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MWV Chili Cookoff – March 28th

CONWAY NH – The 19th Annual MWV Chili Cookoff is on Saturday, March 28th from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM at a new location– Tuckerman Brewing Company in Conway! This fiery fiesta, presented by the Mt. Washington Valley Chamber of Commerce, brings together top-notch chefs — both professional and amateur — who are ready to battle it out for chili supremacy. Expect bold flavors, hourly door prizes, and a whole lot of fun! Come hungry and help crown a winner in this year’s epic chili showdown. Douse the flames and reset the pallet with a Tuckerman Brewery beer.

Chili entries will be judged by a panel of local celebrity judges who will award 1st, 2nd and 3rd places in each of two categories: Professional Chef and Amateur Chef. Chef’s will also award a best overall veggie chili. Event attendees will cast votes to select the People’s Choice overall winner and a winner for Best Display.

With limited space, chefs are encouraged to submit their registration as soon as possible.

Advance tickets for the event are $15 and can be purchased online until 1PM on Friday. March 27th. Tickets will be on sale at the door for $20. Children 9 and under are free.

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The Bruce Marshall Group March 5th

JACKSON NH – This accomplished American So. Rock Band perform cuts from their recent album with Verdict Records “Vintage to Verdict” live in Jackson, NH.

Bruce Marshall’s music career spans 6 decades. Known equally well for his riveting band shows with the Bruce Marshall Group, The Nor’easters and his soulful, heart felt solo performances. Bruce is also half of the Montgomery and Marshall acoustic duo with bluesman James Montgomery. A tireless performer armed with great originals, an expressive, soulful voice and a commanding guitar style, both on electric, acoustic and steel dobro, he’s earned a reputation as one of New England’s best.

Bruce Marshall and James Montgomery formed the “Montgomery and Marshall” duo, which has been ongoing for 20 years and they’ve shared the stage with BB King, including a show celebrating the BB’s 70th birthday at the Capitol Center in Concord, NH., and most recently at the Hampton Beach Casino Ballroom. The duo has also played with John Hiatt, Southside Johnny, George Thorogood, Peter Frampton, The Band, Marshall Tucker, Blue Man Group,
J. Geils and countless others. They’ve released 2 CD’s and still continue to play on a regular basis at concerts, festivals, clubs and coffeehouses.

Tickets HERE

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James Montgomery Band – January 22nd

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 (a.k.a. The James Montgomery Band). Montgomery collaborates with many star performers and recording artists. He is also the past President of The New England Blues Society.

This is a Dinner Concert, Dinner Must be Purchased at The Venue (not included in show ticket price.) Table Seating is Assigned in the Order in Which Tickets are Purchased .

www.jamesmontgomerybluesband.com

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Opener Jonathan Sarty is a native of New England and founder of the White Mountain Boys, the Jonathan Sarty Band, and the popular Cold River Radio Show (hosted by Jonathan and his renowned Cold River Radio Band). d of New England.

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Fat Tire Festivus! – January 10th

Overview

Come roll with us at Fat Tire Festivus — a winter fat bike scavenger hunt packed with bikes, brews, prizes, and good vibes all weekend long!Fat Tire Festivus is a self-paced fundraising adventure ride spread across White Mountains NEMBA’s two awesome fat bike trail networks: Marshall Conservation and Rogers Crossing. Riders will explore snowy trails, hunt down orienteering checkpoints, and earn raffle tickets — all while supporting winter trail grooming in the Mount Washington Valley.Bring your friends, your fat bike, and your sense of adventure. Expect cold temps, warm laughs, and plenty of snotcicles.

How the Event Works

This is a self-paced ride — start as soon as maps are available and ride anytime until noon on SundayParticipants ride to orienteering-style checkpoints marked with flags and unique punch toolsEach rider receives a control (punch) cardFind the checkpoints, punch your card, and rack up raffle entries!

Checkpoint Locations

Marshall ConservationRogers CrossingSelect local businesses supporting the event On Friday, a map of all checkpoint locations will be released, including clues for special mystery punches.

Maps & Punch Cards

Maps and control cards can be picked up starting Friday afternoon at:Pro Tune
78 US-302, Glen, NH 03838Mountain Sports Lab / Stan and Dan’s Sports
2936 White Mountain Hwy, North Conway, NH 03860 A PDF version of the map and control card will also be emailed to registered participants if you prefer to print at home.

Raffle & Prizes

Each punch = one raffle ticketMore checkpoints = more chances to winRaffle tickets are entered at the after-party Raffle drawing at 2:00 PM on SundayPrizes generously provided by local businesses — expect cool gear, fun surprises, and bragging rights.

After-Party at Pro Tune

Sunday Afternoon Bring your completed punch card to the after-party at Pro Tune:Tasty food and great beer available for purchaseRaffle drawings & prizesHang out with fellow riders and celebrate a weekend well spent Beer specials from Saco River Brewing and more fun from our local community partners.

Why We Ride

This event raises funds for a NEW SNOWDOG and ongoing maintenance costs to groom the winter fat bike trails we all love. Every punch, every raffle ticket, and every registration helps keep our trails rideable all winter long.

Registration Link

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A CHRISTMAS CAROL
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A CHRISTMAS CAROL PLAYING DECEMBER 4TH – 21ST

NORTH CONWAY NH – M&D continues its annual tradition of presenting the ultimate in holiday offerings. The timeless Christmas classic about a mean-spirited and selfish old man, Ebenezer Scrooge, who hates Christmas. One cold Christmas Eve, Scrooge, who is found being unkind to the people in his life, will be visited by three ghosts who will give him an opportunity to change his ways before it is too late. A play about taking a look into your past, your present to see how it affects your future and most importantly yourself. Directed by Mackenzie Hester.

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The Jonathan Sarty Band – New Years Eve Celebration

JACKSON NH -Ring in The New Year at The Historic Wildcat Inn & Tavern in The Tavern with The Jonathan Sarty Band!

A Jackson Tradition! For more than a decade the JSB has celebrated the coming of the New Year with friends from around the globe who make the Historic Wildcat Inn and Tavern the place they want to be on this special night.

Seating for dinner begins at your designated ticket time slot. Dinner must be purchased separately at the venue (not included in show ticket price). Music begins at 9pm. Ticket Holders own your table for the entire night. Ticket price includes champagne toast.

www.jonathansarty.com

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Christmas at the Castle

Christmas at the Castle

Moultonborough, NH – Join Castle in the Clouds for our beloved annual tradition of Christmas at the Castle! This year, the festivities are bigger and better than ever with 3 weekends of Christmas at the Castle!

The historic Lucknow Mansion will be elegantly decorated with the help of local businesses and organizations according to this year’s theme: Season’s Greetings. The holiday magic continues in our Carriage House, where you can purchase gifts from local vendors at the Artisan Fair, drink hot cocoa and munch on holiday cookies, dine in the stables at the Carriage House Restaurant, get creative at our craft table, and even take photos with Santa!

Tickets will be sold in advance on our website and in person at the Carriage House until 3 pm each day of the event. Tickets purchased are redeemable for any day of Christmas at the Castle program this year.

Click for more information about 2025 Christmas at the Castle

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