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ShareFriday, September 10, 2010 - 6:00pm to 9:00pm
Location: Bradford Mercantile
Join us for the first of monthly events at Bradford Mercantile. What better event than a Thank You for all of your support? We were so thrilled to find out that we were voted Best of Rhode Island Reader's Choice Home Store 2010. Refreshments, good company, and of course good shopping will make this party a fun time. This is a great time to come and see the new Fall offerings.
(The shop will be closed from 4pm until the party to prepare.)
Wednesday, September 15, 2010 - 2:00:pm to 7:00pm
Thursday, September 16, 2010 - 10:00:am to 7:00pm
Location: Linden Place
The Bristol Garden Club presents Generations of Elegance a Standard Flower Show celebrating the 200th Anniversary of Historic Linden Place. The show will be held on September 15th and 16th, 2010 at 500 Hope Street, Bristol, Rhode Island, Wednesday: 2 to 7 P.M. and Thursday: 10 A.M. to 7 P.M.
The show will feature 36 floral designs based upon Linden Place and the people who lived there. Each design will complement the room and furniture where it is placed. Classes for the Design Division include “Broadway and the Silver Screen”, the “Secret Nuptials” and Artistic Crafts, “Life on the High Seas”. The “History Kids”, local children dressed in period costumes, will provide personal histories of the characters they represent. A selection of Vintage Gowns will be on display.
This flower show represents collaboration between Linden Place and the Bristol Garden Club that has spanned a decade. Previous flower shows have received State and National recognition and awards.
The Ballroom will feature an impressive display of Horticulture; “The Gentleman Farmer” including flowers, container plants, branches, fruits, vegetables and herbs. “Down on the Colt Farm”, a new youth exhibit will showcase animals created from vegetables and fruits.
Amateur gardeners are invited to enter the horticultural competition. Entries should be delivered to Linden Place on Tuesday, September, 14, 2010, between 3:00 P.M. and 7:00 P.M. For further information on entries call 253-5771 or 254-4264.
Browse in the Boutique where you will find delightful hand made items and a Farmer’s Market. Complimentary light refreshments will be available.
Tickets are available in advance for $13 and are $15 at the door. Advance tickets may be purchased at the following locations:
Linden Place Gift Shop
500 Hope Street, Bristol
Alfreds Gift Shop
331 Hope Street, Bristol
18 Maple Avenue, Barrington
The Bagel Works
420 Hope Street, Bristol
Saturday, September 18, 2010 - 10:00:am to 5:00pm
Sunday, September 19, 2010 - 10:00:am to 5:00pm
Location: Coggeshall Farm Museum
Join us for our 37th Annual Harvest Fair fundraiser, featuring live music and entertainment, traditional craft demonstrations, unique local vendors, and games and competitions for all ages. 10:00am-5:00pm. $8.00 for Adults; $4.00 for Museum Members, Seniors, and Children 6-12; Children under 6 free.
Saturday, September 25, 2010 - 10:00am to 4:00pm
Location: Coggeshall Farm Museum
Coggeshall Farm Museum will join museums across the country in Smithsonian Magazine's 6th Annual Museum Day. Visit their web site to print your ticket for free admission to participating museums. 10:00am-4:00pm. Free.
Friday, October 1, 2010 - 10:00am to Sunday, October 3, 2010 - 4:00pm
Location: Bradford Mercantile
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Saturday, October 16, 2010 - 11:00am to 2:00pm
Location: Coggeshall Farm Museum
Coggeshall Farm Museum will partner with the Bristol Parks and Recreation Department to offer a day of Autumn activities including hay rides, children's crafts, games, and of course, a cider pressing and pumpkin sale. 11:00am-2:00pm. Free to Bristol residents.
Sunday, October 17, 2010 - 10:00am to 3:00pm
Location: Blithewold Mansion, Garden, & Arboretum
Skinner Auctioneers and Appraisers of Boston and Marlborough, Massachusetts, has been conducting appraisal days for over 25 years. Bring in that special item you've been wondering about. Let the experts tell you what your treasure is really worth!
Price for an appraisal: One item = $10 ; two pieces = $20 ; three pieces = $25
Bradford Mercantile shares information about events it believes would be of interest to its community. It cannot guarantee the accuracy of the details of the events and it is strongly recommended that if you are interested in attending/participating that you confirm the event details with the sponsoring organization.
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