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Kimberly may be getting ready for her next New Hampshire escape, and
this blog has been discontinued. Thanks for visiting and happy travels!
 September 12, 2007
New Hampshire Vintage Race Boat Regatta
Nascar Nextel Series Meredith Bay Regatta 9th Annual Autumn Craft Festival 131st Annual Deerfield Fair Fall Foliage Train Rides 2nd Annual Fall Foliage Festival at Castle in the Clouds Sandwich Fair The 27th Annual Oktoberfest at Gunstock Mountain September 10, 2007
Not only is the one and only Tim Reynolds in NH on Thursday September 13th, but he is in the tiniest and best venue in the state - Tupelo Music Hall in Londonderry. My heart is heaving...I have two tickets and can't go!!!! Please all that can - go...go .......GOOOOO!
Our lives are just full of circles if we ever can remove our shells and venture into a new one once in a while. And so it was for me and a friend last week visiting a wine tasting at Moulton's Market in Amherst Village. I hadn't been to Moulton's since the late 80s and to my surprise, the store wreaked of small town success thanks to new ownership. What used to be a store of convenience now boasts a wall of wine choices, local produce, killer deli and a lovely wine tasting to greet its traffic every Thursday night from 4-7pm. Starting again today is the shop's infamous soup bar, boasting 10 soups a day, and its own special soupline for inquiries - 603-673-4663(GOOD).... [Try the packed-full-of-clams-bacon-potatoes-in-perfect-light-cream-broth Chowdah!]
September 9, 2007
Twins Smokeshop celebrates its 10th Anniversary this Sunday from 12-6pm in huge fashion. Since its opening in 1997, it has been drawing in the biggest cigar aficionados and now it's time to celebrate all that hard work with BBQ, live music and wine! Thought you were just going in to buy the best Cuban or the Never-Let-You-Down Ashton, look again and spot the Malbec staring at you in the corner, or the Green Mountain coffee wafting overhead, then go get yourself some BBQ! Tickets including cigar are $45, and tickets for BBQ are only $25! Jeff Pitchell and Texas Flood will be jammin', while door prizes are named and fingers are licked. Oh, did I mention it's BYOB - so fill the cooler and off you go! [photo courtesy of www.Aston.com] September 6, 2007
You just know this is my favorite time of year - when you can feel the cold mornings under your feet and al fresco dining in the warmed evening...love it. It also happens to be the time of year when there is so much going on all over this state...it's like NH tries to celebrate the coming of autumn with fests and feasts. So here goes... 10. If you like tape and paper... 9. If you like piglets, ox pulls and fry dough......a MUST 8. If you care about Downs...an annual must 7. If you've got a thing for the Scottish...
6. If you like Frost-y evenings... 3. If you love dave's friend tim who can rip like none other... 2. If you enjoy menopause?!... and 1. If you like to run your dogs... [I'm thinking that was sort of a strange list?!] September 5, 2007
Friday September 7th marks the opening night of the 48th Annual Antique Show and Sale for the First Congregational Church in Milford NH - it continues into Saturday as well. Furniture, glass, silver, linens, books and much more Americana will be on display and sold. From 5pm-8pm on Friday, the show offers a new preview with refreshments for $10 admission price. Contact the Church for information [call the church at 673-3713]. September 4, 2007
OK, so I have to remind you one last time that Merrimack, NH's annual Cardboard Boat Race, to benefit the town library, is being held at Wasserman Park Saturday September 8th from 10am-4pm. Starting at 11 in the morning, continuous live entertainment, raffles, face painting, sand castle contests and a book sale will keep the entire family afloat [ha ha!] for the day. September 3, 2007
Thursday September 6th, the Etz Hayim Synagogue in Derry, NH has figured out how to raise money for its building fund - raffle off Red Sox Championship Series Tickets! Brilliant! The winner of the raffle will get two front row seats in the center of the visitor's dugout for the first game of the Red Sox vs. ? Championship Series. For a measly $25 each, or 5 for $100, you can buy yourself a chance to witness their 2007 victory [no I am not being presumptuous] [Photo courtesy of NY Times] Contact Laurie Medrek, Treasurer 603-432-9352 or email at Medrke9352@aol.com for this incredible opportunity. August 31, 2007
Had to post this now, and may re-post as a reminder for next week, but for anyone interested in a challenge, you need to hoarde the duct tape, cardboard and paint and start building now! Merrimack, NH's annual Cardboard Boat Race, to benefit the town library, is being held at Wasserman Park Saturday September 8th from 10am-4pm. Starting at 11 in the morning, continuous live entertainment, raffles, face painting, sand castle contests and a book sale will keep the entire family afloat [ha ha!] for the day. And there is no excuse this year for not having time to build a boat, the festival is offering a Same Day Sailor package of materials for the person[s] who wants to go and build in haste from 10am-1pm. This year's theme is At the Movies and all boats will be built with movies in mind. Come sail the SS Minow, The Enterprise or the Shaggy DA to victory!
