Labor Day weekend is nearly here which means it is time again to escape to that magical place where time stands still, The Fair at New Boston at George Rogers Clark Park.
On September 3 - 4, the public is invited to leave the modern world behind and enjoy a lovely day in 1800.
Always on Saturday and Sunday of Labor Day weekend, the Fair at New Boston has been making time travel seem possible for 34 years.
Oxen will pull their wagon past taverns filled with the music of clinking mugs and fiddles. Visitors will stroll down the picturesque streets to the cadence of a blacksmith’s hammer. Artisans will demonstrate their ancient skills. Musicians will fill the hearts of guests with song and shops will overflow with unique items. Every year there are a few new shops added to the returning favorites.
Guests will want to follow the sound of drums down the woodland trail between the Black Horse Tavern and Cheapside. The friendly Native American village in the woods welcomes visitors. Demonstrations show village life of long ago.
Biggest changes that a visitor will find at this year’s fair is the addition of more historically accurate food items. Scotch Eggs (or Forced Eggs), Carolina Rice, sliced beef, and slices of fruit or pecan pie.
There are more food choices at this Fair than ever before.
The aroma of turkey legs, sweet corn, and ham roasting over open fires will make mouths water. Chicken and noodles, sausages on a stick, buffalo burgers, green beans, marinated mushrooms, delicious soups, bread and seasoned butters round out the menus. Desserts are a special delight; red raspberries and cream, ginger snaps, peaches and pound cake, frozen cream, gingerbread, and Shrewsbury cakes.
The Fair at New Boston offers an action filled day that is entertaining, but inexpensive. It is a place where families, couples and friends can kick back and enjoy time travel at its best. There are special activities like puppet shows and games to delight the children.
Each afternoon a battle reenactment with full-sized cannon, horses, and militia will remind visitors of the conflicts fought in this area between the Americans, the British and their Native allies.
The Fair at New Boston is held in historic George Rogers Clark Park, a part of the Clark County Park District, between Fairborn and Springfield on State Route 4. Gates will open at 10 a.m. - and close at 6 p.m., rain or shine. Parking is free and plentiful. No pets please.
Admission is $10 for adults, and $3 for children aged 6-11. Ages 5 and under are admitted free. Early purchase discount tickets are available for $8 at all Security National Banks and at the Gathering House at George Rogers Clark Park.
The Fair at New Boston is presented by the George Rogers Clark Heritage Association, an all-volunteer non-profit organization with history education as a goal.
For further information, or directions, visit www.FairAtNewBoston.org Follow the Fair at New Boston on Facebook, Twitter @FairatNewBoston or Instagram for the latest updates and contests.
