Excitement Building for Gardner MA Summer Centennial Event as More Details Released
More details came in about what is projected to be the biggest Gardner event in many years, the Summer Centennial Event taking place Saturday July 22, 2023 from noon to 6pm on the grounds of Mount Wachusett Community College. (Rain Date is Sunday, July 23rd.)
The event is utilizing the walking track at Mount Wachusett Community College as a unique staging area. In the center will be a Kid Zone featuring 3 large inflatables for lots of fun, various activities such as Face Painting, a number of games including Corn Hole, and a Dunk Tank. In addition, kids will be able to explore a fire truck, ambulance, and a police car.
Surrounding the track will be what is hoped to be a large array of different kinds of vendors.
A variety of Food Trucks are expected and it is hoped to have a large variety of food options.
The Centennial Committee is making it easy for people to get to the event area. Parking will be in the back lots with a shuttle service from the back lots to the field area. A designated handicapped parking area close to the field will be available as well.
There are two types of entertainment planned. There will be a live rock n roll band called “Plead the 5TH”. Also booked is a DJ to play fun upbeat music and make special announcements throughout the day.
For more information or to fill out a vendor or food truck application there are several contact options. Centennial Facebook page – City of Gardner website – or email Theresa.Thompson@Heywood.org