North Conway Village Celebrations July 4th and End to Historic Updating with July 4th Week-Long Festival
After more than a year of construction, North Conway Village will celebrate freedom from construction and welcome visitors to one of the "Greatest Towns in America" with a week long gala July 4th Festival. This "Little Village That Could" created a private-public partnership dedicated to maintaining its historic integrity while expanding infrastructure. Now that the construction is over, a week-long celebration will take place during July 4th week.
North Conway, NH (PRWEB) June 22, 2007 -- After more than a year of construction, North Conway Village will celebrate freedom from construction and welcome visitors to one of the "Greatest Towns in America" with a week long gala July 4th Festival.
North Conway Village, NH - After 14 months of jack hammering, paving, and parking diversions, North Conway Village is putting the final touches on a fabulous face lift. July 4th week, North Conway will not only celebrate the country' birthday, but also their own independence from construction! North Conway Village owners are celebrating with a week-long Village Festival July 3-8, 2007 inviting visitors to come view the new planters, lighting, widened sidewalks, visitor parking areas and celebrating with concerts, fireworks, artisan shows, train rides and sidewalk sales. Dedicated to its preservation, July 4th will be a time to celebrate with a homespun festival and celebration filled pride for their newly restored town, sponsored by The Mt Washington Valley Preservation Association, The Mt Washington Valley Chamber of Commerce and Village Square.
Even in the midst of the construction," Greatest Towns of America" guidebook author, David Vokac, could see the Village's potential, not only adding it to his book of the country's best towns, but featuring it exclusively on www.GreatTowns.com . According to Vokac "North Conway is the peerless gateway to New England's biggest mountain playground." Others have referred to North Conway as "the little village that could". Dedicated to its preservation, July 4th will be a time to celebrate with a homespun festival filled with concerts, fireworks, parades and more.
The complete schedule for North Conway Village's July 4th Gala Festival:
JULY 3:
4:00pm - Ribbon Cutting and Village Walk Schouler Park, Chef's Market and the Village Shops Presented by New Hampshire Electric Co-op.
JULY 4:
Throughout the Day - Food, music, games and fireworks at Schouler Park.
JULY 5:
Throughout the day: Village-wide sidewalk sale; find treasures and bargains galore.
7:30pm- Concert with Entrain and Ben Hammond. Marthas Vineyard's Entrain has recorded five albums, all of which have been praised for their ability to shift effortlessly between musical styles - from rock, blues, calypso and ska, to zydeco, jazz and funk - often within the same song.
JULY 6:
9:00 AM to 5:00 PM - The Little Engine That Could™, I Think I Can™ Rail Tour at Conway Scenic Railroad, North Conway Village. Departures on the hour - last train leaves the station at 4:00 PM. This classic storybook comes to life for the first time ever in New Hampshire, as children of all ages take a train ride behind a full-size replica of The Little Engine That Could™. In addition to train excursions, visitors will enjoy costumed storybook characters, games, musical entertainment, storytelling, and much more! A variety of The Little Engine That Could ™ merchandise will be on display in the gift shop along with opportunities to have photos taken with The Little Engine That Could and two characters from the book. Musician Marcus Gale will have children actively participating in his performance and always sings songs and humor that the kids love. Additionally, Trickster Fox, a colorful clown whose comic performances will entertain the family with a combination of juggling, unicycling, magic, and stilt walking, will be on hand. Ticket price is $16.00 for riders one and older which includes the train ride and a day of activities.
10:45a.m:Friday's Forecast at the Mount Washington Observatory. A fun weather workshop for children ages four to eight. However, kids of all ages are invited! Program will give the younger students the opportunity to learn more about weather through story books and fun weather activities. Admission is free!
12 noon - 8:00pm: Juried Artisan Show at the North Conway Community Center and sidewalk sale at North Conway shops.
12:00 to 8:00 pm - Body Mind Spirit Pamper Room @ the Community Center
12:00 to 6:00 pm - Celebrate summer with Mount Washington Valley Children's Museum at the North Conway Community Center. Kids' crafts , face painting, balloons, stickers.
7:30pm: The Wicked Smart Horn Band and Laurie and the Blue Side, two fabulous bands will get revelers dancing at Schouler Park for a free concert. Bring a blanket, grab a picnic dinner from any of the restaurants in North Conway Village, and enjoy a night of entertainment under the stars.
JULY 7:
9:00 AM to 5:00 PM - The Little Engine That Could™, I Think I Can™ Rail Tour at Conway Scenic Railroad, North Conway Village. Departures on the hour - last train leaves the station at 4:00 PM.
12 noon - 8:00pm: Juried Artisan Show at the North Conway Community Center and sidewalk sale at North Conway shops.
7:00pm: Luna Gallery, North Conway Village, invites you to an evening of Gallery Readings with Spiritualist Medium Kit. Comforting, inspiring and entertaining. Call 603-356-5862 for reservations.
8:00pm: South Pacific, Eastern Slope Inn Playhouse, North Conway Village. One of the greatest musicals of all time. Guaranteed to delight and entertain audiences of all ages. Call 603-356-5776 for tickets and reservation.
JULY 8:
9:00 AM to 5:00 PM - The Little Engine That Could™, I Think I Can™ Rail Tour at Conway Scenic Railroad, North Conway Village. Departures on the hour - last train leaves the station at 4:00 PM.
11:00am & 2:00pm: Ron Frizzel's History of Mt. Washington Valley, North Conway Community Center, North Conway Village. A fun & entertaining multi media presentation on the history of Mt. Washington Valley.
8:00pm: South Pacific, Eastern Slope Inn Playhouse, North Conway Village. Guaranteed to delight and entertain audiences of all ages. Call 603-356-5776 for tickets and reservation.
For more information or to plan a vaction to Mt. Washington Valley, visit www.mtwashingtonvalley.org.
High-res photos available upon request.
CONTACT: Marti Mayne, 207-846-6331 or info(at)maynelymarketing.com
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