These large horses from the Hutchinson Farm got everyone’s attention when they went into a trot during Saturday’s parade at Andover Olde Home Days.
These youths show a lot of spirit aboard the the Calvary Bible Church of Andover’s float during Saturday’s parade at Andover Olde Home Days.
Carol Emery of Andover entertains the crowd in her bear costume during the parade on Saturday at Andover Olde Home Days.
ANDOVER — The main portion of Olde Home Days took place Saturday under overcast skies.
Hundreds lined Main Street for a lengthy parade, which included fire engines, ATVs from local ATV clubs, tractors, politicians and horses. Numerous floats represented this year’s theme, A Community For All Sports.
Every public building in town was used for various activities, including the 66th annual Flower Show, the popular photo contest, the chicken barbecue by the Fire Department, a book sale, a cookie walk, bean supper, an art show and a farmers market.
The event continues Sunday.
The Andover General Store, looking to elevate the Sunday portion of the celebration, will present its first live music and barbecue from noon to 4 p.m. on the common. Featured will be the Veggies By Day of Lewiston. The barbecue in the parking lot will be by A.C. Grilling & Smoking.
The Homecoming Sunday Service will begin at 10 a.m. at the Andover Congregational Church, following a crepe breakfast from 7 to 9:30 a.m.
The Ellis River Riders will host an Open English & Western Horse Show from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Now in its 37th year, the event began in 1980 following the 175th anniversary of the town in 1979, after many participants urged the committee to continue with a yearly celebration.
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