The 59th annual Summer Fest is expecting over 60 vendors, new and returning, along with various activities and performances.
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Wilton Blueberry Festival postponed, fate of other events uncertain
Wednesday, April 29, it was announced the Wilton Blueberry Festival has been postponed until Aug. 6 and 7, 2021. For other events, it is too soon to know.
SummerFest was rewarding for all
Good weather, great food and gifted folks combined to make Farmington’s SummerFest a fun and rewarding experience for everyone involved.
Virginia family finally wins bed race
FARMINGTON — The Third Annual Dreamin’ Big Bed Race, held during Summer Fest Saturday evening on Broadway, drew cheers from relatives, friends and supporters. Two teams, Dream Team and Fairly Gnomal, competed in three heats to determine the overall race winner. Fairly Gnomal quickly took the lead in the first heat and won that race. The […]
Farmington's Got Talent kicks off Summer Fest
FARMINGTON — Farmington’s Got Talent kicked off the Summer Fest in downtown Farmington Friday night, featuring 22 acts, ranging in age from 4 to over 40. The participants seemed to dazzle the crowd in Meetinghouse Park with their voices, talent and charm. “It’s super fun and brings people together,” Karen Gilman of New Hampshire said […]
Diesel truck group hosting car show on Aug. 27
RUMFORD — A local group of diesel truck aficionados will hold its first car show on Saturday, Aug. 27, at Black Mountain of Maine as part of the mountain’s Summerfest event. David Adley, who co-founded the group 207 Diesels with his friends, said the car show will begin at 2 p.m. at Black Mountain. Cost […]
Summer Fest kicks off weekend in Farmington
FARMINGTON — Summer Fest kicked off Friday night with a talent show, Farmington’s Got Talent, Susun Terese, Summer Fest committee leader, said. The festival continues Saturday, July 23. A food court, the Old Courthouse Food Court, will be set up in the parking lot at Church and Main streets with a barbecue, ice cream, kettle […]
Peru Summerfest revival scheduled for Sept. 5 and 6
PERU — After months of preparation, the Friends of Peru Elementary School have officially announced the revival of the Peru Summerfest. The Summerfest is scheduled to take place on Friday and Saturday, Sept. 5 and 6, at the Peru Elementary School. Nick Waugh, chairman of the group, said Summerfest began about 20 years ago but […]