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This Week 21/08/05
Big Events August 5, 2021, and beyond
Thursday, Aug. 5
The Sunflower Festival at the Coppal House Farm (118 N. River Road in Lee; 659-3572) continues today and through the weekend, wrapping up on Sunday, Aug. 8. The field is open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Admission for weekdays costs $8 per person ($6 for kids ages 5 to 12 and for seniors and military and free for kids ages 4 and under). On the weekends, admission costs $12 per person ($10 for kids ages 5 to 12 and for seniors and military and free for kids ages 4 and under). Tickets are available at nhsunflower.com and at the farm stand. The festival also features an artisan craft fair on Saturday and Sunday, food vendors (including Flag Hill Distillery and Winery, Coppa Magica, El Camino and Fabian’s European Pastries on Saturday) and souvenir photo shoots for sale, according to the website.
On the weekend, find live music including, on Saturday, Artty Francoeur (10 a.m.), Green Heron (at noon), Borscht (2 p.m.) and Chris Reagan (4 p.m.), and on Sunday, Long Journey (10 a.m.), Decatur Creek (noon), Grim Brothers (2 p.m.) and Cedar Mountain (4 p.m.).
Other special events planned for the rest of the festival run. Today is Fairytale Day with visits from special characters and fairy house building starting at 2:30 p.m., according to the website. Friday, Aug. 6, from 3 to 5 p.m. is Old Truck Day when you can see old trucks and talk to restorers. Children’s story times will run from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 7, and Sunday, Aug. 8.
Thursday, Aug. 5
New Hampshire Fisher Cats continue their run of home games at Northeast Delta Dental Stadium (1 Line Drive in downtown Manchester; nhfishercats.com) with games against the Hartford Yard Goats through Sunday, Aug. 8. Games Thursday through Saturday start at 7:05 p.m.; Sunday’s game starts at 1:35 p.m. Before Sunday’s game, the Fisher Cats will host a Princesses at the Park brunch (tickets cost $24) featuring a pancake breakfast and appearances by princesses. Sunday will also feature a Gatos Feroces hat giveaway and kids run the bases, according to the promotions schedule. Post-game fireworks are scheduled for Thursday and Saturday.
Thursday, Aug. 5
The Nashua Silver Knights have three games on the schedule for the next seven days at Holman Stadium (67 Amherst St. in Nashua). Tonight at 6 p.m. they play the Westfield Starfires. On Friday, Aug. 6, they play the Vermont Lake Monsters, also at 6 p.m., with post-game fireworks. On Tuesday, Aug. 10, a doubleheader against the New Britain Bees starts at 3 p.m. Tickets to games start at $8 for adults, $6 for kids. See nashuasilverknights.com.
Friday, Aug. 6
Catch comedian Frank Santorelli tonight at 7:30 p.m. at the Rex Theatre (23 Amherst St. in Manchester; palacetheatre.org, 668-5588). Tickets cost $25.
Saturday, Aug. 7
The Belknap County 4-H Fair runs today from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., and tomorrow, Aug. 8, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., at 174 Mile Hill Road in Belmont. Events include 4-H agricultural events (a horse show at 9 a.m. on Saturday, a poultry hall at 1 p.m.) and live entertainment such as magic (Sunday at 10 a.m. and noon) and music (including Cedar Mountain Bluegrass Band at 2 p.m. on Saturday and the Blue Monsters at 1:30 p.m. on Sunday). Admission costs $8 ($7 for seniors and free for kids under 10 and for military with ID). See bcfairnh.org.
Save the Date! Saturday, Aug. 28
Order today to get the gyro plate, rice pudding, loukoumades, kourambiedes, feta or spinach peta, pastichio and of course baklava during the Greekfest Express at Assumption Greek Orthodox Church (111 Island Pond Road in Manchester; 623-2045, assumptionnh.org). As with other foodie events at Assumption over the last year, this event is pre-order and drive-thru pick-up only. Go to foodfest.assumptionnh.org to order your Greekfest favorites by Sunday, Aug. 22, and select a time on Saturday, Aug. 28, for pick-up.
Featured photo, Sunflower. Courtesy photo.
Cornhole! – 07/29/2021
This Week 21/07/29
Big Events July 29, 2021, and beyond
Thursday, July 29
The Merrimack Valley Military Vehicle Collectors Club will hold its annual Weare Rally today through Saturday, July 31. The event includes vendors (including food vendors), demonstrations, military vehicle displays and more. On Saturday, admission will cost $5 and the rally will be open from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m., according to mvmvc.org.
Thursday, July 29
At the Currier Museum of Art’s (150 Ash St. in Manchester; currier.org, 669-6144) weekly Art After Work, admission is free on Thursdays from 5 to 8 p.m. and you can enjoy live music, free tours and food and drink for sale in the Winter Garden Cafe. Today, the live musical performance is by Charlie Chronopoulos and the tours are of the exhibits “Tomie dePaola at the Currier” (at 5:30 p.m.) and “Roberto Lugo: Te traigo mi le lo lai — I bring you my joy” (at 6:30 p.m.). Advance online registration is recommended, according to the website.
Friday, July 30
The Nashua Silver Knights will play the Westfield Starfires today at 6 p.m. with fireworks to follow the game at Holman Stadium (67 Amherst St. in Nashua). The Silver Knights will face Westfield again on Sunday, Aug. 1, in a doubleheader, the first game of which starts at 3 p.m. Tickets to games start at $8 for adults, $6 for kids. See nashuasilverknights.com.
Saturday, July 31
Lucas Gallo plays Fletcher-Murphy Park (28 Fayette St. in Concord) today at 6 p.m. as part of the Bank of New Hampshire Stage’s Music in the Park Series. Gallo released his newest EP, Time, last week. Tickets cost $12 plus a $3 fee; see banknhstage.com.
