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September 3, 2025
Ahh, the refreshing weather of autumn brings travelers to the South Shore, offering many fall-time activities and events, as well as the seasonally anticipated festivals. Pumpkin carving, apple picking, corn mazes, cranberry harvesting and King Richard’s Faire, the New England Renaissance Festival, are among the events you won’t want to miss on the South Shore this season.
Whether you enjoy the soft glow of fall foliage or the crimson color of a fresh cranberry harvest, the South Shore has something for everyone to enjoy each autumn. Take a ride down the coast of Massachusetts to explore the cranberry harvest season or experience the fun of a Renaissance fair at King Richard’s Faire in Carver.
Fall on the South Shore is known as cranberry bog season, when fresh cranberries are ready for harvesting from one of the bogs along the coast. In fact, southeastern Massachusetts is home to over 900 cranberry bogs, covering approximately 14,000 acres, according to the North and South Rivers Watershed Association.
Cranberry bogs are defining features across the South Shore. The native people of Massachusetts harvested wild cranberries for hundreds of years as a fruit, a preservative and a color dye for clothing. When Europeans settled in the New England region, they cultivated the red berries as a food supply, finding that the wetlands of the southeast were ideal for growing the fruit. Today, cranberries are the number one crop in Massachusetts and are recognized as a superfood.
Want to learn more about how these berries are cultivated and harvested? Explore three of the South Shore’s amazing cranberry growers and take a tour of the bogs during your visit.
Located in Wareham, Massachusetts, Bluewater Farms Cranberries has been growing cranberries for generations. They offer value-added cranberry products with only minimal added ingredients, allowing the refreshingly tart and delicious Crancrafted® taste to shine through. Explore recipes, nutritional benefits, and products offered at Bluewater Farms online.
Founded in 1854 and located in Wareham, Massachusetts, the A.D. Makepeace Company has a rich history of sharing its agricultural heritage with locals and visitors alike through cranberry tours, community events, and other educational initiatives. Explore their events calendar and activities during this exciting cranberry season.
Located in Middleboro, Massachusetts, Benson’s Pond is a family-owned farm featuring 80 acres of cranberry bogs and woodlands, offering stunning vistas and a rich history. Plan your cranberry harvest adventure, which includes year-round tours, a wedding venue, cranberry bog exploration and cocktails!
The South Shore may be alive with cranberry bogs, but it’s also alive with history! Every September through October, King Richard’s Faire comes to Carver, Massachusetts, where visitors are treated to a Renaissance faire like no other.
Known as New England’s premier fall outdoor entertainment event, King Richard’s Faire features hundreds of performers, artisans, rides and games, and fabulous food and drink. Spend the day immersed in an enchanted forest featuring eight stages, a tournament field, and one mud pit! Step back in time with the fun of the faire.
Whether you want to explore the bogs of southeastern Massachusetts or dress in costume at King Richard’s Faire, the South Shore offers so much to do during autumn. Enjoy exploring all that Plymouth has to offer. Plan your fall trip on See Plymouth.
