Once again on Father’s Day Weekend, “kids of all ages” will gather at the Westport Woman’s Club (44 Imperial Avenue, Westport, CT) to enjoy one of the town’s oldest and best-loved family events, The Westport Woman’s Club’s YANKEE DOODLE FAIR. This year’s family Fair opens Thursday, June 13 (6pm – 10pm) and continues Friday, June 14 (6pm – 10pm), Saturday, June 15 (1pm – 10pm) and Sunday, June 16 (1pm – 5pm).
Says WWC Past President and Yankee Doodle Chair, Karen Kleine, “We’re so excited to bring the YANKEE DOODLE FAIR, a fun end-of-school year tradition, to Westport again this June. Net profits from the fair will support many charities in Fairfield County, need-based college scholarships to Staples High School students, and our WWC Food Closet that works in tandem with Westport’s Department of Human Services. Please save the dates of June 13-16 to bring your friends and family to make great memories at this year’s YANKEE DOODLE FAIR 2024. The Westport Woman’s Club really makes a difference in the lives of so many.”
The Yankee Doodle Fair will once again feature carnival rides and games from Stewart Amusements. Returning are the ever-popular Carousel, Flying Dumbo, Dizzy Dragon, Frog Hopper, Scrambler, Cliff Hanger, Zero Gravity, Expo Wheel, among others. Pay one price; unlimited ride wristbands will be available all days of the Fair, including Friday and Saturday nights! Our youngest visitors will be excited to know that Sand Art is available at the Fair again this year. We will also have Snowflake Painting as a new activity.
Throughout the Fair, you will have an opportunity to buy tickets for Yankee Doodle Fair Raffle Prizes. In addition, our Yankee Doodle Fair’s “Take a Chance” tent is returning this year with a wide variety of prizes, many donated by Westport’s generous merchants and restaurants. “Take a Chance” prizes will be available for viewing throughout the Fair under a tent on the fair’s upper level, where you can buy tickets to win “Take a Chance” prizes. All winning Raffle and “Take a Chance” tickets will be drawn at the end of the Fair on Sunday, Father’s Day. It is not necessary for winners to be present to claim their prizes.
At the Yankee Doodle Food Court, fellow non-profit WESTPORT EXCHANGE CLUB will feature a selection of hamburgers, hot dogs, etc, as well as wine and beer to customers of legal age. GRECIAN DELIGHTS will be offering Greek favorites, gyros, souvlaki and shish kabob. Skip’s vintage GOOD HUMOR Truck will be back with ice cream treats for every taste. In addition, members of the Westport Woman’s Club will be selling cold beverages, home-made baked goods, with proceeds benefiting WWC community service grants and need-based scholarships for Staples High School seniors.
The Westport Woman’s Club is grateful for their generous community sponsors: Belta’s Farm Legacy, Ellen Hooker, Rich Dean Boxing & Fitness, Salon Paul Michael, Sam Sloat Coins, Inc, Westport National Bank, Continuum Card, National Express Inc, Izzo’s Landscapes, JMG Insurance Corp, Principal Wealth Partners, Toni Mickiewicz - William Pitt Sotheby’s International Realty.
NO DOGS ALLOWED. Trained service dogs only. NO EXCEPTIONS
The Westport Woman’s Club, organized in 1907, is a non-profit philanthropic organization dedicated to volunteerism and the raising of funds in support of the educational, charitable, cultural and public health services in Westport and surrounding towns. You do not have to be a Westport Resident to join The Westport Woman’s Club. For more information or to join this historic philanthropic organization, visit www.westportwomansclub.org or call the WWC office at 203-227-4240.
Once again on Father’s Day Weekend, “kids of all ages” will gather at the Westport Woman’s Club (44 Imperial Avenue, Westport, CT) to enjoy one of the town’s oldest and best-loved family events, The Westport Woman’s Club’s YANKEE DOODLE FAIR. This year’s family Fair opens Thursday, June 13 (6pm – 10pm) and continues Friday, June 14 (6pm – 10pm), Saturday, June 15 (1pm – 10pm) and Sunday, June 16 (1pm – 5pm).
