Somersworth, NH

The event will kick off with a bang - literally - at 6:30 tonight at the High School football field. The Festival Pavilion will feature food, games, concerts by children's entertainer T-bone and local cover band Gazpacho, and of course, a fireworks show.

The festival's big day is Saturday. From 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., a continuous program of music, crafts, food, and games, among other types of entertainment, will fill a closed-off Main Street and Noble Pines Park.

A free bus located at the intersection of Washington and Elm streets will shuttle visitors to and from the park, which will feature pony rides, a free petting zoo, llamas, food vendors and an entertainment stage for various acts.

Main Street, closed off to traffic, will have continuous acts for children and adults. The World Culturals area will feature representatives from about 18 countries, including Brazil, Poland, China, Rwanda and Indonesia.

A variety of American and ethnic foods will be offered, and more than 80 crafters will showcase their wares for purchase. The Plaza Stage will feature musical for children and adults alike. The Expo Tent will have free hands-on demonstrations of crown-making and exotic animals from Wildlife Encounters. Visitors can even hold a snake. And the Early Childhood Play Area will have bubbles, finger painting, and a sandbox for the little ones.

($10.00 Entry fee for Home Run Derby ) show up early.... to register!!!

$$$$$ CASH PRIZE $$$$$ goes to winner of home run derby.

WHEN: Sunday, May 31st 2009

WHO: Bob "The Steamer" StanleyTo throw out the first pitch for Alumni Game

Stanley was a first-round pick of the Boston Red Sox in 1974.

A sinker ball specialist, he is the club all-time saves leader with 132, but to most Red Sox fans, he is simply know at "The Steamer".

Bob Stanley is also the all-time leader in appearances, with 637 and is a member of the Red Sox Hall of Fame since 2000.

2 RED SOX tickets to be raffled off, 50/50 Raffle, Concessions stand/BBQ

Playground for the kids....

FUN!!!!! FOR "ALL IN" THE FAMILY

Hey Somersworth New Hampshire residents, did you know that your recreation department has a trip planned to ride on the Mt. Washington Cruise?

Who: For Adults and Families!!!
Where: Wolfeboro
Cost: $45 per person ($35 w/o lunch)
When: Sat. June 6th
Time: Bus will depart from Flanagan Ctr at 9:15 a.m. Cruise departs at 11:15 a.m.

This is one of the many wonderful programs put on by the City of Somersworth recreation department. Somersworth Parks and Recreation Department offers a diversity of programs for all ages, to meet the needs of residents and non-residents. The Recreation Department encourages wholesome and healthul use of leisure and recreation for for the citizens of Somersworth.

My family and I often take in the baseball game trips to Fenway park, and last year were able to take in the trip to The Boston Garden to watch the Boston Bruins. The programs are fun and enjoyable, and most importantly affordable for any family.

On Thursday May 7th, the Somersworth Festival Association will be holding it's 5th annuual wine and beer tasting event at the Great Bay Gallery in Somersworth New Hampshire.

The Somersworth Festival Association is responsible for the annual Somersworth International Children's Festival; this year, scheduled for June 20th, Breakfast with Frosty, the Pumpkin Fest and the Kid's Koncerts. In addition to these events, fundraising is also used for local schools by way of scholarships for high school seniors and an Artist in the Schools and Arts & Crafts program at the elementary and middle school levels.

This has become a very popular event, attracting visitors from throughout the Seacoast area, and this year promises to be even more successful. The attendees will have the opportunity to sample wines from no fewer than five New Hampshire Wineries as well as other wines from all over the world. For the beer lovers, the Woodstock Inn Brewery will be on hand to provide samples of their various brews. Another highlight of this year's event will be a silent auction featuring a six bottle wine cooler and other great items. This will be in addition to a raffle featuring prizes, such as winery tours, tastings and gift certificates donated by the participants. Tickets for the event are $25/person, $45 for two in advance, or $30 at the door.

Join the City of Somersworth New Hampshire this evening, Friday, April 10th at Millennium park for the the annual Somersworth Recreation Easter Egg Hunt.

The fun and festivities for ages 3 to 8 will begin at 6 p.m. sharp. There will be three separate fields for individual age groups all beginning at 6 p.m. sharp. Ages 3 and 4 will be on the softball field. Ages 5 and 6 will be on field #2. Ages 7 and 8 will be on field #3.

The recreation department of Somersworth New Hampshire has told me that the Easter Bunny promised to hide lots of eggs, so all children should bring a basket or bag to hunt with. April has been a fairly rainy month so far in Somersworth New Hampshire so egg hunters and parents are being told to be prepared to possibly hunt for eggs in the mud. The forecast seems to be clear this evening, so hopefully no worry about rain, and definitely no worry about snow!.

Parents; Don't forget to bring your cameras for when the Easter Bunny arrives. This will be a moment you will not want to miss.

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