Family Fun Fair in Burrillville June 16

BURRILLVILLE – Final plans are underway for the 27th annual Burrillville Family Fun Fair, to be held on Saturday, June 16 (rain date June 23) from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Stillwater Mill Center, adjacent to the Jesse Smith Library. The Burrillville Parks & Recreation Department is working in collaboration with the Burrillville Farmer’s Market and Jesse Smith Library to make this year’s event a great success.

The Farmers’ Market will be offering its goods during this year’s fair and hosting musical entertainment provided by After Market Parts, and the kids can make their own plantings. Visit the Jesse Smith Library table to find out about the free programs they will be offering this summer.

As in the past, the Family Fair will offer kids’ games, class demonstrations, food from Gotta Q Smokehouse BBQ including American fare, Anabell’s Ice Cream, free giveaways, raffles and numerous Informational Booths.

New this year is the addition of a The Animal Affair Traveling Petting Zoo, joining us from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., and Marshall from Paw Patrol will make an appearance from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Come to the Burrillville Parks & Recreation Main Information Booth and receive a bag to collect event information and giveaways, including Burrillville Parks & Recreation Summer Camp information, and participate in free games to win prizes donated by Rhode Island Novelty of Fall River. Complimentary Face Painting will be available throughout the day, and there will be a Pie Eating Contest at 11 a.m. for both kids and adults with small trophies to the winners.

Boxes of macaroni and Cheese will be collected for the Burrillville Weekend Snack Pack Program. For every box donated you will receive a free raffle ticket for a chance to win prizes at the raffle tables. Raffle tickets will be available to purchase for a chance to win donated baskets and other items. All raffle proceeds to benefit the Burrillville Weekend Snack Pack Program.

The Child Identification Program organized by the Freemasons will once again take place inside the Jesse Smith Library. The Burrillville Conservation Commission will once again have their annual Tree Planting Program, with one planting per Burrillville resident with proof of residency required until all available plantings have been given away. Harrisville Fire Department will once again have their Inflatable Smoke House to explore.

Agencies and organizations that serve the entire community population will be displaying their information, including local fire departments, health care organizations, local churches, and businesses throughout Rhode Island. Demonstrations will take place for the Burrillville Parks & Recreation Department’s Kids Yoga Program by Christine Gallo at 10:30 a.m., the popular #TobinStyleBootCamp by Samantha Tobin at 11:30 a.m., and Fencing at 12:30 p.m.

Throughout the year, the Parks & Recreation department promotes a wide variety of programs and activities for all ages.

Anyone interested in assisting or participating in this event or any program offered by the Parks & Recreation Department may call 568-9470, e-mail at Parksandrec@ Burrillville.org; subscribe to Rec. News on the Town of Burrillville at www.burrillville.org and/or the Burrillville Parks & Recreation Department Facebook page.