PHOTOS: A bright day for New Ipswich Autumn Fest

Julia Mills of New Ipswich gets her face painted by volunteer Brittney Brooks.

Julia Mills of New Ipswich gets her face painted by volunteer Brittney Brooks. STAFF PHOTO BY ASHLEY SAARI

Mike Ordway performs folk tunes.

Mike Ordway performs folk tunes. STAFF PHOTO BY ASHLEY SAARI

Declan Muhonen of New Ipswich is the dunk tank target.

Declan Muhonen of New Ipswich is the dunk tank target. STAFF PHOTO BY ASHLEY SAARI

Sara Costello of Greenville paints a pumpkin she picked out of the pumpkin patch.

Sara Costello of Greenville paints a pumpkin she picked out of the pumpkin patch. STAFF PHOTO BY ASHLEY SAARI—

Declan Muhonen of New Ipswich is the dunk tank target.

Declan Muhonen of New Ipswich is the dunk tank target. STAFF PHOTO BY ASHLEY SAARI—

A cow from Patricia’s Ark is the arbitrator of “Cow Pie Bingo.”

A cow from Patricia’s Ark is the arbitrator of “Cow Pie Bingo.” STAFF PHOTO BY ASHLEY SAARI—

Nora Rathbun of New Ipswich tries her luck at the ring toss.

Nora Rathbun of New Ipswich tries her luck at the ring toss. STAFF PHOTO BY ASHLEY SAARI—

Pam Bridge, or “Pammy the Balloon Twister,” creates a monkey on a coconut tree for a child.

Pam Bridge, or “Pammy the Balloon Twister,” creates a monkey on a coconut tree for a child. STAFF PHOTO BY ASHLEY SAARI

Signs point residents to attractions at Autumn Fest.

Signs point residents to attractions at Autumn Fest. STAFF PHOTO BY ASHLEY SAARI

Laityn Shuttle of New Ipswich tests his mettle against the strength tower.

Laityn Shuttle of New Ipswich tests his mettle against the strength tower. STAFF PHOTO BY ASHLEY SAARI—

Hudson and Halle Cutter of Temple fish for prizes.

Hudson and Halle Cutter of Temple fish for prizes. STAFF PHOTO BY ASHLEY SAARI—

Vendors fill the baseball field at Memorial Park.

Vendors fill the baseball field at Memorial Park. STAFF PHOTO BY ASHLEY SAARI—

Mia Ketola of New Ipswich decorates a pumpkin in the pumpkin patch.

Mia Ketola of New Ipswich decorates a pumpkin in the pumpkin patch. STAFF PHOTO BY ASHLEY SAARI

Published: 10-08-2024 12:07 PM

The annual New Ipswich Autumn Fest, which serves as a fundraiser for the town’s Parks and Recreation Department, hosted fair games, face-painting, balloon-twisting, Nerf wars and food trucks on Memorial Field on Saturday.

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