Harrison Thorp 2:08 p.m.
Sunday, August 7, 2016 2:17 pm
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SANBORNVILLE, N.H. - This year's Calico Fair was a happy fusion of fun, food and fund raising.
While a major theme of the fair has always been its draw for bargain hunters searching for hidden treasures, Saturday's version also had plenty of fun for children, too.
Under a warm August sun cooled only by a lazy summer breeze, youngsters tried their hand at flying special model planes, challenging themselves to see who could glide theirs the farthest. They also enjoyed coloring and decorating their planes to make them unique.
Nearby Butterfingers Da Klown (Martha Soto-Galicia) had them enthralled with balloon animals and face painting, all completely free.
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| A youngster and his imagination soar to new heights at a runway for toy planes at the Calico Fair in Sanbornville on Saturday. |
Of course, the biggest attraction has always been the bargains, which were in abundance this year. A live auction of many valuable items, including estate treasures and artwork and called by a professional auctioneer highlighted the day, which thankfully saw not even a drop of rain that had been predicted.
Beyond that there was table after table of household goods, tools, sports equipment, books and CDs.
For food there were $4 hamburgers and $7 sausage subs cooked up by Dave Tyler and all including a free soda. Or you could enjoy a $2 root beer float or old-fashioned strawberry shortcake.
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| Action around the bake table was fast and furious. |
The bake (human and dog treats) and bling tables also raised money as well with a church director noting today that some $5,300 had been brought in to help with the church's operating expenses, which have been daunting this past year.
In just a span of a few months a chunk of the church roof collapsed and heating systems failed in both the church and its rectory.
"The fair was a wonderful success and so many people helped," the Rev. Sue Poulin, the church's pastor, said today.