BOSTON – Get into the fall spirit this weekend with county fairs in Rutland and Sterling, and a touch-the-truck event for kids in Attleboro!

Lilac Hedge Farm Fall Craft Festival

Visit Lilac Hedge Farm in Rutland for their fall craft festival. With lots of artisans, local crafts, live music and more, there’s something for everyone! Enjoy food and drinks like hot dogs, local beers and ciders from the farm, bar and kitchen. Don’t forget to take in the views and see the farm animals on Saturday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Afternoon music from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. by Bob Moon, and after the festival, an evening show from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. by Settle Down Easy. In addition to the farm kitchen, there will also be food trucks Flippin’ the Bird and Savage Wraps.

When: Saturday, September 7 from 11:00 to 17:00
Where: Lilac Hedge Farm, 216 Wachusett St., Rutland
Cost: Items available for purchase

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Sterling Fair

Sterling Fair returns to Worcester County for a family-friendly weekend. The two-and-a-half day community and agricultural fair will feature sheepdog shows, livestock shows, a petting zoo and a farmers market. Don’t miss it until Sunday!

When: Friday, September 6 to Sunday, September 8
Where: Sterling Airport, 121 Greenland Rd., Sterling
Cost: Free parking and no entry fee, items available for purchase

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Back to School – Touch-a-Truck Event

Head to Attleboro for the annual back to school touch-a-truck, always a huge hit with kids! There will be several trucks on site for kids to explore. With free face painting, specialty merchandise and plenty of vendors, it’s a day where adults can have fun too. Family fun will be held Saturday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

When: Saturday, September 7 from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Where: 947 Park St., Attleboro (behind overflow parking lot)
Cost: Items available for purchase

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