The crowning of a King and Queen, on one of Connecticut’s longest town greens, and more booth’s and tents than you’ve ever seen. The 47th annual Village Fair Days in New Milford was held this past weekend. Here is a quick synopsis so you can still claim your place at the company water cooler.
While Village Fair Days is a massive coordination of volunteers and various committee’s year-long planning, the heart of this 2-day event can be summed up by a simple ceremony that begins the Fair each year - The crowning of the honorary King and Queen of the Village Fair.
The opening ceremony begins early Friday morning with a reception held in the senior center. The previous King and Queen relinquish their crown, tiara and scepter to the newly appointed monarchs.
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After a photo-op with the kings and queens from previous years, everyone proceeds to the main tent on the town green where Mayor Patricia Murphy reads a proclamation and assigns the new sovereigns their first task - to cut the ribbon and begin the fair.
This year’s new overseers of the realm, Roland and Mary Miller, graciously accepted their titles, props and all the benefits that accompany it.
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Other favorite events at this year’s fair were: a Pie-eating contest, interactive booths, continuous performances and concerts under the main tent, as well as the annual Historical Society tag sale. One item found at the sale, (though not for purchase,) was a 114 year-old glass negative depicting the New Milford Fireman’s Parade. Click here to see it.
Here is a speedy (and somewhat shaky) ride through the fair:
