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Return of the Pumpkin People – October 1-30

JACKSON NH – This premiere event is celebrating its 39th year. This event is a self-guided tour available to you throughout the day or evening hours at your leisure.

Our businesses hosting Pumpkin People work very hard at creating the displays for your enjoyment… this year we anticipate even more displays than usual with more than 50 displays. You see Pumpkin People doing just about anything and sometimes even the impossible. Please remember to vote for your favorite. There is a ballot on the back of every map. Maps are available at participating businesses and located in brochure racks throughout the area. Ballots can be dropped off at any of the participating businesses or at the Chamber offices. New Hampshire, and especially our area, offers some of the most beautiful and awe inspiring views and events… please remember we need your help to keep the incredibleness going. Remember to thank your front line employees and as things challenge us during times such as Covid days be mindful that the challenges fall upon us all. Working together to be able to offer events such as this is something we all need to strive for… levity and fun can wash away stress. We thank you for respecting our State’s recommendations and or mandates that may be in place at the time of this event and or any of our events. If restrictions are tightened or loosened we shall be sure to keep this page up to date. Be well everyone and lets enjoy the little things which make us smile!

Maps and People Choice Award Ballots will be available by September 15, 2023. You can request them by calling the office at 978-580-0905, sending an email to info@jacksonnh.com or picking one up at any of the participating businesses located throughout the Conway and Jackson, NH areas.

Check back often for updates. Thank you!

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Hoot Night
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Hoot Night every Tuesday at the Wildcat Tavern

JACKSON NH – Hoot Night every Tuesday!  – Acoustic Open Mic with Host Jonathan Sarty. 6 – 8:30pm. BYOM-Bring Your Own Mic!

Following in the colorful tradition of some of the Valley’s most beloved musicians, Hoot Night Host Jonathan Sarty takes the stage every Tuesday Night at the Wildcat Tavern to create an incredible blend of music as local performers arrive with guitars in hand and visitors to the Valley make their first appearance at the legendary Hoot Night.

One of the region’s most accomplished performers, New England singer/songwriter Jonathan Sarty has performed throughout New England with his White Mountain Boys and most recently with his Jonathan Sarty Band. Jonathan’s steady upward trajectory over the years has seen him working and performing with some of the most accomplished musicians in the northeast. Sarty is perhaps best known as host of the popular New England based Cold River Radio Show.

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Jon Pousette-Dart
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Jon Pousette-Dart – August 24th

NORTH CONWAY NH – Jon Pousette-Dart is best known as an American Classic and Folk Rock songwriter, musician, and performing artist. Growing up in Suffern, NY with a household of artists, including his father, grandfather, and sister, he separated himself by picking up a guitar at the age of 10 and mapping out a life in music before he ever attended a little league game. Since then it’s been a long and well-traveled road in the world of music. Jon has released 10 albums to date, which includes both the Pousette-Dart Band and solo albums.

Opener Jonathan Sarty is a native of New England and founder of the White Mountain Boys, the Jonathan Sarty Band, and the popular Cold River Radio Show (hosted by Jonathan and his renowned Cold River Radio Band). He is an accomplished producer, promoter, songwriter, recording artist, and performer with an extensive musical repertoire covering a variety of genres. Playing to crowds adeptly has made Jonathan Sarty a New England commodity, performing hundreds of shows a year regionally and throughout his homeland of New England.

Tickets

This is an outdoor dinner concert. Should Inclement weather be expected, the event will be moved inside the Tavern. Dinner Must be Purchased at The Venue (not included in show ticket price.)

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James Montgomery and Diane Blue with Chris Vitarello
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James Montgomery and Diane Blue with Chris Vitarello – July 20th

JACKSON NH –  James Montgomery is an American blues musician, best known as the lead singer, blues harp player, frontman, and bandleader of The James Montgomery Blues Band. Montgomery collaborates with many star performers and recording artists. He is also the past President of The New England Blues Society.

Boston’s Diane Blue is a “multi-talented performer who’s equally at home belting out a blues standard or cutting loose with a ferocious harmonica solo.” (Bill Van Siclen, Providence Journal). Her performances are captivating, charismatic and heartfelt, whether fronting her own world-class band or singing alongside master Bluesman Ronnie Earl.

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Jackson Village to celebrate Independence Day!

Join us as we light up the sky with a spectacular fireworks display Sunday, July 2nd, 2023 at approximately 9 PM.

NORTH CONWAY NH – The Fireworks will be going off from our Jackson Village Park area and the park area will be closed from Noon through the Fireworks. Viewing is typically available throughout the Jackson Village area. We recommend that you come early to get a good spot.

There will be ice cream, popcorn, glow necklaces, balloons, and other fun stuff available from local and visiting vendors. This spectacular display is sponsored by our Jackson Town Selectmen, Lisa Gardner, Inc., the Wentworth Golf Club, Black Bear Realty, the Snowflake Inn, and residents such as the Karlsson Family as well as other local businesses and residents.

For more information on how to make a donation to this event or for any other inquiries please feel free to contact the Jackson Area Chamber of Commerce at (978) 580-0905, visit the website www.JacksonNH.com and or our Facebook page.

Parking

Parking options are limited and we urge all visitors and locals alike to note the NO Parking notices and refrain from blocking open businesses and or emergency exits.  Parking is available in the old tennis courts which can be found by taking the driveway immediately after Dinsmore Road on your right if coming over the Jackson Covered Bridge.  Please be advised that many of our Jackson Businesses are open for business and Village parking will be very limited.

The Snowflake Inn welcomes visitors and locals to sit on their southside lawn area.  Please always carry out that which you carry in.  We appreciate your willingness to help keep our Village GREEN and Pristine. Thank you for protecting our beauty.

If we have learned anything over the last few years it is that health restrictions and unknown challenges can be found at every turn.  Please be aware of the current situations at hand and follow any guidelines for the times.  Should there be any kind of mandates during our events we will be sure and post them.

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Wildquack Duck Race & Music Festival
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Wildquack Duck Race & Music Festival May 28th

Sunday, May 28th, 2023, our quintessential, New England village, and a highly visited resort destination plays host to the 33rd annual Wildquack Duck Race & Music Festival!

Continuing with tradition – admission to the event remains FREE!

This is an entire community family fun-filled day in the park with so much to do throughout the day

  • music from local favorites Al Shafner/Dennis & Davey
  • fair foods including BBQ, kettle corn, ice cream, lobster sandwiches … affordably priced
  • silent auction … bid aften!
  • kids’ games
  • and so much more!

The day’s events start at 8 AM and the first Duck Race goes off at 1:45 PM.

To receive your brochure of individual events and times… call the office at (603) 383-9356/(978) 580-0905 or click here after March 1st, 2023.  You can request a mailed brochure by contacting us.

Watch the “ever-growing” parade starting from the Covered Bridge at 1:30 PM. Have your picture taken with “Wildquack” the Jackson Area Chamber of Commerce Duck, visit local businesses and really enjoy this “ole” fashioned “Day in the Park”.

For more information, please call the office at (978) 580-0905

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Wildcat Tavern Countdown to New Years Gift Certificate Sale
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Wildcat Tavern Countdown to New Years Gift Certificate Sale

JACKSON NH  – We kick-off our annual Countdown to New Years Gift Certificate Sale Black Friday through December 31st.

Gift Certificates can be purchased online below or on premises starting November 25th and are valid for hotel and dining.

For more information call 603-383-4245

Buy One Starting November 25th

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