Culture Spotlight

New Gloucester goes to the Fair

Community organizations, vendors, food trucks, live music, and activities for all ages greeted visitors to the New Gloucester Community Fair on Saturday. Especially welcome this year: fair skies and moderate temperatures for the festivities.

Energy, enthusiasm and community pride were on display, the result of countless hours behind the scenes by a dedicated Community Fair Committee led by Peter Bragdon, and a host of volunteers, town staff, community groups and generous sponsors. Thanks to all who made it happen and to all who came out to share the day. ~ Joanne Cole

Chuck Perry, a docent at Shaker Village, pauses his work carving a spoon to chat with visitors
Youngsters scramble for loot in the sawdust
Addilyn Harpine is a picture of concentration and care as she builds a treasure chest under the watchful eye of brother Henry and mom Casey, visiting from Stockholm, Maine. Home Depot donated work aprons, kits, paints and other supplies for young builders.
Looking toward 2024, the Town’s 250th Celebration Committee invited fairgoers to “share your ideas.” “HAVE FUN!” suggested Cayden, age 6
Local Scouts bring forward the flag for the Pledge and the national anthem at midday
The Friends of the Library giving away children’s books
Nellie Levier of GNG Rec puts the finishing touches on whiskers for a young fairgoer