August 30, 2007
Free up your Sundays and make it a job to get to The Hollis Flea Market! My weekends have been so busy this summer, that I keep forgetting it's time to shop, but as that fall air moves in, it's like the purest sign to get over to Hollis, carrying several empty large sturdy totes - to be filled of course! [Photo courtesy of Hollis Flea Market] Open at a cool 6am, do not think that vendors are still setting up - I swear they must sleep there. And no, you will not look silly pulling a wagon to be filled, this place has it all. Two hundred year old antiques, infinite Pez dispensers, Dead bootlegs and even new clothing?! Coffee is always brewing and popcorn popping, so bring the kids, give them another hot dog to buy yourself more time and shop for every room in your house, and every person on your Christmas list! See you Sunday! August 28, 2007
The Colony Mill & Marketplace plays host to art and many dining and shopping options, and across the street in Ashuelot River Park, the Keene Art Association offers its major annual fund raising event. Art in the Park on Labor Day weekend attracts over eighty artists and thousands of buyers and browsers. The proceeds from this event represents a large portion of the Associations Scholarship Fund. If you go... Check out some Cool Jewels, visit a gorgeous farm, and catch some theater! August 25, 2007
I just had some New Hampshire corn and I can't tell you how sweet it was. And for some reason it took nothing for those plump kernels to fall off the ear and into our wanting mouths. As I was putting the left overs in my salsa tonight, I was thinking maybe it was time to bring the boys to a corn maze. I have always wanted an ice cream cone at Beech Hill Farm in Hopkinton, NH - and now I can do that and run through a corn maze - maybe you'll put it on your calendar and do the same?!
Three different corn mazes at Beech Hill Farm & Ice Cream Barn are open from 11am-8pm in September. Each maze has a different theme and scavenger hunt which makes Beech Hill's mazes the place to play. Along with corn comes 75 flavors of homemade ice cream, garden center, animal tracking activites and on site bakery. This 9th generation family farm has made a living on showing visitors why New Hampshire is so special. Beech Hill is just about 5 miles from downtown Concord, don't forget to check out the Capitol shows, some out of this world art, and dinner in Mexico. August 22, 2007
Some things just seem too good to be true, and this is one of those things. Cancel your Saturday plans and get to Jake's Old Fashioned Ice Cream and Sweet Shop this Saturday August, 25th from 2pm-midnight and gorge on ice cream to help raise money for CHaD [Children's Hospital at Dartmouth]. A first annual offering, this one looks like it will be here to stay. With prizes being awarded to both kids and adults, and all entry fees donated directly to CHaD, I am thinking it's going to be quite difficult to even get in the parking lot!
August 21, 2007
Just when you thought you would never, ever go on another blind date, I am thinking this event may help change your mind! This Friday August 24th, the Squam Lake Natural Science Center is offering an evening out...in the dark! This nearly two hour adventure will teach you to explore the natural world by touch and hearing, and allow you to see through the nocturnal animal's eyes. This is a wonderful family adventure just before school begins, or like I said, maybe the perfect blind date! Reservations and advance payment are required so call today...603-968-7194. While up in and around Holderness be sure to know you are right near the original Common Man - the best Common Man, as well as the Coe House and the Corner House Inn [where they have live music this night by celtic band Odd Men Out!] - quintessential New Hampshire charm at your fingertips. And hey why stop there, many favorite camping spots are nearby, so you can even make a weekend of it! We just got home from the base of the White Mountains and let me tell you that summer's end is a show stopper. Cool, crisp mornings, warm days and breezy evenings are a constant. July 29, 2007
Movements surround us all the time, and here are a few August events in NH where you can show up, and show you care... Summer Volunteers Needed for Great Cause! - Care About Challenged Children March to ReEnergize NH - Help Fight Global Warming Live and Let Live Farm Rescue Dinner Dance & More - Help Save the Animals Upper Room Family Matters Auction SoulFest 2007! - Care About Christian Faith
July 10, 2007
Be Thankful That Jason Likes Music This Friday
For Those Looking for a Barnyard Dance... For Those Looking for Monster Blues... For Those Francophiles Like Lucie... For Those Who Think Exeter has No Soul... For Those Who Believe in Lunaception... For Those Who Like Hillbillies... For Those Little Einsteins... For Those Who Like Quintets... For Those In a Rush...
