Details of 2010 Fanny Wood Day Announced

The Fanny Wood Day Committee has announced that the 15th Annual Fanny Wood Day will be held on Sunday, September 26, and is now seeking volunteers and vendors to be part of the fun.

The committee, which is chaired by Bruce Zakarin and Donna Dolce and includes representatives from the Public Works Department, local business owners and a number of local community volunteers, has been meeting throughout the spring to finalize plans for this year's event. Some of the members have helped organize Fanny Wood Day since its inception in 1996.

The committee has been busy soliciting a variety of vendors who, along with local merchants, will have stands on Martine and South Avenues.  Vendors that have registered will provide food, crafts, and various items suitable for young and old alike. A number of local nonprofit organizations and professionals will also be on hand to provide information and services.

Vendors interested in reserving a spot at the festival should call (908) 889-6072 or visit the Fanny Wood website at www.visitfanwood.com/fannywood.

Once again, a special area will be set aside for children, with rides and entertainment as part of this festive occasion. A DJ will be on hand to provide music and will be broadcasting the results of a number of contests scheduled throughout the day, some of which include the return of the 'Pie Baking Contest' to support the Fanwood Fire Department and our popular 'Ice Cream Eating Contest' sponsored by the Double Dipper Café. Also added to the fun will be the 'Mr. & Mrs. Fanwood Contest'.

The Cougar Car Club will host an exhibition of classic automobiles in the Fanwood Train Station parking lot along South Avenue. If you have an antique or classic car and want to be part of the show, please contact Don Wussler at (908) 889-1709.

"An ad journal with a complete listing of the day's events and information about some of Fanwood's local businesses and supporters will be mailed to each household in early September," Mayor Colleen Mahr said in a statement. "We encourage everyone to set aside September 26 and join us downtown to honor Fanwood's legendary first lady and to celebrate Fanwood's 115th birthday!

Anyone interested in volunteering to help on September 26 should contact Lynn Sorf or Donna Dolce at 908-889-6072.

Fanny Wood Day is held at the corner of Martine and South Avenues in downtown Fanwood. The event begins at 11 a.m. and will continue until 5 p.m.