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Showing posts with label Festival. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Festival. Show all posts
Monday, May 4, 2015
Keene Sentinel: MonIFF Int'l Film Festival III a BIG success
MonIFF, the Monadnock International Film Festival just wrapped up its third season and it is being touted as a big success. Check out this article in the Keene Sentinel for all the details.
Monday, April 1, 2013
The Monadnock Region’s Abuzz with MONiff
Just in case you haven’t left your house (or read any local news!) since the snow began to fall, Monadnock International Film Festival (MONiff) – is the region’s first international film festival that will bring world-class film and filmmakers to the area this April.
This exciting event – held on April 4, 5 and 6, 2013 – will feature great movies (along with the filmmakers and actors) at various venues in Keene – including the Colonial Theatre and venues at Keene State College.
Films include international, national as well as New Hampshire made films http://moniff.org/festival-films; the festival includes film screenings, panel discussions with the filmmakers, actors and directors, and parties on each evening of the event.
MonIFF was created through a collaboration of artists, local film makers and producers, community leaders from local non-profits, universities and colleges, social service agencies and businesses.
This exciting event – held on April 4, 5 and 6, 2013 – will feature great movies (along with the filmmakers and actors) at various venues in Keene – including the Colonial Theatre and venues at Keene State College.
Films include international, national as well as New Hampshire made films http://moniff.org/festival-films; the festival includes film screenings, panel discussions with the filmmakers, actors and directors, and parties on each evening of the event.
MonIFF was created through a collaboration of artists, local film makers and producers, community leaders from local non-profits, universities and colleges, social service agencies and businesses.
Tuesday, March 26, 2013
What is it? W.H.A.T.’S. Keene 2013 … A 10-Day Celebration of Keene’s Wine, Hospitality, Arts, Tastes and Shopping
Come April, most northern New Englanders are weary of winter and ready to celebrate.
Keene is offering up the best excuse yet to don your spring jacket and get out into downtown with its W.H.A.T.’S. Keene! Festival, a 10-day celebration of Keene’s wine, hospitality, arts, tastes and shopping, i.e., the acronym for the event.
Forty local businesses are participating in the event, which begins on Thursday, April 4 and ends Sunday, April 14. The celebration, sponsored by several local non-profit and for-profit organizations, will feature daily events by downtown merchants including discounts, two-for-one specials, free gifts, and special offers by Monadnock Region B&Bs and inns. And some merchants – such as Kristin’s Bistro & Bakery, Life is Sweet, Luca’s Café, Local Burger, Good Fortune and Colonial Corner -- will open their doors to featured musicians.
The event will also host the first annual Monadnock International Film Festival, with an April 4 opening night film at the Colonial Theater, and films shown throughout the 10 day festival. If that wasn’t enough, there will also be a guitar festival at Keene State College, a burger eating contest at Local Burger, and much more.
Don’t miss all the fun at the first annual W.H.A.T.’S Keene! Celebration.
Keene is offering up the best excuse yet to don your spring jacket and get out into downtown with its W.H.A.T.’S. Keene! Festival, a 10-day celebration of Keene’s wine, hospitality, arts, tastes and shopping, i.e., the acronym for the event.
Forty local businesses are participating in the event, which begins on Thursday, April 4 and ends Sunday, April 14. The celebration, sponsored by several local non-profit and for-profit organizations, will feature daily events by downtown merchants including discounts, two-for-one specials, free gifts, and special offers by Monadnock Region B&Bs and inns. And some merchants – such as Kristin’s Bistro & Bakery, Life is Sweet, Luca’s Café, Local Burger, Good Fortune and Colonial Corner -- will open their doors to featured musicians.
The event will also host the first annual Monadnock International Film Festival, with an April 4 opening night film at the Colonial Theater, and films shown throughout the 10 day festival. If that wasn’t enough, there will also be a guitar festival at Keene State College, a burger eating contest at Local Burger, and much more.
Don’t miss all the fun at the first annual W.H.A.T.’S Keene! Celebration.
Thursday, September 13, 2012
From Pickles to Schnitzels: Harvest Festivals in the Monadnock Region
Fall foliage is at its peak around Columbus Day (and the weekend after). But the weeks leading up to “leaf peeping” are quite special in the Monadnock Region. The days are pleasant, nights are cool (bring along your sweater!) and harvest festivals are in full swing.
Along with artist tours, there are several other notable festivals in the region in September and early October – before the “peeping” crowd descends. And the variety of festivals are remarkable – from pickles to schnitzels!
