Photos: The Roaring Twenties Lawn Party

The day-long festivities—with live music, dancing, and a vintage-garbed crowd—took place for the second year in a row at Castle Hill on the Crane Estate in Ipswich.

By Olga Khvan· 8/4/2014, 11:10 a.m.

Photo by Olga Khvan

Sunday afternoon unfolded like a scene from The Great Gatsby at the sprawling Crane Estate in Ipswich, where a vintage-garbed crowd gathered for the second annual Roaring Twenties Lawn Party.

Boston Swing Central and the Trustees of Reservations presented the annual festivities, which included dancing, live jazz music, vintage automobiles, and a Vintage Fair hosted by the Greater Boston Vintage Society. More than 1,000 attendees, many of them dolled up in 1920s flapper dresses and suits, partnered up for the Charleston, picnicked on the lawn in front of the historic Castle Hill mansion, and explored the rest of the estate, which offers scenic views of the nearby sea.

Check out photos from the second annual Roaring Twenties Lawn Party:

Roaring Twenties Lawn Party

Attendees gathered on the dance floor for a vintage attire contest in the late afternoon.Photo by Olga Khvan

Photo by Olga Khvan

Boston Swing Central and the Trustees of Reservations hosted the Roaring Twenties Lawn Party on Sunday.Photo by Olga Khvan

Photo by Olga Khvan

Tamar Korn, backed by Baby Soda Jazz Band, provided live music for the dancers.Photo by Olga Khvan

Photo by Olga Khvan

Many attendees packed their own picnic baskets for the party, but some were also available for purchase on-site courtesy of Ferreira Foods.Photo by Olga Khvan

Photo by Olga Khvan

The party took place at Castle Hill at the Crane Estate, a mansion finished in 1928.Photo by Olga Khvan

Photo by Olga Khvan

Many party attendees took the time to explore the sprawling estate grounds.Photo by Olga Khvan

Photo by Olga Khvan

Boston Swing Central offered dancing lessons on-site.Photo by Olga Khvan

Photo by Olga Khvan

Vintage automobiles were stationed on the lawn during the party.Photo by Olga Khvan

Photo by Olga Khvan

Organizers warned attendees to not be alarmed if someone other than his or her significant other asked for a dance, as changing partners is part of the culture.Photo by Olga Khvan

Photo by Olga Khvan

Organizers partnered with the Greater Boston Vintage Society to present the Vintage Fair, offering vintage clothing and accessories for purchase through a variety of vendors.Photo by Olga Khvan

Photo by Olga Khvan