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Got Talent? Miford, New Hampshire - Great Pumpkin Festival

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Milford, New Hampshire - Pumpkin Festival

Milford DO-IT presents the 20th Annual Great Pumpkin Festival on October 9, 10 and 11 in an around the beautiful Milford Oval.

This festival brings together the Milford community as well as neighbors from Amherst, Mont Vernon, Nashua, Brookline, Hollis and other nearby towns.

You will experience a sense of Community and come to know how that makes a difference in our lives and surrounding towns.

Thanks to all of the sponsors and the volunteers who have contributed so much to make this a great pumpkin festival this year!

Talent Show -- 8:00 p.m. Saturday, October 10th. The Milford Pumpkin Festival Talent Show 2009- with $500 for 1st place, $200 runner up, $100 for audience choice - takes place at the Amato Family Performing Arts Center $ 7.00 adults, $5 kids 12 and under. Here is the list of talent show finalists. Got Talent? Milford New HampshireYou can purchase tickets on line.

Friday - Kick off - Here is a partial list of events (Click For Friday Pumpkin Festival Activities/Schedule)

  • Festival opens at 5:00 p.m. at the Milford Oval. The Festival Bootique will have new festival T-shirts on Sale. There will be a 50/50 raffle, a pie booth, music and magic.
  • Pumpkin Trail- Open all three days. The pumpkin trail is the Mayflower Hill Forest Trail which is being presented by the Milford Middle School Enrichment Program.
  • A BBQ pork dinner and BOOtique is available from 5p.m. -7p.m. at the First Congregational Church at 10 Union Street. ($8/person; $6 kids and seniors).
  • 6:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. - Oval - Opening ceremonies and announcement of Citizen of the Year! Pumpkin Runner and downtown lighting at 6:30.
  • 6:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. - Bigger kids (5years and older w/adult) will want to visit the Haunted Trail at Emerson Park. Cost $5
  • At the oval - 5:30 p.m. PB & Jammin, Jazz Ensemble, a group of musicians and students performing a mixture of Jazz, Pop and specially arranged Big Band
  • At the oval - 7:00p.m. - 9:00 Fred Simmons and the Folk Soul Band.
  • 8:00 p.m. - The Amato Center at the Boys and Girls Club is the venue for movies. 8:00 p.m. The Nightmare Before Christmas 10:00 p.m. Young Frankinstein. 8:00 War of the Worlds. Cost $8 adults $5 kids (12 and under).

Saturday is another day filled with activities - (Click to see Saturday Pumpkin Festival Activities/Schedule)

pumpkin contest

  • 8:00 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. Walking tour led by the Historical Society.
  • The Pumpkin Trail - Mayflower Hill Forest
  • 10:00 a.m. 9:00 p.m. Pumpkin contest and lots of music; pie booth, food, arts, crafts. At the Oval
  • 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Milford Farmer's Market
  • 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Pumpkin Catapult (this is really fun!) - TD Bank North Lower Parking Lot
  • 10:00 a.m. - 1 p.m. Pumpkin Carving demonstrations - at the Oval
  • 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Fire and Ambulance open house- School Street and Middle Street
  • 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Scarecrow making, face painting, pumpkin painting, music,DO IT dogs, and meet the sponsors at the Community House Lawn(corner Union and Elm.
  • 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. - Arts and Crafts - Town Hall Auditorium
  • 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. - Harvest Pantry- Unitarian Church - Elm Street
  • 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. - Wadleigh Library - puppet performances with Fred Reidy, make and take crafts and more.
  • 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Train rides and much more for kids at the Boys and Girls Club.
  • 11:00 a.m. Tyler Performs Magic at the Boys and Girls Club
  • 11:00 - 3:00 p.m. Story Telling at Emerson Park - in the tent every half hour
  • 12:00 p.m. Pumpkin Weigh In - at the Oval
  • 12:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. Dunk Tank - Library lawn at Nashua Street
  • 12:00 p.m. Cleveland Bicycle Stunt Spectacular - at the Oval
  • 1:00 p.m. - Riverbend Youth Company's production of Under the Big Top at the Boys and Girls Club
  • 2:00 p.m. Tokyo Joe's Studio of Self Defence - at the oval
  • 2:00 p.m. Silver Lining Circus - Boys and Girls Club
  • 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. Historical Society Open House
  • 4:00 - 7:00 p.m. Spaghetti Dinner Boys and Girls Club
  • 5:00 p.m. Street Party - Beer Tasting - next to Community House Lawn
  • 7:00 p.m. Pumpkin Lighting Ceremony at the oval
  • Music - 10:00 a.m. Steve Dreher & Friends at the Community House Lawn; 10:00 a.m. The Slakas at the oval; 10:00 a.m. Uncle Fran's Breakfast at the oval - 11:00 a.m. Diane Kordas Romper Rhythm Band at the Community House Lawn. 12:00 p.m. The Transitors - Community House Lawn - 1:00 p.m. Rob Oxford at the oval. 1:00 p.m. Temple Town Dance Band at the Community House Lawn - 2:00 p.m. Tara Greenblatt - Community House Lawn: 3:00 p.m. Shelby Lyn Rogers 3:00 p.m. The Folk Tradition - at the oval; 4:00 p.m. CRASH at the oval; 5:00 p.m. Rich Kumpu and Bob Alwarden at the oval; 4:00 p.m. The Pop Farmers -Community House Lawn 5:30 p.m.- 8:30 p.m Community House Lawn 6:00 p.m. Rich Kumpu and Bob Alwarden at the oval; 7:00 p.m. Ed Meszynski, Vocals & Guitar; Jeff Burtt, Mandolin; Dave Shaw, Bass; Jennifer Spaziani, Drums at the oval; 8:00 p.m. Russell Hill at the oval

