News & Events: Lobster Fair

A St. Timothy's Tradition continued October 24, 2009

Since our first Lobster Fair in 1978, St. Timothy's has shared over 40,000 lobsters with friends and neighbors in the Greenville area. This annual Fall event engages essentially all parishioners in some aspect. Proceeds are typically used for Parish Ministries and Outreach, including over $6,000 provided for Hurricane Katrina Disaster Relief 2005. Read on to find opportunities to be involved or just enjoy the day with us at St. Timothy's.

Fresh Maine Lobsters

Delivered fresh from Maine on the day before the Fair, our 1-¼-lb. lobsters are the highlight of the Fair. Order tickets for live or freshly cooked for only $15 each! Cooked lobsters are steamed on the premises the day of the Fair by members of the parish.

Our food court will have the traditional hot dogs, hamburgers fries and cold drinks. But, new for this year, you can order complete seafood steamer meals [lobster, shrimp, sausage, corn chowder] to pick up on the day of the fair.

Satisfy your non-lobster cravings at the Bake Sale with mouth-watering items, and stock up on your favorite casseroles at the Frozen Foods Bazaar.

Fun, Fun, Fun Activities!

At this year's Arts Festival, artisans will setup booths on the parish's 6 acres, as well as in indoor spaces, to exhibit and sell their original creations. A silent auction will also be held and there will be music throughout the day to suit all tastes, from rhythm & blues to a recital on the 157-year-old Pipe Organ (ca. 1852) in our Chapel.

The Craft Sale showcases our community's creativity — stop by their Boutique to beautify your surroundings. And the traditional Quilt Raffle, featuring a gorgeous handmade quilt from Joyce Wittman, is always a highlight of the Fair.

Children's Activities will be available to keep the kids entertained: Art Projects from 10 - 3; Puppet Show at 12:30 in the Chapel; Bouncing Inflatable and Model Train exhibit all day.

Musical Entertainment on the hour
11 am -- Organ recital on our historic 1860 organ in the Chapel. Connie Widney, Parish Organist and Chiormaster
Noon -- The Celebration Singers , 12 voices singing Joyful tunes
1:00 -- Jazz and Dixieland with Steve Creech and Friends
2:00 -- Suzuki violin from The Wright Violin and Viola Studio
3:00 -- Classical Guitar Recital in the Chapel with Dr. Jocelyn Nelson from ECU
4:00 -- Blues Compositions by Eric "E Train" Manning

Please Lend Your Support

Volunteers are always welcome! There's plenty to do well in advance. Help with crafts by attending workshops at Laurie Rudd's (call 252.321.0506), or bring your own crafts by the Church Office in the weeks before the Fair. You can also download Cookies In-A-Jar kits with instructions & hang tags to help with the Craft Sale.

If baking is more your style, prepare your favorite desserts for the Bake Sale, or create casseroles and other frozen delights for the Frozen Foods Bazaar. Help with planning and coordinating children's activities is always welcome, too.

Selling tickets is also a vital part of our Fair's success — sell to friends and neighbors, or plan a lobster party! Even small things can mean a lot, like bringing grocery bags and newspapers (no circulars or comics) to the Church the week before the Fair. On the days around the Fair, you can also help set up, run the Fair, or clean up afterwards.

Check out the sign-up board in the Education Building. Everyone should try to sign up for a couple of hours — it's a great way to experience the fellowship of St. Timothy's!