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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 roof, siding, and windows was recently
completed, financed by a Community Preservation Act grant and by
contributions from parishioners and townspeople.
More information about the Old Sloop Fair follows.
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Description:
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Rummage Sale - clothing and bed and table linens
Silent Auction - furniture, antiques and collectibles.
Old Sloop Fair - art mart, white elephants, books, handknits and handcrafts, jewelry, snack bar,
Pet Corner, and much more!
Yard Sale - that which was
somehow overlooked the previous weekends!
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Schedule:
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Saturday, July 12
9:00 AM – 2:00 PM: Rummage Sale
Friday, July 18
9:00 AM – 3:00 PM :Silent Auction, White Elephants, Art Mart, Handcrafted Goods,
Handknits, Jewelry, Books, Pet Corner, Snack Bar,
Open Sanctuary and Historical Display
Saturday, July 19
9:00 AM – 7:00 PM: Silent Auction, Open Sanctuary, and Historical Display
9:00 AM – 3:00 PM: White Elephants, Art Mart, Handcrafted Goods,
Handknits, Jewelry, Books, Pet Corner, Snack Bar, Bake Table
8:00 PM – 10:00 PM: Auction item checkout
Sunday, July 20
11:30 AM – 5:00 PM: Auction item checkout
Saturday, July 26
8:00 AM – 2:00 PM: Yard Sale
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Admission: |
free of charge
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Getting here:
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Click
here
for maps and directions. Click
here for information about parking.
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More information:
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email:
info@oldsloopfair.org
telephone: 978-309-9667
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