08/24/2026
Big Family Fun at Gilford Community Church Fair & Silent Auction
A family favorite on Gilford Old Home Day is the Gilford Community Church Old Home Days Fair and Silent Auction Friday and Saturday August 28 and 29. Potter Hill Road in Gilford
The Giant White Elephant/Man Cave sale starts Friday afternoon 4:00-6:30pm in the Fellowship Hall. Explore the Jewelry Room, Toys and games, and tasty Baked Goods. Tons of household goods, wall art, and back to college items. Tastebud temptations outside with the Chuck Wagon featuring Wine’ing Butcher Burgers, Cheesy Sausages, 2 for $5 Hot Dogs, Insane baked beans and Cold Drinks.
The huge Silent Auction open at 4pm in the Gilford Youth Center. All bids must be in by Saturday at 1pm.
The fun continues Saturday morning starting at 8:00am. The Giant White Elephant sale continues.
The Gilford Rotary Pancake Breakfast to benefit the Walsh Scholarship Fund take place from 7am till 10 am wrapping up in time for the Gilford Old Home Day Parade.
After the parade enjoy an ice cream from Sawyer’s Dairy Bar and bring the kids to the youth center for the free Magic Fred Magic Show at 11:30am. Sponsored by Lakes FM. The shows are open to the public and are free of charge.
“The event is a lot of fun, and its deeper purpose is to support our local and international philanthropic efforts,” said Pastor Michael Graham. “It’s also a chance to experience our community, which is inclusive and open to all.”
Over 100 items will be featured in the massive Silent Auction which takes place in the Youth Center with dozens of items from local merchants and specialty baskets created and donated by church members. Auction Items include a Winnipesaukee Cruise for 8 on the 50 foot classic yacht “Gypsy” with picnic lunch by Beans & Greens; 2 Last Wills & Testaments Gift Certificates: One Day pontoon boat rental from Winnisquam Marine, A pair of living room lamps from Grevior Furniture; Wooden Wall Art from Bell & the Whistle; Skiing at Pat’s Peak; A deluxe Co****le Set from Sports & Marine Parafunalia; Shark tube from Fay’s Boat Yard, gift cards for restaurants and attractions.
Gilford Community Church is at 19 Potter Hill Road.
(Photo: Magician Magic Fred will perform an exciting magic show in the Gilford Youth Center during the church Old Home Day Fair. Showtime is 11:30 on Saturday August 23.)
