Hollis, NH - Beaver Brook - Celebration of Fall

One of my favorite fall events in New Hampshire this time of year is the Beaver Brook Association Fall Festival. This year marks the 29th annual fall festival

The mission of the Beaver Brook Association festival is to encourage people to enjoy nature. There are activities to emphasize the importance of wildlife and environmental conservation as well.

Prior to the Fall Festival, on Friday, September 25th, the Local Harvest Celebration fundraiserwill take place form 7-10 p.m, followed by a preview of the art show on Saturday and Sunday which will be held from noon- to 5 p.m. at the Maple Hill Farm 117 Ridge road in Hollis. You can also preview the 29th annual Designs of Nature Art and Photography show featuring some 80 artists. The featured artist/photographer is Hollis native, Chris Otte. Tickets for the fundraiser and art show preview are $15 per person.

On Saturday and Sunday October 3 and 4th, the art show will continue, along with the Annual Fall Festivalfrom noon to 5:00 p.m. At this fundraiser you can become at "LOCALVORE" and sample declicious locally grown produce from nearby local farms. Liz Barbour, cooking instructor, will be on hand to show you how to cook locally and prepare some tasty autumn treats. The Festival on October 3rd and 4th is free to the public.

During the Festival there will be live music performances, live animal presentations, a farmer's market, a children's story book reading by the author, animal puppet show, sculptures on loan from the Andres Institute, apple cider-pressing, craft-making for children, and a self-guided "Story-walk" on one of our trails. Food, baked goods, dried flowers and flower arrangements available for sale.

Candia Vineyards will bring some award winning wines to be sampled.

For kids there will be a story walkbased on Cathern Falwell's book "Scoot" Signs will be set up for self-guided tours.. and laid out on a trail for kids and families to follow along.

Don't miss the wild animal show and birds of Prey!

The Beaver Brook Fall Festival has something for the entire family. Visitors from New Hampshire and beyond make it a point to attend. Last year there were over 1200 attendees!

SATURDAY - October 3rd

• Noon - 5 Self guided story walk.
• Noon - 2:30 Fiddling by Tina and Sierra Landis - Children's Loft
• 11:45 Live birds of prey - Wingmasters in the Maple Hill Garden
• 2-3 Storybook reading and signing with Cathryn Fawell - Maple Hill Garden or Children's loft
• 3-3:45 Live birds of prey by Wingmaster Mpale Hill Gardens

SUNDAY - October 4

• Noon - 2:00 Rock spliting demo Andres Institute of Art at Maple Hill Barn, lower level
• 1-2 The Harmonica Saints - music and sing along
• 2-4 The Grumbling Rustics - Celtic music
• 3:-325 Getting Ready for Winter - animal puppet show - Maple Hill Garden or Children's Loft.

ENJOY THE BEAUTY OF NATURE AND BEAVER BROOK