Sunday - Has a full day of activities -- (Click to see Sunday Pumpkin Festival Activities/Schedule)

  • 7:30 a.m. - 11:00 p.m. Belgian Waffles- at the Town Hall banquet room. Cost $5adults and $3.50 children
  • 10:00 a.m. 5K & 10 K races start at the Milford High school to benefit the track fund
  • 10:00 a.m. Amherst Yoga - oval stage
  • 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Arts and Crafts Show
  • 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Pumpkin painting ($5), Face Painting ($1), Scarecrow making ($15) at the Community House Lawn
  • 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Food Sales - flavored coffee and other goodies; sweat shirts etc.
  • 11:00a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Story Telling - Emerson Park
  • 5:00 p.m. Closing ceremony
  • MUSIC - 10:00 a.m. and throughout the day there will be music at various venues - 10:00 a.m. Harbor Lights - Community House Lawn; 11:00 a.m. Amy Conley & Music Together Review- oval stage; 11:00 a.m. Community Fiddle Orchestra - Community House Lawn; 12:00 p.m. Community House Lawn 1:00 p.m. Marlena Phillips - Community House Lawn; 1:00 p.m. 2:00 p.m. Random Acts of Harmony - oval stage; 2:00 p.m. A La Carte - Community House Lawn; 2:00 p.m. Rakes of the Milford Area - oval stage
  • Schedule, times and venues for all days - subject to change - check website for up to date schedules.

Directions and Parking for Festival

In 1997, the DO-IT organization, with full support of the community, applied to become a part of the NH Main Street Center and Milford was accepted as one of the first three inaugural programs in the state. In 2002, Milford was honored by the National Trust For Historic Preservation's Main Street Center with their Great American Main Street Award

Proceeds from the Event benefit: Milford Main Street Program / Downtown Ongoing Improvement Team

Another New Hampshire Green Get-A-Way

Call me to find out why New Hampshire was chosen as the Most Livable State in America! and the Third Healthiest State in America! Whether you are relocating to New Hampshire or already live in New Hampshire and you seek buyer focused representation, contact me, I would love to show around.

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Disclaimer: Information herein may come from various sources, some of which may not be reliable and may change without any notice. Joan Whitebook does not guarantee or is any way responsible for the accuracy of the information in this blog and information provided is without warranties of any kind, either express or implied. Information on this blog represents the opinions and ideas of the author; comments by others may not express the views of the author.

Copyright © 2009 By Joan Whitebook, all rights reserved.*Copyrights "Got Talent? Miford, New Hampshire - Great Pumpkin Festival"

Nashua - Annual Art Walk

nashua artArt Walk Nashua returns for the 5th year this Saturday October 3rd from noon to 6:00 p.m. and Sunday, October 4th from noon to 4:00.

Local artists will open their studios, galleries and businesses to visitors located in 30 venues... rain or shine!

This is a wonderful opportunity to meet Nashua artists and get a head start on holiday shopping, while at the same time supporting local talent.

There will be live music, refreshments and other attractions as patrons stroll along Nashua's Main, Water and Pearl streets as well as the historic Millyard District.

The Millyard District is one of my favorite places to visit during the Art Walk. Visitors will be able to visit more than 10 studios and galleries in the Picker Building (located at 99 Factory Street). Also, you can enjoy viewing art, pottery, jewelry, stained glass, photography, paintings and fine art.

Various business along the route will feature art this year.. Ikebana Flower. Splash, Just Lights, Canal Art and Framing, Aidan James Salon, Fresh, Persona Boutique, Darrell's Music Hall, the Framery, Fortin Gage, 1 World Trading co. Maison DeL'Art.

The Nashua Library will also have local art on display. A book signing for kids is planned by author and illustrator, Youn chen at 2:30 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Don't miss the classical piano concert with Gregg Pauley on Saturday at 3:30p.m.

Be sure to tour the Historic Hunt Building located on Main Street in Nashua. The Hunt Building will feature prints and glass work by artists Loretta Hubley, Denis Phelan and Doreen Lustic. You can also enjoy some great live classical jazz and folk music throughput the day.

Events are planned at the gazebo in Rail Road Square. The WSMN studios on Main street also will be open to the public.

