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Mark your calendars! For more info check our website! June 4TH Cultural Heritage Festival • June 18TH River Day-Wingzilla Enjoy our narrated river boat tour of the beautiful and historic Androscoggin River, surrounded by stunning mountain ranges, travel- ing five miles upriver from Northern Forest Heritage Park in Berlin NH. Gaze at the changing riverbank and landscape while your captain describes the intricacies of the river and scenery. Imagine the log drives as your captain retells the tales of loggers and lumberjacks. 25 minute ride with a full size Tours are scheduled Tues.-Sat. at 6:00PM. Thomas the Tank EngineTM Private charters Meeting Sir Topham Hatt, Storytelling, Live Music are also available! Enjoy a snack and Build with Mega Bloks ® and Much More! beverage of choice as you cruise gently on North Conway Village the river. July 8, 9, 10 & 15, 16, 17 Call now to reserve www.conwayscenic.com your Private Charter To ur. For tickets and information, visit Boat tours depart from our docks at 942 Main Street in Berlin NH. www.ticketweb.com/dowt or call 866.468.7630 Tickets are $18 for ages 2 and up. Please call 752-7202 for reservations, river conditions and other details.
Always Free Parking & clean restrooms! Visit our website at Events are Rain or Shine. www.northernforestheritage.org June 2011 | Summer in new hampshire | Page 3 Festivals & Fairs Seacoast Irish Festival This popular celebration of Irish heritage draws thousands of attendees. The Greater Dover Chamber of Commerce has teamed up with Dover Main Street to produce the event. A full day of Irish music and dance, as well as authentic Irish food and drink. Admission fee ap- plies. Open at 12:00 p.m. on June 11 to all ages (ID required for entry into beer garden). Held in beautiful Henry Law Park in the heart of downtown Dover. Proceeds from the event support the Chamber’s and Main Street’s economic BBQ station serving hot dogs, burgers, and fries. There and business development programs, which are critical to The Cultural/Heritage will be plenty of entertainment, artisans, crafts, vendors, keeping Dover’s economy strong and preserving its quality homemade sweater sales, farmers market, and children’s of life. Festival in Berlin, NH games. Discounted Androscoggin River Boat Tours will The Cultural Heritage Festival is a full day of festivities operate from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Free Admission, (does for all ages. Will be held June 4 at 11 a.m. Canadian, not include food). 961 Main Street, Berlin, NH. New England Brewfest German, Irish, Italian, Native American, Norwegian, Breweries from across New England join us to offer Russian and Scandinavian descendents will not want some of the finest microbrews east of the Mississippi at to miss this festival. This Festival is centered on cultural Chowder Fest our Old New England Day Brewfest on June 25 at 4 p.m. foods and the Food Fair will be outstanding. Chefs of well The event is held under the big tent, rain or shine, at the known local restaurants along with local volunteers will at Prescott Park Lincoln Village Shops. Admission into the event includes prepare foods from all of the various cultures, including On June 4 at 11:30 a.m. kick off the Prescott Park Arts sample tickets, a commemorative Brewfest pint glass, live Bean-Hole-Beans, Canadian Ragout, Cretons, Poutine, Festival summer season with more than 500 gallons of music and a great time. Main Street, Lincoln Village Shops. Russian Cabbage Rolls, German Bratwurst & Sauerkraut, piping hot chowder served up for taste-testing. Vote for Lincoln, NH Norwegian Meat Cakes, Italian Lasagna, Canadian Meat your favorite chowder from more than a dozen restaurants Phone: 603-745-6621 Pies & Coleslaw, Irish Soda Bread, Cherokee Brunswick as they compete for the Best Chowder title. Event Fee: $10 Website: www.NEBrewfest.com Stew and more. There will also be the traditional American for Adults; $5 for Children. Marcy Street, Portsmouth, NH Page 4 | SUMMER in new hampshire | JUNE 2011 Festivals & Fairs IN Granite Quill Publishers 246 West Main Street Hillsborough, NH 03244 Granite Quill Publishers Staff: Phone: 603-464-3388 Fax: 603-464-4106 Leigh Bosse: Publisher Joyce Bosse: Editor Other publications available Christi Macomber: Advertising Design from Granite Quill: Gail Stratos: Publication Design and Layout New Hampshire Homes & Home Improvement Advertising Design ~ A guide for NH Home Owners and Home Seekers Deborah Belanger: Sales Representative Senior Lifestyles! On the cover: Photo by Deborah Belanger ~ A guide for Active taken at Canterbury Shaker Village New Hampshire Seniors The Messenger To advertise in next month’s issue of ~ Your local weekly since 1868 IN New Hampshire call Deb at 800-281-2859
