Our 16th Annual Pilgrim Festival was held on November 20 from 10:00am to 4:00pm.  Many of you, especially new members, may wonder “What is the Pilgrim Festival?”.  The Festival is an opportunity to learn about our Congregational history and Pilgrim heritage, to get to know our fellow church members better, to display our good neighborliness, and to just have a good time.  Admission is free.  There is a charge for the petting zoo, food, and vendor products.

Many FCC members dress up in Pilgrim motif.  This is generally black trousers or skirts, black or white shirts or blouses with white aprons for women and a collar which is provided.  At registration, all are provided with a Pilgrim Name Tag and a biography of that person.  In addition to historical displays, there are period exhibits, such as stocks, an armorer, a Native American presentation and loom and spinning wheel demonstrations.  We also have a historical reenactment.

Other activities are the petting zoo, crafts and games for the children and, of course, food.  There are many vendors with hand made crafts for sale.  It appears there will be at least as many as last year.  Please plan to attend and invite your friends and neighbors. 

The next day, November 21, is Pilgrim Sunday.  Many members also choose to wear their Pilgrim outfits to church  on that Sunday.