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Fair Now Fishier Than Ever

By
Bryley Williams

Get ready for some fishy business: The 85th annual Fisherman’s Fair benefiting Ashawagh Hall is coming to Springs on Saturday. The fair will carry on for longer than ever, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Since it coincides with the 50th annual Springs Invitational Art Show, visitors can browse the galleries inside Ashawagh Hall, then shop for crafts, eat, listen to music, and play games outside.

Food vendors will be back, among them Gringo’s Burrito Grill, the Montauk Brewing Company, the North Fork Bakery, Mister Softee, Silver Spoon Specialties, and Around the Fire. Two Jammin’ Chicks will sell jams and jellies, and Chocology will offer fresh fudge.

Looking for clams on the half shell? The Springs Improvement Society will offer them, along with hot dogs, corn, drinks, and popcorn.

There will be no shortage of crafts for sale, either, with vendors such as the Southampton Soap Co., White Elephant Designs, Sag Harbor Glass, and Tiki Girl Shop signed up. Fairgoers will find everything from jewelry, hats, and handbags to greeting cards, paintings, and wooden birds.

The Accabonac Protection Committee, the East End Classic Boat Society, and East Hampton Meals on Wheels will have booths.

The children’s area will be bigger than ever before and open for the entire day, with crafts including shell painting, treasure chest decorating, and spin art. Kids can also jump in a bounce ship and play games for prizes. From 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., young fairgoers will even be able to make fluke and flounder prints. The fair will also hold a kids’ raffle in addition to a restaurant raffle.

On the music schedule is David Eagle at 10 a.m., Fred Raimondo at 10:45, Steve Tekulsky and Peter Van Scoyoc at 11:30, the Dogwatchers at 12:15 p.m., Job Potter at 1, OCDC: Cynthia Daniels and Sarah Greene at 1:45, Michael Pour at 2:30, and the All-Star Jam at 3:15.

Throughout the day, fairgoers will be able to buy T-shirts, hats, mugs, and posters with Charles Waller’s design for the event.

Volunteers are always needed to sell merchandise and help out in the kids’ game area. Kristi at 631-604-2555 or [email protected] can be contacted to sign up.

 

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