This Year's Fanny Wood Day Scheduled for Oct. 4

Volunteers and vendors are still needed for the 14th Annual Fanny Wood Day, which is slated to be held from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 4.

The Fanny Wood Day Committee, which is chaired by Bruce Zakarin and includes public works representatives and other local volunteers, has been working throughout the summer to finalize plans for this year’s event.

Fanwood held its first Fanny Wood Day in 1996. This year, the day will begin with an open ceremony led by the Union County Sheriff’s Color Guard. Activities will include a special area featuring rides and entertainment for children and a DJ to provide music and broadcast the results of contests scheduled throughout the day. Contests will include a Bubble gum blowing contest sponsored by Provident Bank, and the popular ice cream eating contest, sponsored by Double Dipper Café.

Musical performances will include Zev and Cover to Cover. The Cougar Car Club will also show off its classic automobiles in the Fanwood Train Station parking lot along South Avenue. If you have a great old car and want to be part of the show, call Don Wussler at 908 -889-1709.

A variety of vendors, along with several local merchants, will also have stands on Martine and South Avenues, providing food, crafts, and other items for attendees of all ages. Local nonprofits and local professionals will also be on hand to provide information and services.

Vendors interested in reserving a spot at the festival can complete a vendor form at www.visitfanwood.com. 

Anyone interested in volunteering should contact Bruce Zakarin at 908-277-8453.

More information will be mailed out to all Fanwood residents in early September.