The Yankee Doodle Fair will once again feature carnival rides and games from Stewart Amusements. Returning are the ever-popular Carousel, Flying Dumbo, Dizzy Dragon, Frog Hopper, Scrambler, Cliff Hanger, Zero Gravity, Expo Wheel, among others. Pay one price unlimited ride wristbands will be available all days of the Fair, including Friday and Saturday nights! Our youngest visitors will be excited to know that Sand Art is available at the Fair again this year. Inside air-conditioned Bedford Hall, our Gourmet Group will hold their highly-anticipated Bake Sale featuring home-made baked goods sure to please every sweet tooth.
Entertainment this year at the Yankee Doodle Fair to be announced!
Throughout the Fair, you will have an opportunity to buy tickets for Yankee Doodle Fair Raffle Prizes. The Raffle First Prize is $1000, Second Prize is $500, and Third Prize is a rose gold and diamond necklace, donated by RENATO’S and valued at $650. In addition, our Yankee Doodle Fair’s “Take a Chance” tent is returning this year with a wide variety of prizes, many donated by Westport’s generous merchants and restaurants. “Take a Chance” prizes will be available for viewing throughout the Fair under a tent on the fair’s upper level, where you can buy tickets to win “Take a Chance” prizes. All winning Raffle and “Take a Chance” tickets will be drawn at the end of the Fair on Sunday, Father’s Day. It is not necessary for winners to be present to claim their prizes.
At the Yankee Doodle Food Court, fellow nonprofit WESTPORT EXCHANGE CLUB will feature a selection of hamburgers, hot dogs, etc, as well as wine and beer to customers of legal age. A new food vendor for Yankee Doodle, GRECIAN DELIGHTS will offer greek favorites, Gyros, Souvlaki and shish kabob. Skip’s vintage GOOD HUMOR Truck will be back with ice cream treats for every taste, and THE ULTIMATE WAFFLE will be selling their ice cream waffle treats throughout the fair. In addition, members of the Westport Woman’s Club will be selling cold beverages and bottled water, with proceeds benefitting WWC community service grants and need-based scholarships for Staples High School seniors.
Says WWC Past President and Yankee Doodle Chair, Christina McVaney, “We’re so excited to bring the YANKEE DOODLE FAIR, a fun end-of-school year tradition, to Westport and our neighboring towns again this June. The last one we had was in September, which was an unusual time of year for us. We greatly appreciated the community support we received back then and hope that we will see the same support in June. We try to bring new events and activities; this year we’re excited about our addition of a couple of bands that will be playing on Friday and Saturday evenings. Net profits from the fair will support many charities in Fairfield County, need-based college scholarships to Staples High School students, and our WWC Food Closet that works in tandem with Westport’s Department of Human Services. So please save the dates of June 16-19 to bring your friends and family to make great memories at this year’s YANKEE DOODLE FAIR 2022.”
The Westport Woman’s Club is grateful for their generous community sponsors: Law Offices of Robert E. Grant, Westport National Bank, Bank of America, Paraco Gas, Ellen Hooker, Janette Duchnicki, Toyota of Westport, The Vanderblue Team at the Higgins Group & Aquarion. No dogs are permitted on the grounds during the Fair.
The Westport Woman’s Club, organized in 1907, is a non-profit philanthropic organization dedicated to volunteerism and the raising of funds in support of the educational, charitable, cultural and public health services in Westport and surrounding towns. You do not have to be a Westport Resident to join The Westport Woman’s Club. For more information or to join this historic philanthropic organization, visit www.westportwomansclub.org or call the WWC office at 203-227-4240.
6-10 pm, KEMPO EVOLUTION MARTIAL ARTS
6-9 pm, SWEETCAKE MOUNTAIN (acoustic country bluegrass band)
6-10 pm, KEMPO EVOLUTION MARTIAL ARTS
1-2 pm, SCHOOL OF ROCK’s HOUSE BAND
1-10 pm, SDSS MARTIAL ARTS of WESTPORT
6-9 pm, MARK NAFTALIN & FRIENDS (group led by a Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Inductee)
SUNDAY:
1-5 pm, KEMPO EVOLUTION MARTIAL ARTS
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The Westport Woman’s Club is a non-profit, tax-exempt 501(c)(3) organization.
Thank you to the community for supporting the Westport Woman’s Club with your attendance at the 2019 Yankee Doodle Fair. Fair proceeds will be used in the coming year for charitable causes throughout Fairfield County.