So, mark your calendars, book your room at one of our beautiful B&Bs or inns, and enjoy this relatively quiet season.
Sept. 15-16 (Sat., Sun., starts at 4 p.m.)
Antrim’s Home and Harvest Festival
Antrim, N.H.
This is a traditional New England harvest festival that features art and crafts, a “home grown” parade, fireworks, kids’ games, live music and a lot of food. There’s also a skateboard race and slalom championship.
Sept. 22 (Sat., 11 a.m.-5 p.m.)
Marlborough Madness Festival
Marlborough, N.H.
This town-wide event features food (lots of it and so many different kinds – from BBQ chicken to vegetarian fare) and tons of yard sales. There’s a 5K race starts at 9 a.m.
Sept. 22 (Sat., starts at 5 p.m.)
Fall Harvest Celebration and Potluck
Tracie’s Community Farm
Fitzwilliam, N.H.
Bring your favorite potluck dish! There’s a band and a chance to pick your own pumpkins.
Sept. 22 (Sat., 10 a.m.-4 p.m.)
Winchester Pickle Festival
Winchester, N.H.
This is an old-fashioned town fair with a focus on pickles, of course! Enjoy a downtown parade unlike anything you have seen before – with pickle-themed floats and costumes. There’s also an arts and crafts fair, lots of food (and free pickles), and free entertainment.
Sept. 23 (Sun., 11 a.m.-3 p.m.)
Ultimate Harvest Challenge
Stonewall Farm
Keene, N.H.
A combination of the summer Olympics and Highland Games – except that you’ll be on a farm doing farm chores and tasks. A fun and challenging romp for adult and their kids.
Sept. 29 (Sat., noon-5 p.m.)
10th Annual Schnitzelfest
Hillsborough, N.H.
Visit downtown Hillsborough the last Saturday of September for the most authentic German food outside of Germany. Try some schnitzels (breaded or grilled), bratwurst, wieners, homemade German potato salad, beer, wine and more. Live “um-pah” bands, music, crafters and more.
Sept. 29-30 (Sat., Sun., 11 a.m.-4 p.m.)
4th Annual Farm Family Fun Days
Crescendo Acres
Surry, N.H.
Join the farmers of Crescendo Acres for two days of fun and education on the farm … sheep shearing, felting and knitting demonstrations, sugarhouse tours, live honey bee observation hive, farm tours, refreshments and more. Visit with the farm’s alpacas, miniature horses and the visiting sheep, goats, honey bees and rabbits.
Oct. 7 (Sun., 9 a.m.-3 p.m.)
Local Food Festival
Thayer Public Library
Ashuelot Village, N.H.
A celebration of the local farms in the village of Ashuelot and town of Winchester. Live music, food sampling and more. For more information contact: Julia Ferrari at 603-239-6830 or Harriet Charland 603-239-6521.
Along with artist tours, there are several other notable festivals in the region in September and early October – before the “peeping” crowd descends. And the variety of festivals are remarkable – from pickles to schnitzels!
So, mark your calendars, book your room at one of our beautiful B&Bs or inns, and enjoy this relatively quiet season.
Sept. 15-16 (Sat., Sun., starts at 4 p.m.)
Antrim’s Home and Harvest Festival
Antrim, N.H.
This is a traditional New England harvest festival that features art and crafts, a “home grown” parade, fireworks, kids’ games, live music and a lot of food. There’s also a skateboard race and slalom championship.
Sept. 22 (Sat., 11 a.m.-5 p.m.)
Marlborough Madness Festival
Marlborough, N.H.
This town-wide event features food (lots of it and so many different kinds – from BBQ chicken to vegetarian fare) and tons of yard sales. There’s a 5K race starts at 9 a.m.
Sept. 22 (Sat., starts at 5 p.m.)
Fall Harvest Celebration and Potluck
Tracie’s Community Farm
Fitzwilliam, N.H.
Bring your favorite potluck dish! There’s a band and a chance to pick your own pumpkins.
Sept. 22 (Sat., 10 a.m.-4 p.m.)
Winchester Pickle Festival
Winchester, N.H.
This is an old-fashioned town fair with a focus on pickles, of course! Enjoy a downtown parade unlike anything you have seen before – with pickle-themed floats and costumes. There’s also an arts and crafts fair, lots of food (and free pickles), and free entertainment.
Sept. 23 (Sun., 11 a.m.-3 p.m.)
Ultimate Harvest Challenge
Stonewall Farm
Keene, N.H.
