Olde Fashioned Sunday

Find out what "In the old days..." really means in at Olde Fashioned Sunday!

Olde Fashioned Sunday in Downtown Newburyport will be a great day to remember the beginnings of our Yankee Homecoming celebrations. Come enjoy some “new” events to help make future memories for the current younger generations as the past has given some of us the “good ole’ days” to remember.

Schedule:

  • Roaming Railroad & Pony Rides | 10am – 3pm
  • Vendor Row | 10am - 4pm
  • Art on the Bartlet Mall | 10am - 4pm
  • Pet Show sponsored by Bartlett’s Cove Pet Care | 10:30am
  • Family Midway Games | 10am – 4pm
  • Antique and Classic Cars | 10:30am - 1pm
  • Beginner Cornhole Tournament | 11am 
  • Opening Ceremonies | 11:30am
  • Swing Dance | 12:30-1:30pm
  • Swing Dance | 1:30-2:30pm
  • Family Fun Competitions | 2:30 - 3:30pm
    • Potato Sack Race – Let’s see how well you can hop to the finish line.
      • different age groups for kids and adult group
    • Three Legged Race – How coordinated are you with a partner?
      different age groups for kids, adult group and kids with adult group
    • Hula Hoop – Do you have what it takes to keep that hoop gyrating?
      • different age groups for kids and adult group
    • Water Balloon Toss – How far can you toss it to your partner before the balloon breaks and you get wet? Let’s find out.
      • everyone all together on this one
When: 
Sunday, July 28, 2024 10am-4pm
Location: 
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