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Special Event

18th Century Market Fair

This event has already occurred. This page is provided for reference only.

Fee:

Free.

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Repeating Event

Days:

Every year

Dates:

November 03, 2018 to November 04, 2023

Time:

10:00 AM

Duration:

6 hours

Type of Event

Children’s Program

Cultural/Craft Demonstration

Festival

Living History

Partner Program

Performance

Talk

Walk

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Description

Leave the 21st century behind at the First State Heritage Park 18th Century Market Fair that recreates the sights and sounds of the autumn market fairs held on The Green in Dover in the mid-1700s. 

Watch the comical interactive performance of Dr. Balthazar. Enjoy 18th-century style entertainment like Signora Bella who brings to life the tradition of the travelling performer of the eighteenth century as she juggles knives and flaming torches on the rolla-bola and the slack-rope.

For the 10th anniversary, a special historical reenactment will take place of an event that took place in Dover during the American Revolution - be a part of the action!

Children will enjoy the hands-on activities. Watch demonstrations of traditional trades and crafts like glass making, woodworking, blacksmithing and spinning. 18th-century-style music and dancers add to the period atmosphere. Vendors and refreshments round out the day. 

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More information

Reservation or Registration: Yes

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Image Gallery

Visitors walk around The Dover Green to view different crafts.

A group of students pose for a photo after their performance.

Hundreds of people walk around The Dover Green to celebrate Market Fair.
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A group of students pose for a photo after their performance at Market Fair.
NPS Photo