Ridgefield Church Hosts 106-Year-Old Festival

RIDGEFIELD, Conn. – You can buy everything from books to tables to toys to picture frames at the 106-year-old Nutmeg Festival in Ridgefield.

A significant part of the money raised at the sale will go directly to local charities, officials said. Last year, the Nutmeg Festival, which has been going on for more than a century, brought in more than $45,000, said Ginny Fitzpatrick, the parish administrator for St. Stephen's Episcopal Church.

The tag sale is the largest part of the festival. The church has been collecting inventory for the sale since early May. Across the church campus rooms are filled with items that have been donated from people around the town.

Fitzpatrick said the time commitment for running the fair can be daunting.

The festival this year is being run by a group of 13 parishioners who call themselves the "Dirty Dozen" and Fitzpatrick said they have dedicated a lot of time to getting the festival ready.

In addition to the tag sale, there will be face painting, music, food sales, a cake contest and a silent auction. 

“It’s run by parishioners and donations,” Fitzpatrick said.

There will also be a magician who will perform for children.

It takes an entire week for the fair to set up, organizers said. Rooms in the North and South Halls will hold books, children’s toys, furniture and art, and most of the set up will be done at night by volunteers.

The festival is a one day event, running from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., and is open to anyone who wishes to attend.

 

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