MARLBOROUGH DAY

MARLBOROUGH DAY SCHEDULED FOR SUNDAY AUGUST 21

On Sunday, August 21, 2011, the Marlborough Business Association will host the fourth annual community wide event – Marlborough Day. Food vendors, exhibitors from area businesses and community organizations will be featured.  Marlborough Fire Department always delights with a great demonstration, as well as the Boy Scouts with their monkey bridge.  The very successful wiffle ball tournament will again take place at the fields and volleyball pick up games will also be played.  Activities will begin at 11:00 a.m. at Blish Park and the event will be held rain or shine with activities taking place under the pavilion.

NEW FOR 2011
The members of the Marlborough Day Committee are committed to providing
a safe, fun afternoon for the residents of Marlborough and the region.

This year there are many new opportunities to showcase your talents, creative side and fun loving nature!

Best Booth Contest – each booth will be competing in a “Best Booth Contest”. You can feature a service, an
activity, a game, anything than can get your booth noticed and drive attendees to your spot!

Baking Contest – We will feature home made chocolate chip cookies, breads and pastries for this year.

Fishing Derby – The Lake will be stocked and ready to go, first 20 to sign up will be entered in the contest.

Silent Auction Items – Each year we get an OVERWHELMING number of items…this year we
will hold a Silent Auction for these donations right at the MBA Welcome Center!

Wiffle Ball Tournament will continue and team sponsorship opportunities will be available.
Volley Ball pick up games will be held on the new sand court.
Putting Contest will be held and winner will receive 50% of the money collected.
Family Relay Races/Egg Toss/Water Balloon Toss to be held on top of the hill. A different event each hour!
Collection of items for the Marlborough Food Bank will continue. If you bring 10 or more items, you will
receive one extra Grand Prize ticket.

For further information on the new activities or to register please email Jessica Olander at
jolander7@gmail.com

If you are interested in becoming a sponsor, there are many levels and opportunities.  This is an easy, inexpensive way for you to advertise!  Door prizes are always welcome, and we can facilitate pick up of items or gift certificates.

Please note that any civic, church or youth group is invited to participate as a volunteer to fill the need of community service hours.  There are many projects available, including set up and break down, material distribution, and general duties for the day. 

Anyone interested in sponsorship, or participating as a volunteer for all or a portion of this signature event is asked to contact Jessica Olander at 860-978-2918.

REGISTER HERE FOR MARLBOROUGH DAY.

Events Calendar

  • Fri 2/24/2012: 4th Friday at the ArtsCafe - 3 Chords & the Truth
  • Tue 3/13/2012: National Living Organ Donors’ Support Group
  • Thu 3/15/2012: Third Thursday - Morning Meeting - New Member Orientation
  • Fri 3/30/2012: 4th Friday at the ArtsCafe - Uncommon Time
  • Thu 4/5/2012: Get Heart Healthy Education Series - Disease Management

Pay dues online


$88 (covers PayPal fee)
Or you can mail a check for $85 made payable to
Marlborough Business Association
PO Box 193
Marlborough CT 06447

New Members

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