Shelburne
Town/Cultural Events
Every year on the Second Saturday in August, the Bridge of Flowers Road Race takes place in the village of Shelburne Falls, with a large part of the course running through Buckland. Over 1,000 runners come out to compete in one of the toughest races in New England, mainly due to the long stretch up Crittenden Hill.
The following week, on the Third Sunday in August, is the Iron Bridge Dinner. A long table is set across the 1890 Iron Bridge and 400 people sit down together for dinner to celebrate the partnership between the towns of Shelburne and Buckland.
Shelburne Grange Fair happens on the fourth Saturday in August. This agricultural fair includes crafts, a flea market, entertainment, and a chicken barbecue.
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Arts, Culture, and The Outdoors
Shelburne has several artsy shops and galleries. The Shelburne Arts Cooperative is an artist-run store and gallery, with local and regional artists' works on display and a rotating exhibit. Wandering Moon, operating since 1994, sells handcrafted jewelry and crafts.
There are several antique shops in the area. Trolley Stop Antiques and Collectables located on Bridge Street. Catamount Traders and Duck Pond Antiques located right on the Mohawk Trail between Shelburne and Greenfield.
Josh Simpson is a local glassblower who is well known beyond the town of Shelburne. He creates beautiful glass vases, tumblers, platters and more, but is most known for his planets. These round, glass globes are made to look like they have whole worlds inside them. His planets can be viewed and purchased at Salmon Falls Gallery.
Shelburne has ample opportunities to connect with nature, with a series of hiking trails on preserved land, such as at High Ledges. The Deerfield River borders the town to the South, offering fishing, kayaking and rafting.
Food & Drink
Apex Orchards in Shelburne is a pick-your-own apple orchard and farmstore, offering a tri-state view of Massachusetts, New Hampshire, and Vermont from its balcony. Kenburn Orchards also has spectacular mountain views and offers pick-your-own blueberries and choose-and-cut Christmas Trees. Shelburne also has several sugarhouses with seasonal restaurants, including Gould’s Sugar House.
In downtown Shelburne Falls, Keystone Market is a family-owned grocery and convenience store, selling local products and ready-made foods from their deli.
There are also many excellent options for dining out in Shelburne. Hearty Eats, a vegan and organic restaurant, serves gluten-free and healthy options without comprising taste. Mocha Maya's is a coffee shop by day, where locals come to work and read by day, and a music venue serving beer and wine by night. Baked, on Deerfield Ave, offers coffee, baked goods, breakfast, and lunch, in its cozy cafe by the Potholes.
More Restaurants and Eateries:
- Delicatesse
- Gypsy Apple Bistro
- Smoky Bro's BBQ (seasonal)
Real Estate Listings
If you are looking to buy a single family home, land to build your dream home, farm, or second home in Shelburne, Mass, click here for the latest list of what is currently on the market. You can also contact Wanda Mooney to learn more about the area and the process of moving.
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