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Find us everywhere! We are your guide to what’s happening in the Granite State! June 2011 | Summer in new hampshire | Page 5 Pre 4th Craft Show Festivals & Fairs Come & enjoy this beautiful craft show with a variety of handcrafts & art including decorative painting on wood/glass/metal, 31st Annual Wildflower handcrafted jewelry, Festival at Rocks Estate functional pottery, The Society for the Protection of New Hampshire wearable art, New Forests invites wildflower enthusiasts to kick off the annual England pho- Fields of Lupine Festival June 4th at the Rocks Estate. tography, fine The day will mark the 30th Annual Wildflower Festival, art, puzzles, with a full slate of fun activities planned at the turn- gourmet food of-the-century Estate. From photography to crafts and items, & lots floral identification to use as a food, wildflowers will be more. Music of highlighted on this early summer day. Several workshops Tim Janis and and tours are planned to keep visitors engaged with all food. June 25 at aspects of flowers from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. Forest Society 10 a.m. at the Tanger staff and volunteers will lead walks on the beautiful Mile Outlet Center, 120 Laconia Path, a hidden woodland trail from a bygone era. The Mile Road, Rte. 3, Tilton. See you there! Path Walks are limited (only 20 per walk) and fill quickly, so reservations are strongly advised. The cost for the day-long on the grounds of the New Castle Congregational Church 18th Annual Fields of Wildflower Festival is $10 for adults and $5 for children and on Rt. 1B in New Castle on Sat. June 25 from 9-3:00. Artists covers all programs, including sampling the floral edibles. will be showing their oils, watercolors, pastels, photo- Lupine Festival Rocks Estate, 4 Christmas Lane, Bethlehem, NH. graphs, acrylics and other media. Some of New England’s Enjoy the Fields of Lupines in Franconia, Sugar Hill, finest artists and craftsmen will be participating in the Easton, Bethlehem and Bretton Woods areas. Inn to Inn New Castle Juried Arts show. There will be many activities for all ages. Children Gardens tours, Art Show and Exhibits, Lupine Golf Open, can visit the Activities Tent for an art or craft lesson or face Band Concert, Museum events, Scholastic Book Fair and and Crafts Fair painting. Delicious food will be available in the Parish Hall. much, much more. June 3 at 9 a.m. Great Festival for all Artists and crafts people representing Massachusetts, Artists, please email [email protected] for an ages and groups. Main Street, Franconia, Easton, Sugar Hill, New Hampshire and Maine will be displaying their artwork application and further information. Bethlehem, Franconia, NH Bug Baffler® The Essential Bug Protection
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Naturally Newfound Fair set for June 25th We will be holding the fair on Saturday, June 25th from 10am to 3pm. The fair will be located at Wellington State Park beach at the Eagle Nest Pavilion which is located directly in front of the restrooms and the Snack Shack. (There will the NLRA offers to the public. The Eco-Tours boat will run rockin’ and rollin’ near the pavilion so people will be basking be no fee to enter the park that day if folks are attending from the shore all day and please feel free to take a spin. Bob in the sun, stuffed full of good food. The Newfound Pie the fair.) The fair will be structured a bit differently this year. Craycraft, our very own UNH biologist, will be testing the Contest will happen again this year so tell everyone to dust The emphasis will be on the programs and education that Newfound waters right on the beach. The barbeque will be off their recipe boxes and start baking. Contoocook Dance & Sandy Beach RV Resort Campsites Available for Current Gymnastics Center Seasonal Overnight or Seasonal Camping Specials Camp Registrations Now Being Taken • Rental Cabins CAMP WEEKS • Full Hookups where fiber arts Come flourish join us June 27th-July 1st ST • Swimming at our July 4th-July 8th 41 and Fishing ANNUAL RECITAL on the spring-fed Susan Smith & Paula Herbert, owners Friday, June 10th • 7:00 PM picturesque pond [email protected] at the Merrimack Valley www.sandybeachrvresort.com 106 Main Street, Littleton, NH 03561 High School, Penacook [email protected] 603-444-5915 • [email protected] For more information call 746-3282 677 Clement Hill Rd., Contoocook, NH 161 Pine Street, Contoocook 603-746-3591 Hours: Monday-Saturday 10-6 Sunday 12-5
