Marblehead chamber readies Fall Festival

Folks on a hayride during the 2009 festival.

The following is a press release from the Marblehead Chamber of Commerce:

On Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 25th and 26th, 2010, the Marblehead business community will host the 6th Annual Marblehead Fall Festival. The Marblehead Chamber of Commerce Retail Committee has once again organized this event, and more than 30 businesses are participating as sponsors. There will be town-wide sidewalk sales throughout town all weekend and family events such as an Artisan Craft Fair at Abbot Hall (Souvenir photos at the Fair courtesy of XFINITY, costumed characters from the Boston Ballet School), Horse Drawn Hay Rides (sponsored by National Grand Bank and Marblehead Bank), Mask Decorating (sponsored by the Marblehead Arts Association), Restaurant Rivalry, and refreshments and entertainment at various retail locations for all to enjoy.  Additionally, our local historic attractions will be open for all to enjoy.  On September 25th, the Lee Mansion will be open for FREE tours from 10am to Noon and the J.O.J. Frost Gallery will be open (FREE) from 10am to 4pm. On Sunday, September 26th, enjoy a Bette Hunt Walking Tour “Exploring Front St” from 1pm - 3 pm.

This hometown celebration is also a chance for the business community to celebrate and appreciate their loyal clientele.  Many businesses use their own resources to thank their customers, providing tasty fall treats and entertainment in and around their stores.

NEW! Fall Festival Restaurant Rivalry  - $5 per ticket - On sale at the Chamber Info Booth on Sept. 20th – Sept. 26th

Taste “samples” at participating restaurants on Sat. Sept. 25th and Sunday, Sept. 26th. Travel from restaurant to restaurant, and rate each establishment’s offerings in a friendly, community-spirited competition. Vote on your favorite sample, and enter to win a $50 restaurant gift certificate from one of our local restaurants. Pick up/ Drop off tickets at the Chamber Information Booth, corner of Pleasant, Springs, and Essex St., Marblehead.  Tickets Sales begin on Sept. 20th.* The Winning restaurant will be publicized in local media outlets, featured on MHTV and given the opportunity to host a Chamber Business After Hours in 2011.

Participating Restaurants with more to come: Hooked Seafood & Grill, The Landing Restaurant, Marblehead Cafe & Chowder Company, 5 Corners Kitchen

Information Booth Hours: Mon, Tues, and Wed. - noon to 4pm; Thurs, Fri, and Sunday – 11am to 5pm and Saturday – 10am to 5pm.
 
Healing Arts Tents
The Chamber Health & Wellness Committee will be participating in this event with “Healing Arts” tents on Saturday, September 25th at the State Street Landing. This component to the event features Chamber Health & Wellness professionals, showcasing their services, offering brief consultations/ demonstrations and providing healthy tips to improve your body and mind. Healing Arts Participants with more to come: Full Potential Chiropractic, Hand in Hand Massage
 
More about the event
Fall Festival is a welcome to the fall season and a warm-up for Marblehead’s signature event, Christmas Walk.   All proceeds generated from the Festival will be reinvested into the advertising budget for the Christmas Walk.  And once again this year, the Retail Committee is hard at work organizing not only the Christmas Walk weekend but also various events on weekends throughout the month of December.  This gives our residents and visitors more chances to “Shop Marblehead” and enjoy all that our community has to offer.
 
For additional information about the Fall Festival including a schedule of events, please visit www.marbleheadchamber.org.