What is CLASH? Where is CLASH?
CLASH is a weekend long celebration of the rich fishing heritage and abundant local foods of Cape Cod. 2008 will mark the third year of this popular and growing event.
Thursday, September 25
Kick-off Reception
Participating restaurants and caterers will offer highlights from the seasonal local-foods menus that will be offered at their restaurants during CLASH.
When: 6-8 p.m.
Where: Behind the Cape Cod Maritime Museum, 135 South Street, Hyannis
Cost: $35.
Friday, September 26
Educational Sessions and Local Foods Showcase
We invite you to come learn how to become more self-sufficient in terms of growing, raising or producing your own food -- and creating a more sustainable kitchen. Enjoy these mini seminars, then taste a variety of food and beverages from local artisans.
When: Presentations: 1-3:30 p.m.; Showcase: 3:30-5 p.m.
Where: Behind the Cape Cod Maritime Museum, 135 South Street, Hyannis
Cost: $10. for the whole day (come for part or all)
Saturday, September 27
Tours, Tastings & More
More than 30 local farms, bogs, wineries, fish piers and other food-related businesses are hosting activities, such as harvesting your own sweet potatoes, pumpkins and other fall vegetables; watching the day boats unload their catch at the fish pier in Chatham and apple cider being made in Falmouth; touring a cranberry bog; learning how beer is made, how to rake your own quahogs and start greens for a winter harvest; or participating in a grape harvest at a winery.
When & Where: All day Saturday - please see schedule of times and locations. Most events are free or a nominal cost.
Sunday, September 28
Season Finale Farmers Market
Don't miss the last opportunity of the season to purchase locally harvested produce, flowers and herbs, baked goods, honey, beeswax candles, and even lobster -- directly from the producer. Live music will fill the air and there will be activities for the whole family including a puppet show and face painting. A complimentary shuttle service will be running between downtown parking areas and the waterfront all day.
When: 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Where: On the waterfront at Aselton Park in Hyannis
(next door to the Cape Cod Maritime Museum)
8th Annual Cape Cod Oyster Festival
Next door from the Farmers Market at the Cape Cod Maritime Museum, feast on raw, fried, baked, roasted and stewed oysters prepared by local restaurants, and sample wines from the best vineyards in the world. Proceeds benefit the Cape & Islands United Way.
When: 1 - 4 p.m.
Where: Behind the Cape Cod Maritime Museum, 135 South Street, Hyannis
Cost: $45. For tickets, call the Cape & Islands United Way at 508-775-4746.
Restaurant Offerings
Throught the weekend, Cape Cod restaurants will be offering special local menus featuring products sourced from local growers. Menus will be added to our restaurant page online as the become available. Please contact the restaurant of your choice directly for reservations.
CLASH 2008. oysters pumpkins asparagus tomatoes strawberries cranberries lavender corn quahogs scallops coffee wine lettuce cheese beer mussels eggs peas cod honey squash lobster clams apples arugula basil tuna peppers cookies garlic chocolate eggplant haddock blueberries raspberries potatoes cucumbers bass flowers lavender carrots and more.