Thank you also to every member who helped make the 2019 Yankee Doodle Fair a success: Yankee Doodle Captains who helped with all the pre-planning aspects, Set-up Crew, Bakers, Volunteers throughout the 4-day fair, Ticket Sellers (raffle, take-a-chance, rides), Curio Staff, Beverage Sellers, Face Painters, Sand Art Crew, Treasury, Break-down Crew, etc. This continued, cherished start-of-summer tradition for our community would not be possible without the amazing dedication of the Westport Woman’s Club membership. (more…)
Once again on Father’s Day Weekend, “kids of all ages” will gather at the Westport Woman’s Club (44 Imperial Avenue, Westport, CT) to enjoy one of the town’s oldest and best-loved family events, The Westport Woman’s Club’s YANKEE DOODLE FAIR. This year’s family Fair opens Thursday, June 13 (6pm – 10pm) and continues Friday, June 14 (6pm – 10pm), Saturday, June 15 (1pm – 10pm) and Sunday, June 16 (1pm – 5pm). For Event Flyer click here.
The Yankee Doodle Fair will once again feature carnival rides and games from Stewart Amusements. Returning are the ever-popular Carousel, Flying Dumbo, Dizzy Dragon, Frog Hopper, Scrambler, Cliff Hanger, Zero Gravity, Expo Wheel, among others. Pay one price unlimited ride wristbands will be available all days of the Fair, including Friday and Saturday nights! At the Westport Woman’s Club Face Painting Tent, customers can choose fun or fierce designs, as well as temporary tattoos. Our youngest visitors will be excited to know that Sand Art is available at the Fair again this year.
In the air-conditioned Bedford Hall, our Gourmet Group will hold their highly-anticipated Bake Sale featuring home-made baked goods sure to please every sweet tooth. While you make your selections, check out our Yankee Doodle Fair Cookbook. You can also shop at our on-site thrift store, The Curio Cottage, which will be open limited hours during the 2019 Fair (located near the children’s carousel). (more…)
The Westport Woman’s Club thanks all those from Westport and surrounding communities who supported our 2018 Yankee Doodle Fair.
Special thanks to our sponsors: Resnick Advisors, Inc., our Platinum Sponsor; Robert E. Grant, Esq., Our Gold Sponsor; our Silver Sponsors, Westport National Bank and Commerce Park Children’s Dentistry & Orthodontics; and our Bronze Sponsor, Weichert Realtors, Madison and Post. (more…)
See Slide show
Mark your calendars for the Westport Woman’s Club’s 2018 Yankee Doodle Fair coming up Father’s Day weekend. It’s fun for the whole family! Click here for Yankee Doodle Fair Flyer.
2018 Yankee Doodle Fair Hours:
Thursday, June 14, 6pm to 10pm
Friday, June 15, 6pm to 10pm
Saturday, June 16, 1pm to 10pm
Sunday, June 17, 1pm to 5pm (more…)
Mark your calendars for the Westport Woman’s Club’s 2017 Yankee Doodle Fair coming up Father’s Day weekend. It’s fun for the whole family!
2017 Yankee Doodle Fair Hours:
Thursday, June 15, 6pm to 10pm
Friday, June 16, 6pm to 10pm
Saturday, June 17, 1pm to 10pm
Sunday, June 18, 1pm to 5pm
Come enjoy one of Fairfield County’s longest running Fairs with Amusement Rides, International Food, Face Painting, Sand Art, Lucky Prize Drawing, Bake Sale, Raffle, and more. Our Curio Cottage Thrift Shop will be open for bargain hunters. Click here for Full Yankee Doodle Fair Information.
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INTERNATIONAL FOOD COURT!
GRAND PRIZE: $1,000
SECOND PRIZE: 8 WESTPORT COUNTRY PLAYHOUSE Flex Tickets
THIRD PRIZE: $350 SILVER RIBBON Gift Certificate
RAFFLE DRAWING will be held on Sunday at 5pm
TAKE-A-CHANCE DRAWINGS will be held on Sunday at 4pm
(Need not be present to win.)
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The Westport Woman’s Club is a non-profit, tax-exempt 501(c)(3) organization.
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This year’s family Fair opens Thursday, June 13 (6pm – 10pm) and continues Friday, June 14 (6pm – 10pm), Saturday, June 15 (1pm – 10pm) and Sunday, June 16 (1pm – 5pm).