June 20, 2007
What are the chances that the Rib Fest falls on the very weekend we leave for North Carolina!? This is the one event that tells my kids that June is officially here, that summer is right around the bend...even more so than the end of school. Waking up this morning, the boys and I were talking about how exciting it was not to have to get ready for the bus, and of course this comes next..."Now we can get ready for the Rib Fest!" I knew it was the weekend we left, and I avoided all other inquiries about when it was, because I couldn't deal with the heartache and tears. Quickly I blurted out, "For some crazy reason the Rib Fest is this weekend, WHEN WE'LL BE ON THE BEACH IN NORTH CAROLINA WITH ALL YOUR COUSINS CATCHING GHOST CRABS." I waited and watched...no response, just glazing over eyes, and then they said in unison, "When are we leaving for North Carolina?"
Let me know how it was this year! June 12, 2007
For Those Who Like Linx... For Those With Bobby's Hobby... For Those With Picasso on Their Mind... For Those Who Like Schnitzel... For Those Who Watched the Tonys... For Those Who Collect... For Those Big Mouth Bass... For Those Needing Harmony... For Those Who Ride Loop-de-Loops...
June 7, 2007
[Seems like I just wrote about this!] Open up the trunk, find those leather chaps, spider web jumpsuits and leopard print skull caps...June 9th-17th marks Laconia's 84th Annual Motorcycle Week! Despite the obvious, that this event is for bikers, despair none, because there is nothing obvious about this infamous NH event! In my veteran opinion, Motorcycle Week is much more a people watching scene than a search for the 'best hog' venue. So try and blend in with some black, leather or tattoos and join the thousands that show up for biker fun! Prepare for bikes, chrome, crowds, lines and even some old school bar room brawls!
I'll have to stick with last year's recommendations...and if you're making them now, pray real hard for any vacancy any where north of Concord and south of Plymouth! Where to stay: 5 miles to Weirs Beach 9 miles to Weirs Beach 10 miles to Weirs Beach and probably more availability... 30 minutes south of Weirs Beach [again, with no traffic hiccups!]
May 31, 2007
I knew it was going to get here fast! Good lordy tomorrow is June, and then it's full steam ahead with end of school and summertime fun. Here are 4 ways to welcome in the new month...have fun! Guest Appreciation Days at Storyland The Glengarry Bhoys Poet Jack McCarthy at The Bridge Cafe Wright Museum Opens for Season May 22, 2007
If You Need to Find a Partner... If You Eat Wurst!... If You Like What's Under the Hood...
If You've Ever Been Called Crafty... If You'd Like to See Over 3,000 Rubber Ducks!... If You Have a Soft Spot for a Boy With a Purple Crayon...Harold and the Purple Crayon, Seacoast Repertory Theatre, Portsmouth May 11, 2007
We all know that just one day for Mom is hardly enough thanks! Consider some Saturday happenings statewide to warm up Mom for Sunday! Happy Mother's Day all you Moms! IS she a gardener?...strong> IS she horrifed by enormous plants?... IS she missing milking the cows?... IS she lonely...? IS she a painter?... IS she an artist?... May 2, 2007
Mother's Day seems to always incorporate food in my family...a brunch, a BBQ, or sometimes a full scale dinner. And some how the moms end up cooking and/or cleaning to accomodate such an affair, just what we don't want to do on our Day. So try some different plans on for size...here are 6 sure bets all over this great state... For Moms Who Like Trains... For Moms on the Run... For Moms Who Like to Eat [Notice I Did Not Say Cook!]...
