Throw it back to the pumpkin fairs of your childhood with cider donuts, gourd-based games, and a raffle (plus dancing, of course) at Fresh Pond Beer Garden. The best part? Entry is free! Everyone is welcome to join in the beginner west coast swing class, then stay for open-air dancing, treats, and more 🎃
Please note: this is NOT an event specifically for children/families. The focus of the event is on social swing dancing amongst adults. It takes place at a beer garden; there will be individuals consuming alcohol and music may include light profanity.
RAFFLE INFO
Raffle tickets are $1 per ticket or $5 per 6 tickets, cash only. Drawing will happen ~7:30pm and ticket holders must be present to win. Prizes include:
50/50 cash prize: 50% of ticket sales for this bucket will go to the winner, and the remaining 50% will be donated to the Elizabeth Peabody House in Somerville
Boston Westie & Dirty Water WCS Beginner Bootcamps
Passes to Boston Swing Labs, Dance Boston, Dancing Fools, & Waterside Westies
Dirty Water WCS pro weekenders: Tara Trafzer (March 2025), Dawn Garrish (April 2025), Melodie Paletta (August 2025)
Grand prize: super pass for all six Boston Westie pro weekenders in 2025 ($900 value)
SCHEDULE
5:00pm-6:00pm Beginner WCS class with Alli Reese & Maxwell Thew
6:00pm-9:00pm Social dancing with DJ Joe Mahoney
~7:30pm Raffle drawing; ticket holders must be present to win
PRICING
FREE beginner class, social dancing, pumpkin fair games and treats
$1 per raffle ticket/$5 per 6 raffle tickets
Price varies for hard cider and other drink specials at the bar