2008 Events in the Community of Hillsborough
Saturday, April 19
Franklin Pierce Homestead Spring Candle Light Evening
7:30 PM to candles snuffed at 9:30 PM
Come visit scenes from 1826 by the soft glow of candle light at circa 1804 President Pierce Homestead. Scots/Irish jigs, reels, waltzes, and airs performed by Old New England. Costumed players throughout the house. Free with proper ID to: Town of Hillsborough residents, Hillsborough Historical Society members (memberships available); All US Military personnel, Retired or Active; NH citizens age 65 and above; children age 5 and under. All others: $7.00 18 and over; $5.00 ages 6 to 17. MC/VISA accepted. Gift shop. Ample free parking. Handicapped parking in front of the barn.
The President Franklin Pierce Homestead is located at 301 2nd NH Turnpike (Rt 31 North), Junction of Rts 9 & 31 Hillsborough, NH. 1st floor is wheelchair accessible. Tour of 2nd floor can be seen on DVD in our Visitors center.
Contact Jean Gannon for further information at 464-0525, email: info@hisoric-hillsborough-nh.org
www.historic-hillsborough-nh.org
May 3
Downtown Clean-up Day
8:45 am - noon
Come show your pride for our town and meet us at the Pride Office at 8:45 am to help us clean up our downtown. Gloves, safety vests, and garbage bags will be provided. Please complete the sign up sheet and leave it in the drop off box at the Pride Office or email it to director@hillsboroughpride.org so we can plan ahead and assign areas. Please take this opportunity to also help clean up the roadsides in your neighborhoods. Contact Pride and we can arrange to pick up the roadside bags in the afternoon.
Saturday, May 10
5 th Annual Timeless Tea House Tour
1- 5 pm
Visit area homes ranging from warm & friendly early farmhouses, lovely old colonials, to 21st century models. The cost is $20.00 and tickets will be available at Sweet Expressions & Central Square Emporium on West Main St. in Hillsborough, NH after April 15, 2008. Event sponsored by the Hillsborough Heritage Museum, a non-profit organization working to preserve the old firehouse as a museum to house the history of Hillsborough.
For info call (603) 464-4781, e-mail shuggard@mcttelecom.com
www.timelessteatour.org
Saturday May 17
Franklin Pierce Homestead Volunteer Training
1 pm
Interested in volunteer opportunities at the President Franklin Pierce Homestead? Returning as a volunteer for the 2008 season? Please join us at the Homestead for an information session and tour. Although primarily designed for those wishing to Guide or Greet, we are happy to acquaint you with a wide variety of ways to be of service. Make new friends and community contacts. A willing spirit and smile are all that you need!
The President Franklin Pierce Homestead is located at 301 2nd NH Turnpike (Rt 31 North), Junction of Rts 9 & 31 Hillsborough, NH. 1st floor is wheelchair accessible. Tour of 2nd floor can be seen on DVD in our Visitors center.
For further info: Norma Webster at 478-3931 or Jean Gannon at 495-0525 or email: info@historic-hillsborough-nh.org
www.historic-hillsborough-nh.org
Saturday May 24
14 th Annual Town-wide yard sale
8 am - 2 pm
Come find special treasures, funky junk, and Americana at Hillsborough's town-wide yard sale day. Past events have showcased more than 100 yard sales and sidewalk sales all over town. Town maps and guides will be available to treasure hunters on the day of the event at the Pride Office at 63 West Main Street, Hillsborough. Event sponsored by Hillsborough Pride.
To register and be listed on the map to sell those old family heirlooms (donation requested), call 603-464-2953 or email director@hillsboroughpride.org
www.hillsboroughpride.org
Saturday, May 24
Memorial Day Observance
10:30 AM Rain or shine
Please join us in honoring those who gave the fullest measure. Ceremony held on the grounds of the President Franklin Pierce Homestead in Hillsborough, NH. We host American Legion Post #59 and the Hillsborough-Deering High School Band, Heidi Welch, Director, the members of the Loon's Nest Council Girl Scouts and the national award winning Manahan-Phelps-McCulloch Photography Collection. No charge for event. Bring your lawn chair. Pierce Homestead house tours, always free to all US Veterans & Active Duty personnel, and, for this day, free to their guests & families, too. Picnicking & restroom available. For touring groups numbering 10 or more please call 495-0525 in advance. Ample free parking. Handicapped parking in front of barn.
