Amesbury Carriage Festival

Amesbury Carriage Festival A celebration of the 19th century “Carriage Centre of the World”.

A fun and educational event in support of the Amesbury Carriage Museum and the Carriage Barn Equine Assisted Therapy Programs where individuals, families, and the carriage driving community are invited to celebrate and help preserve the region's carriage making legacy.

Mission: Educate plus build awareness and appreciation for the Amesbury, MA region's historic carriage making industry and its lessons for today. Amesbury was once known as "The Carriage Centre of the World".

07/03/2012

By all accounts, a successful Amesbury Carriage Festival 2012 is now part of history! But, we can enjoy the photos and memories for days to come...First day photos from Saturday evening are up (thank you to friend Ron McKinnon for these and his invaluable help with set-up and break-down). And, be sure to check out the professional shots from Sunday at Moments in Grace Photography’s link. Thank you to everyone who made the Festival a great event! Stay tuned for more photos to come.

A great little video with a classic American story that leads to Amesbury.
06/26/2012
W.G. Ellis & Sons of Amesbury Massachusetts

A great little video with a classic American story that leads to Amesbury.

The history of the W.G. Ellis & Sons Carriage Manufacturers in Amesbury Massachusetts from 1867 to 1904.

We've got 10 vendors signed up for day 2 of the Fest, Sun. July 1st, including Kona-Ice - shaved ice with a Caribbean fl...
06/18/2012
Kona Ice

We've got 10 vendors signed up for day 2 of the Fest, Sun. July 1st, including Kona-Ice - shaved ice with a Caribbean flair and several exotic, self-serve flavors! Cherry-Limeade anyone? http://www.kona-ice.com/

05/20/2012
Whalebone Road Wagon Carriage

Among other wonderful antique carriages on display at the Festival, we'll have a Bailey Whalebone Wagon owned by Bart Bailey there.

"Bailey's Pneumatic Whalebone Road Wagon." S. R. Bailey & Company, Amesbury, MA. Bottom ad is for The Columbus Carriage and Harness Company. Leslies Magazine (May 1904)

04/13/2012

Thank you to Dawn, Peter and Netta of Starbird Jewelers, an Amesbury family business since 1961, for donating a $75 gift card to be raffled or auctioned at our Bluegrass, Brew & BBQ fundraiser June 30th!

03/24/2012

Big Thanks to R.C. Briggs Insurance Agency, Amesbury for their program advertisement support! (www.rcbriggsins.com). "Reliable Insurance Since 1866".

Address

Bob-Lyn Stables, 91 Monroe St
Amesbury, MA
01913

General information

2012 Festival Day 1 - Saturday, June 30, 6:00 - 8:30 PM: Bluegrass, Brew & BBQ featuring Southern Rail band, Cody Brewing Co. craft beer, dinner from The American BBQ, raffle, auction and more amid antique carriage displays in the indoor arena. Fundraiser (Day 1 of the Festival, Day 2 is FREE) by advance sale or take your chances at the door (limited seating). REGISTER FOR TICKETS at www.AmesburyCarriageFest.com. "Like" us for the latest Festival info.! Festival Day 2 - Sunday, July 1, 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM: FREE indoor and outdoor festivities for all ages - vendors, food, and "A Sporting Day of Traditional Driving" competition by drivers and their horse-drawn carriages, moderated by experts from the Carriage Assoc. of America and Carriage Museum of America; blacksmithing demos plus carriage, early auto, and vintage motorcycle displays.

Opening Hours

Monday 11:00 - 19:00
Tuesday 11:00 - 19:00
Wednesday 11:00 - 19:00
Thursday 11:00 - 19:00
Friday 11:00 - 19:00
Saturday 11:00 - 19:00
Sunday 11:00 - 19:00

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