Old Home Day is back!
We are thrilled to announce that, through the tireless efforts of our OHD Committee Chairs, we will host Carlisle Old Home Day on Saturday, June 26, 2021.
OHD 2021 will look a bit different from past years, as many things do in light of Covid. However, many of your favorite events will take place including the Road Race, honor procession, cake decorating and promotion, pie baking contest, kids games, Pet Show, Country Fair and more!
Our theme this year is "Carlisle - A View from the Porch". It was submitted several years ago by Mr. Edward DiRocco, and missed the theme selection by one vote. Since we have spent much time at home, and possibly on our porches, we have been enlightened to the activities of life from our unique vantage points.
Old Home Day will be divided into two parts with Part 1 being held on Saturday, June 26, 2021, and the Part 2 to be held in the Fall on September 25, 2021.
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OHD June 2021 Schedule of Events
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Flagpole Events
Live Music
Road Races
Cake Decorating
The Great Cake Takeaway
Pie Baking Contest
Honor Procession
Country Fair
Dunk Booth
Children's Pet Show
Kids Games
Corn Shucking
Chicken BBQ at the Firehouse
Double Sundae Saunter
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Flagpole Events
Live Music
Road Races
Cake Decorating
The Great Cake Takeaway
Pie Baking Contest
Honor Procession
Country Fair
Dunk Booth
Children's Pet Show
Kids Games
Corn Shucking
Chicken BBQ at the Firehouse
Double Sundae Saunter
Cake Decorating - June 26, 2021
Get into your kitchens and decorate a cake with your best interpretation of OHD's theme 'Carlisle - A View from the Porch'
Decorated cakes can be dropped off at Corey School in the lobby between the auditorium and cafeteria on the morning of Saturday, June 26 between 8:15 AM - 10:00 AM. Judging will be divided into categories by age, and the winners of each category will receive Kimball's gift certificates.
Judging Categories
ADULT
HIGH SCHOOL (starting 9th grade in the fall)
MIDDLE SCHOOL (starting 5th grade in the fall)
FAMILY
JUNIOR BAKER (truly elementary aged child creation)
Click here for more information and pictures of past Cakes!
Get into your kitchens and decorate a cake with your best interpretation of OHD's theme 'Carlisle - A View from the Porch'
Decorated cakes can be dropped off at Corey School in the lobby between the auditorium and cafeteria on the morning of Saturday, June 26 between 8:15 AM - 10:00 AM. Judging will be divided into categories by age, and the winners of each category will receive Kimball's gift certificates.
Judging Categories
ADULT
HIGH SCHOOL (starting 9th grade in the fall)
MIDDLE SCHOOL (starting 5th grade in the fall)
FAMILY
JUNIOR BAKER (truly elementary aged child creation)
Click here for more information and pictures of past Cakes!
Carlisle Musical Showcase: Music from the Porch
June 26, 2021
Sponsored by The Carlisle Cultural Council
Featuring:
10:00-10:40 Atomic Adam & The Jets –pop/rock duo
10:45-11:25 Dale Joachim – solo jazz piano
11:35-12:15 FRS Jazz Group – gypsy jazz
12:20-1:00 Kenny Selcer – original singer-songwriter
1:10-2:00 The Distant Socialites, featuring Dan Lennon – acoustic rock and blues
For more information, visit the CCC facebook page
June 26, 2021
Sponsored by The Carlisle Cultural Council
Featuring:
10:00-10:40 Atomic Adam & The Jets –pop/rock duo
10:45-11:25 Dale Joachim – solo jazz piano
11:35-12:15 FRS Jazz Group – gypsy jazz
12:20-1:00 Kenny Selcer – original singer-songwriter
1:10-2:00 The Distant Socialites, featuring Dan Lennon – acoustic rock and blues
For more information, visit the CCC facebook page
Country Fair - June 26, 2021
Old Home Day Country Fair Marketplace will look a little different this year. We’ve moved down Church Street hill a bit to the Carlisle School parking area. If you haven’t been there recently, you’ll be amazed at the new solar collecting arrays. They’re very tall and cover most of the parking area. They should provide good sun and weather protection for Country Fair Marketplace.