For Moms Who Like to Shake... For Moms Who Love Opera... and For Moms Who Remember Gathering Around the Radio... April 24, 2007
For Those Who Need Some Cajun Blues... For Those Who Need True Craft... For Those Who Need Yuks... For Those Who Hike at Full Moon... For Those Who Want Apollo to Win... Have fun! Let us know how it was! March 24, 2007
Gorrrrrgeous weather huh!? Make this Sunday memorable and send the kids packing for school on Monday with ear to ear grins! Children's Painting Class Winter At The Zoo Take A Walk On The Wild Side Teddy Bear Lunch March 21, 2007
Does anyone feel like March blew right on by? Not to say that it's over, or to look so far ahead that we forget the present, but it's almost April?! I'm so confused...here are 4 can't lose happenings for this Friday...enjoy the weekend...be safe! For Those Who Have Little Princesses... For Those Who Need A Laugh... For Those Who Can't Commit... For Those Who Can't Lego... March 11, 2007
St. Patty's Day is on the way so start planning your pub crawl now! No matter what NH corner you are in, be sure to find a lovely Irish pub for corned beef, craic and a pint of rich and foamy Guinness. Here are some choices, be sure to check their websites for St Patty's Day events, there is some fantastic fiddling planned... 1. Cu Na Mara, Bristol - ahhh...the unknown gorgoues lake of Newfound...and a pint...Erin Go Bragh! 2. The Shaskeen, Manchester - set in the old milltown...lovely! 3. Coat of Arms, Portsmouth - someone let me know how this place ranks amongst the Irish 4. Biddy Mulligans Irish Pub, Dover 5. Molly Malone's, Portsmouth - you get authentic and Portsmouth...cannot go wrong! 6. The Peddler's Daughter, Nashua - I hope hope hope the place has banned smoking because I never made it past the hostess last time I was in.... 7. McGuirks Oceanview, Hampton - not sure how I would get past the signs for Airbrushed T-Shirts - 3 for $5! notorious on the Hampton strip.... 8. The Shannon Door Pub, Jackson - any reason to get to Jackson is a good reason... 9. Killarneys Irish Pub, Nashua - something weird about walking into a Holiday Inn Bar though.... and 10. Wild Rover Pub, Manchester March 6, 2007
Kimberly - Kat - look no further - you must head to Manchester! Check out last year's blog on it. This year's parade will be on March 18th at 12pm sharp on Manchester's Elm Street! March 5, 2007
How weird is this for NH? Well, perhaps if you knew the kind of town Franklin was, you may understand where I'm coming from....on Saturday, March 10, none other than Franklin, NH hosts the Russian American Kids Circus at Franklin Opera House. February 24, 2007
Hold on, change of plans are in order here...block off this Saturday, February 24, TODAY, and giddy up to the Meadowbrook Farm in Gilford. The Big 80's, A Night to Wang Chung at Meadowbrook Musical Arts Center will be NH's most talked about event in decades. And if I weren't already planning on a night of cleaning the cat box, I would see you there! [No, seriously, I would love to pull up the leg warmers, belt my button down shirt and stand my bangs to the ceiling and dance to one of the best tunes to leave the 80s - Dance Hall Days...just not this weekend....please post your photos to our site!]...'everybody Wang Chung tonight!' February 19, 2007
I guess I've been looking down a bit more than normal, as lately I've been noticing enormous tumbleweeds of women's hair at the supermarket, Target, and even in the quietest corners of libraries....no just joking [and those who know me know I am joking because hair on the floor makes me dry heave],...but all kidding aside, what I've been hearing lately is a lot of anxiety about vacation week. "I'm going to pull out my hair next week if we don't find some things for Cameron and Emma and Makayla and... to do..." Look no further moms of vacationing youngsters, New Hampshire is jammed packed that there won't be enough time for all you want to do! Take a looksee at 12 great choices.... Kids Cake Decorating Classes "Arts Apprentice" February Vacation Program Currier School Vacation Week Art Camps Dinosaurs! Winter Vacation Day Camp at Strawbery Banke "Mountain Blizzard" Winter Festival Manchester Monarchs vs. Norfolk Storytime & Craft Survival Skills Series for Grades 3-6 Tea and Cookies with the Author Dragons and Dryads Family Dance at Your Library! February 12, 2007
I know, I know...there should not be a Day that singles out romance and expected gifts for lovers to demonstrate their adoration. But there is, and, oh well, there just is. So here's a few happenings involving wine, chocolate and to die for lyrics, all very romantic on any given day...Happy Valentine's Day everyone!
