About Hopkinton's Contoocook

Everybody loves the Fair!

A few weeks ago we attended the Hopkinton Fair in Contoocook. New Hampshire.

The temperature had been very hot for this time of year so we all decided to try the Fair at night!
I live quite close to the Fairgrounds so my husband, brother, sister-in-law, niece and I grabbed the baby's stroller....and off we went!

Of course we have the obligatory Equipment Display! Wouldn't be the Fair without it!

Not to be out done by Chainsaw Art!

But of course....since it was Dinner Time Food was on everyone's mind!

Never Too Young

The Texas Grill Guys

Nellie-Vladimir-Steve

Serbian Grill Masters!

New Hampshire Fairs still emphasize Agriculture, 4-H Animal Raising and Horse Pulling so we spent a good deal of time in the various Barns.

Ouch!! I'm thinking Old Fashioned is best!

This guy was truly Majestic!

One Pooped Piggy

There were plenty of other sites to see...

This Guy Was Extremely Annoying

Fun Was Had By All!!

There are still more Fairs left to attend!!

Deerfield Fair ~ September 30 thru October 3rd

Sandwich Fair ~ October 9th thru October 11

During our recent outing to Gould Hill Orchards in Contoocook we were very pleasantly surprised to stumble upon "The Little Nature Museum"

A Hidden Jewel

The Little Nature Museum was established in 1955 in Winthrop MA, by Sandra W. Martin. She is its Founder and Director. It was in Weare NH for 31 years and relocated to Gould Hill in 2000.

Sandra is an experienced Science teacher and Naturalist. As a child she was educated in Science through
the Science program at the Boston Museum of Science.
Here is Sandra with my husband Geoff...he's headed in to look at fluorescent minerals under Black-light.

One of the best aspects of this place are the extensive "Hands on Exhibits"

What a fun destination for a family outing! And the attractions aren't just appealing to the "little ones".

There are fun and interesting facts for all ages....
For example "did you know"
that beautiful plant with the orange berries ~ BITTERSWEET

(that we use to decorate our homes)....is considered an

INVASIVE SPECIES

And just how good are you at recognizing that perennial scourge called
POISON IVY?

Are you a Scout Troop Leader? How many Badges could they fill here??

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The Museum is open limited seasonal weekends and private tours by appointment. During the Winter months the Hopkinton Public Library holds special exhibits and programs. Check out the Website for times, dates, and whatever else you need to know....it's packed with information!