A combination of the summer Olympics and Highland Games – except that you’ll be on a farm doing farm chores and tasks. A fun and challenging romp for adult and their kids.
Sept. 29 (Sat., noon-5 p.m.)
10th Annual Schnitzelfest
Hillsborough, N.H.
Visit downtown Hillsborough the last Saturday of September for the most authentic German food outside of Germany. Try some schnitzels (breaded or grilled), bratwurst, wieners, homemade German potato salad, beer, wine and more. Live “um-pah” bands, music, crafters and more.
Sept. 29-30 (Sat., Sun., 11 a.m.-4 p.m.)
4th Annual Farm Family Fun Days
Crescendo Acres
Surry, N.H.
Join the farmers of Crescendo Acres for two days of fun and education on the farm … sheep shearing, felting and knitting demonstrations, sugarhouse tours, live honey bee observation hive, farm tours, refreshments and more. Visit with the farm’s alpacas, miniature horses and the visiting sheep, goats, honey bees and rabbits.
Oct. 7 (Sun., 9 a.m.-3 p.m.)
Local Food Festival
Thayer Public Library
Ashuelot Village, N.H.
A celebration of the local farms in the village of Ashuelot and town of Winchester. Live music, food sampling and more. For more information contact: Julia Ferrari at 603-239-6830 or Harriet Charland 603-239-6521.
Wednesday, July 18, 2012
Full of Hot Air - The Hillsborough Balloon Festival & Fair
The festival has become a major four-day extravaganza for this small town of 6,000 since the festival merged dates with the former Hillsborough Fireman’s Weekend, and recently, an artisans fair has been added to the weekend. Today, Hillsborough welcomes more than 30,000 people each year to the festival.
There are lots of activities within these four days of this charming New England summer festival to satisfy everyone in your family: carnival rides, an artisan fair, live music, a parade, a 5K road race, fireworks, and a bevy of colorful hot air balloons, which will dramatically lift off twice a day at 6 a.m. and 6 p.m. (weather permitting) on Saturday and Sunday.
- Flights over the Monadnock Region. Full-fledged flights piloted and crewed by regional balloon enthusiasts – will be available to the general public. The rides last anywhere from 20 minutes to an hour and cost $200 per passenger (most balloons can carry 3-5 passengers as well as the pilot). Cash, checks and all major credit cards are accepted. To make flight reservations, call (603) 464-0377.
- Tethered flights. For those who prefer to remain closer to the ground, there will also be tethered flights available – meaning the balloon is secured to the ground and are piloted into the air about 50 feet for about 5 minutes then floated gently back to the ground. The cost is $15 per person.
- Night glow show. For those who don’t want any part of jumping into a balloon’s basket, but appreciate the beauty of hot air balloons, don’t miss the “Night Glow Show” at dusk on Friday night where a half dozen (or more) balloons will remain on the ground but inflate (using the white flame) and become dramatically illuminated. This show is free to the public.
Need a place to stay while attending the festival? Inquire with a local B&B for great overnight accommodations to make your weekend getaway complete.
Wednesday, June 20, 2012
Gilsum Rocks!
Forty eight years ago a Gilsum, N.H. postmaster and barber (and apparently an avid rock hound and collector) had an idea to start a “rock swap” in his hometown. The idea was not so far fetched in this tiny town about 10 miles north of Keene, since it was home to many commercial mines that operated until the 1940s that produced feldspar, mica and beryl.
While those mines have long been closed down (although one, the Beauregard Mine is available to mineral clubs by reservation only) the tradition of rocks and minerals lives on with the annual Gilsum Rock Swap & Mineral Show.
In late June this otherwise sleepy town of 807 residents comes alive (yup, it rocks!) when 6,000 to 8,000 people from all over the country roll in to attend the show. The show features about 60 dealers, swappers, collectors and distributors who buy, sell or even swap (which was the original intent of the show 48 years ago) rocks and minerals of all stripes including beryl, quartz crystals, semi-precious stones and more. The displays include not only rough cuts of these rocks, but also fossils, prized collections and semi-precious stones fashioned into beautiful jewelry.
The weekend activities include educational presentations on how semi-precious gemstones are extracted and made into jewelry and how to begin prospecting for minerals yourself. You can also crack a geode, pan for minerals and try your luck at the diamond dig site.
The town of Gilsum opens it arms to visitors for the weekend and features other events all weekend long including a daily pancake brunch, bake sale, book sale, chicken barbeque dinner and a traditional Saturday night New England ham and bean supper with all-you-can-eat homemade pies. For overnight accommodations, contact one of the local B&Bs, Inns or Cottages.