2. Zorvino Vineyards - Super Valentine's Day Dinner, Sandown 3. LACA: Wine & Chocolate Pairings for Valentine's Day 4. 10 Old Ways, Yet Always Great Ways, to Say I Love You in NH! February 5, 2007
SO much to do this weekend...stay tuned for several more posts coming today and tomorrow....but for now, 3 a day all weekend long! Take your pick and let us know what you did! Friday February 9th Super Stellar Friday - Teen Night: The Night Sky through Telescopes Disney's Beauty and the Beast Saturday February 10th - Bowfire Winter Carnival Dance
Day Spa Open House Free Services Romantic Chamber Music for Valentine's Day January 10, 2007
For Those Who Want to Walk in the Winter... For Those Who Have Teen Stars... For Those Who Love Old Barns...[me!] For Those Who Love Chicks on Skates... For Those Who Miss A Good Ole Cabaret... For Those Who Love Funny Robots?... For Those Who Love Big Red Dogs... and For Those Who If They Were Here [ME!!!] Would Seek Out the 70s... January 4, 2007
Six, 6, 1-2-3-4-5-6 weeks of wine centered events await you in New Hampshire! Yes, I am not kidding, Boston isn't the only place to offer such an event...from January 13th-February 25th, Wentworth by the Sea wants you! Make your reservations now and get your pick of this stellar agenda! The 2007 Winter Wine Festival is a six-week event that caters to the bouquet experts and best guessing amateurs alike. It doesn't get any better than grandeur dinners, food and wine pairings, rare vintage tastings, celebrity chefs and winemakers, art show, classes, Jazz Sunday brunches, and educational seminars to join any time you like. I can't think of a place I would rather be...take some photos and let me know how you liked it! December 30, 2006
Dance 2007 in by celebrating New Year’s Eve at the Queen City Ballroom Looking for a new way to celebrate the entrance of 2007?....laugh it in at the IOKA Theater in Exeter, NH... December 29, 2006
Last minute changes of plans? Thought you wanted some down time for New Year's with all the chaos of the preceding holidays? I do it every year too...well, there are plenty of vacancies at New Hampshire Inns that offer New Year's Eve packages - beds, food, drink and merriment for all types! Check this out and make your reservations today for the entire bunch of ya!! Be safe and Happy New Year! December 28, 2006
Got kids? Want to celebrate New Year's Eve? Get to Portsmouth. The Children's Museum of Portsmouth opens its doors from 10am to 3pm to celebrate the coming of the New Year with entire families! The Museum celebrates four exciting "countdowns" each featuring a Dick Clarkish glittering ball drop, balloon drop, noisemakers and a ginger ale toast! Children can also make their own party hats and adults are welcome to come wearing their own! Bring your good cheer and bright smiles - price is only $6 a person! Happy New year! December 10, 2006
I guess when you think of Christmas time in NH, you would transcend to the quaint towns of Bethlehem or Lincoln, NH where the evergreens glisten with new snow, sleigh bells literally ring and carrolers are a dime a dozen. But think again, and realize that our teeny tiny coastline offers many holiday treats. The snow may be more moist, but the cobbled streets and town squares of Portsmouth or New Castle beckon the Dickens and the Kris Kringles. If you haven't been to the coast in the winter, put it on your calendar, and maybe hit these three notable events... December 14-16 December 17 December 17 & 20 November 28, 2006
Friday is December 1st!? How many times have you heard this today? Despite the global warming, the calendar does indeed dictate the time of year, and yes, it is almost December 1st. No worries, calm down, there is plenty of time for everything. But treat yourself this Friday and check out a Holiday event to get you out the door on the right foot this month.... 1. Gingerbread House Classes, Frederick's Pastries, Amherst 2. White Mountain Holiday Magic Light Park, Branch Brook Campground, Campton 3. "Nowell Sing We Clear:" A Pageant of Mid-Winter Carols, Dublin Community Churh, Dublin 4. The Nutcracker, The Palace Theatre, Manchester and 4a...Jazzy Nutcracker blog already posted! November 20, 2006
Only Portsmouth's Music Hall could give you a jazz inspired Nutcracker for the holidays! Start the month off on your toes and witness this spectacular version of Tchaikovsky’s fairy tale ballet on December 1st and 2nd. Tickets are only $15-$38.00!
November 19, 2006
The Friends of the Nashua Symphony announced December 2nd and 3rd for its annual Holiday House Tour. Four of Nashua's prominent homes dress to the nines for the holiday - and I don't mean a fake tree with blinking lights and a plastic blow up Santa on the lawn - this kind of magic is straight out of Martha Stewart! Lights, trees, topiaries, sparkle, garland, holly and mistletoe...every where you look. Start the season off this year with this Home tour! November 2, 2006
Nothing ushers in the Holiday season [stop denying it, we are in the Holiday season!] quite like music. November sets a much decorated stage for giving thanks and reflecting on how grateful we are. And as we roll into the month many set aside for giving, what better way to relax and think great thoughts, while listening to a diverse selection of live music. Check out my Sweet 6 for November. Friday November 3rd Saturday November 4th Friday November 10th Friday November 24th Saturday November 25th Thursday November 30th October 17, 2006
Chances are you're still planning on traveling about this weekend hoping for the last glances of southern New Hampshire's foliage, which there is plenty left to see! So, on your way, or way through, make Keene, NH an absolute visit as this Saturday, October 21st, marks the 15th year of the greatest jack-o-lantern show on earth. Back in 1992, Monadnock area residents turned out in droves with jack-o-lanterns in hand. They set the first-ever world record with 1,628 lit jack-o-lanterns. The Keene Pumpkin Festival was born. And to tell the tale of its growth, the record was set in 2003 at 28,952 jack-o-lanterns lit in one place at one time. I am telling you, pictures do not do this event justice.
