Fair & Alum BBQ
The Fair
In August every summer, F&W hosts our own version of an old-fashioned country fair. Each camp is deeply involved with Fair preparation: creating crafts, preparing delicious food and rehearsing skits, songs and music. There are hand-made and human-powered rides, food and craft booths, and presentations and performances. The Fair is the same day as Camp Visiting Day. Parents, friends and local residents are all welcome to come enjoy the festivities. The day culminates with a boisterous outdoor square dance and the lighting of a huge bonfire.
The 2009 Fair is August 15.
2009 Fair Details
- When: Saturday, August 15th from 10am to 8 pm, with campers leaving at 3 pm, and a barbecue dinner for parents and alums.The detailed schedule is below.
- Where: The Fairgrounds at F&W (north end of Woodward Reservoir, near the Barn Day Camp.)
- Cost: The Fair is free of charge.
- Where to Park: Bear Creek Resort in Plymouth Union. There will be shuttles to and from the Fairgrounds.
- Where to Stay: For a list of local accommodations, click here.
- Camping: There is no camping at F&W. For information about state parks in the area, go to www.vtstateparks.com and look up “Coolidge” or “Camp Plymouth”. You can also call toll free to reserve a campsite at 888-409-7579. Within 14 days of the Fair, you can call Coolidge directly to reserve at 802-672-3612, or Camp Plymouth at 802-228-2025. Cost is $14-23 depending which option you choose.
- Pets: Absolutely NO PETS at the Fair. Dogs and other pets brought to the Fair will not be allowed on the shuttles and anyone with a pet on the Fairgrounds will be escorted off the property.
Detailed 2009 Fair Schedule
8:00 am Shuttles from Bear Creek begin
9:30 Parade to fairgrounds/Ticket booth open
10:00 Sam Skit & Welcome
10:30 Fair Opens
11-1:00 pm Cookout lunch served (Meal tickets available at FAIR)
11:00 Timberlake performance - Main Stage
11:30 Barn Day Camp performance - Main Stage
12:00 Tamarack Farm performance - Main Stage
12:30 Indian Brook performance - Main Stage
1:00 FAIR Booths and Rides Close
1:15 Flying Cloud presentation - Soccer Field
1:45 Lighting of the FAIR Fire - Soccer Field
2:00 Dance - Soccer Field
2:45 Departure of campers to camps
3:00 Dance continues for parents, families, alumni, & friends
4:00 Lemonade, appetizers, and socializing
5:00 Singing Grace before Dinner
5:15 BBQ Dinner (Meal tickets will be sold at FAIR)
6:00 70th Anniversary Celebration
8:00 Shuttle rides to Bear Creek end
Please remember, pets, smoking and alcohol are not permitted at Farm & Wilderness.
Driving Directions
Directions to F&W
For driving directions to F&W, visit the Driving Directions page.
Directions to Bear Creek Resort Parking Area
- From F&W main entrance, go 4 miles south on Route 100.
- Turn right when you see sign for Bear Creek Resort.
