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SEPTEMBER 19, 20 & 21, 2008
The Seacoast’s favorite little
international block party
—an annual celebration
of the arts, culture, history
and community—is coming!
Read press coverage of the 2007
festival.
WELCOME!
DANCE AND SING! LAUGH AND LEARN! EAT AND BE MERRY!
This year marks the Newmarket Heritage Festival’s 10th season as the
Seacoast’s favorite little international block party, an annual
celebration of arts, culture, history and community. Standing watch
over the festivities are the buildings that first shaped this town.
The mills, where so many labored so hard, are tangible reminders
that by working—and celebrating—together it is possible to achieve a
sense of community, a place of belonging. We hope you'll join us!
2007 PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS
EACH YEAR, THE FESTIVAL FEATURES A RICH MIX OF TALENTED PERFORMERS
AND ARTISANS. SOME OF THIS YEAR'S HIGHLIGHTS:
The internationally acclaimed Inca Son plays music of the
Andes. The Chinese Folk Art Workshop astounds with their
spinning diabalos and traditional dragon dance. The Akwaaba
Ensemble fills the stage with the rhythms of Africa. Back by
popular demand this year: the soul-inspiring Voices from the
Heart, the gospel tunes of the Funky Divas, the exquisite
harmonies of the 60-voice Granite Statesmen barbershop
chorus, and the ever-popular accordion warrior, Gary Sredzienski.
There will be Irish, Laotian, and Indian dance performances,
presentations by local school children, and a Saturday night dance
party with the Reminisants, one of the most popular dance
bands in New England. Also featured: artisans at work, boat tours,
kayaking on the river, a model railway, international cooking
demonstrations, history walks, delicious food, dozens of vendors,
and great activities for kids.
*Click on these links to read more about the
entertainment,
artisans,
vendors,
children’s activities,
special events, and
food!
2007 FESTIVAL HOURS AND ADMISSION
FESTIVAL HOURS:
Friday, September 21, 5:30 pm - 11:00 pm
Saturday, September 22, 9:30 am -10:00 pm
Sunday, September 23, 10:00 am - 7:00 pm
VENUE HOURS:
MAIN VENUE
Main Entertainment Tent: Sat. 9:30-10; Sun. 10-6:30
Vendor Booths: Sat. 9:30-7; Sun. 10-6
Artisan Tent: Sat. 9:30-6; Sun. 10-6
Children’s Tent: Sat. 10-4; Sun. 11-4
WATERFRONT
Boat Rides: Sat. 9:30-3; Sun. 9:30-3
Climbing Wall: Sat. 12-5; Sun. 12-5
Coast Guard Vessel: Sun. 10-5
Fun with Patterns: Sat. 9:30-5
Kayaking and Rowing: Sat. 9:30-5; Sun. 10-5
Travelin’ Barnyard: Sat. 10-5
LIBRARY
18th C. Printing Press: Sat. 9:30-5; Sun. 10-6
Family History Exhibit: Sat. 10-4; Sun. 11-4
Library Story Time: Sat. 10-4; Sun. 11-4
Library Book Sale: Sat. 10-4; Sun. 11-4
AMERICAN LEGION
Model Trains: Sat: 9:30-5; Sun. 10-5
AMPERS&
GALLERY
Merchants of Main Street: Sat.
12-5; Sun. 11-3
STONE CHURCH
Music throughout the weekend. See
schedule for details.
ADMISSION:
It’s the best deal you’ll find anywhere: $5 for a weekend full of
arts, culture, history and community. That’s $5 for the entire
weekend, excluding meals. (See
Food for details.)
Children under 12 are free. Buttons go on sale in early September
and are available at the Newmarket Public Library, the Newmarket
Town Hall, and at the festival. The festival is held rain or shine.
(Lots of tents!)
LOCATION AND PARKING
LOCATION:
This year’s festival takes place in the large parking area adjacent
to the Newmarket Public Library at the corner of Route 108 and Elm
Street on the northern end of the downtown village area. Other
festival venues include Schanda Park on the Lamprey River, the
Gallery at Ampers& Studio, the American Legion, the Community
Church, the Stone Church, the Stone School Museum, and the Library.
A free festival trolley will run continuously on Saturday and Sunday
to shuttle people between offsite parking locations and all the
festival venues. The show goes on, rain or shine—there are lots of
tents! Directions and a
map are available here.
PARKING:
Parking is available at the festival site, with overflow parking
available at the Newmarket Junior/Senior High School (Route 152).
The FREE festival trolley will run on a regular basis among parking
areas on Saturday and Sunday.
History and Mission
The Newmarket Heritage Festival celebrates the historic, cultural,
and natural heritage of a small New England mill town. The three-day
event takes place in the heart of historic downtown Newmarket
overlooking the Lamprey River and features multi-cultural music and
dance, artisan demonstrations, historic walking tours, narrated boat
tours, kayak excursions, a model railway, hands-on children's
activities, fine arts and crafts, vendor booths, international
foods, and more. Standing watch over the festivities are the
buildings that first shaped this town. The mills, where so many
labored so hard, are tangible reminders that by working—and
celebrating—together it is possible to achieve a sense of community,
a place of belonging. We hope you'll join us!
Rooted in the diversity of Newmarket's past and present, the
Newmarket Heritage Festival is produced by the Newmarket Main Street
Corporation (NMSC), a nonprofit group dedicated to strengthening and
revitalizing the historic and cultural characteristics of the
community and to preserving the legacy of Newmarket for future
generations. The NMSC is a 501 (c) (3) organization.
2007 FESTIVAL SPONSORS
Heartfelt thanks to our major sponsors, whose generosity makes it
possible for the Heritage Festival to provide the Seacoast area with
an annual celebration of traditional arts, cultural diversity, and
community spirit. It’s an international block party—and everyone’s
invited! For a complete list of our sponsors,
click here.
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