18th Annual Verona Fair in the Square

The event schedule is packed with many children activities, sale of holiday gift items, food vendors, and entertainment for families in Verona and surrounding communities to enjoy while socializing with neighbors outdoors in the center of town.

12 noon Verona High School Vocal Jazz Ensemble
Directed by Judy Szybist

12 noon – 5:00 p.m. Sale of Crafts and Merchandise

12 noon – 5:00 p.m. Bouncy House
Sponsored by Verona UNICO

12 noon – 5:00 p.m. Local Community Organizations
With giveaways, games, activities or special sales

12 noon – 4:00 p.m. Eye and Ear Screenings
Eye and Ear Mobile Unit: Verona Lions Club

12:30 VHS Marching Maroon and White Drum Line
Directed by Eric Lynch

12:30, 1:30, 2:30, 3:30 Backyard Composting Demonstrations
Verona Environmental Commission

12:30 – 3:30 p.m. Entertainment by Polka Dot

1:00 – 4:00 p.m. Petting Zoo
Co-sponsor: Hillcrest Farms

1:00 – 4:00 p.m. Horse-Drawn Wagon Ride
Boarding on Gould Street behind Town Hall
Co-sponsor: Eight Hills Caterers

1:00 – 3:30 p.m. Strolling Circus Type Performance
Lisa Lew Entertainers

1:30 – 2:15 Verona HBW Brass Ensemble
Directed by Brian Michalowski; Co-Directed by Dan Halpern

2:00 – 3:30 p.m. Take Your Photo with Santa
Bring your camera

4:30 – 5:00 p.m. ARRIVAL OF SANTA & TREE LIGHTING
Arrival of Santa; Santa’s Helpers Bearing Candy Canes
Sponsored by Verona Fire Dept
Mayor Bob Manley and Council Members

The Fair goers will again be delighted with the Horse Drawn Wagon Ride. Riders can board the wagon in front of HBW Middle School and be treated to a free ride along Gould Street starting at 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm. There will be limited vehicular access to Gould Street during the festivities.

In addition to the many returning vendors and organizations with their merchandise and activities, there will be new surprises. Verona Environmental Commission will hold Backyard Composting Demonstrations and crafting Snowflake Ornaments from plastic bottles and Pine Cone Bird Feeders with children. The Verona High School Project Graduation committee will be selling poinsettias.

The Township welcomes Verona’s own Rocktec Music with a table where you can learn more about their products and services and the many local entrepreneurs selling jewelry, hand knit hats and scarves, cooking supplies, beauty supplies, wood crafts and many other holiday items for you and your holiday gift giving.

Eight Hills Deli and Jack’s Café will be selling their most popular food and beverages. New in the food court will be The Thai Elephant from Grove Avenue giving the Fair goers a taste of their new menu.

Polka Dot returns singing and dancing to get the young at heart moving and shaking. Strolling stilts walkers, fire eating characters and puppeteers will interact and amuse attendees. Bring your camera to take your family photo with Santa from 2-3:30 pm. With fanfare, the Verona’s Fire Department will bring Santa to the Fair to light the tree starting at 4:30 pm.

For more information visit Verona-Fair-in-the Square Facebook page, send email to admin@commercialdistricts.com or call Diana Vitrano at 973 857-1467 x15.