For all its beauty and promise of summer, June is a frazzling time for Westport parents.
There are thousands of end-of-school activities, end-of-sports activities, get-ready-for-camp activities. There’s no time to stop and smell the roses, let alone tend the rest of the garden.
But all that takes a back seat on Fathers Day weekend (sorry, dads!).
It’s Yankee Doodle Fair time. Knocked out twice by COVID (and back, to much joy, last September), the Westport Woman’s Club fundraiser returns to its traditional dates this year.
A timeless scene. (Photo/Dan Woog)
The Fair — on the Woman’s Club grounds at 44 Imperial Avenue — runs this Thursday and Friday (June 16 and 17) from 6 to 10 p.m. Saturday’s hours are 1 to 10 p.m. Sunday’s final day is 1 to 5 p.m.
(Photo/JP Vellotti)
Among the highlights: a carousel, Flying Dumbo, Dizzy Dragon, Frog Hopper, Scrambler, Cliff Hanger, Zero Gravity and Expo Wheel. One-price, unlimited-ride wristbands make the process hassle-free.
(Photo/Dan Woog)
Other attractions include sand art, a bake sale, music (rock, country and bluegrass), raffles (prizes: $1,000, $500, and a gold-and-diamond necklace), and a “take a chance” tent with a ton of prizes.
(Photo/Joel Triesman)
Food court offerings range from burgers and dogs to Greek delights, waffles and ice cream. Beer and wine too (though not for the kids).
(Photo/Dan Woog)
As much fun as the Yankee Doodle Fair is, it’s serious business for the Westport Woman’s Club. Funds raised support an array of programs and grants, from a food pantry and help for organizations serving women, children, people with special needs and much more, to scholarships for graduating seniors.
This year, the WWC donated to $300,000 to Westport’s Emergency Medical Services. That pays for a much-needed new ambulance.
Between the good Westport Woman’s Clubs good works, and all the fun the Yankee Doodle Fair offers, it’s a win-win for all.
See you at the Fair!
The Yankee Doodle Fair (Drone photo/Ryan Collins)
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Well Captured of a joyous moment Dan.
Love seeing all these great photos. For details ~ http://www.westportwomansclub.org
You rock, Dan!! Thank you for Always supporting the Westport Woman’s Club and explaining our mission!
Hope to see you at the fair!