Wiscasset’s Summerfest Celebrates Another Successful Year

Piper, a rescue Lab mix, wears an outfit crocheted by her owner, Penney Daniels, in the dog parade during Summerfest in Wiscasset on Saturday, July 26. (Charlotte Boynton photo)

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For the past several years, the Wiscasset Congregational Church’s Summerfest has been held on the fourth Saturday of July. The event has been a popular attraction to people from

miles around, and this year’s event was no exception.

The common in front of the Lincoln County Courthouse and the church was filled with activities for people of all ages and dogs of every breed this past Saturday.

Not only does the event offer an opportunity for people to shop at the craft and treasure tables, bid on silent auction items, enjoy food and entertainment from the

All Brass Jazz Band, and take part in activities for children and a parade for dogs, the proceeds from the event are donated to local charities. Recipients are determined at a

special service in October.

According to Chairman Nancy Roby, Summerfest raised about $6,000 this year that will be donated to local charities. “We were blessed with a beautiful day, which

contributed much to the success of the event,” Roby said.

The First Congregational Church’s Summerfest began as an all-church affair in 1983, which followed years of the annual event held by the Ladies Organ Society.

Wiscasset resident Ruth Applin (center) visits with friends at the On Common Cafe during Summerfest in Wiscasset. (Charlotte Boynton photo)

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