Woodstock
Admission is a mere 25 cents, but the cost isn’t the only thing channeling the 1910s: Games, including Plinko, fish in a barrel and spin the wheel, will take center stage.
“It’s our largest event of the year,” said Matthew Powers, executive director of the Woodstock History Center. Last year the fair, now in its fourth year, attracted 500-600 people. “It’s generally multigenerational, but it’s kid-oriented.”
Upon paying admission, attendees receive four tickets. Each game they play, they receive more. Each game costs a quarter to play and most food options are also a quarter.
“It’s designed for people to keep moving,” Powers said. There is a prize tent where people can cash in their tickets for items such as toys and craft activities. “Everything you can imagine.”
There will also be hands-on activities, live music, a silent auction and — a crowd favorite — a historic photo booth. “We have lots of clothes for people to try on,” Powers said.
The games are designed for children from preschool up to fourth grade and are staffed by older children. This year, ArtisTree, Norman Williams Public Library, Pentangle Arts Council, SculptureFest and Yoh Theater Players are contributing activities to the event.
Decades ago, there used to be a Rotary Club fair, and decades before that, a countywide fair held in Woodstock. With the Old Time Fair, the history center hopes to bring back some of that old-time fun, old-time feeling.
“It’s become a real true community event for Woodstock, which is great to see,” Powers said.
Editor’s note: The Old Time Fair will be held on the back lawn of the Woodstock History Center, 26 Elm St. For more information, call 802-457-1822. Liz Sauchelli can be reached at esauchelli@vnews.com or 603-727-3221.
