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Return of the Pumpkin People – September 30 – October 31

This premiere event is celebrating its 37th year. As this event is a self-guided tour it is an easy one to be able to offer even during these challenging times. Mask worn safely over your nose and mouth and you social distancing are mandated. Please keep in mind individual businesses hosting Pumpkin People displays will have their own State Covid19 mandates/regulations and we ask that everyone honors and respects these mandates/regulations to help keep everyone safe. Our businesses hosting Pumpkin People work very hard at creating the displays for your enjoyment… this year there are more than 80 displays. You can anticipate seeing Pumpkin People doing just about anything and sometimes even the impossible. Read more

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Rodney Crowell
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Rodney Crowell – October 9th

BROWNFIELD ME – The Texas-born songwriter has collaborated with everyone from Emmylou Harris to Waylon Jennings and Rosanne Cash, all while maintaining a solo career that’s garnished with two Grammys and an induction into the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame. And his solo career has never been more vital. With the 2017 release of his album “Close Ties”, its obvious he has lots more to say. As a keeper of the American genre, he is one of the most respected songwriters in his field, and we are happy to have him here once again grace our stage. A heartfelt and earnest performer and story teller, it’s a show you should not miss.

Stone Mountain Arts Center
Brownfield, ME
1-207-935-7292

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MUDBOWL
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MUDBOWL September 10 , 11 , 12

NORTH CONWAY NH – Hog Coliseum located at the North Conway Community Center

“45 Years in the MUD!” is the theme for the 2021 Championship of Mud Football sponsored by Amoskeag Beverages/Miller Lite in North Conway, NH. The event will be held September 10, 11, & 12 at Hog Coliseum located at the North Conway Community Center. This is a touch football tournament played in mud. Money raised will be donated to the North Conway Community Center, Vaughan Learning Center, Carroll County Retired Senior Volunteer Program, as well as, other non-profits in the Mt Washington Valley. Each $20 ticket ensures entrance into the games Friday, Saturday, and Sunday and doubles as a raffle ticket for a $500 prize on Saturday & Sunday. Day tickets and a family package are also available.

The Annual Tournament of Mud Parade is Saturday morning on Main Street in North Conway starting from Pine Street at 10:30 AM and ending on Norcross Circle. Enter an open division float yourself for the chance to win prize money to be donated to a non-profit of your choice. Event programs will be available mid-August at the North Conway Community Center and several businesses throughout town. Pick one up for all the details. Veteran teams include Mt Washington Valley Hogs, North Country Mud Crocs, Carrabassett Valley Rats, Mud Gumbys, North Shore Mud Sharks, New Hampshire Mudcats, Jack’s Predators, Cumberland Muckaneers, Rowley Mud Ducks, The Muddas, Massachusetts Mud Dogs, and North Conway Mud Things.

There are two women’s games scheduled for the weekend. The hometown MudMaids will challenge the Massachusetts Mud Dogs on Saturday and Sunday. Entertainment in the mud includes performances by the Mudbassadors and Hoggettes, a football toss with a $50 prize, and team skits. Bring a blanket for sitting on the hill or outdoor folding chairs to set up on some flat ground to watch this unique event. We want you to help us celebrate 45 Years in the Mud! Come hungry and thirsty. The North Conway Community Center food tent will have plenty of options for the family and our Beer Garden has cold beverages for adults. Volunteers are needed and appreciated. The physical address is 78 Norcross Circle, North Conway, NH 03860. For more information call the North Conway Community Center at 603-356-2096.

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Wildquack Duck Race & Music Festival
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Wildquack Duck Race & Music Festival – May 30th

JACKSON NH: A recognized, Quintessential, New England Village and a highly visited resort destination plays host to the 31st Wildquack Duck Race & Music Festival on Sunday, May 30th, 2021!

Continuing with tradition admissions to the event remain FREE!

