Arts! Ashland Alliance will present the 4th annual Dragonfly Festival on Saturday, Aug. 12, from 2 to 8:30 p.m. at the Ashland Historical Society, Mill Pond Park and The Corner Spot. There will be something for everyone: live music on three stages, kids’ entertainment, face painting, crafts, artisans, food, drumming, dance, a parade and, at dusk, floating fires on Mill Pond. Performers include Bruce Mattson and The Chili Brothers, Bobby Watson Blues Band, Railroad House Band, The Dale Show, Jorbley, Rick Goldin, Lori Diamond and Fred Abatelli, Crocodile River Music, and more!
The event takes place rain or shine and is free and open to the public. There will be plenty of tasty food choices and yummy desserts. New this year is the addition of The Corner Spot at 6 Cherry St., the Dragonfly Parade, and a bigger food court. A section of Myrtle Street will be closed to traffic. Attendees should bring folding chairs or a blanket and a flashlight if they plan to stay for the floating fires. Free parking is in the back of 50 Main St., 60 Pleasant St. and the Town Hall parking lot.
The event is funded by the Mass. Cultural Council, the Ashland Cultural Council and generous sponsorships from many local businesses. For more information, email dragonflyfestivalashland@gmail.com or visit www.dragonflyfestivalashlandma.com.
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July, 2017
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