Special Events

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Scarecrow Display
Throughout the weekend

Salisbury Band concert
on Saturday, October 7

Musical Performance by the Joint Chiefs
on Saturday, October 7

Martha Graham Dances
on Saturday, October 7

10th Annual Quilt Show
Friday, October 6 and Saturday, October 7

Crafts and Games
on Saturday, October 7

Hayrides
on Saturday, October 7

Prime Rib Dinner
on Sunday, October 8

SWSA Brew-Ski Fest
on Sunday, October 8

Pet Parade
on Sunday, October 8

Scarecrow Display

Throughout the weekend

See the many scarecrows lining Main Street in both Salisbury and Lakeville. Businesses, organizations, schools, families, and kids are invited to create a scarecrow for the Festival. Click here for more information and registration form

Salisbury Band Concert

Saturday, Oct 7 – Noon to 1:30

Enjoy music on the Library lawn by the Salisbury Band Senior Quickstep Hotshots.

Musical Performance by the Joint Chiefs

Saturday, October 7 – 1:30 pm to 3:30 pm - The White Hart lawn

Enjoy live music by the popular Joint Chiefs – Eliot Osborn on guitar, bass and vocals; Louise Lindenmeyr on mandolin, button box accordion and vocals; George Potts on guitar, bass and vocals; and Diana Herold on drums and percussion.

Martha Graham Dances

Saturday, October 7 - 3 pm - The Buttons Garden outside the Scoville Memorial Library

National Iron Bank presents two iconic Martha Graham Dances, Lamentation and Satyric Festival Song, performed by Graham 2. Afterwards, Graham dancers will teach children, of all ages, how to express themselves through movement in their own tube of fabric. “Graham” crackers and apple cider will be served.

10th Annual Quilt Show

Friday, October 6 and Saturday, October 7 - 10 am - 4 pm - Salisbury Congregational Church

Admire the many beautiful quilts draped over the pews throughout the church. All quilts are welcome in the exhibit -- whether made by you or a relative, purchased or received. Please bring your quilt(s) to the church from October 4-6 between 9 am and 3 pm. Cards will be available to list your name, contact information, and each quilt's "story," such as its design, its quilter, and how it was acquired if known.

Crafts and Games

Saturday, October 7 – 10 am to 4 pm - Scoville Memorial Library lawn

Lots of autumn crafts and games for children of all ages – pumpkin painting, arts and crafts, glitter tattoos, face painting, slime making, lawn games, popcorn, and more. Sponsored by SOAR, EXTRAS, Scoville Memorial Library, HYSB, and Salisbury Central School 8th Grade Class.

Hay Ride

Saturday, October 7 – 12 to 4 pm

Enjoy an old-fashioned hayride! Tractor and hay wagon depart on Library Street. Sponsored by the Congregational Church.

Prime Rib Dinner

Saturday, October 7 – 5 pm to 8 pm – Lakeville Hose, 4 Brook Street, Lakeville

Delicious Prime Rib Dinner with mashed potatoes, vegetable, dinner roll, and dessert. To eat in or take out; for large orders call 860-435-9981 on Saturday.

SWSA Annual Brew-Ski Fest

Sunday, October 8 - 1 pm to 4 pm - Ski Jumps behind Salisbury

The 14th Annual Brew Ski Fest is sponsored by SWSA. Over 30 breweries will offer over 200 beers, ciders, and hard seltzers. Live music by the Steve Dunn Band. Tickets are $30 in advance, $35 at the gate. For advance tickets or more info go to Jumpfest.org.

3rd Annual Pet Parade

Sunday, October 8 – Noon -- Lakeville Community Field (behind Patco)

Enjoy the Pet Parade featuring a variety of dogs and other pets with and without costumes. (Past entrants included a goat and a turtle!) After the short parade through town, return to Community Field for the awarding of prizes in various categories, such as best costume, biggest dog, and longest tail. If you plan to enter a pet in the parade, please download the registration form HERE.