Ashburnham to Hold Street Fair on September 20th
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The Celebrate Ashburnham Street Fair is a premier community event scheduled for Sunday, September 20, 2026. Presented by Cushing Academy and organized by the Ashburnham Recreation Committee, the fair serves as a central hub for town pride, local commerce, and family-oriented entertainment. Located on Main Street, the event features a dense schedule of live music, interactive activities, and local showcases. Key highlights include performances by local school choruses, multiple musical acts on the Main Stage, and community-centric events on the Town Hall Lawn, such as dunk tanks featuring local figures and a public pie-eating contest.
The fair is designed to transform the town’s center into an active pedestrian zone, focusing on four primary pillars: Activities, Vendors, Food, and Entertainment.
- Date: Sunday, September 20, 2026
- Operating Hours: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
- Primary Location: Main Street, Ashburnham, MA
- Organizing Body: Ashburnham Recreation Committee
- Presenting Sponsor: Cushing Academy
The event utilizes two primary venues—the Main Stage and the Town Hall Lawn—to provide continuous engagement throughout the day.
Main Stage: Musical Performances and Ceremonies
The Main Stage serves as the focal point for professional musical entertainment and the event’s opening ceremony.
| Time | Performance/Activity | Participant(s) |
|---|---|---|
| 10:00 AM | National Anthem / Fair Opening | J.R. Briggs Chorus |
| 10:30 AM | Musical Performance | Moonlight Drive |
| 11:30 AM | Musical Performance | David Keith |
| 1:00 PM | Musical Performance | Traveler |
| 2:30 PM | Musical Performance | Retro Stew |
Town Hall Lawn: Interactive and Community Activities
The Town Hall Lawn is dedicated to interactive programming, youth-oriented entertainment, and community-building activities.
| Time | Activity | Participant(s)/Provider |
|---|---|---|
| 10:30 AM | Littles Movement & Music | Synergy Dance Company |
| 11:00 AM | Dunk Tank | Detective Smith (Ashburnham Police) |
| 12:00 PM | Puppet Performance | Drawbridge Puppet Theater |
| 1:00 PM | Dunk Tank | Mr. Berg (J.R. Briggs Phys Ed Teacher) |
| 2:00 PM | Pie Eating Contest | General Public |
- Address: 32 Main St., Ashburnham, MA 01430
- Phone: 978-827-4100
- Email: celebrate@ashburnham-ma.gov
- celebrateashburnham.com (Official Website)
