Dresden celebrates 11th Summerfest
Ryan Cote announces Mary Walsh as Dresden’s 2016 Spirit of America award winner. ART MAYERS/Wiscasset Newspaper
Dresden’s Summerfest attendees dance around to the drum beat of the Fish River Singers. ART MAYERS/Wiscasset Newspaper
Leah Schindler holds Vitale, 3, so he can pet a horse from Hideaway Farm in Topsham. ART MAYERS/Wiscasset Newspaper
The Steamboat Gypsy band from Bowdoinham plays at the 2016 Dresden Summerfest. ART MAYERS/Wiscasset News paper
Dresden Fire Chief Steve Lilly flips burgers. ART MAYERS/Wiscasset Newspaper
Janette Sweem in front of the pie-tasting and judging booth. ART MAYERS/Wiscasset Newspaper
Fish River Singers beat the drum. ART MAYERS/Wiscasset Newspaper
Eric Cartonio of Topsham holds Taven, a mini burrow. ART MAYERS/WISCASSET NEWSPAPER
Muijn and Tahay Cook from Waterville feed the goats. ART MAYERS/Wiscasset Newspaper
Ryan Cote announces Mary Walsh as Dresden’s 2016 Spirit of America award winner. ART MAYERS/Wiscasset Newspaper
Dresden’s Summerfest attendees dance around to the drum beat of the Fish River Singers. ART MAYERS/Wiscasset Newspaper
Leah Schindler holds Vitale, 3, so he can pet a horse from Hideaway Farm in Topsham. ART MAYERS/Wiscasset Newspaper
The Steamboat Gypsy band from Bowdoinham plays at the 2016 Dresden Summerfest. ART MAYERS/Wiscasset News paper
Dresden Fire Chief Steve Lilly flips burgers. ART MAYERS/Wiscasset Newspaper
Janette Sweem in front of the pie-tasting and judging booth. ART MAYERS/Wiscasset Newspaper
Fish River Singers beat the drum. ART MAYERS/Wiscasset Newspaper
Eric Cartonio of Topsham holds Taven, a mini burrow. ART MAYERS/WISCASSET NEWSPAPER
Muijn and Tahay Cook from Waterville feed the goats. ART MAYERS/Wiscasset Newspaper
Dresden held its 11th annual Summerfest on Sunday, July 10 during a midday break between rain showers that kept many fairgoers away. The event was held at the Pownalborough Courthouse.
A small crowd enjoyed music, a pie-tasting event, a petting zoo, buggy rides, and food served by the Dresden Fire Department.
“It is just a relaxing afternoon,” said co-organizer Peter Walsh.
The trio Steamboat Gypsy from Bowdoinham played folk and fiddle music.
“It is a Little House on the Prairie type of day. Eat, make friends, enjoy,” said co-organizer Pat Theriault.
The pie competition was run by Janette Sweem, director of the Richmond Area Food Pantry.
“Sample the pies and vote for your favorite,” said Sweem, who was accepting donations for the pantry.
The Fish River Singers beat a Native American drum and led a circle dance.
Leader Bill Pelkey said he has been able to trace his heritage to the Mi’maq (MIcMac) Huron tribe of Quebec. The group welcomes drummers of different tribal backgrounds, he said.
Ryan Cote presented resident Mary Walsh with the Spirit of America award for 2016.
“She has been part of many activities that bolster the civic health of the community,” said Cote.
Walsh said she was surprised to be this year’s recipient.
Event Date
Address
United States
