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Looking for a unique place to visit? Whether you are an international or domestic traveler, or maybe just looking for a unique experience right in your backyard, Carver, Massachusetts is the place. Local artisans, unique gift shops, the farmers market, Bluegrass on the Bogs and concerts at Shurtleff Park are just a few things Carver has to offer.  Flax Pond Cranberries is a great place to learn about the harvesting of cranberries form knowledgeable farmers. Flax Pond has antique equipment, artifacts and a gift shop with cranberry related gifts you can't find anywhere else.  In the fall, Carver comes alive with the King Richard's Faire. Travel back in time and discover medieval traditions and entertainment that can't be missed.

Seasonal Events

A.D. Makepeace - Cranberry Harvest Festival - October 8 & 9, 2011

Old Home Day - July 30, 2011

Carver Middle High School  Drama Club - Performances - Winter and Spring

Carver Middle High School  Music Concerts - Winter and Spring

Old Home Days  - July 30, 2011 in Shurtleff Park

Music on the Green - Summer Evenings in Shurtleff Park (see calendar)

Carver Farmer's Market -The Carver Farmer's Market first opened in 2006 and has grown over the past 2 years to over 50 vendors. The market is open Sundays, noon to 4pm, from June 8th through October 26th. Visitors can buy flowers, roses, fruits, vegetables and, of course, cranberries, as well as crafts and specialty foods.

King Richard’s FaireOpen 6 weekends during the fall.  Theme is medieval and renaissance. 508-866-5391

Flax Pond CranberriesTour an authentic cranberry bog, 508-866-2162

Shurtleff Park – A wooded park, home for Concerts, Farmer’s Market & Old Home Day

Edaville U.S.A.  - Amusement park, 508-866-8190 CLOSED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE

Press Release - Last Season for Edaville?

Hiking, Biking, Fitness

Cole’s Mill Trails Nature Trails, working bogs, wildlife

Myles Standish State ForestGreat for hiking, fishing, biking, camping, and swimming 508 866-2526

 

USA Fitness Centers - over 40 group exercise classes offered weekly - including Indoor Cycling, Kickboxing, LesMills BodyPump, Low and High Intensity Workouts, Zumba, Yoga, etc. 1-888-286-1027

Fishing

Sampsons Pond: Contains Brown trout

Johns Pond: Contains bass, largemouth, bluegill, bullhead, brown trout, white perch, pickerel, pumpkinseed sunfish, panfish.

State Forest: Contains a variety of fish; panfish, white perch and brown trout.

South Meadow Pond: 17 acre with an abundance of pickerel fish.

Flax Pond across from the High School.

Go down Meadow St. and it's right before Holmes St.

Horseback Riding

Hidden Acres Equestrian Center: (508) 866-7177

Lee High Farm: Licenced MA instructor with 30+ years experience.

Good Faith Farm: (508) 866-4803

Wenham Stables- Family operated, dynamic independent Riding and Boarding stable, 508-866-8225

Road Races

Cranberry Classic - July 30, 2011

Edaville Rail Run

Historical Sites
The town of Carver is situated in southeastern Massachusetts, and is approximately 38 miles from Boston. The agricultural economy in town has always heavily depended on cranberries. In the 1940's, the town of Carver produced more cranberries than any other town in the world.

Savery Historic District – Savery Avenue was the first divided highway in the U.S. Savery's Avenue, presented to the public in 1861 by William Savery, is the first divided highway in America. The trees between the roads and on the outside of them were to be left for "shade and ornament for man and beast".

The Historic Union Church is a prime example of Gothic architecture in Carver. Built in 1855, the church is located on South Main Street, and was originally opened in the summer only. The Union Church was closed entirely between 1861 - 1864 as a result of the civil war.

Lakenham Historic District – The oldest settlement with historic green

Carver Public Library (508)-866-3415 - Historical Archives