South Coast Weekend Guide (30 Sep – 2 Oct)

Trivia question: What’s the world’s largest fair that has been going on for over 200 years?  To find out the answer come back next week to the weekend guide. (Hint: Many cities have smaller versions of this fair.)

Beautiful weather is ahead of us for the weekend.  It’s welcoming that the weather has been cooperating allowing the events held to continue and be comfortable for all to enjoy.  This weekend is looking to be seasonable for this time of year with highs in the 70’s and starting to get cooler at night.  Friday will be the sunniest of the days, high of 74 and 55 for the low, Saturday clouds start to come in high of 73 a cool 45 at night and Sunday the temperature drops with a high of 64 and a low of 43! Brrrr.

This weekend, definitely check out one or some of the many opportunities in the area to listen to local music, celebrate nightlife, enjoy the arts, benefit a good cause, avoid the heat, or support the zoos in our area.   As always, most events discussed here are from LocalOracle.  To have your events promoted for FREE, submit them HERE.   If you need directions, simply click on the event name for contact info and directions.

FRIDAY, September 30th

Family Fun Campfires at Buttonwood Park Zoo will be held the next few Friday nights.  Bring a blanket and enjoy the fire while story telling, snacks and activities will be going on.  It starts at 6:30 p.m. and cost $25 for members and $35 for non-members.  Call  508-991-4556 ext. 18. to pre-register.  In case of inclement weather the event will be called  off by 5 p.m.  Stay tuned!

Friday night could also be a great date night by heading out to Westport to catch the sunset at The Back Eddy or stop by Bayside for drinks and music.

Looking for a more fast pace scene?  Head down to the Ice Chest (136 Huttleson Ave) as DJ Eddie Freitas will be their from 9 p.m. – 1 a.m. or head to Fins (37 Union St.) as DJ Rage will be spinning some tunes and enjoy free pizza at midnight.  Also Kirby Irish Pub, 818 Kempton St., will be hosting karaoke night from 9 – 11 p.m., 21+ only.

For more events, check HERE.

SATURDAY, October 1st

Umass Dartmouth is having its first home game against MIT on Saturday afternoon starting at 1:00 p.m.  Come and cheer for the Corsairs as they look to get their second win in a row.  Last week they beat Plymouth State from Plymouth, New Hampshire 16-0.  All students are free and adults pay $5.  Check out the teams stats at corsairathletics.com

Dust off your beer stein because Oktoberfest is here at last!  What a better way to end the fall season than to drink, eat and be merry with fellow patrons under one tent.  Held at Custom House Square (133 Williams St.), this is the 6th year for this event put together by the South Coast Business Alliance (SCBA). Proceeds from this event will be donated to Bristol County Children’s Advocacy Center and Community Foundation.  Patrons will have plenty of beer from local and regional brewers, six live bands performing, and bratwurst and sauerkraut to compliment the beer and other foods for all tastes.  Tickets cost $20 dollars in advance and $25 at the door and can be purchased at Rose Alley Ale House or at Pizan’s Pizza in downtown New Bedford.   Anfeuerungen!  It means “cheers” in German.

For all dog lovers, down on the Plymouth waterfront will be “Barktoberfest.”  Bring your dressed-up pooch and walk around meeting pet-friendly vendors.  There will be contests for loudest bark, fastest tail wagging and best costume.  Time for this event is 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. and is happening at Nelson Park (225 Water St.) in Plymouth, Massachusetts.

Take a ride back in time to the medieval period at King Richard’s Faire (235 Main St., Carver). Eat with your hands, watch fire-eaters, acrobats, jousting, and much more.  This year is it’s 30th anniversary which makes it more special.  Tickets are $27 (cash only) and the event is open from 10:30 am – 6:00 pm.  This event will be going on every Saturday and Sunday until October 23.

Not into Oktoberfest?  Johnny Edwards Power of Soul will be performing at The Ice Chest on Saturday night from 9 p.m. -1 a.m. (136 Huttleson Ave).

For more events, check HERE.

SUNDAY, October 2nd

All is quiet on this day, but there is still plenty to do in and around New Bedford.  The weather will be nice so take a stroll at Fort Phoenix, walk down to the beach and comb the sand.  The Whaling Museum is also a great way to spend the day finding out the history of whaling.  In Fairhaven take a tour of the Henry Huttleson Rogers library or the Old Stone School House.  We are lucky to live in an area that is rich in history so get out and explore!

Apple picking can be another fun family event.  There are a few apple farms in Acushnet; Keith’s Farm is one of the largest operational farms in the Southeast (1149 Main St.), Perry Hill Farm (35 Perry Hill Rd.). Peter’s  Family Orchard and Cider Mill (537 North Main St.)

For football lovers head over to the Ice Chest Bar & Grille for “All Day NFL Sunday Ticket”.  Meet friends, watch your favorite team and enjoy delicious, fresh food. Did I mention their 1,000-quart bar filled with ice cold beer?

On Sunday night at Rose Alley Ale House, Kenny Richards will be performing from 6 – 9 p.m.  This is also a great place to try a new beer, listen to music and catch a game.

Every Sunday night starting at 7 p.m., The Pour Farm Tavern will be having Jam Sessions hosted by Matt Antunes. Jazz, Blues, Funk, or Good Ol’ Rock and Roll are welcome. Want to jam? Contact Matt: straightlaceproductions@comcast.net

For more events, check HERE.

I will be heading out to the Oktoberfest on Saturday, hope to see you there!