Gilly’s House invites the public to its annual FREE Summerfest Family Fun Sober Event, taking place on Sunday, August 17 from 12 to 4 p.m. at the Wrentham Developmental Center Fairgrounds, located at 131 Emerald Street, Wrentham.

The annual celebration brings the community together to honor recovery, connection, and healthy fun in a safe, substance-free environment. Admission is completely free, and all food and activities are provided at no cost, thanks to the generosity of sponsors and community partners.

The afternoon will feature:

• Live music and entertainment from MC Michael Petit and DJ Jeff Hall

• A wide variety of family-friendly activities, including a circus workshop, water slide, bouncy house, petting zoo, dunk tank, dragon foam, and arts & crafts

• Hamburgers, hot dogs, chips & drinks (sponsored by the Norfolk Lions Club)

• A restaurant cook-off featuring many local restaurants

• A special guest appearance by Pat the Patriot, mascot of the New England Patriots

• Recovery resources and local vendors on site

Gilly’s House, a sober recovery home for men located in Wrentham, was founded by David and Barbara Gillmeister in memory of their son, Steven, known as “Gilly” by his friends. The nonprofit’s mission is to provide a structured sober environment along with life-skills development to help residents reintegrate successfully into the community.

As a nonprofit sober home and community resource, Gilly’s House relies on the support of donors and sponsors to make Summerfest a continued success. To help keep the event free for all, visit www.gillyshouse.com for sponsorship opportunities.

For questions or to get involved, please contact Maureen at [email protected].