The President Franklin Pierce Homestead is located at 301 2nd NH Turnpike (Rt 31 North), Junction of Rts 9 & 31 Hillsborough, NH. 1st floor is wheelchair accessible. Tour of 2nd floor can be seen on DVD in our Visitors center.
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For information call Jean Gannon at 495-0525 email: info@historic-hillsborough-nh.org
www.historic-hillsborough-nh.org
Saturday & Sunday, June 14 & 15
4 th Annual Hillsborough Area Artisans Spring into Summer Faire
10AM to 4PM
The Faire features Hillsborough Area Artisan members and guest artists skilled in the areas of baskets, jewelry, blown glass, fabric art, paintings, pottery, photography, wood burning, blacksmithing, and more. Artist displays will be in outdoor tents, in the Center Club, and at the Well Sweep Gallery in Historic Hillsborough Center. Gibson Pewter and Sissi Studio, also located in the Center, will also be open during the faire. Refreshments will be available in the Center Club for purchase from German John's of Hillsborough.
On Saturday the 14th at 10am, the New Hampshire School of Falconry will give a demonstration. On Sunday the 15th from 12-3pm, Blue Grass music by "Late Night Radio" www.kordasmusic.com . Storytelling - Saturday - time to be announced. Morris Dancers -- Three teams will be performing: Harrisville Morris Women, Ha' Penny and Muddy River - day and time to be announced. Reception for Spring Into Summer Faire will be held Saturday the 14th from 5-7 pm at the Wellsweep Gallery in Hillsborough Center. Everyone is welcome to come meet the artists and view their work at the Gallery.
Sponsored by The Hillsborough Area Artisans. For more information contact hlsbo_rt@gsinet.net
www.hillsboroughartisans.com
Saturday, June 28
2 nd Annual Hillsborough Pride Golf Scramble
Time to be announced
Golf Tournament to be held at Angus Lea Golf Course on Main Street in Hillsborough. Join us for 18 hole golf and buffet. All golfers (duffers welcome) wishing to take part can sign up at Angus Lea Golf Course at (603) 464-5404.
Sponsored by Hillsborough Pride 603-464-2953 director@hillsboroughpride.org
www.hillsboroughpride.org
Thursday-Sunday July 10-13
Hillsborough Balloon Festival & Fair
Located at Grimes Field in Hillsborough, NH. Hot Air Balloon lift offs at 6am & 6pm daily (weather permitting), Live music, 5K Road Race, Parade, Carnival, 4 wheeler mud bogs, Fireworks Saturday night, mini tractor pulls, horse pulls. Fun for the whole family.
Event sponsored by the Hillsborough Fire Department, Hillsborough Lions, and the Hillsborough Chamber of Commerce. More info can be found at www.balloonfestival.org or by calling 603- 464-0377
www.hillsboroughnhchamber.com
Saturday, July 12
4 th Annual Art in the Park
10 am - 4 pm
Located at Butler Park on Main Street in Hillsborough. This is a juried arts and crafts exhibit where the entire family can come to enjoy the day. View Artists' works from all over New Hampshire and beyond. Event coincides with the Balloon Fest and Pride will offer a free shuttle bus from Grimes Field to the Park.
To register for the event, contact Yvonne Wiegelman at 603-464-4640. Sponsored by Hillsborough Pride 603-464-2953 director@hillsboroughpride.org
www.hillsboroughpride.org
July 17 th , 24 th , 31, Aug 7, 14, 21, 28
Thursdays in the Park Music Series
7-8 pm, fair weather only
Free music series. Come enjoy some delightful Jazz, Blues, Dixieland, local talent and other musical performers at Butler Park in downtown Hillsborough on Thursday evenings in the summer.
For more information, contact Yvonne Wiegelman at 603-464-4640
Saturday, July 19
Celebrate Tradition! Artisans Fair at The President Franklin Pierce Homestead
10 am to 4 pm, rain or shine
Our costumed staff welcomes you to travel back in time for a day of traditional crafts and arts demonstrations and sales on the shaded grounds and gracious interiors of the 1804 President Franklin Pierce Homestead. Pewter, cabinetry, handmade lace, spinning on antique wheels, blacksmithing, basketmaking, stencilling, spoon carving, weaving, herbals and more! Live music @ 1:00 PM! Refreshments available from the non-profit Family Youth Investment (FYI) of Hillsborough.
