Artisan Fair and Sidewalk Sale Starts at 10 AM

Abington, MA · July 11, 2026

The humidity is holding off just long enough for the tents to go up on the Town Green this morning.

📰 The Lead

The Town Green transforms today as the annual Artisan Fair and Sidewalk Sale takes over the center of town. Over forty local makers, from potters to jewelers, are setting up shop alongside our downtown businesses. This year marks a significant expansion, with the town officially closing a portion of the adjacent side street to accommodate a dedicated "Food Truck Row" and a live acoustic stage. It’s a strategic move by the Chamber of Commerce to encourage foot traffic between the traditional storefronts and the visiting vendors. Beyond the shopping, the event serves as an informal mid-summer check-in for the neighborhood. Expect some congestion near the intersection of Route 18 and 123 through the late afternoon. Organizers suggest parking at the high school and using the shuttle to avoid the inevitable hunt for a spot near the Green.

🏙️ Local Pulse

  • Fall Soccer Registration — Final call for youth soccer sign-ups; the online portal shuts down at 11:59 PM tonight.

  • Bedford Street Lighting — The DPW reports the LED conversion is complete, significantly improving visibility for evening commuters and pedestrians.

  • Library Seed Exchange — A new late-summer seed collection is now available at the library for residents starting fall vegetable gardens.

☁️ Today's Outlook

  • High 82°F · Low 66°F — Overcast
    • Keep the sunglasses handy; the clouds will break for some afternoon brightness.

📅 What's On Around Town

  • Artisan Fair & Sidewalk Sale — Town Green, 10:00 AM–4:00 PM Over 40 vendors, live acoustic music, and local food truck favorites.

  • Whitman: Weekly Farmers Market — Town Park, 9:00 AM–1:00 PM Short drive for fresh local produce, honey, and handmade soaps.

  • Summer Reading Kick-off — Public Library, 11:00 AM Family-friendly event featuring a live magician and sign-ups for reading prizes.

  • Rockland: Outdoor Concert — Hartsuff Park, 6:00 PM Pack a lawn chair for a performance by a local classic rock tribute band.

  • Brockton: Rox vs. Worcester — Campanelli Stadium, 6:30 PM Minor league baseball action just a few miles away with post-game fireworks.

📸 Spotlight & Story

  • The Shoe Shop Museum
    • This small "ten-footer" building on the Historical Society grounds preserves the era when our town led the nation in footwear production. Inside, original hand tools and benches remain exactly as they were when local cobblers crafted boots for Civil War soldiers.

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