The New Salem General Store will present the Hilltown Brewfest 2012 from Noon to 5 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 8, 2012 in New Salem. The afternoon tasting – featuring more than 20 mostly regional brands (and approximately 100 styles) of beer, wine, and meade, along with food, a wine tent, raffles, and live music – will be held at Cooleyville Junction, 837 Daniel Shays Highway (Route 202) in New Salem.
The Hilltown Brewfest 2012 will include live musical performances by three local favorite area groups:
Regional brewers and beverage distributors will pour samples (into attendees’ commemorative tasting glasses) of at least 20 beverage brands, with approximately 100 styles. (See List of Brews for details.) Horizon Beverages is sponsoring and hosting the wine tent, with a wide variety of wines to sample.
This years sponsors of the Hilltown Brewfest include media sponsor WJDF 97.3 FM in Orange; Larry Eaton Builder and Larry & Donna Eaton Changing the World, who are providing the site for this year’s brewfest; and Girardi Distributors
About the Founders
New Salem General Store, founded in 1996 by Rick and Lori Oliver, is a classic, friendly country store featuring home-cooked breakfasts, a full-service deli serving Boarshead products, pizza on Thursday and Friday nights, and a diverse selection of beer, wines and spirits, including many regional beverage brands. Open seven days a week, the store offers a wide variety of grocery and convenience items as well as local produce, gifts and books, along with lotto tickets and an ATM. New Salem General Store is located on Route 202 in New Salem Center, at 410 Daniel Shays Highway; (978) 544-8177; www.newsalemgeneralstore.com.
Wendell Country Store, a local fixture since the early 1960s, offers a broad selection of grocery, convenience, sandwich and deli items, as well as products ranging from local crafts and herbal tinctures to video rentals and CDs. Proprietors Vic and Patti Scutari provide a wide assortment of beer, wine and spirits, along with pure biodiesel fuel in five-gallon containers. This authentic country store also hosts a community bulletin board rich with local information. Wendell Country Store is located a half mile from Wendell Center at 57 Locks Village Road; (978) 544-8646.
About the Host and Sponsors
Larry Eaton Builder, founded in 1981 by New Salem native Larry Eaton, is one of the area’s leaders in energy efficiency – all buildings built by his firm have employed cutting-edge insulation and weatherproofing techniques. In 1999 Larry and his wife Donna joined forces with the world’s only total wellness company Nikken, known locally as Larry & Donna Eaton Changing the World. Since then, they have helped thousands globally address persistent challenges to wellness. They address five areas of wellness: water, air, nutrition, sleep, and exercise. To learn more, contact the Eatons at (978) 544-2077, e-mail leaton12@yahoo.com, or visit www.nikken.com/larry.
WJDF 97.3 FM, founded in 1995 by brothers Jay, Donn and Fred Deane, is the popular and lively hometown radio station for Orange, Athol, and surrounding North Quabbin communities. On-air personalities include morning show hosts Fred and Jay Deane and weekday personality Dave Cass. A proud supporter of the region’s organizations, businesses, sports, and community events, WJDF broadcasts “the best music” from its street-side studio in downtown Orange. For more information, call (978) 544-0957, or visit www.wjdf.com.
About the Musical Performers
Boston Blackthorne, one of New England's premiere Celtic bands features traditional and modern day tunes sure to please. Check them out today at http://bostonblackthorne.com
Other Bands to be listed as they confirm the date!
