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Historical Society of Haddonfield Centennial Fair
The Historical Society of Haddonfield Celebrates Its 100th birthday this Saturday
In honor of our 100th anniversary the Historical Society of Haddonfield will host the Centennial Fair - a day of Family Fun in the beautiful September Sun! The Fair will be held on the grounds of Greenfield Hall, 343 Kings Hwy East from 12pm to 5pm on Saturday, Sept 27.
Parking is on the street and the Fair will be held on the beautifully landscaped grounds in the rear of the Hall. The festivities will include an abundance of food options from local vendors, including homemade ice cream from Sweet Pea, authentic Mexican from Jalapenos Grill, gluten free treats from Posh Pop Bakeshop, Indian cuisine from Cross Culture, and classic Italian from da Soli Trattoria Rustica.
From 12 to 1:30 there will be games for kids and the Markeim Arts Center will offer an arts and craft competition for children between the ages of 7 and 9. At 1:30 the air will be filled with the happy sounds of the Haddonfield Pick Up band, playing all the old familiar favorites. At 2:30 the cast of Spelling Bee from the upcoming Haddonfield Plays & Players production will entertain with Broadway selections. And at 4:00 the graceful dancers of Dance Haddonfield will perform a medley of movement for your enjoyment. And throughout the afternoon there will be a carriage available for autumnal rides around Hopkins Pond for a minimal charge.
Buy your tickets now for the “Restaurant Dining Adventure Raffle”. Three winners will be drawn with the top prize being a basket full of coupon vouchers for Haddonfield’s finest restaurants at a value of $500. The second and third prizes will have values of $300 and $250. It is a great way to enjoy the wonderful cuisine offered by the eateries in Haddonfield. Tickets are only $10!! They are available now by calling the Society at 856.429.7375, or by visiting the Haddonfield Information Center at 2 Kings Ct, 856.216.7253. They will also be available for purchase at theFair. All proceeds benefit the Society.
The Fair begins with a procession from the Haddonfield Library, the location of our origin before we moved to Greenfield Hall on Kings Hwy. The procession leaves the library at11:30 led by our Town Crier and volunteers from the Indian King Tavern. All are welcome to join.
Rain date will be Sunday Sept 28 from 12pm to 5pm.
The event is free and is truly not to be missed!