October 11, 2006
I realize that Massachusetts has Salem, but NH has Keene and much much more! For ghastly and ghoulish Halloween festivities, head to New Hampshire...good luck trying to pick just one!
October 21st - Keene Pumpkin Festival October 27 Howl at the Moon: 10th Annual Masquerade Ball October 27-28 Ghosts on the Banke October 27-29 Haunted Hayrides October 28 Costume Day October 29 Celebrate Samhain October 31st Halloween Costume Ball Gala October 5, 2006
I wanted to give you some time to plan ahead now, so that for those who are empowered to do so, can raise funds for two causes close to my heart. Even if you don't raise funds, register to walk for awareness! October 14th marks the Annual Buddy Walk for Down Syndrome in Concord, NH. Last year was the Walk's biggest turnout, and with each year more awareness and education is the result of the Buddy Walk. And October 15th marks the Making Strides for Breast Cancer walk in the towns of Nashua, Manchester, Laconia, Concord, North Conway, Peterborough, Dover and Exeter. If you think taking the kids is out of place, think again, these kinds of walks are the best way to raise your kids. With so many towns taking part, there is no reason not to fit this in! Post your photos to the Your Photos site and share the joy or giving with all of us! October 3, 2006
Columbus Day weekend marks the 17th Annual Great Pumpkin Fest in Milford, NH. Come and witness the transformation of a lush village green into a sea of orange! Milford's Main Street Community truly puts forth a community wide effort with this event. Bring the family and pick out your pumpkins to carve, witness your first pumpkin catapult, make a scarecrow, walk the haunted trail, watch a magician or listen to live music. Vist vendors, crafters and farmers alike, rain or shine! And if you've never seen a 1,000 pound pumpkin before, here's your chance! See you there!
September 26, 2006
As we can probably bid a final farewell to summer and all its offerings [the last of my Impatiens are laying limp and the sunflowers have collapsed], we can at least wake in the cool crisp air of autumn, replenish the yard with colorful mums and feel great knowing that it is Fair season! This weekend, September 29th-October 2nd marks the 130th annual Deerfield Fair in Deerfield, NH. There is nothing lacking at this fair, kid and adult rides, sausage carts, french fries, funnel cakes, chili, pizza and ice cream. Crafters, artisans, famous products from TV's best commericals [I will never forget the man slicing through the Coke can with his Ginsu and then slicing right through a beefy red tomato - WOW! - my mother bought one and still uses it!], live music, tractor pulls, oxen pulls, horse shows, piglets, gigantic vegetables, showcase flowers and fire trucks. The list does not end. As I stated last year, the worst thing you can do is leave the house spontaneously! PLEASE do yourself a favor and leave at the crack of dawn or just before the gates close. The miles of traffic barely crawl to the gates if you arrive around noon time for lunch. Plus, you can get there when the roosters crow and mow down a donut the size of your head....can't wait! See you there for sure! September 21, 2006
Well, for some reason I will be in Vermont this very eventful NH weekend, but I wanted to be sure that you all knew about many cool cool things going on around this great granite state....Here's five I frequent... 1. Wool Day, Canterbury Shaker Village, Canterbury, NH 2. 19th Annual High Hopes Foundation Balloon Fest, Anheuser-Busch Factory, Merrimack, NH 3. Merrimack Boy Scout Troop 424 Annual Yard Sale, Zyla's, Merrimack, NH 4. 31st Annual Highland Games...Loon Mountain and 5. 37th Annual Littleton Art Show, Littleton, NH September 19, 2006
The Annual Yard Sale of Boy Scout Troop 424 of Merrimack, NH is back, and a bit earlier this year...last year's blog said it all! Insider tip - remember, BRING BAGS OF ALL SIZES!!! You WILL tote something home, and you will need all the help you can get! Friday and Saturday, September 22nd and 23rd! September 18, 2006
This Indian Summer we're having up here in NH [it's 84 right now!] mayjust hang around long enough for this weekend's big event - the High Hopes Foundation of NH is holding its 19th Annual Balloon Fest this weekend September 22-24th at the Anheuser Busch Factory in Merrimack, NH. This is definitely a family draw as you can expect a Climbing Wall, Bounce House, Food Concessions, Live Entertainment, Raffles, Crafts and Novelties for sale, Hay Rides, Giant Slide Balloon Rides, Face Painting and possibly even Bungee jumping! OH wait, not to mention tens and tens of magnificent hot air ballooms! So come support the High Hopes Foundation whose only goal is to grant wishes for chronically or terminally ill children of NH.
