Dubbed “one of the hottest juggling acts in the country,” Jason and Matthew Tardy of TWO: High-Energy Juggling have created a high-energy performance that captivates audiences everywhere they perform. Their innovative, funny show features everything from high-tech juggling and fire eating to physical comedy and full body contortion—all choreographed to up-beat, original music. more

Traditional wooden barrel making is back at this year’s Heritage Festival! Cooper Ron Raiselis will be under the Artisan Tent along with a blacksmith, Shaker box maker, decoy carver, Windsor chair maker, 18th-century printer–and more. Get a sneak preview here.

Spaces are filling quickly, but there’s still time to apply for a booth space for the 2010 festival at the discounted rate. Click here for more information.

Visit Newmarket’s Channel 13 Video On-Demand site and enjoy the sounds of the Raymond Street Kelzmer Band performing on the 2009 festival stage. (Thanks to Chris Williams for posting this video to coincide with Passover.) Other performers you can enjoy again on this site include Voices from the Heart and Accordion Warrior Gary Sredzienski. Happy listening!  http://newmarketnh.pegcentral.com/

News flash! The festival is a featured event on the New Hampshire State Council on the Arts home page. Thanks to this great organization for supporting the arts in the Granite State–and for their support of the Heritage Festival. Check it out: [http://www.nh.gov/nharts] and [http://www.nh.gov/nharts/newsandcalendar/spotlights/newmarket.htm]

Check out the new festival photos, highlights from the 2009 Heritage Festival, recently posted on our Facebook page. While you’re there, become a fan of the festival!

Brrrr! It’s cold and wintery out there, but the 13th annual Heritage Festival–coming up eight months from now, way on the other side of spring and summer–is already in the works. The weekend will be packed with a lively mix of multicultural music and dance, food and fun, all served up with a generous helping of friendly community spirit. Put it on your calendar: September 24, 25, 26. See you at the festival!

Wishing everyone plenty of joyful music and art, plus a hefty dose of community spirit in the year ahead. Speaking of which–here’s a new year’s resolution for you: Mark your 2010 calendar for Sept. 24, 25 26. It’s the 13th annual Heritage Festival–and we want to see you there!

Good news! The Heritage Festival just received word of a $4,000 grant from the New Hampshire State Council on the Arts. Learn more about the council, which does so much to support the arts in the Granite State: http://www.nh.gov/nharts/index.html

Check out a few fun photos from the 2009 Heritage Festival. Thanks to the Portsmouth Herald for recording some memorable moments. Link to photos: http://www.seacoastonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/misc?url=/_flash/gallery/gallery.html&Avis=SO&Dato=20090928&Kategori=PHOTOS01&Lopenr=928009998&Ref=PH