The Farmington Historical Society plans to hold a May Fair celebration, similar to those held for many years in town, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, May 7, at the Titcomb House, 118 Academy St.

For more than 50 years, from 1896 until after World War II, the Women’s Alliance of the Unitarian Church, now known as the North Church, held an annual one- or two-day fundraiser on May Day, according to a news release from the society. The many events included a bazaar with items for sale, especially aprons, a luncheon and often a supper, a musical or theatrical event, May baskets, a maypole dance, an ice cream social and card games.

It was a much-anticipated event in the spring, with special trains running from some surrounding towns to bring people in to the event.

This year’s revival of the May Fair will include free tours of the Titcomb House Museum, a bazaar with vendors selling their wares, and a Mother’s Day pie sale with whole pies available. Railroad author Guy Rioux will be on hand with his latest book “The Next Stop is Farmington.” Food will be provided by Farmington Grange 12.

The fair will move to the North Church on High Street at 3 p.m. Rioux will give a talk about his many years of railroad research. His books will be for sale during the day.

At 7 p.m., singer-songwriter Denny Breau will perform his folk tunes and guitar music. There will be a traditional strawberries-and-ice cream social at intermission.

Tickets cost $20 at the door for the Breau Concert.

For more information, call 207-778-4662.

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