This is not to be missed—the perfect afternoon to discover your next obsession, stock up for the season, and celebrate with people who love great wine as much as you do. Bring your friends and come taste, explore, and make your holiday season delicious.
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Thursday, December 4, 2025
Our First Annual Holiday Grand Tasting is here and we’re going big Dec 13
This is not to be missed—the perfect afternoon to discover your next obsession, stock up for the season, and celebrate with people who love great wine as much as you do. Bring your friends and come taste, explore, and make your holiday season delicious.
Monday, December 1, 2025
George Swartz talks about the events at Pour Richard's Wine & Provisions (audio)
FM #1595 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 1595 in the series.
This session shares my conversation with George Swartz on Thursday, November 20, 2025 in the Pour Richard’s Wine & Provisions store.
We talk about
George’s road to this role
Wine tasting events, usually 6-8 tables, 6 wines each to sample before purchase (or not)
Floral arrangements, book club, and yoga are some events paired with wine testing
Pop up events bringing local crafts as well as cheese & prepared foods, charcuterie boards, etc.
The recording runs 32 minutes, so let’s listen in.
Audio link -> https://franklin-ma-matters.captivate.fm/episode/fm-1595-pour-richards-events-with-a-twist-11-20-25/--------------
Web page -> https://pourrichardswine.com/
On Facebook at -> https://www.facebook.com/pourrichardswine
On Instagram at -> https://www.instagram.com/pourrichardswinema/
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| George Swartz talks about the events at Pour Richard's Wine & Provisions (audio) |
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Saturday, November 22, 2025
Sip, Taste & Create: Thanksgiving Grand Tasting + Floral Workshop Weekend
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Thursday, November 6, 2025
What's happening in Franklin, MA: Thursday, November 6, 2025 ???
Franklin Commission on Disability Meeting
Thursday, November 6 Time: 4:00 PM
https://www.franklinma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_11062025-1985
Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA) Meeting
Thursday, November 6 Time: 7:30 PM
https://www.franklinma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_11062025-1975
The School district calendar is found https://franklinpublicschooldistrictma.sites.thrillshare.com/o/fpsd/page/school-calendar
Tuesday, October 21, 2025
Ladies Night Out Wine Tasting - Thursday, Nov 6 at Pour Richard's
Saturday, September 6, 2025
Open hours updated for Pour Richard's Wine & Provisions
Tuesday, August 26, 2025
Pour Richard's Wine & Provisions shares their Wine tour calendar for the remainder of 2025
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| Pour Richard's Wine & Provisions shares their Wine tour calendar for the remainder of 2025 |
Saturday, August 9, 2025
Book & virtual author & conversation & liquid beverages & snacks at Pour Richard's Aug 17
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| Book & virtual author & conversation & sip & snack at Pour Richard's Aug 17 |
author: Virginia Evans
location: Franklin, MA
host: Pour Richard’s
date: August 17th
time: 2-5PM
In partnership with Pour Richard’s Wine Shop in Franklin, MA we are excited to have you join us for a dayTREAT! What is a dayTREAT?
TICKET DETAILS -> https://www.bookabreak.org/retreats/p/book-a-break-daytreat-ka7rl
Monday, August 4, 2025
Sip & Shop scheduled for Aug 15 at Pour Richard's
Tuesday, July 29, 2025
Wit & Wisdom: A Tale of Two Grapes - Aug 14
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| Wit & Wisdom: A Tale of Two Grapes - Aug 14 |
Seats are limited—reserve yours now and sip smarter.
Sunday, July 13, 2025
PanMass Challenge Wine Tasting fundraiser scheduled for July 27, 2025 at Pour Richard's
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| PanMass Challenge fundraiser scheduled for July 27, 2025 at Pour Richard's |
Join us at Pour Richard’s on Sunday, July 27 from 1 – 5 PM for a wine tasting that gives back. @panmass is something near and dear to our family and proceeds will be supporting my brothers 9th year riding in memory of our Dad, Gary.
We’re pouring incredible wines and raising funds for the Pan-Mass Challenge—because every dollar counts in this battle.
- Donation-based entry($25)
- Banger wines
Come taste, support, and do some good.
Saturday, June 14, 2025
Franklin Food Pantry Falmouth Road Race Team to Host Fundraiser to Combat Food Insecurity
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| Franklin Food Pantry Falmouth Road Race Team |
- What: Wine Tasting Fundraiser for the Franklin Food Pantry Falmouth Road Race Team
- When: Saturday, June 21, 2025, from 1 to 5pm
- Where: Pour Richard's Wine and Provisions, 835 W Central St., Franklin, MA
Can't make it to the fundraiser? You can still support the team and the Franklin Food Pantry by making a donation HERE.
Wednesday, June 11, 2025
Pour Richard's wine tasting for Franklin Food Pantry Falmouth Road Race Team
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| Pour Richard's wine tasting for Franklin Food Pantry Falmouth Road Race Team |