The Gilsum Rock Swap & Mineral Show takes place this year on June 23 and 24, 2012 at the Gilsum Elementary School fields, Route 10 in Gilsum, just north of Keene, N.H. (about a 2-hour drive from Boston). Show hours are 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. on Saturday and 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Sunday. Admission to the event is free, although donations are appreciated; the proceeds from contributions are earmarked for the town’s youth recreation and community programs.
And this year, as a special tribute to the originator of the event, Francis “Bunk” Malony’s entire rock collection will be on display on Saturday at the Gilsum Historical Society from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
If you love rocks and minerals – or you just love a great community event -- this is a show that you cannot miss! For more information visit Gilsum Rocks!
While those mines have long been closed down (although one, the Beauregard Mine is available to mineral clubs by reservation only) the tradition of rocks and minerals lives on with the annual Gilsum Rock Swap & Mineral Show.
In late June this otherwise sleepy town of 807 residents comes alive (yup, it rocks!) when 6,000 to 8,000 people from all over the country roll in to attend the show. The show features about 60 dealers, swappers, collectors and distributors who buy, sell or even swap (which was the original intent of the show 48 years ago) rocks and minerals of all stripes including beryl, quartz crystals, semi-precious stones and more. The displays include not only rough cuts of these rocks, but also fossils, prized collections and semi-precious stones fashioned into beautiful jewelry.The town of Gilsum opens it arms to visitors for the weekend and features other events all weekend long including a daily pancake brunch, bake sale, book sale, chicken barbeque dinner and a traditional Saturday night New England ham and bean supper with all-you-can-eat homemade pies. For overnight accommodations, contact one of the local B&Bs, Inns or Cottages.
The Gilsum Rock Swap & Mineral Show takes place this year on June 23 and 24, 2012 at the Gilsum Elementary School fields, Route 10 in Gilsum, just north of Keene, N.H. (about a 2-hour drive from Boston). Show hours are 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. on Saturday and 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Sunday. Admission to the event is free, although donations are appreciated; the proceeds from contributions are earmarked for the town’s youth recreation and community programs.
And this year, as a special tribute to the originator of the event, Francis “Bunk” Malony’s entire rock collection will be on display on Saturday at the Gilsum Historical Society from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
If you love rocks and minerals – or you just love a great community event -- this is a show that you cannot miss! For more information visit Gilsum Rocks!
Wednesday, May 30, 2012
Strawberry Fields Forever
Fresh strawberries grown locally are a different breed altogether from those golf ball sized flavorless kind shipped from thousands of miles away and hermetically sealed in a plastic container. Our strawberries may be smaller, but they are popping with lip-smacking juicy flavor – perfect for making strawberry shortcake, topped with fresh whipped cream, or eaten straight off the strawberry plant.
If you visit in June and stay at one of our B&Bs or inns, you can bet that those freshly picked strawberries will make it to the breakfast menu. You can also visit one of our Local Farmers' Markets held every day of the week during the summer to pick up a pint for a snack.
Visit one of our several PYO strawberry fields during your stay this June. While you’re at it, pick a few extra pints for your friends and neighbors for a much-appreciated souvenir of your trip to the Monadnock Region!
Make sure you call ahead before you head out to pick strawberries to get the latest on the picking conditions.
PYO or Farmstand Strawberries in Southwest New Hampshire:
Alyson’s Orchard
57 Alyson’s Lane, Walpole NH
603-756-9800
Darby Brook Farm
347 Hill Road, Alstead NH
603-835-6624
Homestead Farms
16 River Road South, Walpole NH
603-756-4800
Monadnock Berries
545 West Hill Road, Troy NH
603-242-6417
Rosaly's Garden
Route 123 South, Peterborough NH
Tenney Farm
1 Main Street, Antrim NH
603-588-2020
And if you are visiting the Monadnock Region in mid- to late-June, don’t miss our two annual strawberry festivals:
Wilton’s 5th Annual Strawberry Festival and Craft Fair:
Saturday, June 16, 2012, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Wilton Center Unitarian Church, Wilton, NH
For more information email: Carolynhoggroy@yahoo.com.
Picadilly Farm’s Annual Family Concert and Strawberry Shortcake:
Saturday, June 23, 2012, 1-3 pm
Picadilly Farm, 264 South Parrish Road, Winchester
For more information on these and other Pick-Your-Own locations throughout New Hampshire, download this handy PYO guide put out by the New Hampshire Department of Agriculture, Markets & Food.
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