Local happenings
Published: 06-14-2023 4:00 PM |
The Winnipesaukee River Days celebration annual event will be held on June 16 and 17th, and supports the Whitewater Rafting Park at Mill City Park, at 11 Willow St. in Franklin. In addition to whitewater rafting events that will be held throughout the two-day event, other festivities will include camping at Odell Park, music and vendors. For more information, visit: https://www.millcitypark.com/
The Gilmanton Community Farmer’s Market kicks off the summer season, and runs weekly on Sundays from 11-2 p.m. through Oct. 8. Returning for a fourth season, you can find the market located alongside Route 140 across from The Gilmanton Elementary School. The market is set up on the beautiful grounds of the Year-Round library. Save the dates because this season on top of our regular Sunday markets we’re holding two open markets and craft fairs, one Christmas in July on July 23 and our Fall open market and craft fair on Sept. 17 . Other events such as kids’ yoga at the market and touch a truck date are currently in the works. The market weekly consists of baked goods, hand dipped pretzels, fruit, vegetables, maple syrup, honey, soaps, lotions, beef, pork, chicken, venison, talented crafters, artists and more. The Welcome Table offers the ability to use your credit card once and purchase tokens that can be used to pay vendors just like using cash. Find them on Facebook where they will be highlighting vendors and products, follow on Instagram or visit the website at www.gilmantonfarmersmarket.com for a full line up of events and more information.
On Saturday, June 17, residents of New Hampshire will be able to visit the New Hampshire Boat Museum (NHBM) in Wolfeboro at no charge during the museum’s popular annual New Hampshire Appreciation Day. Highlights at NHBM this season include “Letting Off Steam: Escaping to New Hampshire during the Golden Age of Steam,” an exhibit that displays a Fitzhenry Steam Engine from the historic Iona steamboat. The exhibit also features artifacts from the Woodsum Steamboat Company on Lake Sunapee. Other highlights at NHBM this year include Vintage Boat Rides, Boat Building, Community Sailing, Lake Discovery Family Days, and more. New Hampshire Appreciation Day takes place on Saturday, June 17, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., at NHBM, 399 Center St., in Wolfeboro. To gain free entry, New Hampshire residents should bring their driver’s license. To learn more about NHBM, or upcoming events and programs, visit nhbm.org.