To be fair, I am a volunteer here. I have been for about the last 10 years. This is a very unique…read morelocal event and I can see how others don't 'get it' but what I don't understand is the need to be so harsh in some reviews. 1 star? Really? This is a fundraising event, the biggest one of the year for Pilgrim Place (a senior community), and the whole thing is organized and put on by the seniors who live there. The majority of activities are free and there is no admission charged to get in. There is food available and there's a small fee for some activities and treats, but unless you want to buy something, you could come and enjoy a variety of things for free. Kids (and their parents) can learn a lot about early America, how Native Americans lived, how Pilgrims lived, it's very educational! Visit Plimoth Towne (make fresh butter, rag dolls, see Pilgrim items, and play games Pilgrim children used to play!), and the Wampanoag village where you can hear stories and see how native Americans used to do things.
Someone said it was like a big yard sale, but that's such a matter of opinion. There are original works by local senior artisans who make many different things and there are a lot of used items for sale but what yard sale have you ever gone to where each type of item had it's own specific booth or area? Everything is well organized. Their used books are organized like a library with different sections for music, history, world history, religion, crafts, etc. And you seriously can't beat the prices!!! If you're looking for kitchen stuff, they have different sections for serving items, cookware, small appliances (like a George Foreman Grill for $5), etc. I got some nice Mikasa platters last year for about $3 each, just in time for the holidays! They even have full sets of dinnerware, drinking glasses, etc. And if you're into collectibles (coins, stamps, records, books etc) or costume jewelry, they have all that too. You'd be hard pressed to find something they don't offer. In fact one of the things people come for is the furniture section!
The most popular booth in my opinion is the baked goods. Some of the residents are very talented bakers, jelly and jam makers, etc. Everything I've ever bought at this booth was good! My favorites are the pepper jelly and the kona shortbread mix. I also like buying whole cakes if I have somewhere to take one or the little bags of cookies and brownies if I want a snack for myself :-)
They also have a train ride and a Mayflower boat (on wheels) that you can buy a ticket for and ride on. I think this little festival is pretty fun and I'm glad to be a part of it as both a volunteer and a guest!
One quick tip - if you have kids, buy some tickets and do the glue-in first. This is a craft where the kids get a piece of cardboard or a tray and they choose from tons of different cleaned recyclables to make their creation. Glue and crafting space is also provided and the kids can go to town with their imaginations! The glue can take a while to dry so if you do this first and find a spot to let them dry while you explore everything else, it will hopefully be dry enough by the time you're ready to go.