Colonial Faire and Muster of Fyfe & Drum

Colonial Faire 2003
Boy playing 'splat the rat' at the Colonial Faire (2003)
Colonial Faire 2003
The Redcoats capturing an unwelcome colonist at the Colonial Faire (2003)
Colonial Faire
The Redcoats make an intrusion at the Colonial Faire (2004)
Colonial Faire 2010
The militia fire their muskets at the Colonial Faire (2007)
Colonial Faire
Fyfe and drum company marching to the musket field at the Colonial Faire (2010)
Colonial Faire
Potter spinning a bowl at the Colonial Faire (2010)
Colonial Faire
Dancers demonstrating contra dance in the morning at the Colonial Faire (2010)
Colonial Faire 2010
The Redcoats return fire at the Colonial Faire (2010)
Colonial Faire 2011
Militia line up for a drill at the Colonial Faire (2011)
Colonial Faire 2013
Militia lining up for the start of the parade at the Colonial Faire (2013)
Colonial Faire 2013
Musicians marching into the musterfield to perform at the Colonial Faire (2013)

In the days preceding the Revolutionary War, militia would usually muster to drill twice each year, once in the spring and the other in the fall. Following their drill, the militia would be joined by their families and celebrate with good food and drink, music and games.

The late 18th century will come alive on the fields by the Wayside Inn. This annual Colonial Faire and Muster of Fyfe and Drum is hosted by the Sudbury Companies of Militia and Minute and the Sudbury Ancient Fyfe and Drum Companie.

In reenacting the fall muster, in the morning, there will be a demonstration of contra dance and drills by militia. In the afternoon, the air will be filled with the sounds of fyfe and drum. Throughout the day, there will be living history demonstrations of life in colonial New England and vendors selling their wares and refreshment. Admission is $3 per adult, children get in free.

You can view slideshows and videos of past faires.