For nearly a century, the Yankee Doodle Fair has marked the beginning of summer.
Every June as the school year ends, the Westport Woman’s Club fundraiser has thrilled and entertained generations of kids.
Young ones go for the rides, the food, the chance to win (possibly rigged) games.
Teenagers go to strut, to flirt, to see and be seen.
Older folks enjoy the Yankee Doodle Fair too, for its raffles, bake sales, and chance to relive their childhoods with their children (until middle school, when they scoot off with friends).
“06880”‘s rock star photographer, Staples High junior Ryan Allen, was at the Imperial Avenue fairground, capturing the colorful sights.
He nailed it, as these great photos show.
To enjoy the sounds and smells though, you have to go yourself. It’s on today (Saturday) from 1 to 10 p.m., and tomorrow (Sunday) from 1 to 5 p.m.
See you at the fair!
Great pictures
The 06880 Photographer has a good eye !
photographer ryan allen – exquisite
love these photos – great job Ryan Allen
Wonderful photos! Thank you, Ryan Allen – you really captured it well!
Talented photographer! Brings back great memories!
Wow, spectacular photographs! Kudos to Ryan Allen: you’ve got a great eye for the up close & personal as well as the big picture shot.