The signature fundraiser of the WWC has become a “Westport Institution,” which is attended by grandparents, parents, and children of our town and from surrounding areas. This fun event runs for four days (Thursday night, Friday night, Saturday, and Sunday) during Father's Day weekend every June. In addition to carnival rides and an International Food Court, the YDF features a Bake Sale, raffle prizes, and carnival games. (more…)
2016 YANKEE DOODLE FAIR
JUNE 16TH – JUNE 19th
Sponsored by the WESTPORT WOMAN’S CLUB
44 IMPERIAL AVENUE, WESTPORT, CT
203-227-4240
Click here for YDF Press Release
(Click here for further details)
Yankee Doodle (aka Miggs Burroughs) returns to Westport, tonight, Thursday, through Sunday. (more…)
Once again on Father’s Day Weekend, “kids of all ages” gathered at the Westport Woman’s Club, 44 Imperial Avenue, to enjoy one of the town’s oldest and best-loved family events, The Westport Woman’s Club’s Yankee Doodle Fair.
Yankee Doodle Fair Video
Once again on Father’s Day Weekend, “kids of all ages” will gather at the Westport Woman’s Club, 44 Imperial Avenue, to enjoy one of the town’s oldest and best-loved family events, The Westport Woman’s Club’s Yankee Doodle Fair. This year Westport’s last remaining annual family Fair opens Thursday, June 18, 6 PM to 10 PM and continues Friday, 6 PM to 10 PM, Saturday, 1 PM to 10 PM and Sunday, 1 PM to 5 PM. (Yankee Doodle Fair Details)
The Yankee Doodle Fair will once again feature carnival rides and games from Stewart Amusements. The Expo Wheel is replacing the Ferris Wheel. Dizzy Dragon, Bumper Cars, Cobra Coaster, Tornado, Scrambler, Cliff Hanger, Super Slide, Whacky Shack Fun House, Merry Go Round, and Rip Cord are returning. A new updated spectacular version of the Ali Baba type ride named Rock Star and breath-taking Zero Gravity, are among others. Kiddie Rides include Quad Runner, Jumping Jumbos, Dinos and Frog Hopper. (more…)
2015 YANKEE DOODLE FAIR
JUNE 18TH - JUNE 21ST
Sponsored by:
The Westport Woman’s Club
44 Imperial Avenue
Westport, CT
203-227-4240
Thank you from the Woman’s Club
A most hearty thank you to those from Westport and the surrounding communities who came out to enjoy the fun at the Woman’s Club 2014 Yankee Doodle Fair.
Those who receive our assistance through the WWC’s community grants, scholarships and the food closet will benefit greatly from your participation in our signature fund raiser.
Special thanks go to our sponsors: Resnick Investments, Robert Grant, Attorney, Wells Fargo Bank, The Westport National Bank, Dorothy E. Curran, Weichert Realtors, and our Fair program partner, HSBC Bank. Thanks also to the Friends of the Fair.
Sponsored by The Westport Woman’s Club
44 Imperial Avenue, Westport, CT 203-227-4240
Fair Dates and Times:
- Thursday, June 12, 6 PM to 10 PM
- Friday, June 13, 6PM to 10 PM
- Saturday, June 14, 1PM to 10 PM
- Sunday, June 15, 1PM to 5 PM.
Enjoy one of Westport’s oldest and best loved family events - further details - YDF Press Release
Admission is Free. No Dogs Allowed (more…)
The 2013 Yankee Doodle Fair has come to a close and on behalf of the Westport Woman’s Club we would like to thank all those from Westport and surrounding towns who came out to enjoy the fun. While we are still closing the books, it looks like this will have been a good year for our signature fundraiser. All proceeds from the fair will go to support the Westport Woman’s Club’s philanthropic and scholarship programs. (more…)
Due to inclement weather, the Yankee Doodle Fair at the Westport Woman’s Club will be closed tonight, Thursday June 13th. The Fair will be open Friday 6:00 – 10:00p; Saturday 1:00 – 10:00p and Sunday, 1:00 – 5:00p. See you then !
Resnick Investment Advisors,
Castlekeep Investment Advisors,
David Adam Realty,
Robert E. Grant, Esq.,
Wells Fargo Bank,
Newman's Own,
Gault, Inc.,
Harding Funeral Home,
Lux Bond & Green,
Westport Country Playhouse
