The weather varied on the Saturday of Summerfest 2023, from overcast and partly sunny during the day, to rain showers which arrived in the evening. Nonetheless, a large crowd converged on Pelham Street by the resurrected arches throughout the day and evening, sampling tasty morsels from the food trucks, listening to music, supporting local vendors and merchants, enjoying a beverage or two, and rekindling friendships.
After Saturday night’s heavy rain, the sun came out Sunday morning, and Summerfest resumed with a community breakfast, classic car and hot rod show, and food vendors. Live music was provided in the Peace Park bandshell, courtesy of Jimmy’s Juke Joint Blues Band, featuring local musician Jim Casson and special guests Steve Grisbrook, Steve Goldberger, Joel Parisien, Dwayne Laforme, Johnny Max, and Ron Hoover.
Typically, Summerfest sees 40,000 visitors over the weekend, according to Town staff. The event is supported by almost a hundred volunteers, drawn primarily for local service clubs.