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The annual Yankee District Lobsterfest will be held September 5-7, 2025.<\/strong>
Book your hotel now! <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Registration Form<\/a> (credit or check payment).<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

District Show Schedule<\/strong><\/a> in PDF<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Friday, September 5<\/strong> – 6 PM Sunset boat cruise from  Cape Cod Harbor Cruise, 715 Main St, Harwich Port, MA 02646 (wharf next to Brax Landing)followed by dinner off the menu at Brax Landing , 705 MA-28, Harwich Port, MA 02646, There is a parking lot right next door where we board the boat. We have chartered the whole boat and can fit 45 people. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Saturday, September 6<\/strong> – District Rose Show at Chatham Community Center 702 Main St, Chatham, MA 02633. Setup at 8, Exhibits may be placed 8:00 am to 10:15 am, Judging will begin at 10:30 am. The show will open to the public at 12:00pm. Awards will be given at 2PM and Takedown at 2:30<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Banquet dinner together at 5:30 for happy hour, 6about 6PM to start salad etc at the Swan River Restaurant, 5 Lower County Road, Dennis Port, MA 02639<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We will be served on their outside deck weather permitting with a great view . The Yankee District will pay the 20% tip, no sales tax<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Lobster Dinner $50<\/strong>:
Clambake by the Sea
New England Clam Chowder
1-1\/4 pound Lobster
Red Bliss Potatoes
Corn on the Cob
Mussels and Steamers
Linquica
Cole Slaw
Drawn Butter
Summer Berry shortcake<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Swordfish Dinner $45<\/strong>
Fresh Broiled Native Swordfish served with lemon piccata butter sauce
Garden Salad
Red Bliss potatoes
Rolls with Butter
Fresh vegetables
Summer Berry shortcake<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Steak Tips Dinner $40<\/strong>
10 oz of Top Sirloin tips grilled to your liking
Garden Salad
Red Bliss potatoes
Rolls with Butter
Fresh vegetables
Summer Berry shortcake<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Statler Chicken $40<\/strong>
Free Range Statler Chicken served with a lemon butter sauce
Garden Salad
Red Bliss potatoes
Rolls with Butter
Fresh vegetables
Summer Berry shortcake<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Vegetarian Options $40<\/strong>
Pasta Primavera or Vegetable ravioli
Garden Salad
Rolls with Butter
Fresh vegetables
Summer Berry shortcake
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Sunday, September 7<\/strong> – 10AM-Yankee District meeting followed by rose propagation workshop at 3780 Main St, Barnstable, MA 02630<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Please check out the addresses and the map below<\/strong> to help you decide where to book your hotel. (Surfcomber Hotel was added as some of us have stayed there before, but there are many others)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Winter Doldrums<\/strong> Convention<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n

Saturday, March 29, 2025
Whites of Westport<\/strong>
66 State Rd., Westport MA
March 29th, 2025 9 AM to 8 PM
$75.00 per person<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Registration form HERE<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Photography Schedule<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Registration form HERE<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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You can also call the hotel directly to book their reservations. The group code is YDR. <\/strong>Pay hotel directly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Book your group rate for Yankee District Rose Society Room Block<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Town Place Suites
66 State Road
Westport, MA 02790<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

774-520-1700
  King size bed 129.00 USD \u2013 Double queen beds 139.00 USD per night
Last Day to Book : Wednesday, February 26, 2025<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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9:00 AM Register and drop off photos for contest
10:00 \u2013 12:30 Horticultural seminars<\/strong>
Miniature\/Miniflora roses<\/strong> \u2013 Baldo Villegas
Understanding Organic Gardening<\/strong>
 \u2013 Becky Martorelli

12:30-1PM Lunch<\/strong>
Wrap Buffet<\/strong>
Grilled Chicken , Roast Turkey, Roast Beef,
Ham & Cheese or Italian
Chilled Pasta Primavera, Potato Chips, Fresh Fruit
Cookies, Soda cans, water
*any wrap can be made gluten free Please notify on application of your selection

