First Congregational Church of Rockport, MA
Thanks to all for a very successful 2008

Old Sloop Fair

and RUMMAGE SALE!

Here is information about the 2009 Fair.
 

Where: First Congregational Church
12 School Street, corner Main and School Streets
 
Description: Rummage Sale - Clothing, bed and table linens
Silent Auction - furniture, antiques and collectibles
Old Sloop Fair - Art Mart, new gifts, white elephants, books, handknits and handcrafts, jewelry, snack bar, yard sale and much more!
 
When: Rummage Sale - Saturday, July 18, 9am to 1 pm
Silent Auction - Friday July 24, 9 am to 1 pm and Saturday July 25, 9 am to 1 pm.  Please note that the Silent Auction is closed from 1 pm to 6 pm Saturday but reopens Saturday from 6 pm to 8 pm.  Winning bids are announced beginning at 8pm.
Old Sloop Fair - Friday July 24 9 am to 1 pm and Saturday July 25, 9 am to 1 pm.  Yard sale is Saturday morning only.
 
History: The Old Sloop Fair is one of the oldest and largest church fairs on the Massachusetts North Shore.  The First Congregational Church was organized in 1755.   The building that is now the church sanctuary was constructed in 1804 and originally served as the town meeting house.  The tall steeple and white facade close to the Sandy Bay shoreline resemble a ship's sail when seen from the sea, and the nickname "Old Sloop" was conferred by the fishermen.  The steeple contains the Town Clock.  Proceeds from this year's Fair will go toward the church's operating expenses and the restoration and preservation of the sanctuary building.  A project to restore the steeple and facade is under way now, financed by a Community Preservation Act grant and by contributions from parishioners and townspeople.
 
Admission: free of charge
 
Getting here: Click here for maps and directions.  Click here for information about parking.
 
More information: Laurie Himml
978-502-5501 or 978-546-6638