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Capture the breathtaking scenery of Northern New Hampshire’s covered bridges with The Grand Bridges of Coos County Photography Adventure Series. The Balsams’ setting against the White Mountains in Coos County allows for a beautiful backdrop and countless country roads filled with picturesque bridges. The series includes an activity-filled weekend of fabulous dining, photo lab classes and field trips to four of area’s historic covered bridges. There are two sessions September 18-20 and October 2-4
Time: Friday evening until Sunday noon
Cost: $189 per person per night includes lodging, photography classes and lag, field trip, and food.
Contact: 800-255-0600 for reservations. www.thebalsams.com to book the package online
website: www.northcountrychamber.org
email: www.nccoc@myfairpoint.com
Capture the breathtaking scenery of Northern New Hampshire’s covered bridges with The Grand Bridges of Coos County Photography Adventure Series. The Balsams’ setting against the White Mountains in Coos County allows for a beautiful backdrop and countless country roads filled with picturesque bridges. The series includes an activity-filled weekend of fabulous dining, photo lab classes and field trips to four of area’s historic covered bridges. The package is also offered from September 18-20, 2009.
website: www.northcountrychamber.org
email: nccoc@fairpoint.net
Spring community art show featuring multi-media artwork made from recycled materials by the community and wings workshop participants.
Exhibit runs April 3rd to April 27th nightly 5-7 pm
North Country visitors and families alike should mark their calendars for the fun, funky and fabulous Annual North Country Moose Festival. Friday's activities will begin in Colebrook with tree farm tour, moose mud pond fun and games, art show, music and magician at the bandstand, chicken barbecue, about 100 classic car parade, and guided moose tours. Saturday's entertainment starts at 9am with a Moose Country Fair (crafters & vendors galore), Auto Show, photography contest, fishing adventures, historical horse & wagon tours, 10-3 entertainment at the bandstand, moose stew cook-off, dog show, moose calling contest, and rubber ducky race. Then we move to Pittsburg for guided hikes, dairy farm tours, boat parade, chicken barbecue, magician, guided moose tour, and music & dancing under the tent at Lake Francis 'til 10 pm. Sunday 8-11 am festival breakfast and 10:30 Blessing of the Autos at the Shrine in Columbia.
website: www.northcountrychamber.org
email: nccoc@ncia.net
Come to a real old fashioned Old Home Day; this town has been practicing how to do it right for 83 years. This event starts with a parade down New Hampshire's longest main street. Crafts displays are numerous and the flea market includes an old engine display, cotton candy, popcorn, t-shirt sales, free concerts and lunch wagon Contests include photography, cooking and flower arrangements. The Senior Class will present a delicious chicken barbecue at the Pittsburg School. A fishing derby for the kids; some nice fish have been caught from that kids' pond.
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email: nccoc@ncia.net
Unique regional products and produce, crafts, gifts, food and fun is what you will find in Colebrook at the Harvest Fair! Unique local talent, club demonstrations, and a farmers' market will amaze you! Get a kick out of participating in 'The Scarecrow on the Street Contest,' and the Annual Chili Challenge.
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email: nccoc@ncia.net
A lunch of sweet, succulent 'maple syrup on snow’ begins three days of enjoyment. Just watch local people at their best getting together with their hometown friends to celebrate their town's day. Friday night starts with the Crowning of the Queen, then, music, and raffles. Fun filled day on Saturday with parade, games, classic car show and auction. Friday, Saturday and Sunday you can take some time to watch international ballgames.
Friday August 7 to Saturday August 9, 2009
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email: nccoc@ncia.net
Stratford Hollow Supper served 1st Saturday of the month from 5 p. m. to 6:30 p.m.
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in the church basement 2nd Saturday of every month at 5:30 p.m.
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Starter plants, fresh vegetables, delicious baked goods, scrumptious ready made food, music, demonstrations and lots more.
Saturdays 9-1 pm
Wednesdays 3-6pm
At the Pittsburg Fire Station bidders will gather at 10am to claim some wonderful items. Come browse and bid on a large selection of Antiques, Collectibles, Many new & used items including some Ethan Allen furniture.
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email: nccoc@ncia.net
Come celebrate Our Founder’s Birthday. Free birthday cake & lemonade while listening to live music in a country setting. The Poore Farm Museum is a historic homestead/settlement documenting one family's life from the 1830s to the 1980s. The house, barns and outbuildings are all in original condition and reflect their use and era. The feeling one gets when you enter the homestead is to step back in time, to a time that existed prior to rural electrification of the northernmost regions of N.H.
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email: nccoc@ncia.net
Take a scenic bike ride and meet some new friends while helping raise money for the local Cancer Fund. This is a 20-mile bike ride beginning at Lake Francis Boat Ramp in Pittsburg. Registration starts at 9am. If you only want to bike for 7 miles you start at the County Farm Road in Stewartstown, registration is 10:45. Helmet required.
Location: Lake Francis boat launch on Route 3- Pittsburg and County Farm Road in Stewartstown
Time: Registration is 9 am for Pittsburg and 10:45 am for Stewartstown
Cost: $50 fundraising per entrant minimum
Contact:
website: www.northcountrychamber.org
email: nccoc@ncia.net
Visit beautiful Dixville Notch during fall foliage season. Over 100 participants run half-marathons and relay races. Bluegrass music, food, raffles, and award presentations at the finish line.
This race is a USTAF-Certified Half Marathon-- Individuals and relays-4 person and 2 person
website: www.northcountrychamber.org
email: nccoc@ncia.net
Set aside Labor day weekend for an event hosted by the Knights of Columbus to support Our Lady of Grace Shrine. The games begin on Friday at 6 pm and last until the afternoon on Sunday. Admission is free all day every day at the ball fields. The Cook Shack will be open so all you need is your chair and cheering voice.
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email: nccoc@ncia.net
This rodeo featuring the newest ATVs and accessories is sponsored by the North Country ATV Club and BRP Can-Am at the ATV Trailhead located at, Route 3, North Stratford. Free admission! This event features the newest ATVs and accessories, Blessing of ATVs, Mud Pits, ATV Pulls and Kids' ATV Activities & Obstacle Course.
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email: nccoc@ncia.net
Want to have a good time? Starting at numerous locations in Stratford, this scavenger hunt takes you to Stratford Bog for a cookout, music and prizes at noon. All of your enjoyment helps raise money to benefit The Make-A-Wish Foundation.
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email: nccoc@ncia.net
We have the Christmas Rush conquered in Pittsburg with The Pittsburg Ridge Runners Snowmobile Club Christmas Craft Fair. This event includes local crafts, baked goods, fudge, preserves, plants, gifts, decorations, club clothing & memberships, raffles, door prizes. Lunch starts at 11am.
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email: nccoc@ncia.net