FARMINGTON — Music, food and some “old tyme” fun highlighted a full day of activities during Farmington’s Summer Fest Saturday. Among the nearly 20 live musical performances offered at four different stations was a steel drum band from the Blue Hill area. Flash! in the Pans performed a variety of happy, toe-tapping music on Broadway. […]
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'Old Tyme Fun' planned for Farmington Summer Fest
FARMINGTON — Summer Fest just keeps on growing in downtown Farmington. Two days of “Old Tyme Fun” will take place from 3 to 9 p.m. Friday, July 21, and continue from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday, July 22. Music and performers, over 50 exhibitors showcasing food, artisans and displays, races, food trucks, a children’s […]
Auburn Summer Fest starts Friday
AUBURN — There’s plenty of summer left and the city of Auburn plans to cram in a lot of fun over the next three days. The first Summer Festival kicks off Friday and continues into the weekend at a variety of locations. First up is a Red Claws Clinic at the Hasty Community Center, starting […]
Jobs for Maine Graduates plan river, bed race for Farmington’s Summer Fest
FARMINGTON — A float down the Sandy River or a fast-paced bed race over downtown streets are two activities being planned for Farmington’s Summer Fest on July 23. Members of Jobs for Maine’s Graduates at Mt. Blue High School will bring back The Great Float Race, a jaunt down the Sandy River for a variety […]
Summer Fest draws a crowd in Farmington
FARMINGTON — Cloudy skies could not begin to dampen the spirit of Summer Fest Saturday morning as hundreds gathered throughout the downtown area for some old time fun. The festival theme, Olde Time Fun, carried through the event as there was something for everyone including music, children’s games, stilt walkers, artists, food and even a […]
Farmington’s Summer Fest set for Saturday
FARMINGTON — Summer Fest has received a shot of revived energy with volunteers from the community at large, pitching in for a full day of activities. With the start of the farmers market at 9 a.m. Saturday, July 25, on Broadway, to an evening concert at 8 p.m. in Meetinghouse Park, the day is packed […]
Farmington Gem Award nominations due Wednesday
FARMINGTON — Nominations for the 2015 Farmington Gem Award are due by 4 p.m. Wednesday, July 22. These must be dropped off or emailed to Mainestone Jewelry by that time. The winner will be announced prior to the street dance at 7 p.m. Saturday, July 25, during the town’s Summer Fest celebration. Since 2010, the […]
Summer Fest to hold float race down Sandy River
FARMINGTON — A good ol’ time float race down the Sandy River is one of several new events to be held during this year’s Summer Fest in Farmington. In light of this year’s theme, “Old Tyme Fun,” Summer Fest Committee members have planned the float race for 1 p.m. Saturday, July 25, starting at the […]
Summer Fest in Farmington coming together for a day full of activities on July 25
FARMINGTON — Plans for music and buskers, contests and games, a road race, dance and more is all coming together for Farmington’s annual Summer Fest. The theme for Summer Fest is “Old Tyme Fun,” and will take place on Saturday, July 25, Susun Terese, chairman of the event, said. One of the larger events planned […]
Farmington Summer Fest set for Saturday
FARMINGTON — Organizers say Farmington Summer Fest will offer a variety of new activities, including many family-oriented activities and events, from 10 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. Saturday in downtown Farmington. Starting at 10 a.m. Saturday, July 26, Broadway becomes an outdoor market, and at noon, Meetinghouse Park becomes a castle for a Renaissance Fair, said […]