Saturday, July 31
Olympic competition continues this week, as does the competition at the Doggy Olympics, a series of activities held by the New Hampshire Dog Walking Club. Today at 10 a.m. it’s the Canine Fitness Challenge at Canine Strong in Concord. Or perhaps the Bubble Catching Game on Monday, Aug. 2, 6:30 p.m. at Friendly Pets Dog Park in Lee is more your dog’s speed. Find information on all the events and how to register your four-legged competitor at nhdogwalkingclub.com/2021-doggy-olympics-events.
Saturday, July 31
Take the kids to Greeley Park in Nashua for a Fairy Tale Concert with Party Palace, which starts at 11 a.m. The event is part of the city’s SummerFun programming (see nashuanh.gov) and kids are invited to dress up as their favorite fairy tale characters, according to the brochure, which also said the event will feature princesses interacting with the kids for singing, dancing and more.
Save the Date! Friday, Aug. 6
Catch Recycled Percussion Aug. 6 and Aug. 7 at 8 p.m. at Lakeport Opera House (781 Union Ave. in Laconia; 519-7506, lakeportopera.com). Tickets start at $25.
Featured photo, Aaron Tolson. Courtesy photo.
The Great New Hampshire Ice Cream Tour
It’s time for a road trip to enjoy one of New Hampshire’s treats- 34 ice cream locations! Join the Hippo on the Great New Hampshire Ice Cream Tour! Share your adventures with photos of your favorite Ice cream place! Hashtag us at #NHicecreamtour !
Axel’s Ice Cream
608 Daniel Webster Hwy, Merrimack, NH
axelsnh.com
(603) 429-2229
The Beach Plum
3 Brickyard Square,
Epping, NH
thebeachplum.net
(603) 679-3200
The Beach Plum
2800 Lafayette Rd,
Portsmouth, NH
thebeachplum.net
(603) 433-3339
The Beach Plum
16 Ocean Blvd,
North Hampton, NH
thebeachplum.net
(603) 964-7451
The Beach Plum
Tuscan Village: 8 S. Village Dr, Salem, NH
thebeachplum.net
(603) 458-7266
Beech Hill Farm
107 Beech Hill Rd,
Hopkinton, NH
beechhillfarm.com
(603) 223-0828
The Big One
185 Concord St, Nashua, NH
thebig1icecream.com
Blake’s Ice Cream
353 S Main St, Manchester, NH
(603) 669-0220
blakesicecream.com
Brookdale Fruit Farm
Serving Annabelle’s Ice cream
41 Broad St, Hollis, NH
brookdalefruitfarm.com
(603) 465-2240
Buza at Vibes Burgers
25 S Main St, Concord, NH
vibesgourmetburgers.com/buza-dairy-bar
(603) 856-8671
Dodge’s Ice Cream
77 Weare Rd, New Boston, NH
(603) 487-3339
Frekey’s Dairy Bar
74 Fisherville Rd, Concord, NH
frekeysdairyfreeze.com
228-5443
Gould Hill Farm
656 Gould Hill Rd,
Contoocook, NH
gouldhillfarm.com
(603) 746-3811
Granite State Candy Shop
832 Elm St, Manchester, NH
granitestatecandyshoppe.com
218-3885
Granite State Candy Shop
13 Warren St, Concord, NH
granitestatecandyshoppe.com
225-2591
Hayward’s Ice Cream
364 Daniel Webster Hwy, Merrimack, NH
(603) 424-5915
haywardsicecream.com
Hayward’s Ice Cream
7 Daniel Webster Hwy,
Nashua, NH
(603) 888-4663
haywardsicecream.com
Kilwins
Market Square, 20 Congress St, Portsmouth, NH
(603) 319-8842
kilwinsportsmouth.square.site
Kimball Farm
158 Turnpike Rd, Jaffrey
(3 other locations in MA)
kimballfarm.com
532-5765
King Kone
336 Daniel Webster Hwy,
Merrimack, NH
kingkonenh.com
(603) 420-8312
Lickee’s & Chewy’s
53 Washington St, Suite 100, Dover, NH
(603) 343-1799
lickeesnchewys.com
Lix Ice Cream Parlor
55 Charles Bancroft Hwy, Litchfield, NH
fb.com/LixIceCreamParlor
(603) 883-9300
Maple Creamery Truck
Food Truck at 426 NH Rte 104 New Hampton, NH
fb.com/The-Maple-Creamery
Moo’s Place
27 Crystal Ave, Derry, NH
moosplace.com
(603) 965-5224
Moo’s Place
15 Ermer Rd & Rte 111,
Salem, NH
moosplace.com
(603) 898-0199
NH Doughnut Co
2 Capital Plz, Concord, NH
nhdoughnutco.com
(603) 715-5097
Pete’s Scoop
187 Rockingham Rd, Derry, NH
petesscoop.net
(603) 434-6366
Sub Zero Nitrogen Ice Cream
83 Main St, Nashua, NH
subzeroicecream.com
(603) 943-8491
Super Scoops
58 Main St, Henniker, NH
(603) 717-0661
superscoops.com
Susie’s Sweets
at the Community Oven
845 Lafayette Rd, Hampton, NH
susies-sweets-nh.com
Susie’s Sweets
700 Lafayette Rd, Seabrook, NH
susies-sweets-nh.com
Triple Elm Coffee and Ice Cream
323 Main St, Sandown, NH
tripleelm.com
(603) 887-0666
Trombly Gardens
150 North River Rd, Milford, NH
tromblygardens.net
(603) 673-0647
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Over 60 Flavors!!
160 Main St, Kingston, NH
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