There are many more venues, events and participants which you can check out at the Art Walk Website to find a map, view a full list of venues and check out the schedule of many more events.

All of the Art Walk activities are free to the public.

Another Green Get-A-Way

If you would like to find out more about why Nashua is the best place in America to Live, please give me a call.

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Disclaimer: Information herein may come from various sources, some of which may not be reliable and may change without any notice. Joan Whitebook does not guarantee or is any way responsible for the accuracy of the information in this blog and information provided is without warranties of any kind, either express or implied. Information on this blog represents the opinions and ideas of the author; comments by others may not express the views of the author.

Copyright © 2009 By Joan Whitebook, all rights reserved.*Copyrights "Nashua - Annual Art Walk" Photo (c) Joan Whitebook - downtown Nashua Art

New Hampshire - PICK YOUR OWN APPLES at SULLIVAN FARM's Annual Applefest

 

 FALL is the most colorful time of the year in New Hampshire... It IS my favorite season!

Sullivan Farm

Every fall, New Englanders enjoy the brisk fall air in picturesque orchards while plucking apples off trees fresh from mother nature!

YOU are invited to attend Sullivan Farm's Annual AppleFest ...

Sullivan Farm is the only operating apple orchard located in Nashua.  At Sullivan Farm, you can pick your own apples/pumpkins and buy fresh fruits, vegetables and flowers. 

There also will be an art show and crafts!

This fall, Sullivan Farmis hosting an AppleFest to kick off the fundraising season for the Salvation Army of Nashua's  annual Holiday Kettle Campaign and Christmas Toy Shop. 

  • When:        Sunday October 11th
  • Time:         10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
  • Where:       Sullivan Farm, 70 Coburne Rd., Nashua  603-595-4560
  • Cost:          Free - All proceeds to benefit Nashua Salvation Army


          The Salvation Army will be selling pies and pieces of pie with ice cream to raise funds. Nashua High School South's culinary arts program is donating some of the apple pies.apples

The AppleFest is a great event for the entire family... you can enjoy

  • hayrides,
  • scarecrow making
  • pumpkin decorating
  • pony rides
  • Music 

                       There will be an apple pie contest!   

          Enjoy the fall foilage and plan to stop by the Second Annual Sullivan Farm AppleFest.

                         

A New Hampshire Green Get-A-Way

             Here is a list of local farms where you can pick your own apples.

If you would like to find out more about why Nashua is the best place in America to Live, please give me a call.

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Disclaimer:   Information herein may come from various sources, some of which may not be reliable and may change without any notice.  Joan Whitebook does not guarantee or is any way responsible for the accuracy of the information in this blog and information  provided is without warranties of any kind, either express or implied.  Information on this blog represents the opinions and ideas of the author; comments by others may not express the views of the author.

Copyright © 2008 By Joan Whitebook, all rights reserved.*Copyrights "PICK YOUR OWN APPLES at SULLIVAN FARM's Annual Applefest" 

 

Hollis New Hampshire - Fall is Around the Corner

Sunday -- time to take a deep breath and enjoy the fall foilage in Hollis, New Hampshire

Hollis New Hampshire in the Fall

DO YOU ENJOY FOUR SEASONS????? Then, come to HOLLIS, New Hampshire.

Come to New Hampshire .... New Hampshire was chosen as the Most Livable State in America! and the Third Healthiest State in America! Whether you are relocating to New Hampshire or already live in New Hampshire and you seek buyer focused representation, contact me, I would love to show around.

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Disclaimer: Information herein may come from various sources, some of which may not be reliable and may change without any notice. Joan Whitebook does not guarantee or is any way responsible for the accuracy of the information in this blog and information provided is without warranties of any kind, either express or implied. Information on this blog represents the opinions and ideas of the author; comments by others may not express the views of the author. Photos belong to Joan Whitebook and can be used with written permission ONLY.
Copyright © 2009 By Joan Whitebook, all rights reserved.*Copyrights- "Sunday in Hollis New Hampshire"

Hollis, NH - Beaver Brook - Celebration of Fall

Beaver Brook Association 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.

art show

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.

birds of PreyDon'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

New Hampshire Green Get-A-Way

Call me to find out why New Hampshire was chosen as the Most Livable State in America! and the Third Healthiest State in America! Whether you are relocating to New Hampshire or already live in New Hampshire and you seek buyer focused representation, contact me, I would love to show around.

_____________________________________________

Disclaimer: Information herein may come from various sources, some of which may not be reliable and may change without any notice. Joan Whitebook does not guarantee or is any way responsible for the accuracy of the information in this blog and information provided is without warranties of any kind, either express or implied. Information on this blog represents the opinions and ideas of the author; comments by others may not express the views of the author. Photos belong to Joan Whitebook and can be used with written permission ONLY.
Copyright © 2009 By Joan Whitebook, all rights reserved.*Copyrights- " Hollis, NH - Beaver Brook - Celebration of Fall"