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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Seek the Peak
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Seek the Peak Fundraiser – July 15th

MOUNT WASHINGTON IS CALLING!

In its 23rd year, the purpose of Mount Washington Observatory’s Seek the Peak fundraiser is to raise money to sustain our educational and scientific programs. We need your help!

Fundraise: Register as an individual or part of a team, then share a link to your personal fundraising page with friends, family, and colleagues asking for donations to support your hike as well as the Observatory’s work in weather forecasting, research, and education. Your commitment to this event allows us to provide hikers like yourself with vital weather information to stay safe in the White Mountains.

Hike: Whether you participate as a team or individual, plan to summit Mount Washington, or visit other beautiful White Mountain vistas, or seek your own peak at home, rallying your supporters to donate in honor of your hiking challenge makes you a part of our vibrant Obs community.

Celebrate: After your hike, gather with fellow participants and Obs supporters for our Après Hike Party on Sat., July 15 at Great Glen Trails. Enjoy live music, food trucks, beer garden, and epic gear raffle. For friends and family not registered to hike, admission tickets will be available on our registration pages and for $10 at the door.

For the first time ever, individuals have the option to be matched with other participants of similar ability levels to complete a hike of their choosing together on July 15 with our Hike and Make Friends program. Join us to hike the trails of Mount Washington, NH, located on the White Mountain National Forest, or Seek Your Peak anywhere in the world.

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9th Annual Strawberry Festival

NORTH CONWAY NH – Vaughan Community Services and The First Church of Christ, Congregational in North Conway present a day of delicious strawberry delights and free family fun! Summertime treats for the family.
Strawberry Smoothies, Strawberry Shortcake, Strawberries Dipped in Chocolate, Hotdogs and Chips.
FREE from 11am to 4pm: Music, Games, Strolling Magician, Display of Antique Cars/Wagons, and more.
Raffle, local crafters and a White Elephant Sale.
FREE CONCERT from 11 am to 4pm

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White Mountain Oil's 39th Bratwurst Broil and Open House
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White Mountain Oil’s 39th Bratwurst Broil and Open House – June 9th

NORTH CONWAY NH – White Mountain Oil & Propane is well known for our famous “Open House and Bratwurst Broil” held every June at our North Main Street, North Conway store. We had held various open houses and cookouts over the history of the company but have produced the “Bratwurst Broil” for 38 consecutive years on a Friday in June.

Our planned events for 2020, 2021 and 2022 were all postponed for various reasons including Covid-19. However, we are planning on holding this event on June 9th, 2023.

We are hoping to experience (our usual) very little rain that day. Ordinarily our open House is from 10:00-4:00 with the grills  going from 11:00-2:00 pm only. There are usually door prizes and other giveaways!

Before the Bratwurst Broil, White Mountain Oil hosted many other events. Below, members of the community are shown enjoying an early open-house at our Main Street-North Conway showroom, which included a cake baking contest.

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Easter on the Green
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Easter on the Green – April 1st

NORTH CONWAY, NH – Sponsored by Lindt Chocolate Shop – join us 11am-2pm for activities for young families as we celebrate Easter on the Green!

Easter Treasure Hunt

Settler's GreenFollow the Treasure Trail around our open-air Courtyard and discover eight bunnies and eggs. Collect a punch at each location, then turn in the punch card at Customer Service for an Easter Basket full of goodies. Four of the 150 baskets available will include a $50 Settlers Green Gift Card. Treasure Trail maps are available at Customer Service during the event. Kids ages 12 and under are welcome to participate, while supplies last.

Punch cards and maps are available at Customer Service.

Meet the Easter Bunny

The Easter Bunny will make an appearance at this year’s event! He will be hanging out at Customer Service during the event for great photo opportunities.

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The Tuckerman Inferno Pentathlon
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The Tuckerman Inferno Pentathlon, March 18th 2023

PINKHAM NOTCH NH – Burgeon Outdoor Presents The Northeast’s Toughest Single Day Winter Adventure Race

Individuals and relay teams of two to five people compete to see who will be the fastest to cover a rugged backcountry course traversing Mount Washington’s eastern flank from Great Glen Trails to Tuckerman Ravine. Proceeds benefit the Mount Washington Avalanche Center.

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Red Parka Challenge Cup Race
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Red Parka Challenge Cup Race – March 17th

BARTLETT NH – The Red Parka Pub Challenge is held on the third Friday in March every year at Attitash Mountain Resort, located in Bartlett, New Hampshire. Limited to 175 racers. Entry fee $70 includes lift ticket, Challenge Cup hat, buffet featuring our signature pub favorites & discount beers.

  • All registered racers get a full day lift ticket to Attitash and guaranteed two runs on the race course. Additionally, registered racers will receive a race hat and be eligible to win raffles. This is an age 21+ race.
  • There will be an Awards Party in Ptarmigan’s Pub after the race. Unfortunately, we will not be able to offer the Racer’s Buffet this year. Ptarmigan’s will have full food service available.
  • Registration closes at 11:59 PM on Wednesday, March 15. There will be a Bib Draw at 6 p.m. on Thursday, March 16 at the Red Parka Pub. The race fee is $100 to sign up on the day of.
  • All proceeds from the race benefit the Eastern Slope Ski Club. There are no entry refunds.
  • All racers must pick up their bib and sign an Attitash Waiver prior to the race. Registration is open 7:30am-8:30am.

Fundraising

  • All registered racers can opt-in for the PledgeReg, which allows you to set up a personal fundraising page for ESSC.
  • The two highest fundraisers at the close of registration on Wednesday, March 15 will be awarded Bib #1 & Bib #2 for Race Day.
  • The #1 fundraiser will also be receive recognition and a prize at the outdoor awards ceremony after the race.
  • A racer who raises over $500 will have their race fee waived.

Raffles

  • We will have a 50/50 raffle at the Bib Draw and raffles at the Awards Ceremony.

Housekeeping

  • Absolutely no alcohol is permitted on the race hill or at the bump. Alcohol is available to purchase at Ptarmigan’s Pub or the Cantina on the deck of the Attitash Lodge.

Racer Categories

  • M- Men – Top 32 will have run offs in finals – A & B Divisions
  • W- Women **The Women’s Finals will be based strictly on the top 8 Women’s Qualifying times. Women will run against Women**
  • MV- Vets 40-49 who have raced 3 times – Top 8 will have run off in finals
  • ML- Men Local – mailing address in Mt Washington Valley (includes Fryeburg) top 8 will have runoff in finals
  • Super Vets 50-59 who have raced 3 times – Top 2 will have run off in finals
  • MVL- Men Vet 40-49 Local – prizes for top 3
  • MVL50- Men Vet 50-59 Local – Prizes for top 3
  • MVL60- Men Vet 60-69 Local – Prizes for top 3
  • MV50- Men Vets 50-59 – Prizes for top 3
  • MV60- Men Vets 60-69 – Prizes for top 3
  • MV70- Men Vets 70+
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