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Cape Cod Events
June 2021

This month's Cape Cod events calendar is chock-full of summer fun!

In early June, future Major Leaguers take the field for opening day of the Cape Cod Baseball League's 2021 season.

Cape Cod Baseball League playerOpening Day of the Cape League season is a big event! For many players, it's the first step on the road to the majors. (FYI: Nick Tropeano went on to become a Major League pitcher. Way to go, Nick!)


Later in the month, Quahog Day brings the much-anticipated prediction from Doug, our resident soothsayer clam, foretelling how many days of fantastic beach days we'll have this summer.

Celebrities on stage at Quahog DayDoug the Quahog (in the basket) on stage at Quahog Day. Do you recognize the celebrity Captain of Doug's security team? That's Chris Lambton of "The Bachelorette" and HGTV fame!




Cape Cod Events Each Month

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August | September | October | November | December

 Fairs, Festivals & Special Events
June 2021

Taylor-Bray Farm's Spring Sheep Festival 

When: June 20, 2021 

Where: Taylor-Bray Farm, 108 Bray Farm Road, Yarmouthport

Admission: Free ($5 per vehicle requested parking donation)

More Info: Taylor-Bray Farm

Here's your chance to see how wool goes from the sheep to the sweater!

At historic Taylor-Bray Farm's annual Sheep Festival, visitors are treated to demonstrations of the ages-old arts of sheep herding, sheep shearing, wool spinning, blacksmithing, and open-hearth cooking.

On the grounds of the 22-acre farm, you'll also meet the resident donkeys, sheep, Scottish Highland cattle and other farm animals - with petting areas for up-close visits. Haywagon rides and refreshments round out the day.

Please ... human visitors only, no dogs!

Cape Cod Baseball League - Opening Day

When: June 20 2021

Where: Multiple locations Cape-wide

Admission: Free, donations appreciated

More Info: See my Cape League page for details


It's opening day, let the games begin! The country's best collegiate baseball players are back on Cape Cod for another season of great baseball.

Head to a ball field in one of 10 towns across the Cape, and you'll soon see why CCBL games are high on my list of things to do on Cape Cod on a summer evening!

Arts Alive Festival

When: Moved to September, 2021

Where: Falmouth Library Lawn

Admission: Free

More Info: Arts Falmouth

This gala event celebrates the arts in Falmouth and on the Upper Cape. Festival events traditionally include a Town Dance on Friday night, a special Rock Fest on Saturday night, and days filled with music, theater, dance performances, artist and crafter exhibits and sale, food and drink, and plenty of activities for the kids.

This event might be a bit different in 2021 due to social distancing concerns, but it's sure to be great as always!

Orleans Historical Society Antiques Show

When: 2021 date - TBA

Where: Orleans Historical Society Museum, Main St. & River Rd., Orleans

Admission: $6 adults 

More Info: Orleans Historical Society


More than 30 exhibitors from Cape Cod and beyond gather on the grounds of the Historical Society Museum to display an array of antiques, furniture, art, pottery, glass, nautical items, and collectibles.  

This annual show benefits a great cause - it's a fundraiser for the Historical Society. 

Fathers' Day Car Show

When: June 20, 2021, 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. CANCELED

Where: Main Street, Hyannis

Admission: Free


Every year on Fathers' Day, the Main Street of Hyannis is lined with hundreds of shiny autos of all kinds - plus an arts and crafts fair, food vendors, music at the bandstand, and the multitude of sights, sounds and tastes that downtown Hyannis and the Harbor area are noted for.

Although it's dedicated to Dads on their special weekend, this antique and collector car extravaganza is a popular event with moms, kids and other family members, too!

Carousel of Light

When: Tentatively scheduled to open July 1, 2021 

Where: Mullen-Hall Elementary School, 130 Katharine Lee Bates Road, Falmouth

Admission: One ticket per ride, prices vary 

More Info: Carousel of Light


Come out for a ride on one of the most popular attractions in Falmouth - the Carousel of Light.

This hand-carved, twirling work of art features 20 wooden horses and 2 wheelchair accessible chariots (including one called "Bubbles" that actually blows bubbles!), all decked out in a nautical flair. 
 

Quahog Day Festival

When: Still trying to find out when and where for 2021.

Where:  This year's location - TBD

Admission: Free

More Info: Doug The Quahog

Usher in summer 2021 with this quirky celebration headlined by our resident "seer", Doug the Quahog.

Why do I refer to him as a "seer"? Because this marvelous mollusk has talents that amaze ... the ability to predict how many weeks of great beach weather lie ahead for Cape Cod.

See Doug, learn his prediction, and enjoy the celebration!

Provincetown Portuguese Festival & Blessing of the Fleet

When: June 3 - 27, 2021

Where: Various venues in Provincetown

More Info: Festival website 


Provincetown's rich Portuguese heritage is celebrated every year in June.

This year's celebration will again be a down-sized version of this much-loved annual event.


Orleans Improvement Association's Annual Garden Tour

When:  June 26, 2021

Where: Various locations in Orleans

Admission: Tickets $32 online purchase; day of event $35

More Info:  Orleans Improvement Association

Cape Cod is known for spectacular private gardens. Here's your chance to tour a number of distinctive gardens in the town of Orleans showcasing diverse plantings.

Final plans are still in the works for this year's event.

Harwich 5K Road Race

When: CANCELED

Where: Harwichport, MA

Admission: Free for spectators; registration & fee for entrants

More Info:  Harwich Road Race 

Grab your running shoes and get ready to race or walk for a good cause, local fitness programs for kids.

Originally begun by a small group of fitness-minded moms, this 5K now draws hundreds of racers of all ages for a run along a flat, scenic route through the village of Harwichport.

The professionally timed event is followed by an after-party celebration and awards for the top finishers.

SandwichFest

When:  Moved to October, 2, 2021

Where: Sandwich Historic District

Admission: Ticket price for sandwich sampling - $25

More Info: Sandwich MA Chamber of Commerce

Which restaurant has "The Best Sandwich in Sandwich"? That's the ultimate question to be decided during SandwichFest.

Held in Sandwich, the oldest town on Cape Cod, activities at this fun summer street festival also include games for kids, a dog costume competition and parade, live music, and lots more.


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