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When is Merrimac Old Home Days?
Merrimac Old Home Days always falls on the second weekend of August. This year, it is August 9, 10, 11, 2024.
What are the festival hours?
On Friday 8/9, the festival begins at 5PM and concludes at the end of the outdoor movie night. On Saturday 8/10, events start at 9AM and conclude at 11PM. Find the full schedule of events here.
Where does the festival take place?
Merrimac Old Home Days takes place at Stevens Field on Locust Street in Merrimac, MA. For GPS directions, please input 24 Union Street Ext., Merrimac, MA 01860.
Where can I park?
Due to the location of Steven’s Field, there are no designated lots for parking at Merrimac Old Home Days. However, parking may be found in the lots behind and on the sides of the Donaghue School, or along Middle St., Pleasant St., Green St., Walnut St. A municipal parking lot can be found on School Street across from Town Hall. Perhaps phone a nearby friend to free up some driveway space. Parking on the roadway immediately surrounding the Donaghue School is forbidden. Handicapped parking with a valid handicapped placard will be provided in the lot marked “Handicapped Parking” by official Old Home Days signage next to the Donaghue School gym. All violators will be towed at the owner’s expense.
I’m a vendor, where can I park?
Craft Fair and Food Vendors may temporally idle along Union St. Ext. for the duration of their unloading and loading during setup and takedown. Crafters, please refer to your email from Carol-Ann, our craft fair coordinator, for information regarding your setup times. Once done unloading, please refer to the above section for parking ideas.
How much does it cost?
Old Home Days events are 100% free thanks to our amazing sponsors! However, it is important that you bring cash for our vendors in the event that they do not accept cards.
Can I bring my own food and drinks?
Although outside food and drinks are allowed at Merrimac Old Home Days, we’d love it if you showed our amazing vendors some love! We’ve worked hard for months to curate an amazing lineup of food including Downtown Amesbury’s Crave offering burgers, dogs, and lobster rolls. You’ll also find ice cream, slush, BBQ, roast beef, pizza, sausage, and more! Please note, outside alcohol is not allowed at Merrimac Old Home Days due to Town of Merrimac Bylaws and most especially: ours and our vendor’s permits. We are lucky enough to provide a beer and wine garden thanks to support from the Merrimac Select Board and Police Department. All alcohol must be purchased from our vendors and must be contained inside our designated garden. Those with outside alcohol either inside the beer garden or out on festival grounds will be reported to the Merrimac Police Department and will be asked to leave festival grounds. Don’t be the one to ruin it for the entire town. We know what’s in the Yetis. This policy will be strictly enforced by Old Home Days staff.
Are pets allowed?
Yes!
Is there a map of the festival grounds?
Yes! Click here to view our map.
What should I do if I lose something at the festival?
In the event of loss at Merrimac Old Home Days, please visit our festival headquarters tent to report your loss, who will then take your information. We will be posting lost items on our Facebook page after the event.
What should I do in case of emergency?
In case of emergency, please find a first responder who will be posted at the festival, or dial 9-1-1.
Are there restrooms on site?
Yes, please find one of our routinely cleaned portable restrooms near the Beer and Wine Garden.
What is the lineup of events?
Please find our full events and live music schedules here.
What is the plan for inclement weather?
In the event of pre-forecasted inclement weather, a decision to cancel Merrimac Old Home Days will be made on Friday 8/9 by 12pm. Please check our Facebook page for updates. Please note, it takes significant weather for us to cancel our event. There is no rain date scheduled for Merrimac Old Home Days. In the event of a rain-out, craft fair vendors will receive a 50% credit on their application for 2025.
Who can I contact for more information?