Pocket guide
SPIRIT OF SHREWSBURY FALL FESTIVAL
EVENTS DURING SEPTEMBER
www. spiritofshrewsbury. org
Go to website for updates & cancellations
What | Where | Time | Details |
ONGOING | |||
Musical, Dancing Fountains | Dean Park pond | Every Mon., Wed., Fri., Sat. Noon, 1pm, 4pm, 9pm | Colored lights at dusk and later; Music on 91.7 FM |
Scarecrows Contest & Display | Town Common | Starts 9/19 | Register – Go to website |
THURSDAYS, SEPTEMBER 1, 8, 15, 22 | |||
Cruzzin’ Dreams Car Show | Hebert Candy Mansion, 575 Hartford Tpke. | 5pm-8pm Donations welcome | Bring back those memories! |
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 10 | |||
“Celebrate Lake Quinsigamond Day” Wooden Boat Show | Regatta Point, Quinsigamond State Park, Worcester | 8am-2pm FREE | Antique boats from 1920-1980 |
Boat Parade | same | 2pm-3pm FREE | Theme: Favorite Country |
Boat Festival & Music | same | 2pm-6pm FREE | |
Grand Marshal Dinner Dance Honoring Martha Gach | India Society of Worcester, 152 Main St. | 5:30pm Tickets $20 | See website |
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 17 | |||
“Romantic Splendor” Concert | First Cong. Church, 19 Church Rd. | 7pm Donations welcome | |
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 18 | |||
The Paw Spa Pet Festival | SAC Park, 438 Lake St. | Noon-4pm | Agility course, adopt a pet parade, photo booth, best of awards, Police K9, “Ask a Vet,” vendor booths, pet caricature, raffle table, food |
Kids’ Fun Run/Walk | Jordan Pond | 1pm-2pm $5 in advance $10 day of | ½ mile; popsicle at end; bring a friend |
What | Where | Time | Details |
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 21 | |||
Shrewsbury Public Library Grand Opening/Dedication Ceremony | Shrewsbury Public Library, 609 Main St. | 11am | 104 parking spaces |
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 22 | |||
Hannah Kane Fundraiser “Let Your Spirit Love” to benefit Binkeez for Comfort (a local non-profit providing blankets made with love to children suffering life-threatening health issues) | Ski Ward, 1000 Main St. | 7pm-10pm $50 each $75 couple Advance tickets | DJ Fire Chief Jim Vuona; cash bar; food |
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 24 | |||
All for Kids: Pancake Breakfast & Fishing Derby | Shrewsbury Sportman’s Club, 304 Boylston St. | Pancakes 7am-8am Fishing Derby 8am-10am FREE | Eat first, fish later |
20th Annual 5K Road Race & Fun Walk | Dean Park, Main St. | 10 am $18 pre-event; $25 race day | See website |
Walking Tour of Shrewsbury Town Common (RAIN: Museum tour & power-point presentation) | Shrewsbury Historical Society, 1830 Brick Schoolhouse on the Town Common | 10am-11am FREE Limited seating to the first 30 attendees | Learn about landmarks, structures and important people. |
Dedication of Franklin Mile Marker #43 | Town Common | Noon | Why is this stone marker important? |
General Artemas Ward Barn Open House | 786 Main St. | 1pm-4 pm FREE | Find out why the barn is so big. |
FESTIVAL EVENTS AT OAK MIDDLE SCHOOL SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 24 | |||
What | Where | Time | Details |
Food trucks & food vendors | Near food court | Stay for lunch! | |
Craft Fair | Near food court | Unique items | |
Face Painting (by Shrewsbury High School National Art Honor Society) | Near food court | $1-$3 | Marvel characters or animal |
Coffee & Breakfast Treat | Near food court | 10am-noon | Support Oak Middle School |
Entertainment | Near food court | 11am-noon noon-3pm 3pm-4pm | Drum Circle Patrice Peris Voice Studios (see website) Bay Path Country Kickers |
Town Expo | Under big tent | Non-profits & businesses | |
Gymnastics Learning Center | On lawn adjacent to Oak St. | Demonstration | |
Shrewsbury High School Robotics Team | Front of school | Demonstration | |
Shrewsbury Public Access | Front of school | 10am-noon | Live! From Oak Middle School |
Kids Got Talent (a talent show competition) | Auditorium | Ages 2-17 | |
Fall Family Carnival (by SHS Robotics Team to benefit Parker Rd. Preschool Garden Fund) | Gym | Tickets $1; 6 for $5; 12 for $10 | Fun for the family |
Moonwalks, Games | Outside gym | More fun for kids & adults | |
Community Bingo (by SHS Speech & Debate Team to benefit travel expenses for the State Championship team) | Cafeteria | noon-4pm | Prizes; Entertainment |
Help, It’s An Emergency! Be Safe! (Worcester County Sheriff’s Office van) | Outside cafeteria | 11am-2pm FREE All ages | Iris Eye Scan for kids & Seniors; File of life; Recycled 911 cell phones |
FIREWORKS | Blasting off from Glavin Center | 8:30pm | Visible along Route 9 |
What | Where | Time | Details |
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 25 | |||
Fellowship Table Worship & Community Brunch | Dean Park – North Pavilion (Rain or Shine) | 10am Worship 10:45am Brunch | Ecumenical |
Shrewsbury Farmer’s Market & Craft Fair | Under Oak Middle School big tent | 1pm & after the parade FREE | Fresh food |
Parade Viewing for Senior Citizens over 90 | Town Hall – under tent | 12:30pm | VIP seating |
Parade | Beal School to Oak Middle School (Rain or Shine) | 1pm-2:15pm | |
Over 90 Senior Tribute Tea | Shrewsbury Senior Center, 98 Maple Ave. | After the parade RSVP by 9/16 | Open to elders of the town; entertainment by Joe Cariglia, singer |
Regatta Players Showcase – (Live theater) | Southgate Theater, 30 Julio Dr. | 7pm Donations welcome | Selections from past musicals |
