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 visitorsYoungsters scramble for loot in the sawdustYoung Liam Francoeur checks out the cab of a Public Works graderNG Fire Rescue firefighter Jordan Barbour sets up future firefighters with helmets and swagAddilyn 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.Christie Ray and her band entertain the crowdLooking toward 2024, the Town’s 250th Celebration Committee invited fairgoers to “share your ideas.” “HAVE FUN!” suggested Cayden, age 6Local Scouts bring forward the flag for the Pledge and the national anthem at middayThe Friends of the Library giving away children’s booksNellie Levier of GNG Rec puts the finishing touches on whiskers for a young fairgoerCommunity Fair Committee leads Peter Bragdon and Jen Bragdon get the bike raffle in high gearRebecca Randell wins the drawing for a snappy purple bike. Nine bikes were raffled off, thanks to donations from Jeff and Joyce Hamilton