Community pulling together for Summer Fest

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A good sized crowd turned out for the 51st Summer Fest in Farmington on Saturday.
A good sized crowd turned out for last year’s Summer Fest in Farmington.

FARMINGTON – This year’s Summer Fest to be held on July 22 & 23, promises to be bigger and better than ever, thanks in great part to the support of area businesses.

“We couldn’t do it without the generosity of our neighbors,” said Summer Fest Committee Chair Susun Terese. Giving levels this year correspond to the names of children’s old-fashioned games. Listed below are all the sponsors who stepped forward with generous contributions toward this community event.

Follow the Leader $2,000 and Up
Franklin Savings Bank

Capture the Flag $1,000 to $1,999
WKTJ and the Farmington Downtown Association

Crack the Whip $500 -$999
Tranten’s, Foothills Management, IEC

Kick the Can $250 – $499
City Lights North, Comfort Inn, County Seat Realty, Dead River Company, Edge Automotive, Enchanted Herbs and Botanicals, Franklin-Somerset FCU, Granary Restaurant, Grimaldi Concrete, Java Joes, Renys, Skowhegan Savings Bank, University Credit Union

Hopscotch $100 – $249
Bangor Savings Bank, Beeline Cable, Calico Patch, Cullenberg Law Offices, Farmington Rotary, Farmington Ford, Franklin Chrysler, Harris Real Estate, Homestead Bakery, Kyes Insurance, Mainestone Jewelry, Olympia Sports, Shiretown Insurance, Signworks, SK Durrell Insurance, SugarWood Gallery

Red Rover $0 – $99
Aubuchon Hardware, Chamber of Commerce, Dick Davis, Full Bloom Hydroponics, Good Times Unlimited, House of Pizza, Hannaford Supermarket, Mills & Mills Law Office, Minikins, Mosher’s Seafood, O’Reilly Auto Parts, Serenity Holistic Massage, Touch of Class, Twice Sold Tales

“This is a big increase over the number of sponsors for last year’s Summer Fest. More people are giving, and people are giving more. This kind of support demonstrates the strength of our business community and exhibits the dedication and cohesiveness that makes our small town a great town to live in,” Terese said.

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4 Comments

  1. What time can people sign up for the 5K if they wanted to run in it tonight? How much?

  2. The Spandits Road Races will be held on Broadway, July 23rd. Registration is at 4:30pm; the Kids Race is scheduled for 5:30pm and the 5K Road Race is at 6:15pm. Don’t have the cost listed, sorry.

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