Manchaug First, Inc.

06/30/2025

That's a wrap! Thank you for everyone who was able to attend this past weekend's Manchaug First Faire! It was wonderful to see so many attendees and vendors support the event and support Manchaug First, Inc.'s mission of preserving the rich history of our mill village by fostering community pride and connection. A special thank you to Jessie Dautrich Photography for capturing the Faire with these shots!

06/28/2025

Join us in celebrating Manchaug with our first Manchaug First Faire until 5pm today!

06/27/2025

Ready for Saturday? The Manchaug First Faire will be kicking off on the street in front of Puckihuddle and Manchaug Common starting at 10am! This free outdoor event features local and notable vendors (nearly 50!), live music, a food trucks and outdoor bar, along with family-friendly fun inspired by Sutton’s rich French-Canadian heritage.

Generously supported financially by UniBank MA, Vaillancourt Folk Art, District V Design & District V House, Millbury Federal Credit Union, bankHometown, Millbury National Bank, Bek's Welding & Fuel, as well as several anonymous donors that support the mission of Manchaug First,: preserving the rich history of our mill village by fostering community pride and connection. Through educational programs, community events, and scholarships, we aim to engage residents in celebrating and safeguarding the heritage of our region, ensuring its legacy for future generations.

We look forward to welcoming you tomorrow!

Celebrate community, creativity, and culture at the Manchaug First Faire on Saturday, June 2 8, from 10 AM to 5 PM at the Manchaug Common. This free outdoor event features local vendors, live music, food trucks, an outdoor bar, and family-friendly fun inspired by Sutton’s rich French-Canadian

06/24/2025

We are pleased to be on the final countdown to the Manchaug First Faire— a free community event on the common in Manchaug. Nearly 50 art, farm, and bakery vendors will line the street of this outdoor market while a live band takes the stage! Additionally, a bar and food truck will be opening during the Faire at the District V Design & District V House courtyard.

We are excited to launch this first community event as a way to celebrate the historic mill village of Manchaug and kick off our 501(C)3. Manchaug First, Inc. is dedicated to preserving the rich history of our mill village by fostering community pride and connection. Through educational programs, community events, and scholarships, we aim to engage residents in celebrating and safeguarding the heritage of our region, ensuring its legacy for future generations.

This is the first event of many to come and we hope that it’s a welcome way to celebrate this important Sutton Village.

*SATURDAY, June 28th from 10am - 5pm*

Generously supported financially by: UniBank MA, Vaillancourt Folk Art, District V Design & District V House, Millbury Federal Credit Union, bankHometown, Millbury National Bank.

Vendors include, but not limited to: New Avenue Studio, Constance Wandering Candles, Barn to Shop, Wagner’s Workshop, Paintings by McGovern, Raising & Rising Bakery, The Queen's Cups, Clay & Oak, White Wall Market, Birchouse Botanicals, The Oak and Ivy, Vintage & Swoon, Angel Hair Alpacas, The Little Vintage Studio, Fleurish Home and Garden, Lavender Lane Candle Pour, Lights Planner Action, AdorkaBows, Spring Hill Farm, Solette, Whoopie-doo and Cupcakes too, Fringe + Stone, Vintage Variations Home, Sherry Valley Senecal, First Leaves Family Farm, A Thyme & A Place, American-French Genealogical Society, Sunsign Wood Custom Creations, Crazy for Canines, Mitchell Creative Group, Willow + Co., Walling House Publishing: Gigi Tales Books, Sea Glass Designs by Amy G, A Little of This & That and more...

06/16/2025

Everyone is a headliner at the Manchaug First Faire! This special one day event is June 28th 10-5 on Manchaug Common. This is a free event for the whole family. Come shop over 50 vendors. Enjoy music, food, beverages and celebrate Manchaug with us!
Introducing one of our talented vendors that will be at the Faire!
Meet Vintage & Swoon from Sturbridge, Massachusetts. You can also find V+S at Crompton Collective in Worcester and at District V House in Sutton. Mallory and Jimmy have a precious little boutique store with vintage clothing, shoes, accessories, records, antiques, furniture, art and delicious vintage goods for your home. Along with their dogs they love doing pop ups and markets in New England. We are excited to see what goods they bring to the Faire!

06/16/2025

Everyone is a headliner at the Manchaug First Faire! This special one day event is June 28th 10-5 on Manchaug Common. This is a free event for the whole family. Come shop over 50 vendors. Enjoy music, food, beverages and celebrate Manchaug with us!
Introducing one of our talented vendors that will be at the Faire!
Meet The Little Vintage Studio from Sutton, MA! Right in our hometown we have a great shop that offers candles, soaps, teas, jewelry, furniture, vintage, home decor and the best gifts! Michelle the owner is so passionate about bringing the best of the best to Sutton. She has always had this knack for creating beautiful things. She has been in this business for a long time, and has truly perfected a blend of great offerings at affordable prices. We love her being in Sutton, and excited for her to be at the Faire!

06/13/2025

Everyone is a headliner at the Manchaug First Faire! This special one day event is June 28th 10-5 on Manchaug Common. This is a free event for the whole family. Come shop over 50 vendors. Enjoy music, food, beverages and celebrate Manchaug with us!
Introducing one of our talented vendors that will be at the Faire!
Wagners Workshop is a Massachusetts based business. In 2018, Andrew ventured into woodworking, starting with hand-carved spoons. This was a fulfilling craft that required minimal tools and offered immediate satisfaction. Inspired by using my handmade spoons, he decided to try craft cutting boards.

His mission is to rekindle appreciation for high-quality wooden cutting boards that last a lifetime. He has lots of new products to share even beyond cutting boards.

06/13/2025

Everyone is a headliner at the Manchaug First Faire! This special one day event is June 28th 10-5 on Manchaug Common. This is a free event for the whole family. Come shop over 50 vendors. Enjoy music, food, beverages and celebrate Manchaug with us!
Introducing one of our talented vendors that will be at the Faire!

Birchouse Botanicals is an independently founded, female owned home fragrance brand dedicated to crafting clean, non-toxic aromas for everyday living. Since 2018, we’ve intentionally designed and handcrafted each product in our Massachusetts based studio, ensuring quality and care from concept to creation.

Specializing in pure soy candles and luxurious, custom scent blends, we are committed to sustainability, using only eco-friendly, vegan and cruelty free ingredients. Inspired by nature and rooted in minimalism, our products bring warmth and comfort to enhance and elevate any home or space.

Because everyone’s home should smell pretty!

06/03/2025

Join us on Saturday, June 28, from 10 AM to 5 PM for the Manchaug First Faire on the historic Manchaug Common. This free community event will feature local makers and vendors offering handcrafted goods, farm-fresh produce, unique gifts, and delicious treats. Throughout the day, enjoy live music and entertainment, sample a variety of flavors from festive food trucks, and relax with a drink from the outdoor bar hosted by District V Design & District V House. Inspired by the traditional French fairs of the past, the Manchaug First Faire celebrates the village’s French-Canadian heritage while highlighting Sutton’s creative talent and agricultural roots. It’s a family-friendly, community-centered day designed to bring people together through culture, craftsmanship, and local pride.

Learn more and see updated vendors: https://manchaugfirst.org/events/manchaug-first-faire

05/16/2025

Thanks for the great article about Manchaug Village and the upcoming Manchaug First Faire, Millbury-Sutton Chronicle!

The non-profit organization Manchaug First will be hosting the first Manchaug First Faire on the Manchaug Common from 10 am to 5 pm on Saturday, June 28. The event will include live music, food trucks, vendors selling homemade items, and much more.