1-2:30PM
District meeting . Only ARS members can vote.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

2:45-4:45
Footloose and Fancy Free Arrangement Fun<\/strong>
Don\u2019t hold back! Enjoy the process! Be Creative!
Take chances; anyone can do this! Will not be JUDGED!
Ugly, avant garde, beautiful, wild & crazy- Free-style, anything goes!
One free glass of wine, beer or soft drink to all participants<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Trader Joes will be donating floral material. Oasis, floral tape and chicken wire provided. Some kenzans\/pin holders available. A variety of vases will be on hand but bring what ever you want: a vase, casserole dish, an old car part, an empty can or box, teapot or whatever. Bring clippers and\/or sharp scissors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n


5:00 \u2013 8:00 PM Dinner with Live and Silent Auction<\/strong>
Dinner selections served with
Garlic Mashed Potatoes , Seasonal veggies and
choice of soup or salad(on registration)
1-Prime Rib au jus
2-Salmon
3-Grilled Portabella Stack over Jasmine Rice
* cash bar during dinner<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Send check and registration made out to Yankee District Rose Society to
Paul Raymond
69 Seaview Ave. , Swansea, MA 02777<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Here\u2019s a link you can use to make reservations. You can also call the hotel directly to book their reservations. 774-520-1700 . The group code is YDR. <\/strong>Pay hotel directly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Book your group rate for Yankee District Rose Society Room Block<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Town Place Suites
66 State Road
Westport, MA 02790
  King size bed 129.00 USD \u2013 Double queen beds 139.00 USD per night
Last Day to Book : Wednesday, February 26, 2025<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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2024 national convention – september 9-13:
go to ‘sailing on a sea of roses<\/a>‘<\/strong><\/h6>\n\n\n\n

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LOBSTER FEST 2023<\/strong>
September 15-17

‘A Wave of Roses’ Show Schedule<\/a>
LOBSTERFEST info from newsletter<\/a>

Please send your reservation in ASAP, so we can plan accordingly. Send check made out to: ARS Yankee District and mail to:<\/h6>\n\n\n\n

Audrey Osborn
12 Scotch Pine Farm
Harwich, MA 02645<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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FRIDAY<\/strong>
LEO & ANDREA\u2019S CRANBERRY TOUR*
1601 Factory Rd, Harwich
Cranberrybogtours.com
*The Cape Cod Cranberry Bog bus ride is limited to twenty people. It is an hour narrated tour presented by Andrea Cakounes. $20

LAVENDER FARM
Weston Woods Rd
Harwich MA
Capecodlavenderfarm.com

DINNER AT BRAX
705 MA-28, Harwich Port
Braxrestaurant.com<\/p>\n\n\n\n

SATURDAY<\/strong>
YANKEE DISTRICT ROSE SHOW
Chatham Community Center
702 Main Street, Chatham
Entries begin at 8:00am<\/p>\n\n\n\n

LOBSTERFEST
Grays Beach \u2013 Bass Hole
Under the Pavilion
Center Street, Yarmouth Port
Gather around 5pm<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Saturday dinner:
lobster, chicken, steak or ravioli $50<\/p>\n\n\n\n

SUNDAY<\/strong>
10AM:
YANKEE DISTRICT BUSINESS MEETING
Garden Pavilion at Cindy & Irwin Ehrenreich\u2019s
3780 Main Street, Barnstable<\/p>\n\n\n\n

SEMINAR TO FOLLOW: PROPAGATION OF CUTTINGS<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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2023 Yankee District Spring Convention
March 17-19
Publick House
Sturbridge, Massachusetts<\/h5>\n\n\n\n
registration form & schedule PDF<\/a><\/h5>\n\n\n\n

The setting for this year\u2019s Yankee District Spring Convention, hosted by The New England Rose Society, is the historic Publick House (circa 1771) in Sturbridge, Massachusetts. This gala event will be held March 17-19, 2023.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

*Privacy Policy<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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