The farms and farmlands of the Essex National Heritage Area have a rich and vibrant history that has helped to define the character of the region. The Area has over 400 farms and nearly 25,000 acres of farmland. Visit some of our working farms. Taste their fresh produce. Enjoy the open space that is preserved by our active farmers. Trails & Sails weekend celebrates the Area’s farms and agriculture and is proud to feature events hosted by local farms.

For additional information on farms & agriculture in the Essex National Heritage Area, view and download the Essex National Heritage Area Guide to Farms & Agriculture at essexheritage.org/farms, or visit buyfresh.org.

Visit trailsandsails.org to map your Trails & Sails weekend! Spend the weekend celebrating farms, exploring The Great Marsh, discovering 4 centuries of architecture, and exploring the Essex National Heritage Area on trails and sails, paddles and walks, hikes and talks throughout the region. Event updates and any changes are also posted at trailsandsails.org.

Schedules of events are available online, at event sites, and at the regional visitor centers in Gloucester, Haverhill, Ipswich, Lynn, Lawrence, Newburyport, Peabody, Salisbury, and Salem.