“Every since the first time we played here, we’ve always had a great time,” Allain said, adding that he enjoyed bringing his three children to the event each summer. Mike Allain, who plays bass for Secret Sage, said the TerrapinFest had a reputation among local musicians as an ideal venue for live musical performances.

“As soon as we pulled in and saw all the vendors, I knew I would love it here.”Įvent provides perfect summer venue for musical performersīands performing on the outside stage were High Powered Mutants, Secret Sage, Traveling Jones, Angry Debs, The Knot (formerly known as Slipknot), and Way Up South. “I love the vibe, the people, and camaraderie here,” he explained. Gregg Gallerani of Milford said he was attending his first TerrapinFest to help man the vendor table for Candy Color Studios, a Keene, NH-based establishment that specializes in tie-dyed clothing, windchimes, and Hawaiian shirts.

More: Annual TerrapinFest returns to Gardner Saturday, marks 22nd anniversary “Sometimes, at events like this, people are bit shy to dance but I love inviting everyone to get creative and open up and feel free.” “There are a lot of local artists and musicians coming together here to enjoy the summer,” said Fahey, who added that she was aiming to provide a dance space for festivalgoers. Fahey, whose studio specializes in dance, art, music, and magic, said the event was a celebration of the community. Rajuli Fahey, owner of Magnolia Studio in Winchendon, set up a glamping, or “glamorous camping,” tent at the event, and was joined by Kerri Plouffe and Laurent. The all-day, indoor-outdoor concert, which featured continuous live music on two stages between noon and 11 p.m., drew hundreds of festivalgoers to the PACC’s Kendall Pond grounds. The popular annual music and arts event, which was created in 2000 to give local bands a chance to perform before a festival crowd, celebrated its 23rd anniversary at the Polish American Citizens Club on Saturday, Aug. View Gallery: PHOTOS 23rd annual TerrapinFest in Gardnerįree-spirited music-lovers were “groovin’ to the best at TerrapinFest” in Gardner over the weekend.

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