Downtown shops, restaurants, local non-profits, food trucks, crafters, and other vendors display their merchandise in the streets. Roads are open only to pedestrians for the day. A variety of performances and demonstrations take place. This event is free and family-friendly. We look forward to seeing you!

This year, there are a lot of exciting events on the schedule! Here are some of the highlights:

• Meet the WooSox mascots and win prizes at the WooSox booth.
• Bring a jar of Peanut Butter to contribute to the Gardner CAC Food Pantry’s Peanut Butter Challenge!
• The Kids Zone by Chair City Church will be featuring Inflatables, Costumed Characters, a Selfie Station, and MORE!
• Meet Rocky, the Gardner Police Department K-9, and his handler. Also, check out GPD’s Impaired Driving Demo.
• The popular Reptile Show of New England is back for another year.
• Celebrate Gardner’s birthday with Super Natural All Stars Cheerleaders and enjoy a cupcake!
• Visit Studio 4 Pottery to see a pottery-throwing demonstration.
• Paint a tile for free at the Art On the Rocks booth.
• Stick around for a performance by the Bridgewater Antiphonal Brass Band performance in the afternoon.

Guests: Download the Full Schedule.

Vendors: For vendor application and details, click here.