Arts & Entertainment

Plymouth Aquarian Society Hosts Summer Fair at the Hedge House

Attic treasures, jewelry, homemade goodies, books, and bargains galore are some of the delights of this old-fashioned New England fair, held under a big tent on the sweeping lawn of the , overlooking scenic Plymouth harbor. Admission is free. Browse for antiques and shabby chic items, pick up a treasure at the β€œnearly new” gift table, and enjoy homemade treats at the bake table. Local gardeners will offer a colorful selection of flowers, plants, and fresh produce for purchase. Tickets are available for the annual Antiquarian raffle; prizes include a recreational kayak and a weekend in the Berkshires. The raffle drawing will take place at 2:30 p.m.; ticketholders do not need to be present to win.

The fair is held, rain or shine, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Saturday Aug. 27, at the Hedge House Museum, 126 Water Street, Plymouth. All proceeds benefit the Plymouth Antiquarian Society -- the town’s largest non-profit preservation organization. Tours of the historic Hedge House are available from 2 to 6 p.m.; admission is $5 per person or free for Plymouth residents. For more information about the Society’s events and activities, visit www.plymouthantiquariansociety.org, call 508-746-0012 or email pasm@verizon.net.

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