Taste the season at these fall food events: New Bedford Eats
Foodies, it's that time of the week again to see what's cooking around Greater New Bedford.
This week's Greater New Bedford events offer plenty of ways to celebrate fall, from harvest festivals and seasonal food to live music and local beer.
The lineup includes Westport Rivers' Crush Festival, a Madeiran-style boiled dinner, SouthCoast ChowderFest, Crantoberfest and New Bedford Oktoberfest.
Whether you're craving local food, family activities or fall festivities, there's an event to add to your calendar.
That's where New Bedford Eats comes in, rounding up new menu items, local food news, and can't-miss specials from around Greater New Bedford.
Let's dig in.
Join the harvest festival at Westport Rivers Vineyard & Winery
Celebrate the harvest season at Westport Rivers Vineyard & Winery , 417 Hixbridge Road, Westport, for its Crush Festival. From noon to 5 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 10, the vineyard is celebrating its 40th anniversary with fall food and drinks, grapes, live music from Craig DeMelo, hayrides and fire pits. Farmer's Feast Food Truck will be serving food. Admission is free, but tickets and reservations are required for the hayrides, fire pits and special "Vine to Vino" grape-to-wine experience. You can find out more, get tickets and make reservations at https://www.westportrivers.com/events-sunset-music .
Madeiran twist on boiled dinner at The Museum of Madeiran Heritage
Looking for something a little different for dinner? The Museum of Madeiran Heritage is putting a Madeiran spin on the classic New England boiled dinner on Oct. 10 in New Bedford. The $25 meal includes smoked shoulder, chouriço, cabbage, potatoes and carrots, followed by live entertainment, Madeira wine and a raffle. Dinner is served from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Feast of the Blessed Sacrament Pavilion, 50 Madeira Ave. Proceeds benefit the museum. Tickets can be purchased by calling Steve at 508-728-2708 or emailing MMH1999@comcast.net .
ChowderFest is back and bigger than before
ChowderFest is getting a makeover this year, and there's a lot more than chowder on the menu. The 21st annual SouthCoast ChowderFest and More! is Oct. 6 at Rachel's Lakeside in Dartmouth, with unlimited samples of soups, handheld bites, baked goods, desserts and more from local restaurants, bakeries, caterers and food trucks. Tickets are $35 for adults and $10 for ages 6 to 12. Get yours at the door or at https://members.onesouthcoast.com/events/details/21st-annual-blount-fine-foods-southcoast-chowderfest-and-more-498573 .
Cranberries take center stage in Middleboro
Middleboro is celebrating one of the region's signature crops with Crantoberfest on Oct. 10 at Middleboro Town Hall, 10 Nickerson Ave., Middleboro. The free festival runs from noon to 4 p.m. and features the Great Cranberry Bake-Off, food, a beer garden, German music, vendors, kids' activities and a traveling cranberry bog. There's no admission charge, so just show up and enjoy the festivities.
New Bedford Oktoberfest turns 20
New Bedford Oktoberfest is celebrating its 20th anniversary Oct. 3 at Pope's Island Marina, 102 Pope's Island, New Bedford. Along with live music and German-style beers, the festival will feature food from Fancheezical, Bim Ben, Rhode Rage, Bitter Sweet and Izzy's. The event runs from 3 p.m. to midnight. Tickets are $15 in advance at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/scbas-20th-annual-new-bedford-oktoberfest-2026-tickets-1994817413583 and $20 at the door.
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