The traditional Flea Market has grown up - and out - and become the largest outdoor antique show in New England, with over 5000 dealers from all over the country and buyers from all over the world. Everyone from European antique buyers to NYC dealers to local bargain hunters gather along the one mile stretch of Route 20 in Brimfield, Mass. For more information about the shows go to www.brimfield.com

The Laurel Hill Bed and Breakfast is perfectly situated for shopping the fair. We are located only three miles south of Brimfield, not on crowded Route 20 where you can wait for long periods in traffic, but on quiet Route 19, a back road with easy access from Route 84 - Hartford and NYC and easy access to Brimfield parking.

Local and Regional Information and Activities

Local:
www.brimfieldshow.com	Information about the Brimfield Antique Shows
www.sturbridge.org	Tourist information
www.sturbridge.com	Tourist information
www.norcrossws.org/norcross.htm	A local 4000 acre wildlife sanctuary with miles of trails, classes and two natural history museums
www.osv.org	Old Sturbridge Village
www.quaboag.com	Information about the Quaboag Hills Region. Also many orchards
www.sturbridgeyankee.com	Sturbridge Yankee Workshop
Regional:
www.socialweb.net	Information about events in Central Massachusetts
www.worcesterart.org	"The Cultural Jewel of New England"
www.higgins.org	An amazing museum of armor and objects of battle
www.worcester.org	Tourist information
www.towerhillbg.org	New England's premier public garden
www.quadrangle.org	Museums of art, science and history, all in one Springfield location. Don't miss the Dr. Seuss memorial
Activities:
Maple Sugaring Tours	North Brookfield Warren Farm and Sugarhouse 31 Warren St. Reservations required 508-867-0174
Brimfield Highland Games and Celtic Festival	Festival 4th Saturday in June. Traditional Highland Games, including the New England Scottish Hammer Throw Championship, dancing, bag piping, children's activities
Monson Summerfest	July 4th Weekend. Parade, fireworks, baloon rides, bands 413-267-9947
Spencer Fair	Labor Day Weekend, Concert, demolition Derby, tractor/oxen pulls, lumberjack contests, racing pigs and much, much more. Smithville Road, off Route 31 N. 508-867-6877 or www.spencerfair.org
Drover's Roast	3rd Sunday in June, 2nd Sunday in September 1700s era trailside feast, hay rides, period crafts plus a memorable meal with all the fixings Salem Cross Inn, Route 9 Reservations required, 508-867-8337
Palmer Miniature Golf and Batting Range	Route 20, Palmer
Orchards and Farms:
Cook's Farm Orchard	106 Haynes Hill Road, Brimfield, MA 01010. 413-245-3241 Apple and blue berry picking farm which features a small petting zoo and also offers produce as well as fresh baked pies and other pastries
Cheney Orchard	15 Apple Rd, Brimfield, MA Phone: (413) 436-7688
Hyland Orchard and Brewery	199 Arnold Road, Sturbridge, MA 01566 508-347-7500 or 7776. Microbrewery opened in 1997. Brewer, William Petersen
Brimfield State Forest	3,250 acres. Located near historic Sturbridge Village, this area of hardwoods and tall pines offers year-round biking on well-drained forest roads. The steep double-track trails have minor obstacles such as roots, logs and rocks. Brimfield also has a lake and picnic grounds.
Sporting Activities:
Skiing
www.berkshireeast.com	Birkshire East Ski Area- Charlemont, MA
www.skiblandford.com	Blandford Ski Area - Blandford, MA
www.thenewbluehills.com	Blue Hills Ski Area - Canton, Ma
Mountain Biking
Conant Brook Dam New England District	Monson, MA 01057 Tel: 508-347-3705 Project Manager: Kieth W Beecher
Golf
Quaboag Country Club	Monson, MA
Bay Path Golf Course	East Brookfield, MA
Hemlock Ridge Golf Course	Fiskdale, MA
Pakachoag Golf Course	Auburn, MA