Come join Mr. Fritz Wetherbee in the parlour. Producer, author, host, Emmy award winning Mr. Wetherbee--NH Backroads, NH Chronicle-- will be signing his latest books, from 10 am to 12 noon. The Pierce Homestead accepts MC/VISA.
Spend an afternoon under the trees, watching & chatting with pewterer, Jonathan Gibson. Gibson Pewter is the only contemporary pewter in the permanent collection of the Boston Museum of Fine Arts. Jon will be demonstrating using 18 th & 19 th century brass molds. Roger Dunlap of Antrim, 6th generation Cabinetmaker in the famed Dunlap family, will be demonstrating fine woodworking techniques.
We are proud to include the deft hands of Anne Hennessey, from Antrim's renowned Wool Room; the herbal lore & knowledge of Joan Phipps of Sage Knoll Farms; the talents of Lynn Hendrickson and the fine lace making of Janet Gilman; Elaine Kay, of ESK Creative, weaving, Robin Hoyt's handcrafted baskets. Lovers of old houses will have the opportunity to meet David Bowers of Olde Window Restorers; Gary LaRose demonstrates blacksmithing; Roger Bradley, NH Woodworkers Guild, displays dovetail joinery; Mike Reopel will demonstrate gunsmithing. There will be a display of antique woodworkers planes & hatchets. Glimpse into New Hampshire's cherished past with the national award winning Manahan-Phelps-McCulloch Photography Collection.
Many crafts persons & artisans will offer items for sale. Admission: $5.00 per car load! Yes, that's a bus or one person on a bicycle! The President Franklin Pierce Homestead is located at 301 2nd NH Turnpike (Rt 31 North), Junction of Rts 9 & 31 Hillsborough, NH. 1st floor is wheelchair accessible. Tour of 2nd floor can be seen on DVD in our Visitors center.
Sponsored by the Hillsborough Historical Society. For more information call Jean Gannon at 495-0525 email: info@historic-hillsborough-nh.org
Due to unforeseen circumstances, artisans scheduled or artisans' times scheduled may change, Call for updates 495-0525.
If you are a traditional artist or craftsperson and would like to participate in our juried event, please contact Jean Gannon at 603-464-0525, email: info@historic-hillsborough-nh.org
www.historic-hillsborough-nh.org
Saturdays July 19 - September 20th
Hillsborough Downtown Farmer's Market
9 am - Noon
Support our Locals at the Hillsborough Farmer's Market at Butler Park in the Downtown Hillsborough. Enjoy fresh produce, baked goods, handmade crafts, and more!
To register your space, contact Yvonne Wiegelman at 603-464-4640. Sponsored by Hillsborough Pride 603-464-2953 director@hillsboroughpride.org
www.hillsboroughpride.org
September 20
SCCA Road Rally
1 pm
A RoadRally is a driving contest of precision that is traversed over public roads within the legal speed limit. The challenge is to drive on time, arriving at points along the route neither early nor late (it's NOT a race).
You must follow the course using the instructions in the route book, as well as the general instructions that govern the rally. Meanwhile, you must also stay on time, based on the average speeds given in the instructions at various points through the routes.
At various points, unknown to the competitors, timing controls (checkpoints) will be encountered. Since the rallymaster knows the exact distance and speeds you should have traveled to reach the checkpoint, the "perfect time" of arrival can be calculated. You are timed at the moment you reach the control, and will receive penalty points for arriving either early OR late. You are then given information about the last leg, as well as a time to start the next leg, and a clean start to challenge the clock. At the conclusion, scores for all legs are totaled, and the lowest score wins (just like golf).
The event is cCosponsored by the SCCA and last year's road rally was a lot of fun. Join us for a timed driving contest through the town of Hillsborough, some great food, and prizes for the top winners.
