Celebrate America's 250th in Andover at RevFest

Join us in The Park on Bartlet Street for a full day of history, music, food, and family-friendly activities. RevFest will begin at 11:00 AM with a daytime program bringing the history of the American Revolution to life through demonstrations, reenactors, performances, activities, and more. Beginning at 4:00 PM, the celebration will continue into the evening with a free concert by Them Apples, followed by Andover's first-ever drone show featuring 300 synchronized drones illuminating the night sky.

Beginning at 11:00 AM

• Colonial Artisan Fair: Fun, educational, and interactive. Learn about the practical side of colonial life from modern-day craft specialists, including cooking, broom making, sewing, woodworking, flax processing, lacemaking, leather working, blacksmithing, gunsmithing, printing, medicinal herbs, and a special colonial fencing demonstration.
• Cowasuck Band of the Penacook/Abenaki: The Cowasuck Band of the Penacook/Abenaki Native Americans will join the celebration with a museum-like display of real artifacts, toys, and furs.
• Prescott’s Battalion: Enjoy a performance featuring 17th- and 18th-century music favored during the days of the American Revolution.
• Revolutionary War Reenactors: Historically accurate Continental and British Army reenactors will talk about life on the road during the Revolutionary War, featuring the Danvers Alarm List Company and His Majesty's Royal Artillery, 7th Company, 3rd Battalion 1777.
• Abbot Tavern: The still-standing old Abbot Tavern on Elm Street will be recreated in The Park. Stop by for a craft beer, wine, and snacks. Participate in trivia, listen to a talk about Revolutionary-era cocktails, and more.
• Historic Walking Tours: Take a short walking tour down Chestnut Street to the Rose Cottage, South Church, and Bicentennial Park.
• Food, Music, and Family Fun: Enjoy music, food trucks, inflatable houses, a balloon artist, face painting, games, and more.
• Free Concert, 4:00 to 8:00 PM: Them Apples will perform live in The Park as RevFest transitions into its evening program.
• Andover's First Drone Show, 7:00 PM: Look to the sky for a first-of-its-kind celebration in Andover featuring 300 synchronized drones.

The fun will extend into downtown, with many Main Street merchants participating. Check back here for more details, which will be added as they become available!