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Congratulations to Rochester, NH!

Congratulations to Rochester Best of NH 2008 in this month's New Hampshire Magazine! This year, we have a record number of businesses, both independent and franchised, recognized for unique offerings, great service and awesome quality.

  • Yo's Thai Cuisine, 101 North Main Street - Best Crispy Asian Duck
  • Lago's Lone Oak, Milton Road - Reader's Choice Top Ten Hard Ice
  • Cream Dunkin' Donuts, 8 Rochester franchise locations - Reader's Choice Best Cup of Coffee
  • Rochester Opera House - Most Unique Opera House Editor's Pick
  • McDonald's, 2 Rochester franchise locations - Reader's Choice Best French Fries
  • Main Street Rochester - Best Double Entendre Name (Named after Parson Main)

Rochester is certainly an up and coming community. As more and more people move into the area, more and more great ideas come with them, which offer Rochester, NH an even greater opportunity to grow and improve. For more information about Rochester, NH and other local communities, please feel free to stop by my website. www.robgagnon.com

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Rob Gagnon

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2008 Hay Day Celebration in Farmington, NH

Hay day in Farmington NH

Central Ave. Farmington New HampshireIn times of yesteryear, many farming communities would gather together and help one another to harvest the various crops grown in the community. This was long hard work that was commonly done by all members of the family, the old fashioned way. Often times at the end of the harvest, people would gather together and have a celebration to express gratitude toward one another and simply to celebrate the "fruits" of their labor. Sometimes this was called harvest day. In Farmington, NH we celebrate Hay Day. Having been a resident of Farmington for over 5 years now, I've been able to enjoy several of these events and must say that although they are not a result of celebrating a harvest, they are still very much a celebration of community. It's nice to go out and see the local folks who make up the community. Rub elbows, smile and even play an old fashioned game or two. Sure, you can do the more modern carnival like games, but some of the things I think are most fun are things like the hay bail toss (my favorite), Horse Shoe Tournament or best dressed Farmer contest. You know, the things you don't see or do every day; things that are not at "regular" carnivals. Heck, how can we forget the bed race? When they shut down Central Ave and people line the town square to watch teams race beds on wheels right through the center of town. This is an entire weekend event starting at 5:00pm on Friday 8/22/2008 and ending at noon on Sunday 8/24/2008 culminated with Fireworks on Saturday evening (the overwhelming crowd favorite). For a brochure with more details about Farmington's Hay Day and links to vendor information, click here. For more information about Farmington, NH, please feel free to visit my web site at www.robgagnon.com

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Rob Gagnon

RE/MAX Executives

FREE Concert on the Common in Rochester, NH

Gazebo in Rochester, NH CommonAlso known as "Pajamas in the Park". The city of Rochester, NH is presenting a free concert series geared toword fun and family entertainment.

Friday June 11th, 2008 from 7:00pm to 7:50pm.

Put the kiddos in their jammies and head to the Common for a great night of family music. GOOD TIMES!!!

Tune Buggy is made up of New Hampshire Music Together teachers who felt the passion and need to bring the rock! Influenced by Hendrix, Zepplin, Zappa, Beatles, Motley Crue, Indigo Girls, Greatful Dead and so much more. If you know that feeling of wanting to chuck that annoying children's cd out the window after hearing it for the billionth time then you know what makes Tune Buggy a welcomed relief. Tune Buggy presents a family-friendly rock set that is fun for adults and children of all ages.

If that's not enough, they are also planning an entire series of weekly concerts. The schedule is as follows:

TUESDAY NIGHTS 7:00pm

Quintessential Bress Band Tuesday, July 8

Professional brass quintet playing jazz, swing, ragtime, Dixieland, and popular music. Founded in 1990, Quintessential Brass has performed in concert halls, bandstands and gazebos across New England. Members of the group have performed individually with well-known orchestras and musicians around the world, on National Public Radio and Television, and at such venues as Carnegie Hall, Lincoln Center, and the Kennedy Center.

Lunch at the dump Tuesday, July 15

Lunch At The Dump is an acoustic string band that has been playing throughout New England for over 30 years. With members from the Seacoast and central NH, the band plays a mix of traditional and contemporary bluegrass, folk, blues and a little western swing. The band exudes a relaxed and fun style to their performances.

Good Mem'ries Big Band Tuesday, July 22

16-musician band playing hits of the 40's and 50's. Hal Moulton, MC and musician, brings you back through time with music and memories. Hal and his band of musicians have been playing on the Common for many years.

Chris Cartier Tuesday, July 29

Chris, born and raised in Rochester, started taking piano lessons at age 5. He soon realized he had an ear for music and started playing guitar, bass and drums. By the time he was 13, he was writing his own songs. Chris' 3rd album, "Another State of Mind" has been released. www.chriscartier.com

Peg johnson & Kat Bousquin: the bodacious babes Tuesday, August 12

The American Songbook...all the hits of the 40's & 50's, a touch of Broadway and even a little country! The Bodacious Babes are high-energy entertainment that you have to experience for yourself! www.thebodaciousbabes.com

kid pinky and his restless knights Tuesday, August 19

Highly entertaining 4-piece blues band. Check out the hottest new, old-sounding blues band in New England. Steven Prisby, aka Kid Pinky, is accompanied by three highly talented bluesmen from the Concord, NH area. Kid Pinky is a throwback to a more pure and simple kind of blues. And when you go out to see The Knights, don't forget to wear pink! www.kidpinky.com

FRIDAY NIGHTS 7:00PM

tUNE bUGGY Friday, July 11 7:00-7:50pm

SPECIAL!!! Pajamas in the Park. Put the kiddos in their jammies and head to the Common for a great night of family music. GOOD TIMES!!!

Tune Buggy is made up of New Hampshire Music Together teachers who felt the passion and need to bring the rock! Influenced by Hendrix, Zepplin, Zappa, Beatles, Motley Crue, Indigo Girls, Greatful Dead and so much more. If you know that feeling of wanting to chuck that annoying children's cd out the window after hearing it for the billionth time then you know what makes Tune Buggy a welcomed relief. Tune Buggy presents a family-friendly rock set that is fun for adults and children of all ages. www.tunebuggy.net

Jonathan Scott & the Blazing Hearts Friday, August 8 7:00-8:30pm

Country Music Band A must see, "Blazing", high energy, country music band. Everyone in the family will enjoy this show. They play country and a little rock-n-roll. You'll hear your favorite covers from Toby Keith, Brooks and Dunn, Jimmy Buffet and Elvis Presley. "Jonathan Scott, of Campton, NH, "Stole the Show" as he sang Garth Brook's "If Tomorrow Never Comes" during a concert at the Rochester Common". --JOHN QUINN, Fosters. www.urbanexpressprod.com

For information about other interesting things in Rochester, NH please feel free to visit my web site: www.RobGagnon.com

Rob Gagnon, RCC

RE/MAX Executives