September 7, 2006
Another two for the weekend - yes, I know I am giving you too many things to pick from this weekend - but I swear, there ARE too many good things happening this weekend [just wait for my next update on antique shows!] For Porky Pig and Mud Cake Lovers... And for the Cleaner, More Thrifty Folk... Here I am again! This weekend is another favorite event of mine and many...the Hampton Beach Seafood Fest happening September 8-10! New Hampshire's known for its Antique Alley, and its sister antique route of 101A. But it's also known for some fantastic shows in smaller towns. And this Saturday, September 9th, is your chance to hit two in neighboring towns! In the quaint Main Street community of Milford, NH, drop in to the 47th Annual Antique Show and Sale and in Amherst, NH, the 11th annual Antiques on the Green Show and Sale! I will see you there! September 6, 2006
So much is going on this weekend so check often as I post things sporadically over the next couple of days for this weekend's event listings! Don't miss Laconia, NH's 5th Annual Multicultural Market Day on Saturday Septemtber 9th from 10am-7pm. A FREE, all day event that celebrates diversity is nothing to miss. Set at the Belknap Mill and Rotary park, go and enjoy ethnic and cultural food, children's area, animals, entertainment, music, concerts, exhibits social services, and all kinds of other fun. You've got to see this to believe it! Right here in my hometown of Merrimack, NH, is the 10th Annual Cardboard Boat Festival at Wasserman Park on Lake Naticook. Happening this Saturday, September 9th from 10am-4pm, you can come support a fantastic town library and go home with some unique memories, possibly a raffle item and definitely a belly ache from laughter! I swear, the boats are made entirely of cardboard - in fact, it's not too late to enter a boat yourself if this is your kind of thing!
The first Library Festival was held in 1996 and featured crafters and demonstrations, adult and children's activities, vendors, food and a very brave fleet of 14 homemade cardboard boats. The Cardboard Boat fest has certainly grown and changed since then, however, the focus of the day remains watching to see whether the boats made entirely of cardboard can make it around the 150 yard course! Expect a fantastic used book sale, great raffles, face painting, lots of food, children's sand castle building contest, and of course, the infamous boat race! Non-stop entertainment starts at 11 AM so pack a blanket or bring some chairs and make it a full day down on the Lake. All proceeds from the Festival benefit the Library Development Fund, a non-profit organization whose purpose is to raise money for equipment and furnishings for the new library. If you go, cheer on the Watt Family boat - they've sure to go further than last year before sinking...I mean, before winning! August 28, 2006
Since I was a kid, Labor Day was that long and exciting weekend that marked the end of carefree summer days, and the beginning of much anticipated school days [Yes, I was a school geek. OK, still am.]. The Youth Athletic Association where I grew up used to hold a Labor Day Weekend carnival that followed an elaborate town parade. My mother will never forget the year when I had to march in my pop warner cheerleading SWEATER when it was about 85 degrees [I know, me a cheerleader...some friends still don't believe me]! Labor Day has meant BBQs, get-togethers, carnivals, parades and excitement for me, and now as an adult it is no different. Here are MANY MANY Labor Day options in New Hampshire for you and me!
For the Fair goers... For the Melody Makers... For Coffee and Music Lovin' Christians... For Children of the Corn... For Those Who Want To Ache With Laughter... For Star Gazers... For Dancing with the Stars Addicts... For the Love of Beach Volleyball... For Those Who Say Abra Cadabra!... For Those Craving Crafters... For Fans of the Overlooked Bottle Rockets... For Those Who Miss Fonda On Golden Pond... For Those Charitable Rubber Duckies...
August 23, 2006
Hi, Check it out Nicole! August 21, 2006
Well, if you came to swim, you'll get more. If you came to eat crabs, still, you'll get more. And if you came to people watch, my good golly, this is the weekend for you! Presenting the soon to be infamous, the one and only, the Hampton Beach Idol Competition. Watch out Beau [that's the only Idol guy I know...sorry]! Semi Finals for the 24 Junior Competitors on Friday August 25th...Semi Finals for the 24 Senior Competitors on Saturday August 26th and the anticipated Finals, for both Juniors and Seniors will be held on Sunday August 27th. Someone let me know who the winners are! August 7, 2006
For Those Who Have "2 Tickets to Paradise" [loudly sing this!}... For the Bluesy Babies... For the Facelift Crowd... For the Beach Bums.... August 1, 2006
Don't ask me where July went, but August means one of my favorite fairs, and it starts THIS weekend! The 73rd Annual League of NH Craftsmen Fair will be held August 5th-13th at the Mount Sunapee Resort in Newbury from 10AM to 5 PM daily, rain or shine!
