Jackson Covered Bridge Dance
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Jackson Covered Bridge Dance – August 7th

Jackson Area Chamber of Commerce celebrates the 18th Jackson Covered Bridge Dance… An “Old Fashioned Block Party” Saturday, August 07, 2021 – 6 PM until Midnight.

JACKSON NH – Dance the night away under the stars and the Jackson Covered Bridge while listening to Jon Sarty and the White Mountain Boys, the local favorite and choice band for this event, (live music starts at 7:30 PM and continues until 10:30 PM)

This event certainly will get your feet moving and, everyone knows, music and dance are good for the soul!

Come early, find your favorite spot, and have something to eat at the visiting food vendor spot. Tables and seating are on a first-come, first-serve basis, therefore, if you do not come early you may want to bring your chairs, blankets, and don’t forget your friends.

Amazingly enough… this Jackson Community Event is FREE thanks to our wonderful sponsors; Flossie’s General Store, Homer’s Appliance Repair, the Inn at Jackson, Whitney’s Inn at Jackson & the Shovel Handle Pub as well as the Inn at Ellis River. We are asking for consideration of a donation of $5 per person which will help with lost revenue due to Covid-19.

If you haven’t been able to attend this event in the past now is your chance… the 2021 Covered Bridge Dance is gearing up to be one of the best community events of the year.

After what we have all been through in 2020 and all the challenges we face by having to isolate and not be able to let loose… music, dance, and friends outdoors is just what we all need to breathe deeply and have some fun!

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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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north conway fireworks
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Fireworks in Schouler Park- New Year’s Eve

NORTH CONWAY NH – Celebrate the spirit of unity the Valley is known for with fireworks on December 31st.

Fireworks will be shot from the North Conway Golf Course, and can be seen as far as West Side Rd. to Cranmore Mountain to Depot Street. Enjoy them from your car or follow social distancing mandates if you choose to stand in Schouler Park and watch. While watching, think of those we’ve lost, those they’ve left behind, our essential and frontline workers; and a brighter future to come.
Schouler Park
North Conway Village
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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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The White Mountain Independents
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Plaid Friday Friday, November 27th

NORTH CONWAY NH – Plaid Friday is the relaxing and enjoyable alternative to the big box store “Black Friday” and is designed to promote local and independently owned businesses during the holidays. The name Plaid Friday was conceived from the idea of weaving the individual threads of small businesses together to create a strong fabric […]

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