Early Summer 2015

Early Summer Field Trips

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Early Summer Field Trips

Early Summer 2015

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Writer: Cape Cod Life Publications

June 6

ANTIQUE SHOW IN ORLEANS

Find treasures from 30-plus antique dealers in this fun, outdoor event, held rain or shine, on Saturday, June 6, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The items on display include furniture, collectibles, art, glass, pottery, jewelry, books, toys, Americana, vintage, nautical, knickknacks, bric-à-brac, and more. Free parking is available en route to Nauset Beach, and visitors are welcome to attend the historical museum, which is open all day, free of charge. Also enjoy a bake sale table featuring loads of homemade goodies. Admission costs $6. For more information, visit orleanshistorical.org.

June 14

SHEEP FESTIVAL IN YARMOUTH

Interested in some shear madness? Head to the Taylor-Bray Farm at 108 Bray Farm Road in Yarmouthport on Sunday, June 14 for the 14th annual Sheep Festival. The event runs from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., rain or shine. The day’s festivities include sheep herding, sheep shearing, and wool spinning, rug hooking, and weaving demonstrations. There will also be hay wagon rides with Farmer Don. No dogs on the day of the festival. A parking donation of $5 is suggested. For more information, visit taylorbrayfarm.org, or call 508-385-9407.

June 15

CAPE COD CHOWDER FEST

A Cape Cod tradition continues with the annual “Chowder Fest” at the Melody Tent in Hyannis from noon to 5 p.m. on Monday, June 15. Savor chowder samples from many of the Cape’s best restaurants, all competing for the coveted “WCOD Chowder Bowl.” Bring the family and spend the afternoon serenaded by some of the best bands on the Cape. Advance tickets cost $12 for adults, and $5 for children under 10. For more information, visit melodytent.com.

June 21

ANNUAL FATHER’S DAY AUTO SHOW

Get a good look at more than 300 automobiles—old and new makes and models—on parade during this free family day on Main Street in Hyannis. The event features arts and crafts, food vendors, and all the sights and sounds of Cape Cod in the summertime. For more information, go to Hyannis.com.

June 25, 26

CAPE COD SHELL SHOW

DoubleTree by Hilton hosts a unique show Thursday and Friday, June 25-26, on the theme of shells. The juried exhibit, held from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., features various collections of fine seashell art. Artwork is for sale, and admission costs $5 per person. For more information, email seashells5@earthlink.net.

June 25 to 28

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