Whether clay, fiber, glass or jewelry is your love, this is the Fair that makes heads turn and wallets empty. Not only can you ogle the incredible art, you can purchase it, watch talented performing artists and join a free or fee-based workshop or seven! Not sure if bringing the kids is a good idea? Then enroll them in the child care available! Have trouble getting around, then rent an electric cart! There is free parking and free shuttle service [yes this is a popular event!] and there are picnic areas, a not so bad food tent [I would bring a picnic], two building cafeterias and an outdoor Garden Café on site. And lest you forget my recent blog entry for the Mountain Edge Resort...so make a weekend of it!
July 11, 2006
I was going to suggest if you had kids that Thomas the Tank Engine will be at the Conway Scenic Railroad this weekend, but maybe you don't need kids to go...just a love of trains and a good old fashioned story?! And if you treat your kids with a visit to the famous Tank, then plan a treat for the adults afterward...head to the green Schouler Park and meander through the tents embracing the annual Art in the Park, featuring the art of the Valley's best fine artists [the 15th only]. July 4, 2006
Morning Everyone...heading out to Hampton Beach today - supposed to be 75-80 degrees, should be perfect! Be sure not to worry about those quarters, any local shop has half day and full day tokens to buy for the meters if you get there early enough! Enjoy yourselves, and most of all be safe and considerate on those NH roads! Talk soon...Kimberly June 29, 2006
July 4th weekend is always a time for BBQs, beach and fireworks...we have many events for visitors, but may I recommend some of the best for you...My favortie is in New Boston, NH, where family and small town activities infest the greens. It's also been known for its famous streakers around the bonfire - at least when I was growing up anyway! Anyway, from the coast to the mountains, to the lakes, have a wonderful NH 4th of July! 1. Independence Day Parade, Bristol, NH 2. 4th of July Events, Colebrook, NH 3. Celebrate July 4th, Concord, NH 4. Independence Day Celebration, Kancamagus Recreation Area, Lincoln 5. New Boston's 75th Annual 4th of July Celebration, New Boston, NH 6. Independence Day Celebration, Waterville Valley, NH 7. July 4th Celebration, Nashua, NH June 27, 2006
Something's every where this Friday, June 30th in NH. Many local and national bands are hitting the stages to jump start the July 4th weekend. Check 'em out... The Band June RAQ Still more... Mr. Vertigo, Sir Q, The Screen, Show Me On The Doll Seth Gooby The Equinox Tour: Shinedown & Trapt June 13, 2006
1. For the Beach bum dads... 2. For the Adrenaline Rush dads... 3. For the Charlie Parker dads... 4. For the Lionel lover dads... 5. For the Antique Roadshow dads... 6. For the Kid at heart dads... 7. For the Roller Coaster dads... 8. For the Crafty Shaker dads?... 9. For the Mr. Green Jeans dads... and 10. For the Eric Clapton dads... June 6, 2006
There's a thunderous sound come June here in NH. If you're on the roads any where in the state, especially around Father's Day, chances are you'll run into ten, 20 or maybe even hundreds of bikers riding up to Laconia, NH for one of the largest motorcycle rallies in the nation. If you want to experience something unique, ride on up to the 83rd Laconia Motorcycle Week happening this June 10th through June 18th. Having taken part in Motorcycle Week for many years, trust me, get in EARLY no matter what day you want to visit. And do NOT expect to have an itinerary. Plan the day to stay and meander and you will have a Harley-riffic time! |
[photo courtesy Vintage Race Boat Shop]
The just-right sized shop pays tribute to our local growers and entrepreneurs, providing them with much shelf space and praise. It's deli bustles, and even if it's just beer you want, come get it. And needing much mention is the owner's desire to expand its organic food, as well as allergy free food - focusing on staple items and things for on-the-go - Gluten Free items will probably hit the shelves first. So don't hit the steering wheel and curse the guy in front of you for missing your turn into Shaw's - just keep on going and dive into Moulton's again - you will love all the surprises inside! [website soon to come as well!]
It's almost like Festivus! If Keene, New Hampshire has been on the list of 'places to see'. then now is the time to book your travel. Saturday September 1st marks 
