SWEDESBORO — Swedesboro Woolwich Day 2015 will be held on Saturday, Sept. 26 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., bringing back a few favorites and some new attractions. The festivities will follow the 9th Annual 5K Dragon Run.
Please be advised that we are no longer accepting Booth Applications.
Again, this year’s event is guaranteed to exceed your expectations and entertain you as you stroll through downtown Swedesboro. A variety of fun activities and games will be on offer all thanks to our generous sponsors.
Be sure to test your strength on the High Striker, Flip a Chick, Race the Pork Chop Speedway, and enjoy a number of other carnival games. Enjoy the Fun Bus, Moon Bounces, Face Painters, Balloon Artists, caricaturists, a Stilt Walker and more.
The Main Stage band performance schedule is still being finalized so be sure to check in to the www.swedesborowoolwichday.com website for the most up to date scheduling. There will also be plenty of entertainment including performances and demonstrations from local sports and dance schools.
Swedesboro Performing Arts Academy students will host the Main Stage. Swedesboro Music Studio students will perform on the Kids Stage, which will be emceed by Dana Petrini. Swedesboro Woolwich Little Theater will also be doing a karaoke party. You won’t want to miss a slate of other performances and demonstrations from Dance Artistry Center, PassMore Dance, Yi’s Karate and Infinity Fencing.
Kingsway High School continues to be a force behind the day, as the Dragon Run benefits the Nathaniel Boerlin Scholarship Fund. Details and registration information for the race can be found at www.NateRocksHeaven.org. Due to construction on Auburn Rd, the Dragon Run route will have an altered route that will be announced as soon as it is finalized.
The winners of the run are announced at the opening of the event at the main stage at 10 a.m. after the Kingsway Marching Band kicks off the day with a few numbers. Kingsway provides a large group of volunteers through Interact service organization, the shuttles, and various teams and clubs bring their wares to be sold to interested visitors.
All sports-related booths for Kingsway and other local teams will be located at the north end of Kings Highway.
Some notable returning features are the popular car show, crafters and local vendors, as well as Historical information and demonstrations. You can sit and enjoy a bite to eat at the Food Court on Railroad Avenue and you’ll also find delicious local fare mixed in amongst the blocks of booths from the Kids Zone at Grant Avenue to Church Street.
The best way to get to the event is to hop on a shuttle from Kingsway High School, Charles Stratton School, or Walter Hill School. Buses will run continuously throughout the day.
Visit www.SwedesboroWoolwichDay.com for updated information, entertainment schedules, detours, registration applications and information about our great sponsors.
Please support our sponsors. Send any questions to swedesboroday@gmail.com.
