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Annual Victorian Fair to be Held on Sept. 13

The 35th annual fair will run from 11:30 p.m. to 4 p.m. in downtown Melrose.

Photo Credit: Melrose Chamber of Commerce

The Victorian Fair, which is hosted each year by the Melrose Chamber of Commerce, is set to return for a 35th year on Sunday, September 13. The fair will run from 11:30 p.m. to 4 p.m.

The fair has become a beloved community tradition since first being introduced in 1981. The fair was established with the intentions of bringing community attention to the city’s renovated downtown area.

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Thousands of people flock to Main Street in Melrose each year. This year, the fair will continue to bring local residents, organizations and businesses together.

Hundreds of booths, featuring an array of food, arts, crafts, games, prizes and more will be set up. Local entertainment, rides and music will provide fun for folks of all ages.

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This year’s fair will be held in memory of longtime Melrose resident John T. Cinella.

Sponsors for the Victorian Fair include: Eastern Bank, Hallmark Health System, TD Bank, Doctors Express, Whole Foods, LCM Plus, Melrose Cooperative Bank, Northern Bank and Trust, Promotional Solutions, Rockland Trust, Golden Living-The Elmhurst, Dexter House Melrose, East Boston Savings Bank, Turner’s Seafood Grill & Market Inc., Rotary Club of Melrose, Re/MAX Leading Edge and Epoch Senior Healthcare.

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