Driving through the mountains last weekend with the trees alight around me, I couldn’t help but revel in the beauty surrounding us in the Granite State.
It’s rather remarkable how people come from all over the world to see the leaves shift colors. I met a couple from Brazil and chatted with people on tour buses who had driven from across the country. In the parking lots along the Kancamagus Highway, I saw license plates from Texas, Ohio and beyond. All to share in the spectacular nature in the place we’re lucky enough to call home.
You don’t need to travel far to see the leaves, since they’re turning red, yellow and orange right in our own backyards. The Warner Fall Foliage Festival gives us a chance to absorb autumn’s brightness right in the Greater Concord community.
The 78th annual Warner Fall Foliage Festival, happening this weekend, will be a celebration of fall, featuring food trucks, live music, craft vendors and spectacular views of vibrant leaves. The festival also includes a 5K happening on Saturday at 9:30 a.m. So head to downtown Warner throughout the weekend and enjoy the celebration of the season.
The festival kicks off Friday evening and runs through Sunday. For more information, visit https://wfff.org.
With October in full swing, I’m sure your schedules — like mine — are already packed chock full of activities and commitments. I’ve pulled a couple of other events I hope you’ll enjoy this coming weekend, whether you have an extra day off on Monday or not.
If you’re looking to get into the spooky spirit of Halloween, check out the Moonlight Market in Hooksett on Friday evening from 4-8 p.m. The market, located at Hooksett Town Hall at 35 Main St., features local vendors with handmade goods, a cake walk costing $1 for the chance to win a dessert and a kids craft corner with free activities for all ages. There will also be a raffle with $1 per ticket or 6 for $5, with prizes donated by the craft vendors.
For more information, visit https://www.facebook.com/events/35-main-st-hooksett-nh-03106-1631-united-states/moonlight-market/1579262319726290/
Also, consider joining the Concord Arts Market on Saturday, October 11 at Rollins Park for another morning of Arts in the Park, spotlighting over 65 local craft vendors selling everything from paintings and prints to pottery, photography, jewelry, soaps, woodworking and more. From 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., the event promises live music and good vibes. To learn more, visit https://concordartsmarket.org.
For those who want a little more octane in their weekend, consider stopping by Cars & Coffee on Capitol from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Capitol Street in Concord on Sunday. Old cars, new cars and odd cars are all welcome. Attendance at the event is free. The caffeine is provided by Revelstoke Coffee. For more information (and some cool photos), go to https://oncapitol.com.
That’s all for now! Hope you enjoy!
