Daily Archives: August 18, 2023

Saturday, September 16, 2:00 pm – 4:30 pm – By the Seaside: A Literary Walking Tour of Nahant

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Poets and writers have long been inspired by the beauty of the Nahant coastline. Join The Gibson House Museum on September 16 as we celebrate Nahant’s literary past with a special walking tour led by Ken Turino of Historic New England and Chris Mathias, past president of the Nahant Historical Society and coauthor of Nahant Revisited. The tour will stop at scenic places associated with such literary luminaries as Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, Nathaniel Hawthorne, Oliver Wendell Holmes, Sylvia Plath–and, of course, summer resident Charlie Gibson. Excerpts from their work will be highlighted.

Expect a leisurely stroll lasting approximately 2½ hours. Be sure to wear comfortable walking shoes! 

Directions will be sent with confirmation. Register HERE.

Friday, September 8 – Sunday, September 10 – The Sterling Fair

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The Sterling Garden Club presents “The Sterling Fair” September 9 – 10 at Sterling Airport. The Fair is a three day family oriented, community agricultural celebration with an emphasis on agriculture and education.

Admission and parking at the Sterling Fair is FREE. However, the fair relies on the sale of buttons, T-shirts, and ads to keep it free. Support your fair with a purchase or donation!  We like to keep admission and parking free so you can enjoy spending the day with your family having fun at the fair.

The fair is run completely by volunteers, and with an annual attendance of around 40,000 people, it takes a lot of work to keep the fair going.  These volunteers include 20 members of the Sterling Fair committee and over 50 additional people who help setup, run, and clean up after the fair.

The Exhibitor rules and categories booklet for the baking, craft, vegetable and flower competitions, along with exhibit card entry forms, may be accessed at https://sterlingfair.org/exhibits/ There are 33 separate categories for flowers, herbs, and arrangements – all entrants are welcome.