Are tickets required?

Yes. Tickets are required in advance to secure a meal and seating for the Lobster Bake.

What is included with a ticket?

Tickets include the plated meal choice (lobster or steak), clam chowder, sides, strawberry shortcake, and a glass of Hardwick wine.

Is there seating or do I need to bring chairs?

The winery provides lawn seating and picnic areas; arriving early helps you claim a preferred spot.

Can I purchase additional wine at the event?

Yes. The tasting room typically offers bottles for purchase; bring cash or card for transactions.

Is the event family-friendly?

Yes. The event welcomes families, but check winery policies for any restrictions on pets or large groups.

What happens in bad weather?

Hardwick Winery will post updates about weather changes or cancellations—check their social channels and the event page before you leave.

Hardwick Winery Lobster Bake: Summer Lobster Feast Featuring Off the Hook

Hardwick Winery sits on the edge of Hardwick, Massachusetts, where a sweep of vineyard meets an open lawn and the agricultural landscape of central New England. On Sunday, August 2nd, Hardwick Winery hosts a classic New England Lobster Bake featuring Off the Hook that turns the estate into a communal long-table feast for friends and families. Guests arrive to the smell of steaming lobster, butter, and grilled corn, with a glass of Hardwick wine in hand and grape rows providing a quiet backdrop. The menu centers on your choice of a 1 1/4–1 1/2 pound lobster or a 12-ounce New York strip steak, paired with homemade clam chowder, a baked potato, corn on the cob, and strawberry shortcake for dessert. A poured glass of winery wine is included, marrying inland viticulture to coastal flavors. The setting on the lawn is the experience’s signature: open sky above vines, fields framed by low stone walls, and the honest rural geometry of barns and hedgerows. That juxtaposition—seafood usually reserved for coastal towns served at an inland vineyard—gives the event an appealing improbability. Off the Hook provides the event’s cooking expertise; their efficient setup and seafood know-how keep service moving so guests spend more time eating and lingering than waiting. Why book this event? It’s an accessible, low-effort way to connect seasonal produce and local wine with a convivial culinary tradition. Tickets guarantee a seat and a substantial meal without the fuss of a seaside reservation or a long drive. The winery environment is welcoming to families, couples, and groups seeking an outdoor summer ritual: children can run on the grass, adults can taste wine by the barrel, and everyone can enjoy an unfussy, celebratory menu. Practical notes: dinner is served promptly at 2 p.m., so plan to arrive early to browse the vineyards, pick up an extra bottle from the tasting room, and claim a shady spot. Most guests find the site easy to navigate, but bring a light jacket for cooler late-afternoon breezes. Accessibility details are not specified here; contact Hardwick Winery directly for specifics. Tickets are required in advance; walk-ups are unlikely. If you love straightforward food, regional collaboration, and the sensory pleasure of buttered lobster balanced by a glass of local wine, this Lobster Bake at Hardwick Winery is a singular summer outing. It turns a winery into a community table and gives visitors a memorable reason to stop in Hardwick. Bring cash or card for bottle purchases, sunscreen for midday sun, and comfortable shoes for walking between vines; pets may not be allowed depending on event rules—verify policy when you buy tickets. Parking is on-site with attendants, and the winery posts updates on social media about weather or menu.

About Hardwick Vineyard & Winery

Hardwick Vineyard & Winery in Hardwick, Massachusetts, is a working vineyard and event venue that hosts a diverse calendar of seasonal experiences. The winery combines on-site wine production with curated public events that showcase local culture, food, and entertainment. Events range from lively outdoor festivals to intimate, ticketed dinners held in historic and restored settings.

Signature experiences include Country Jam at Hardwick Winery, a family-friendly festival featuring live local country music, a truck and tractor show, vendor booths, food trucks, and line dancing. Fireside Spirits with psychic medium Gary McKinstry takes place in a beautifully restored 1795 mansion and pairs a historical tour with seasonally curated hors d'oeuvres and an intimate mediumship reading. The Killer Script is an interactive Halloween Eve murder-mystery dinner centered on a soap-opera rehearsal gone awry, featuring quirky characters and a three-course meal. The Fourth Annual Friendsgiving 5-Course Wine Dinner is an autumn tasting event crafted by Chef Peter Ryzewski, highlighting locally sourced dishes paired with the winery’s wines in a timber-frame barn.

Hardwick Vineyard & Winery emphasizes thoughtful event production, historic venue preservation, and local culinary partnerships. Ticketed experiences limit seating for more personal engagement when appropriate. The venue’s combination of a working vineyard, restored historic architecture, and seasonal programming attracts visitors seeking memorable, place-based events in central Massachusetts. Programming focuses on seasonal celebrations and themed evenings that appeal to both families and adults, with outdoor festival days and indoor dinners curated for holidays, special occasions, and community gatherings throughout the year regularly.

Hardwick Winery Lobster Bake: Summer Lobster Feast Featuring Off the Hook

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