held outside, so dress comfortably for the weather.
Feel free to stay after—cider and snacks will be available for purchase once the taproom opens at 11 AM.
Take this time to slow down, breathe deeply, and nourish yourself from the inside out.
$20 - No sign-up necessary
Come to this awesome Paint Nite at New Salem Cider! At this venue we will be painting a butterflies and flowers on two glasses. We will enjoy the early spring weather outside.
Supplies will be provided. Drinks are available for purchase at the mill. No prior experience is necessary. Best painting can possibly win a prize!
Reserve your spot: https://pn.snpit.co/6qDMEw
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Join us at New Salem Cider on Saturday, May 23 for an afternoon of BBQ, hard cider, and time at the farm.
Chef Sam will be serving:
BBQ Chicken Sandwiches
BBQ Tofu Sandwiches
Pair lunch with a cider flight or a glass of hard cider and spend the afternoon in the orchard.
📅 Saturday, May 23
📍 New Salem Cider — New Salem, MA
🍎 Hard cider available all day
Come hungry and enjoy a laid-back day at the cidery.
Join us for a grounding outdoor experience blending gentle movement and a soothing sound bath to reset your body and mind.
Bring a yoga mat and water, and come ready to relax and recharge in nature.
Class will be held outside, so dress comfortably for the weather.
Feel free to stay after—cider and snacks will be available for purchase once the taproom opens at 11 AM.
Take this time to slow down, breathe deeply, and nourish yourself from the inside out.
$20 - No sign-up necessary
Join us as we kick off the season at the cidery. We’re opening the barn, pouring this year’s ciders, and welcoming everyone back to the farm.
Spend the evening outside with a glass in hand, take in the orchard and Quabbin views, and ease into the season with good company. We’ll have cider flowing, simple, satisfying food, and plenty of space to relax and reconnect.
This is a casual, come-as-you-are gathering—meant to celebrate the start of another season and the community that makes it possible.
11am-7pm
New Salem Cider
No tickets, no pressure—just show up and enjoy.
Here are the events we have for your at New Salem Preserves and Heritage Cider
SATURDAY, Nov 5th
12:00 Basic Apple Tree Pruning w / Steve Weisman
1:00-2:00 How To Make Hard Cider Mustard w/ William Grote
2:15-2:45 Making Cider Syrup w/ Terry McCue
3:00-4:00 Tending Backyard Orchards w/ SteveMarglin & Steve Lanphaer
All day Sat: Elena Palladino, author of the newly released book, Lost Town of the Swift River Valley, will be doing book signings and discussing her book. https://www.instagram.com/quabbinhouse
SUNDAY, Nov 6th
1:00-2:15 Beginning and Advanced Hard Cider Making w/ April Woodard
2:15-3:15 Bring Your Own... Amateur Cider Makers tasting/evaluation;
fun and troubleshooting w/ April Woodard:
3:30-4:30 Lost Apples Of The Quabbin and Pomological Conservation w/ Matt Kaminsky .
All day Sun: Elena Palladino, author of the newly released book, Lost Town of the Swift River Valley, will be doing book signings and discussing her book.
https://www.instagram.com/quabbinhouse
Plus we will be pressing apples and making our famous sweet cider both days and visitors are welcome to watch and learn our process.
Longtime New England musician & author, Matt York, will perform the songs on Johnny Cash, Willie Nelson, Kris Krisofferson and Waylon Jennings and tell stories of their careers.
As one of the original orchards participating in the annual Franklin County Cider Days festival for the past 25 year, New Salem Preserves and Heritage Cider hosts its Cider and Apple Festival with child-friendly apple pressing. Farm products, along with exhibits from local artisans, will be displayed within the courtyard of the cider mill. You will also have the ever-present breathtaking view of the Quabbin Reservoir and beyond. A robust offering of workshops both days (see schedule). From Rt. 2 (Exit 16), take Rt. 202 South to New Salem Center (about 7 miles). At blinking light turn left onto S. Main Street. Follow apple signs.
Margo Hennebach – piano, guitar, vocals
Adrienne Jones – guitar, vocals
Mark Saunders – mandolin, guitar, vocals
with Pete Nelson – guitar, vocals
Even though Mad Agnes stopped performing in 2011, we’ve enticed them back for this rare performance. Margo Hennebach, Adrienne Jones and Mark Saunders will bring you the sculpted harmonies and compelling songwriting for which they are known. What will happen then? You won’t know in advance… but you’ll be part of it!
“Still Stinkin’ After All These Years!”
The 21st Annual Garlic and Arts Festival will be held on September 28 and 29, 2019 in Orange, Massachusetts. Celebrating 21 Years of Peace, Love, and Garlic!
$10 for adults, $5 for students, seniors and EBT cardholders, kids 12 and under free. Your Saturday admission will get you in on Sunday too. Credit/debit/Common Good cards accepted
THE CIDER GARDEN AT NEW SALEM WILL BE OPEN DURING THE GARLIC AND ARTS FESTIVAL
Eveline MacDougall — Director
Founded in 1988 as Amandla Chorus, the group has changed its name to Fiery Hope with the start of its 31st year. The chorus based in Greenfield, Massachusetts and made up of singers from all over the Pioneer Valley; they celebrate the power of community.
Visitors and locals are always welcome to sample our latest ciders in the Cider Garden, we generally have 4-5 varieties to try, and once you have found your favorite, you can enjoy it by the glass or get a growler to take home. We have light snacks and local artisan foods available, but you can also bring a picnic and sit out in the orchard. Our award winning cider maker, William, is on site every Saturday to discuss the process and and the current cider varieties. We welcome cider fans from all over to stop in every weekend through mid December.
When: Every Saturday through December: 2pm-7pm