You may have heard there will be an Old Home Day #1 on June 26 and an Old Home Day #2 in the fall on September 25, 2021. However, many of your favorite events will still take place on June 26, including the Road Races, honor procession, cake decorating, pie baking contest, kid’s games, Pet Show, Country Fair and more!
The Art and Craft Show will move to the fall, but in the interim, Country Fair will expand to allow artists, artisans, and other creative people to have a place to showcase their creations this spring. To encourage participation, there will be no charge for exhibitor space this year. Priority will be given to Carlisle government agencies, Carlisle connected organizations, Carlisle businesses, and Carlisle residents. If you have an idea or an object you want to show your fellow Carlisle residents – Carlisle Old Home Day Country Fair is your showcase. Whether you are new to town or a lifelong resident, come learn what your town organizations are doing. Experience (and perhaps buy) some of the creativity and craftsmanship of your fellow Carlisle friends.
Exhibitor space applications are available at: OHDCountryfair@gmail.com, or use the form below.
Come meet your friends and neighbors at Old Home Day Country Fair.
Old Home Day Country Fair Marketplace will look a little different this year. We’ve moved down Church Street hill a bit to the Carlisle School parking area. If you haven’t been there recently, you’ll be amazed at the new solar collecting arrays. They’re very tall and cover most of the parking area. They should provide good sun and weather protection for Country Fair Marketplace.
You may have heard there will be an Old Home Day #1 on June 26 and an Old Home Day #2 in the fall on September 25, 2021. However, many of your favorite events will still take place on June 26, including the Road Races, honor procession, cake decorating, pie baking contest, kid’s games, Pet Show, Country Fair and more!
The Art and Craft Show will move to the fall, but in the interim, Country Fair will expand to allow artists, artisans, and other creative people to have a place to showcase their creations this spring. To encourage participation, there will be no charge for exhibitor space this year. Priority will be given to Carlisle government agencies, Carlisle connected organizations, Carlisle businesses, and Carlisle residents. If you have an idea or an object you want to show your fellow Carlisle residents – Carlisle Old Home Day Country Fair is your showcase. Whether you are new to town or a lifelong resident, come learn what your town organizations are doing. Experience (and perhaps buy) some of the creativity and craftsmanship of your fellow Carlisle friends.
Exhibitor space applications are available at: OHDCountryfair@gmail.com, or use the form below.
Come meet your friends and neighbors at Old Home Day Country Fair.
A Word about this Year's OHD
OHD will look a bit different this year. We started planning OHD in January and February. At that time, we reached out to our OHD volunteer Committee Chairpersons and discussed the events we could reasonably and safely do for OHD in June. Recall that in January and February, people were just starting their vaccinations, and social distancing, mask wearing and other Covid constraints were still firmly in place in town, state and nation, including restrictions on large person gatherings.
In April and May, due to the rapid roll out of vaccines, more and more people were able to be vaccinated, and for the first time in many months, the number of positive Covid cases in the state of Massachusetts began to drop. While the drop in Covid cases was welcome news, no one could have predicted that the CDC would relax Covid guidelines and our lives would start to return to pre-Covid normalcy.
Advanced planning is necessary to execute OHD, and based on then-current Covid constraints, Massachusetts State Covid rules, and guidance from Carlisle LEPC and Carlisle Board of Health, a decision was made several months ago to modify some events, and delay some events until the fall. September OHD will take place on September 25, 2021.
We greatly appreciate the support of the community and your patronage of OHD, a wonderful and unique Carlisle tradition. We hope to return to our regular schedule of OHD events next year in June.
In April and May, due to the rapid roll out of vaccines, more and more people were able to be vaccinated, and for the first time in many months, the number of positive Covid cases in the state of Massachusetts began to drop. While the drop in Covid cases was welcome news, no one could have predicted that the CDC would relax Covid guidelines and our lives would start to return to pre-Covid normalcy.
Advanced planning is necessary to execute OHD, and based on then-current Covid constraints, Massachusetts State Covid rules, and guidance from Carlisle LEPC and Carlisle Board of Health, a decision was made several months ago to modify some events, and delay some events until the fall. September OHD will take place on September 25, 2021.
We greatly appreciate the support of the community and your patronage of OHD, a wonderful and unique Carlisle tradition. We hope to return to our regular schedule of OHD events next year in June.