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DRESDEN– The annual SummerFest festival, now in its 18th year, will be held Sunday, July 9, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on the grounds of the Pownalborough Court House, 23 Courthouse Road, rain or shine. It will feature activities and entertainment for people of all ages.
Actives include:
* Abenaki Nation Fish River Singers performing traditional song and dance.
* American folk music by Steamboat Gypsy Band.
* Wind over Wings demonstration of wounded raptors.
* Horse-drawn carriage rides by Hideaway Farms.
* Tours of the Pownalborough Court House and adjacent nature trails.
* Goat petting zoo.
* Pie-judging contest (with donations to the Richmond Food Pantry).
* Fire Department’s “Internationally Famous Barbeque” or bring your own.
* Children and adult games.
* Spirit of America awards presentation by Ryan Cote.
* Sing-A-Long with Dresden’s own Accordion Dude.
* Community groups and businesses, including Kids and Critters, Handbags by Torianna, Gryffon Ridge Spices, Pearls and Honey by Julia, Wild Grace Wellness Center, Eastern River Climate-Controlled Self-Storage, Bridge Academy, Dresden Historical Society and more.
This event is sponsored by the Dresden Recreation Committee, The Lincoln County Historical Society, and the Kenyon Fund. Volunteers are needed to help with various tasks.
Please contact Pat Theriault at 207-737-8771, or Peter Walsh at 207-737-2807 or mpwalsh1@roadrunner.com to volunteer.
