Sesquicentennial festivities feature mustache and beard contest
| 10 Aug 2017 | 11:55
Mayor Michael Newhard, right, introduces the overall winner, Andrew Devlin.
Mustache and beard contest contestants await the judges’ decision.
From left, Abigail Kane, 9, and her sister Anna, 7 helped distribute 400 sugar cookies featuring the Sesquicentennial logo to everyone at the concert.
Photos by Roger Gavan Guests of honor, the mayor of Warwick, England, Stephen Cross, and his wife, Christine.
Approximately 400 people had an opportunity to enjoy a free concert by the New York Swing Exchange big band.
WARWICK — As part of the 150th anniversary, or sesquicentennial, of the incorporation of the Village of Warwick, a 19th-century-style mustache and beard contest took place Friday, Aug. 4, followed by the music of the New York Swing Exchange big band.
The events were held at Railroad Green. and the guests of honor were the mayor of Warwick, England, Stephen Cross, and his wife, Christine.
During the free concert, 400 sugar cookies featuring the Sesquicentennial logo were distributed to all who attended.