South Shore Farmer Brew Fest & Holiday Markets to Kick Off the Season
It’s odd that most South Shore locals have never heard of The Farmer Brew Fest in Bridgewater — it’s 20 minutes away, yet tucked into a riverside corner you’d never stumble across without an invite. Hosted by the small-batch breweries themselves, the festival skips splashy marketing and builds loyalty the old-fashioned way: through word-of-mouth and really good beer.
🍻 What Makes It Different
Where mega-fests chase volume, this one celebrates “farmer-to-pint.” Each brewer grows some of their own hops, grains, or fruit — so you’ll taste a literal harvest in every pour. Add local food trucks, acoustic sets, and pumpkin-season décor along Town River Landing, and you’ve got that “small town meets craft culture” magic.
Event Snapshot
📅 Sunday, Nov 2 2025 • 1–5 PM
📍 Town River Landing (The Launch), 80 Spring St, Bridgewater, MA
🎟️ Tickets via Humanitix; early purchase recommended.
🌧️ Rain date: Nov 3.
🛍️ What Else to Do Nearby
Seaport Holiday Market (Boston, opens Nov 10): design-forward gifts, live music, mulled wine nights.
SoWa Winter Festival (Boston, Nov 28 – Dec 28): 150+ indie makers inside the Power Station.
PVD Artisans Holiday Show (Providence, Nov 15–16): free entry, easy parking.
Hadestown at PPAC (Nov 7–9): limited run, Tony-winning musical.
New Eats: Capri (South End), CocoMango (Cambridge), and 10 Prime Seafood (Providence) — all getting early buzz.
References
Bridgewater Business Association. (2025). South Shore Farmer Brew Fest.
Humanitix. (2025). Event Listing – South Shore Farmer Brew Fest.
Providence Performing Arts Center. (2025). Hadestown Tickets.
Boston Eater. (2025). New Restaurants to Try in October 2025.
