Enjoy some delicious seasonal treats at local eateries in the area! Explore Fitchburg's local restaurants, cafes, and farms and you'll find fall inspired dishes and delectables that celebrate fall's distinctive flavors.
OktoberFEAST Dinners At Quivey's Grove
All month long diners can indulge in a German inspired three course menu as part of Quivey's Grove Oktoberfeast! The Oktoberfeast menu features German favorites like Goulaschsuppe, Weiner Schnitzel, Schweinshaxe, Strudel, and Black Forest Cheese Cake. Available every evening in the Stone House for the month of October, this is a unique dining experience you don't want to miss! Reservations are recommended.
Oktoberfest Beer Sampling
Waterford Wine & Spirits is bringing a taste of Oktoberfest to Fitchburg! You won't have to travel far to taste some authentic German beers. Stop by Waterford on Saturday, October 26th from 1:00pm-3:00pm to enjoy a carefully chosen selection of Fest biers, representative of the history of Oktoberfest. This is a free tasting event, guided by their store's exceptional beer expert, Wayne, that will include 4 American and 2 German Oktoberfest beers for you to taste. Get more info here.
Apples, Pumpkins, and More
For local, Farm-fresh apples, pumpkins, honey, and squash, stop by Eplegaarden, Fitchburg's PYO (pick-your-own) Farm and Orchard. If you'd like to pick your own apples, you can purchase a bag first and fill it with whatever varieties are ripe that day. You can also shop their farm store for their famous apple cider donuts, fresh cider, pre-picked apples, pumpkins, squash, and local honey. Check their Facebook page to see which varieties of apples are available!
Seasonal Beverages
Chilly temps and brisk winds make it the perfect season for some cleverly crafted hot beverages with tastes of the season. Tati Co. in Fitchburg has all the traditional favorites that can be sweetened with fall flavors like cinnamon, pumpkin spice, and gingerbread. Oasis Cafe offers not just pumpkin spice lattes, but a delicious London Fog (also known as an Earl Grey Latte) for tea lovers, as well as Matcha Lattes, Chai Lattes, and Miel, made with espresso, steamed milk, honey, and cinnamon.
Sweet Treats
Chocolate Shoppe Ice Cream Co. has some fantastic ice cream flavors to try this October! Don't miss their Pumpkin Pie ice cream - smooth, spiced pumpkin ice cream, or their Snap-O-Lantern - Award-winning, spiced pumpkin ice cream loaded with heaps of gingersnap cookies. Stop by their shoppe to try a Fall Flavor Ice Cream Flight, with a scoop of each Pumpkin Pie, Snap-O-Lantern, Caramel Apple Pie and Cinnamon Stick!