Pageant of the Machias Valley.
It was quite a celebration in 1913 in the town of Machias at the Sylvan Park!
There were plays, music, and dancing over three days. Many of the townpeople participated in the festival including some of my ancestors: my great grandfather, William G Means (Transportation), my grandmother’s sister, Miss Elsie Means (Information), my great grandmother’s future sister-in-law, Miss Emma Perry (Information), who later married Billy Means.
See the booklet here:
My son posted a photograph of 1913 festival participants here. Quite the colorful costumes!
Voices of Ancestors 