Hailee Michaud enjoyed ice cream and face painting || Monica Sager Groups of friends brought blankets to ensure the weather didn’t deter the fun || Monica Sager Paul Foley and Friends performed at Swamptoberfest || Monica Sager The men held out their steins for the competition || Monica Sager The women competed in the stein holding race. || Monica Sager All smiles for Swamptoberfest. || Monica Sager Paul Foley and Friends rounded out the music for the night || Monica Sager Samantha McDonald won the women’s division of the stein competition || Monica Sager Patrick Callaci won the men’s division of the stein competition || Monica Sager Groups of friends came together on Saturday || Monica Sager Families enjoyed Swamptoberfest || Monica Sager Families brought lawn chairs to the Town Hall Lawn || Monica Sager There was a big game of Jenga || Monica Sager There were over 300 people at Swamptoberfest || Monica Sager Joe’s on a Roll served lobster rolls || Monica Sager Children threw basketballs || Monica Sager Lincoln Donovan got his face painted || Monica Sager Turtles on a String performed || Monica Sager Isabelle’s Ice Cream offered sweet treats and popcorn || Monica Sager Turtles on a String performed a variety of songs || Monica Sager Viva Tequila Seltzers offered samples || Monica Sager Harpoon Brewery offered samples || Monica Sager The Swampscott Volleyball team ran a 50/50 raffle || Monica Sager Swamptoberfest took place on the Town Hall Lawn || Monica Sager
About 300 people gathered on the Town Hall Lawn Saturday for Swamptoberfest, enjoying activities, food, drinks and live music.
Children enjoyed face painting, mini golf, shooting hoops in an inflatable basket, and getting their hair bedazzled.
The Swampscott Volleyball team ran a 50/50 raffle, while adults sampled Harpoon Brewery beers and Viva Seltzers. Food vendors included The Carvery with ice cream and acai bowls, Joe’s on a Roll with lobster rolls, Isabella’s Ice Cream offering sweet treats and popcorn, Whoo(pie) Wagon featuring flavors like fair-fetti, pumpkin, and salted caramel, and Beach Dogs serving hot dogs throughout the evening.
Turtle on a String kicked off the evening with a set of popular songs, followed by headliners Paul Foley and Friends. Paul Foley and Friends took the stage for the main part of the night.
The second annual stein-holding competition also drew a crowd, as men and women vied for a celebratory stein. Participants had to hold out water-filled mugs with straight arms, with no leaning allowed.
Patrick Callaci won the men’s division with a time of 3 minutes and 24 seconds, while Samantha McDonald took the women’s title at 2 minutes and 44 seconds.
“Swamptoberfest is just an awesome event for friends to gather,” said Charlotte Daher de Garcia, director of the Recreation Department. “We’re just so happy so many people came out despite the rain date, and we’re excited for this to continue for many years to come.”
