With a successful 2021 fair in the books, Community Fair committee chair Peter Bragdon reflected on the day to NGX: “The Community Fair had a great turnout despite the heat, Covid, and other events nearby. With 1600 people attending, we saw more people than for the last fair in 2019.”
“I want to personally thank the four other committee members, Parks and Recreation director Sarah Rodriguez and all the other town staff that helped make this day successful,” said Bragdon. “It takes nearly 400 man hours to put on the fair. ”
Bragdon added: “The community fair depends on our great sponsors and vendor fees to support the fair. We are super proud that we can offer all activities free throughout the day.”
The Salty Dogs Band entertains the crowd
Fire Rescue crew members chat in sunshine and shadeThe Charter Commission had questions, and watermelon, for the communityErik Hargreaves signs up for Charter Commission email updates at the commission’s booth. To sign up, just email ngchartercommission@gmail.com
Before and after: A fairgoer lets one fly with Tom Marston of Auburn in the dunk tankFair committee chair Peter Bragdon keeps an eye on events, with Wally Bragdon and Jen Bragdon
Showtime Steve fires up the crowd before his closing trick: balancing two ladders on his chin, no-hands The brand-new Public Works dump truck and plow drew admirers. Here Jocelyn Balestrieri of Gray takes the wheel under the watchful eye of dad Drew Balestrieri