The event will start at 1 pm at Village Discount Center at 492 West Main Street
registration sign up from 10 am - noon
driving school and instruction from noon - 1 pm
Refreshments will be served at Village Discount Center
The Road Rally is sponsored by Hillsborough Pride and proceeds will go towards the downtown Landry Gardens Project. Registration is $25 per car and requires at least 2 occupants in the vehicle. For more information about participating in the road rally, call the Pride office at 464-2953 or email director@hillsboroughpride.org
If you would like more information about the SCCA or to become an SCCA member visit www.scca.com
Saturday & Sunday, September 20 & 21
5th Annual Open Studio Tour
10 am - 5 pm
This free self-guided tour invites you to drive from studio to studio at your leisure. Over a dozen studios will be open, all within a 20 mile radius of downtown Hillsborough. Many of the artists will be demonstrating their craft. It's a great way to spend the weekend experiencing some of NH's most beautiful countryside.
Sponsored by the Hillsborough Area Artisans hlsbo_rt@tds.net
www.hillsboroughartisans.com
Saturday, September 27
6 th Annual Schnitzelfest
11 am - 4 pm Rain or Shine
Held under the tents at Central St and in Butler Park, downtown Hillsborough. Experience the most authentic German food you'll find outside of Germany: Schnitzel (breaded or grilled), Bratwurst, Knackwurst, Wieners, Homemade German Potato Salad, Sauerkraut, Rotkohl, Breads, Desserts, Beer & Wine. Live Umpah Band and other entertainment. Great food, vendors & crafters. Fun for the whole family. FREE admission! Come & Enjoy a Taste of Germany!
Hosted by the Hillsborough Chamber of Commerce. Contact them at 603-464-5858, email: hcofc@conknet.com or German John's Bakery 603-464-5079
www.hillsboroughnhchamber.com
October 11,12,13
25 th Annual Wool Tour
Visit farms and studios on the tour in the Hillsborough area and surrounding communities that have something for everyone, adults and children alike. Whether you knit, spin, weave or just appreciate quality handiwork, whether you like watching the artistry of ages-old home industries in a modern setting, or whether you just want to watch a demonstration or see the animals who produce the fiber, you will enjoy this weekend jaunt over the colorful autumn roads of New Hampshire.
For more information, maps and brochures, contact Anne Hennessey at 588-6637, email: woolroomnh@pobox.com
www.woolartstournh.com
Saturday, November 1
Howl-O-Ween
Noon-3
Come join us for a fun pet and family parade. Costumes are encouraged for both the 4 and 2 legged participants! The parade will begin at Butler Park on West Main Street and will meander all over Downtown stopping at Hillsboro House and Central Square Ice Cream Shop...then it's back to the Park for judging. Prizes will be awarded including best costume, best look-a-like, and others. Pet lovers will enjoy the animal related businesses and organizations who will have their displays and information at the Park.
Sponsored by Hillsborough Pride 603-464-2953 director@hillsboroughpride.org
www.hillsboroughpride.org
Saturday, December 6
2008 Olde Fashioned Christmas
Saturday, December 6
2008 Olde Fashioned Christmas
Come celebrate the spirit of the Christmas season in Downtown Hillsborough. The day is full of fun family activities and holiday shopping, with many specialty items and great holiday sales at our Downtown merchant locations. Experience the Olde Fashioned feel of the holiday season with the entertainment, crafts, and food that make for a very fun, traditional event. And, come support the civic organizations that make Hillsborough such a special community.
The schedule of events starts early at 8 am with breakfast and ends in the evening. Join us for:
Breakfast at the Masonic Lodge
Artisan's Holiday Sales
Pride's Boxwood Tree Sales
Bird and Garden Club Festival of Trees
Ladie's Aid Society Pie Sales
Famous Cookie Walk at the Smith Memorial Church
Christmas Fair at the United Methodist Church
Lion's Club Christmas Tree Sales
Boy Scout Christmas Wreath Sales
Cub Scout Bake Sale
Story Time and Crafts at Fuller Public Library
A Christmas Luncheon at the United Methodist Church
Have your picture taken with Santa
Girl Scout Kid's Crafts
Scripture Reading at the Valley Bible Chapel
Community Concert and Caroling
a Living Creche
Santa's Parade and Tree Lighting
Knight's of Columbus Spaghetti Supper
and concluded with an Evening Sock Hop
The day will be tons of fun for all ages. Many of our Hillsborough merchants will be participating by having extended hours and promotional offers. Check back soon as the details of the Merchant Open Houses and the Schedule of Events will be posted shortly.
Sponsored by Hillsborough Pride 603-464-2953 director@hillsboroughpride.org Times and locations of events vary. Details will be available on our website.
www.hillsboroughpride.org
