Spirit of Somerset has fun for all, with food, games, craft fair, fireworks

Kristina Fontes, The Herald News
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SOMERSET — The fun returns on Saturday, Sept. 9.

That’s the day of the 22nd annual Spirit of Somerset Family Fun Day, which will feature returning favorites as well as some new activities this year.

Held at Village Waterfront Park, 274 Main St., this year’s Spirit of Somerset has a new event scheduled: a craft fair.

Organizers have been busy looking for local crafters ahead of this year’s festivities.

They’ve got even more activities for the whole family to enjoy.

Some activities will require a wristband and a signed insurance waiver by a parent or legal guardian to participate in, according to the Spirit of Somerset website.

They are: the monkey pole, bouncers, the obstacle course, dodgeball, face painting, pony rides, and the petting zoo.

Sights from the 2021 Spirit of Somerset Family Fun Day on September 18, 2021.
Sights from the 2021 Spirit of Somerset Family Fun Day on September 18, 2021.

Wristbands are $10 per person for the whole day, cash or check only, and are available for purchase ahead of the event at Rockland Trust Bank, 100 Slades Ferry Ave., and Lil Audrey’s, 1159 Read St.

Clam boils are also available at Lil Audrey’s for purchase ahead of the event, for $20. They will be $25 the day of the event.

There will be games, bands, food, dance, shows, animals, boat rides, and more at the Spirit of Somerset, as well as fireworks!

Sights from the 2021 Spirit of Somerset Family Fun Day on September 18, 2021.
Sights from the 2021 Spirit of Somerset Family Fun Day on September 18, 2021.

The schedule of events, according to the Spirit of Somerset website, is currently:

  • Noon to 1:15 p.m.: TJ Music All Star Bands

  • 1:15 to 1:30 p.m.: USA Karate

  • 1:30 to 1:45 p.m.: Strive Gymnastics

  • 1:45 to 2:15 p.m.: Magic by Mike

  • 2:15 to 3 p.m.: Brian Bigelow Band (1st set)

  • 3 to 3:15 p.m.: John F. McAuliffe dedication

  • 3:15 to 4 p.m.: Brian Bigelow Band (2nd set)

  • 4 to 4:15 p.m.: Citizens Awards

  • 4:15 to 4:30 p.m.: Somerset Berkley Regional High School marching band

  • 4:30 to 4:45 p.m.: Somerset Berkley Regional High School show choir

  • 4:45 to 5:30 p.m.: Bare Bones Acoustic

  • 5:30 to 6:30 p.m.: Delaney and Tristen (“American Idol”)

  • 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.: Diva and the Playboys (1st set)

  • 7:30 to 7:50 p.m.: Smith School of Dance/Glow Party

  • 7:50 to 8:50 p.m.: Diva and the Playboys (2nd set)

  • 8:50 p.m.: National anthem

  • 9 p.m.: Fireworks

Times and acts are subject to change. Fireworks will be set off from a barge in the river.

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Handicapped parking is available at the historical society on School Street. There are shuttles to bring people to the park. There is also parking at Pierce Beach, the marsh and the bluffs on South Street, with shuttle vans to bring people to the event.

The rain date for this event is Sunday, Sept. 10.

For more information, as well as the latest updates, follow Spirit of Somerset on Facebook, or visit their website.

Taunton Daily Gazette/Herald News copy editor and digital producer Kristina Fontes can be reached at kfontes@heraldnews.com. Support local journalism by purchasing a digital or print subscription to The Herald News and Taunton Daily Gazette today.

This article originally appeared on The Herald News: Spirit of Somerset Family Fun Day 2023 to be held Sept. 9