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The WINGZILLA Chicken Wing BBQ Cook-Off also Things To Do includes the WINGZILLA Horseshoe Tournament. This is a Things To Do “Blind Draw” 2-person team tournament with cash prizes for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place teams. All are encouraged and Wingzilla Chicken Wing welcome to sign up. Competition is serious but friendly and a great time is had by everyone. Registration fee is $10.00 Cook-Off Competition per person to participate in the WINGZILLA Horseshoe Northern Forest Heritage Park, located at 942 Main Tournament. Street in Berlin NH, wants you to mark your calendars for Spectator admission is FREE until 5:00 p.m. The Block June 18, 2011 for the 4th Annual WINGZILLA Chicken Wing Party continues with music provided by a local band. The BBQ Cook-Off. It’s a Block Party. It’s a blast. Last year’s very popular and favorite band of many, “Plan B” will play WINGZILLA was a resounding success. Over 1,000 people from 5:30 to 10:00 p.m. For a complete list of contest rules attended and the community was buzzing with talk of the please call 752-7202 for more information. Or visit our great time had by everyone. Based on this success, we are website at www.northernforestheritage.org expanding the event to be better than ever. This is an excellent opportunity to take part in a fun filled event, while fund raising for your organization. River Day set for June 18 For-profits and non-profits are welcome. You keep all of River Day, a day of celebrating the Androscoggin River, the proceeds from the sale of your BBQ Chicken Wings in conjunction with WINGZILLA, is a day full of things to to spectators who come to the park for this cook-off do and see. There will be a “parade of boats” or anything competition. This event is modeled after the food cook-off that floats where all are invited to show their ingenious competitions seen on TV. floating creations and parade down the river. Paddle races This year’s event takes place on Saturday June 18, will be organized as well. FREE River Boat rides for children 2011. In addition to the proceeds you earn from the sale of 11 and under from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. (accompanied your wings there are cash prizes. 1st place -$200.00; 2nd by a paying adult). There will be seminars, workshops and place - $125.00; 3rdplace - $75.00. Competitors may enter place three years in a row. He is challenging anyone to try aquatic displays. BBQ Chicken Wings, ice cream, cotton more than one recipe. to beat his prized wings. candy, fried dough and French fries will be served all day. There is a $50.00 registration fee for each recipe. Rudy’s Market, 81 Wight Street in Berlin is providing There will also be children’s activities including games, Judging will take place at approximately 4:30 p.m. You chicken wings at WINGZILLA prices if ordered before June petting farm, crafts, log rolling & fishing contests and face must supply your own grill. Mark Belanger has taken 1st 8th. Call Rudy’s at 603-752-2333 for more information. painting. June 18 at 10 a.m. 961 Main Street, Berlin, NH. COUNTRY COBWEBS Gifts to Create a Country Home & Garden
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already begun to invite guests to his lakeside country inn will entail a grand prize give-away of a two-night Polar Things To Do before deciding in 1911 to devote more of his time to his Express package drawing for any guests staying at the lodging guests. resort for three or more nights through October 16, 2011. A Originally named Purity Spring Farms and Cottages, winner will be chosen on October 20, 2011 and announced Purity Spring Resort guests from around New England were attracted to on the resort website. the over 1,000 natural acres of fields and forests which Today, Purity Spring offers numerous lodging options to celebrate 100 Years surrounded spring-fed Purity Lake. The Hoyt Family made around Purity Lake, home-style meals, and an indoor pool of Lakeside Lodging land preservation a priority and even during the lean years and fitness center. During the warmer months, guests can around World War I when business dropped considerably, enjoy kayaking, canoeing, waterskiing, miles of scenic hik- and Recreation remained focused on keeping the property intact. ing and mountain biking trails, in addition to an extensive East Madison, New Hampshire – April 