Tales, Tails & Ales: Craft Beer Tasting, Author Readings & Dog Festival!
Meet authors, sip local craft beer, shop artisan goods, and celebrate dogs at this one-of-a-kind orchard festival.
Tales, Tails & Ales
A Doggone Great Day of Stories, Brews & Wagging Tails!
One ticket. Endless ways to enjoy the day.
Spend an unforgettable autumn afternoon in the orchards of Bolton Spring Farm where craft beer, local authors, artisan makers, gourmet food, and four-legged friends come together for one joyful celebration.
Whether you're discovering your next favorite brewery, listening to an author read from their latest book, shopping handcrafted goods from talented New England makers, or treating your pup to gourmet dog treats, Tales, Tails & Ales is designed to be a relaxed day of exploring, connecting, and enjoying everything that makes New England special.
Your Day Includes
🍺 Craft Beer Tasting
Sample beers from a curated lineup of local and regional breweries, meet the brewers, and discover new favorites.
📚 Live Author Readings
Enjoy intimate readings throughout the day from award-winning New England authors spanning mystery, historical fiction, romance, poetry, children's literature, and more.
🎨 Artisans & Makers
Browse beautifully handcrafted jewelry, pottery, woodworking, photography, textiles, home décor, and other artisan goods created by talented local makers.
🦴 Dog-Friendly Fun
Bring your well-behaved dog along to enjoy gourmet dog treats, pet-focused vendors, and plenty of tail-wagging moments throughout the orchard.
🧀 Local Flavors
Discover specialty foods, wines, baked goods, sauces, honey, maple products, and other delicious creations from local farms and food artisans.
🌳 A Beautiful Orchard Setting
Relax in the orchard and enjoy live acoustic music, sip a drink with friends, and experience one of New England's most picturesque family farms at the beginning of fall.
Whether you're a craft beer enthusiast, passionate reader, dog lover, or simply looking for a memorable fall outing, Tales, Tails & Ales offers a one-of-a-kind experience unlike anything else in New England.
General Admission (not including tastings) is available for $5.00
Lineup
Featured Reading | Jean M. Grant
Silent Creek
Charlie Cummings
Craft Brewing May Not Be For You
Janet Raye Stevens
A Moment After Dark
Stephen R. Balzac, PhD
Sound of Crickets
Children’s Story Reading | Wendy Darcy
Sophie at the Fall Festival
Poetry Reading | Zac Smith
The Poodle Poems and 50 Barn Poems
Good to know
Highlights
- 6 hours
- all ages
- In person
- Free parking
Refund Policy
Location
Bolton Spring Farm
159 Main Street
Bolton, MA 01740
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