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Amherst Dessert Crawl Brings Sweet Adventure to Downtown on April 12

AMHERST — The Amherst Dessert Crawl is set to take place on Saturday, April 12 from 3 to 6 p.m., inviting the community to indulge in dessert samples from local businesses while exploring the town.

Attendees will receive a wristband granting access to participating businesses, where they can sample a variety of sweet treats. In addition to dessert tastings, the event will feature a scavenger hunt, allowing participants to complete fun challenges for a chance to win prizes donated by local businesses.

Tickets are available for $20 in advance at Eventbrite (click here) or $25 at the door. Wristbands must be picked up at the Visitors Information Center, 35 South Pleasant St., on the day of the event.

“We’re excited to bring people downtown for an event that highlights Amherst’s amazing local food and retail scene,” said John Page, executive director of the Amherst Business Improvement District. “The Amherst Dessert Crawl is not only a fun experience for attendees, but also a great opportunity to support small businesses and strengthen our community.”

Participants are encouraged to park at Boltwood Garage, 1 Boltwood Walk, or use nearby metered street parking. The event is family-friendly and open to all ages. For more information, follow @downtownamherst on social media.