On-Air with Doug – Abby Slosek – Nantucket Island Fair 2025

Doug sits down with Abby Slosek to talk about the upcoming Nantucket Island Fair, happening September 13–14 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Tom Nevers Field. Abby shares how the fair brings the community together with a mix of island traditions and family fun. Listeners will hear about highlights like the Artisans Alley, Community Tent, Gertrude’s Harvest Exhibition, and fun contests including bake-offs, skillet toss, the Nantucket Tar Roof Cake competition, and the Fairy House contest. Animal lovers can enjoy Ray’s Barnyard, the livestock show, and the Sunday Dog Show, while kids have their own corner with tie-dye, pumpkin painting, face painting, and classic fair games. With hayrides, scarecrow building, dunk tanks, scavenger hunts, and live music, and Abby paints a picture of why the Nantucket Island Fair is a must-visit fall tradition. For more info or to volunteer, visit www.nantucketislandfair.com.