Food, Duck Races, Kids Activities, Traveling Train Rides, an Incredible Silent Auction
Live Music from Local Favorites Al Shafner and Dennis & Davey
Local Artisans wares on display and for purchase
kids games and activities

This is an entire community family fun-filled day in the park with so much to do throughout the day the events have its own brochure. 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 visit the website. You can request a mailed brochure by emailing info@jacksonnh.com.

Local and visiting food vendors offer fabulous barbeque foods, fair foods, kettle corn, ice cream, lobster sandwiches as well as other select items all affordably priced. 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”.

Visit and bid often at the amazing Silent Auction tables!

Purchase your duck tickets now through 2 PM the day of the race and your duck could win you one or more than 75 prizes. First place duck could win its ticket holder $1,000 in cash! You do not have to be present on the day of the event to win.

Regular ducks are $6 each or four for $20, up to 3,000 sold with the first prize of $1,000 cash
Olympic Ducks are $20 each only 130 sold with the first prize of 50% of all tickets sold which means if all 130 tickets are sold the first place winner could walk away with $1,300 cash
Our Big Ducks are $100 only 25 sold with first prize being $1,000 cash

Covid-19 restrictions are in place for outdoor venue events and we will be monitoring to assure everyone is doing their part the current stipulations are your group may be closer to one and other but must remain six feet from others, masks must be worn at all times. There will be masks available and sanitizing areas clearly marked throughout the park area. Should these restrictions tighten or loosen we will be keeping this page up to the date of any changes.

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Jackson Invitational Snow Sculpting Competition
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The 21st Jackson Invitational Snow Sculpting Competition! – January 28 -31

JACKSON NH –
This Jackson Area Chamber of Commerce event will be held at Black Mountain Ski Area in Jackson and offers skiing and snowboarding options during the competition.

The event begins on Friday January 29th at noon with teams from all over the Northeastern part of the United States. The team will sculpt throughout the weekend and finish at noon on Sunday. Spectators are welcome to view the entire process but welcome to return on Sunday the 31st for the finished products. See first hand how our sculptors take 8 foot high by 4 foot round cylinder of compacted snow and create incredible art frozen in time.

Sculpting pieces usually remain available for viewing for at least a week after the event giving visitors ample time to get coveted photos. Please be aware that weather is a factor and we can not guarantee how long the snow sculptures will remain. The sculptures will be lit at night for an entirely different perspective. We anticipate at least 12 or more teams for 2020 and a spectacular show!  Check back often for more updates as this is our 20th Anniversary of the event and we will be sure to celebrate it with some exciting enhancements.

Bring the kids!

There will be scavenger hunts for the kids, and other exciting things to do. Admission for viewing is free but donations are welcome. Please note that lift tickets at Black Mountain are sold separately. We invite the public to attend the welcome dinner on Saturday evening and the awards banquet on Sunday afternoon… venue to be announced. For updates please check back often.

For more up to the moment details for the upcoming January 2021 event please check back. The venue will be posted by April 1st, 2020!

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Jackson Art Studio: Holiday Art Show w/ Artisans at Work
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Jackson Art Studio: Holiday Art Show w/ Artisans at Work – Every weekend in December.

JACKSON NH – Our show & sale will feature a selection of  work from local artists and artisans including painting, photography, encaustic, mixed media, mosaics, mono prints, pottery, glass, jewelry and more.

The show opens on Saturday Dec 5 and will run every weekend in December.  Check out our “Artists at Work” and see them create while enjoying the art of over 25 local artists and artisans. Show will also run weekdays Christmas vacation week!  This event  is free and open to the public. Masks required and we will be limiting the amount of people in the gallery at one time.

155 Ridge Rd
Jackson NH 03846
603 387 3463

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Shop Local
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SHOP*LOCAL*INDIE Vote With Your Dollars – November 1st

NORTH CONWAY NH – On November 1, the American Independent Business Alliance (AMIBA) launched its Shop*Indie*Local holiday campaign, urging individuals and businesses to shift their holiday spending to locally owned and independent businesses. 

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