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The Cheshire Fair
July 30 - August 3, 2008
Held every year in late July and early August, the Cheshire Fair draws residents and visitors from New Hampshire, Vermont and Massachusetts for their six day run. Events include a demolition derby, concerts, a complete midway, many 4-H exhibits and more.
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Clarence Demar Marathon
September 28, 2008
The marathon has been run since 1978 in the honor of Clarence Demar. Demar was a seven-time winner of the Boston Marathon who lived and worked in the Monadnock Region during the 1930s. The race begins in Gilsum and brings runners from all over.
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Concerts on the Common
All summer long.
The Monadnock Region features concerts by many fine local bands every summer at different town commons and centers. Stay tuned for more listings, when available.
"On the Green in Walpole" series - Every Sunday from June 24, 2007 through August 19, 2007 enjoy Concerts on the Common in Walpole from 7:00 to 8:30 pm - rain or shine! |
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Foliage Tours
September/October
The Monadnock Region features spectacular foliage and many scenic drives to view it each fall. Because we have many low lying areas, the colors tend to come early and often stay late. The link below gives you some suggestions for foliage tours.
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Gathering of the Sap
March & early April
Maple sugaring is big business here in the area. An area tour can include places like Stuarts and John's Pancake House, Parker's Maple House and more. See the related article for more information.
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Hillsborough Balloon Festival
July 10 - 13, 2008
In addition to hot air balloon launches (6 AM and 6 PM each day), the Festival features Eastern Draft Horse Pulls, performing artists, a tractor pull, mud bog, 5K road race and an artist's fair.
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Jaffrey Festival of Fireworks
August , 16 2008
An incredible display of fireworks held yearly at the Jaffrey Airport. This one is billed as the "largest display in the northeast."
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Pumpkin Festival
October 25 , 2008
Join tens of thousands of spectators as Keene tries to regain its Guinness Book Record for the largest number of lit jack-o-lanterns in one place. Depending on the weather, Keene usually has a community night on Friday, the night before the actual Festival.
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Scottish Games & Celtic Music Festival
The games are "on hold" for 2008. Any suggestions for a new Top 10 Event - e-mail us!
Held at the Silver Ranch Airport, Route 124, Jaffrey.
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Winchester Pickle Festival
September 27, 2008
This event is an old-fashioned town fair, with parades, pickle-themed floats, plenty of pickle costumes and marching bands. Along the route are craftsmen, food booths and a lively competition among local cooks for the best jar of pickles. Live music goes on all day, with everything from blues and country-western to a barbershop quartet and violin ensemble.
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