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Gallery: 2025 Quakerfest held in downtown Salem

SFD's Mike Bryan helps Lizzie Leverknight, 9, of Washingtonville put out a mock house fire. (Photo by Morgan Ahart)
Six-year-old Kalista Gagnon says goodbye to Frank the eastern box turtle and Raptor Hallow Sanctuary Volunteer Michael Towne. (Photo by Morgan Ahart)
Maddie Martin-Gatchell, 3, of Canfield has her face painted by Interact Club President Parker Detwiler. (Photo by Morgan Ahart)
Raptor Hallow Sanctuary Head Trainer Aimee Sommer and her peregrine falcon friend Maverick taught Quakerfest attendees about wildlife conservation and the diet and hunting practices of peregrine falcons. (Photo by Morgan Ahart)
Several local businesses had booths around the downtown area including Olive & Ivy Boutique, a neutral focus faith-based boutique located at 2870 East State Street Suite 300. Shown from left are Owner Catrina Bloxham, and Manager Christina Mingus. (Photo by Morgan Ahart)
Several local businesses had booths around the downtown area including Forever Bonded by Pam, which specializes in permanent and removable jewelry and can be found at Beauty on Broadway and on Facebook and Instagram at “Forever Bonded by Pam.” (Photo by Morgan Ahart)
nature + nurture was one of several local businesses participating in Quakerfest Saturday with a display outside the store at 515 E State Street. Shown is Owner Tricia Ross. (Photo by Morgan Ahart)
Firefighter Mike Bryan helps Kaylee Leverknight, 9, Washingtonville put out a mock house fire. (Photo by Morgan Ahart)
The Salem Fire Department participated in this year’s Quakerfest at the fire station with their inflatable fire safety house which features educational information about fire safety like never playing with matches, keeping combustibles away from fireplaces, and an interactive section to teach them to crawl below smoke for safe air in the event of a fire. The department also handed out educational materials about fire safety and stickers and gave kids a chance to pick up a hose and put out a “fire” themselves. (Photo by Morgan Ahart)
Henry North, 8, Rootstown, puts out a mock house fire. (Photo by Morgan Ahart)
James Knezetic shared his musical talents with families attending Quakerfest Saturday. (Photo by Morgan Ahart)

Quakerfest offered an afternoon of family fun in downtown Salem Saturday from 10 a.m. through 2 p.m. The annual event featured face-painting by the Salem Interact Club, booths from local businesses and vendors, educational meet-and-greets with live animals from Raptor Hallow Sanctuary, and educational activities by the Salem Fire Department.

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