(Fanwood, NJ) – Fanny Wood Day was held under sunny skies Sunday with temperatures in the 70s, attracting thousands to Downtown Fanwood. The event featured over 200 vendors including 20 food trucks, kids’ activities, a petting zoo and live music throughout the day.

The opening ceremony included the Fanwood-Scotch Plains Boys Scouts Troop 33 Color Guard, Pledge of Allegiance, and the singing of God Bless America. Borough Council members Anthony Carter, Jeff Banks and Trish Walsh were on hand along with Bruce Zakarin of the Fanwood Recreation Commission, now in his 16th year as the event’s organizer.

.The event, held along South and Martine Avenues, included a County Stage where bands played throughout the day, and a kid’s stage for children’s acts. Members of the Fanwood Rescue Squad, Fire and Police Departments were also on hand to give tours of their vehicles. A children’s Play Land featuring rides was located at South Avenue Train Station Lot.

WrestlePro returned for a second straight year and attracted large crowds as wrestlers held a Meet and Greet and four winners of the Fanny Wood Day Raffle received autographed photos of each of the featured wrestlers. Three wrestling matches were featured to the delight of the crowd, especially children, as wrestlers went airborne and crashed down their opponents or the wrestling ring floor.

A scavenger hunt, water balloon toss, bubble gum blowing contest and spaghetti and meatball eating contest were also featured.

Fanny Wood Day sponsors included Unity Bank, Scotch Plains-Fanwood Dental Care, Lightbridge Academy, Carano Square, Provident Bank, and Fabio’s Bistro.

Fanny Wood Day attracted thousands along South and Martine Avenues.
Fanwood-Scotch Plains BSA Troop 33 during the opening ceremony.
 
Singing of God Bless America during the opening ceremony.
Councilman Anthony Carter speaks during the opening ceremony and Council members Jeff Banks and Trish Walsh look on.
 

Parametric performs on the Kid’s Stage.

Parametric’s drummer during a set on the kid’s stage.
The North Avenue Band performs on the County Stage.
A Petting Zoo, a new feature this year, was popular with kids.
 
Fanwood Department of Public Works crew.
A meet and greet with the wrestlers preceded the matches.
A wrestler goes airborne during a WrestlePro match.
Two wrestlers battle it out during a WrestlePro match.
WrestlePro matches attracted a large crowd.
A wrestler is on the ropes during a WrestlePro match.
Kids play on an inflatable ride in the Play Land area setup at the Train Station parking lot.
Members of the Fanwood Rescue Squad offered tours of their rig.
 
Members of the Fanwood Fire Department in front of their ladder truck.
Members of the Fanwood Fire Department shows off their ladder truck.