Friday’s Yankee Doodle Fair rainout made yesterday’s event even more special.
Folks of all ages packed the Westport Woman’s Club parking lot on Imperial Avenue, for the annual start-of-summer rite.
There were games of chance, a bake sale, and much more. But — as always — the carnival rides were king. And kids flocked to them. “06880” photographer Charlie Scott captured some of the scenes.
The Yankee Doodle Fair runs today (Sunday) from 1-5 p.m. Proceeds support the WWC’s grants to area non-profits, and scholarships.
(All photos/Charlie Scott)
I won a straw “Huck Finn” hat by knocking down all the pins on the ball toss at the Yankee Doodle in 1958. I still have that hat. Super affair without all the fanfare. Bravo Zulu. Old Westport at its best.
My Mom Mona McKiernan was the President of the WWC for many years in the 70s. I dragged my friends to help me work in the ping ping ball goldfish booth for many years! I have fond memories seeing the whole town come out and enjoy it. Tracy Sachs, Jill Bergman and Karyn McGarrie were most likely to be with me managing the booth. Enjoy it! Judie McKiernan – Class of ‘80 Staples High School