2011 “My grandfather was devoted to keeping his land and summer recreational program for kids and families. The Purity Spring Resort in East Madison, New Hampshire passed on valuable lessons to my father, E. Milton Hoyt,” resort’s unique lakeside setting has made it a popular site is celebrating 100 years of hospitality in 2011. The lakeside mentions Ted Hoyt, Senior Operator and 4th generation for family reunions and group gatherings, in addition to resort, located within the lakes region and White Moun- owner of Purity Spring. “People often offered my grand- many lakeside wedding options and mountain-top cer- tains of New Hampshire, has been family owned since the father a lot of money for the lakefront property, but he emonies and receptions overlooking the pristine shoreline late 1800’s and has since attracted guests throughout New refused, even though he could have used it. It was tough,” of Purity Lake below. England and through-out the country. he continued, “but grand-dad always impressed upon the During the winter season, Purity Spring owns and Known for it’s abundance of four-season, outdoor importance of not selling off the land, of preserving it, and operates King Pine Ski Area, which will also be celebrating recreational activities, Purity Spring Resort has long ca- keeping it intact. He wanted Purity Lake to remain one of an anniversary next season after 50 years of business. In tered to families, groups and guests looking for traditional the last undeveloped lakes in New Hampshire.” addition to alpine skiing and snowboarding at King Pine, country lodging in a setting of forests, lakes, brooks and A weekend celebration kicks off the centennial Purity Spring offers snowtubing, Nordic skiing and snow- mountains. The resort property surrounds pristine Purity anniversary on June 3-5, 2011 featuring loyal guests who shoeing around Purity Lake, ice skating and horse-drawn Lake, which offers unblemished shorelines, sandy beaches, have vacationed at Purity for generations and dignitaries sleigh rides. bogs and heaths, and is adjacent to a NH Audubon Wildlife from around New England. A schedule of the weekend- The Hoyt family also owns and operates Camp Sanctuary. long festivities is available on the resort website, www. Tohkomeupog, a summer boys camp celebrating 80 years Owned and operated by the Hoyt Family of Madison purityspring.com. in 2011; Danforth Bay Camping & RV Resort, a four-season since the late 1800’s, original founder Edward E. Hoyt Season-long activities will include numerous con- lakeside campground; The Bluffs RV Resort, a seasonal operated The Hoyt Natural Mineral Spring Water Company, tests, vintage photo opportunities, stories and photos from campground for active adults over 50, and Traditions Res-
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York City during the late 1800’s. A decade later, Hoyt had One of the many promotions in honor of the anniversary com or call (800) 373-3754 for details.
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Take 15W off I-93, No. on Rte. 3, left at Sovereign CORNISH FAIR Bank, 3.5 miles to District Flea and Farmer’s Market #5 Road 228-4872 VENDORS WANTED Sat. & Sun., August 20 & 21 STRAWBERRIES at the fairgrounds • Cornish, NH Open Mid June - Mid July Call for Picking Times Contact: BLUEBERRIES Starting in mid-July [email protected] 603-542-7688
MAKE TRY A YOUR TREAT Richardson’s Farm OWN YOU 170 WAter Street CAN’T SUNDAE Boscawen, NH BAR! BEAT! 603-796-2788 OPEN 10AM - 9PM DAILY PROUDLY SERVING “BOBBY SUE’S HOMEMADE ICE CREAM” North or South exit 17 off 93, “ONLY 8 FROZEN YOGURT” bear right off exit, follow Route 4 SAFE FOR MOST DIABETICS, LACTOSE INTOLERANCE, AND IS KOSHER west then bear left at church, take left on Water Street at blinking light NO CHOLESTEROL, NO FAT, LOW CALORIES, LOW CARBS, SWEETENED WITH FRUCTOSE located 2.2 miles on right. NO ASPARTAME, 4 HEALTHY YOGURT CULTURES “UDDER DELICIOUS” TREATS AND GIFTS • Our Own Homemade Ice Cream & Pies INSIDE AND OUTSIDE SEATING ~ MC, VISA AND DISCOVER ACCEPTED • Fruits & Vegetables All Grown On Our Farm 121 MAIN STREET, LINCOLN, NH • 745-6668 • Melons� Peaches & Apples �apples available end of August� June 2011 | Summer in new hampshire | Page 23
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For free Travel Guides, maps, brochures, and additional information, be sure to stop in at our Visitor Center— we’re located right at I-93 Exit 32 in North Woodstock, New Hampshire. Also visit our website: www.VisitWhiteMountains.com or call 800-346-3687 Page 24 | SUMMER in new hampshire | JUNE 2011