Annual Community Events

Citizen of the Year
Annually, the Chamber of Commerce honors one resident who has made a significant contribution through his or her work to the improvement of the business community or the overall quality of life in Winchester.  Citizens so honored include:

1980

Harrison Chadwick

1994

Sandy Thompson

1981

Rep. Sherman Saltmarsh

1995

Justin L. Magee

1982

Robert Nickerson

1996

Ann W. McGovern

1983

Dr. Gustave Kaufmann

1997

Peter Van Aken

1984

John J. Sullivan

1998

Chad Maurer

1985

Clarence Borggaard

1999

Charles Tseckares

1986

John H. Ciarcia

2000

Ed O'Connell

1987

Harry E. Chefalo

2001

Corie Nichols

1988

Dr. Leonor Rich

2002

Sandy Rodgers

1989

Dr. Donald E. McLean

2003

Kevin Mawn

1990

Paul J. Mahoney

2004

Dot Butler

1991

Arthur L. Griffin

2005

Stephen Parkhurst

1992

Judith P. Muggia

2006

Allan Eyden

  1993  Austin Broadhurst
  2007  Alan Macdonald

 

 

Arts in August

An annual collaboration between artists and local businesses which display artworks through the month of August. 

 

Concerts & Movies on the Common

En Ka Fair
Sponsored by the En Ka Society, the En Ka Fair is held during the third weekend of May.  A highlight of the fair is the Saturday morning parade.  The proceeds from the fair are redistributed back to the community through the En Ka Gifts program. 

Holiday Tree Lighting

Traditionally held on the first Thursday of December, this event includes a visit by Santa and carol singing. The Chamber of Commerce also sponsors special events on this day.

Town Day

Traditionally held on the first Saturday (and Friday) of June in the Town center, Town Day is popular event sponsored by the Winchester Town Day Committee.



 

Trivia Bee
Sponsored by the Winchester Foundation for Educational Excellence, this event is traditionally held in early February.  Proceeds are used for special projects or programs in the schools.

Winton Club Cabaret

A fund-raiser for Winchester Hospital, this show opens on the last Tuesday of January and runs through Saturday.  Auditions are open to the public.