LORDSHIP FUN, SATURDAY, OCT 3 – ART IN THE PARK & THE APPLE FESTIVAL!

Two major annual events in Stratford’s Lordship section will showcase beautiful and creative arts and crafts next Saturday, October 3:

·       ART IN THE PARK 2026, 10 am – 3 pm, Greg Ackley Memorial Park (the gazebo), and the

·       2026 APPLE FESTIVAL - VENDOR FAIR, 9 am – 3 pm, Lordship Community Church, 179 Prospect Drive

Food and music are also on tap. The events are within easy walking distance of each other, so you can plan a nice full day of it.  And sun is currently in the forecast!

Of course, the LIA’s 2027 picturesque ‘LORDSHIP FOR ALL SEASONS’ calendar will be available at both events.

Here’s more about what you’ll enjoy …

ART IN THE PARK

More than two dozen exhibits will feature artists and craftspersons, including Bags for Paws (Stratford Animal Rescue Society), the LIA 2027 community calendar, and the Stratford Volunteer Fire Department’s 2026-2027 Lordship Phone & Business Directory.

Event organizer Pat Marqua notes that the Arts Alliance of Stratford will host a “creativity station,” and that there will be a table for the collection of non-perishable food for a local food pantry.

The booths will offer original fine paintings, prints, photographs, handmade jewelry, wreaths, sea glass and shell creations, handmade baskets and bags, uniquely designed Halloween clothing, pottery, blown glass, and quality food and drink mixes.

“Ty-East Tha ArtTist will do live painting,” Pat adds.

The Lordship Father’s Club is sponsoring two musical performances at the gazebo, as well. A jazz quartet of Stratford High School current and recently graduated students will perform from 10 to 11:30 am, followed by Larry Haddad and his quartet from noon to 3 pm.

For more, contact Pat at cemarqua@gmail.com.

APPLE FESTIVAL - VENDOR FAIR

Outside the Lordship Community Church, the event will feature more than 30 vendors, explains Church Administrator Sandra Iannotti.

This includes authors/books, jewelry, woodworking crafts, candles, health and beauty products, quilted selections, dog bandanas, honey, cookies, candies, kettle corn, fidget toys, clothing and hand-sewn originals, wreaths, flower arrangements, vintage Christmas items, Post-It notes, hand-knit hats, Avon products, photography, hand-painted crafts, crochet stuffies, DIY plaster mold kits, sunflower gift box sets, fluid art paintings, community information booths, and the 2027 LIA calendar.

“Bring your chair to enjoy live music by The Other Four, Faculty Lounge, and Ron Russo, Jr.,” Sandra adds.

“Food will be available at the LCC grill and bake sale, and there will raffle prices, plus a bounce house, red apple lawn sign sponsors, a food and supply collection for the Sterling Community Center resource connection, and select items from Oronoque Farms.”

For more, contact office@thelordshipchurch.org or call 203-377-6568.

The rain date for both events is Sunday, Oct. 4.

Enjoy!