Calendar of Events in Mt Washington Valley

Home Garden Flower (with Cannabis) Show

Spring is in the air — finally — and that means the return of Home Garden Flower (with Cannabis) Show.

Now in its 19th year, the show will run May 17-19, and continues to add events and entertainment to complement the experience of attendees as it expects to feature 150 exhibitors.

The show will offer everything from tomato plants to perennials, from granite pavers to tractors, as well as CBD edibles and therapeutic oils. 

New this year are three days of live music featuring Jon Sarty and Ray Ryan on Friday, The Carolyn Ramsey Trio on Saturday and The Jonathan Sarty Band on Sunday.

In the Specialty Building, for the first time, full pours of beer and wine will be served, along with oysters.

Demand for oysters far outstripped the supply last year, but the shuckers from oyster-sponsors 302 West Smokehouse are bringing hundreds more.

“This is The Conway Daily Sun’s second year owning the show,” said Sun Associate Publisher and show producer Joyce Brothers, “and our goal by adding better beer and wine service and entertainment is to add more fun to the overall experience.”

Last year’s hit was the introduction of cannabis-related exhibitors. They will be back and will offer a variety of products for home use and cultivation, though most are medicinal-related.

CBD use has exploded this past year nationally, and products will be available to address stress, sleep disorders, arthritis and general aches and pains. 

A new activity for the whole family is free-to-play corn hole tournaments to be held daily noon-3 p.m., with prizes for winners of each round.

Meet the Chefs cooking demonstrations, a show favorite are returning, too. 

More information about exhibitors, food vendors, schedules and presenters will be available in the coming weeks and posted on the Home Show’s website at homegardenflowershow.com. 

Tickets are now available online for the discounted price of $8 and for the first time, one admission ticket for all three days of the show. 

“With the more food and beer and excellent entertainment, we really want to encourage people to come back for a second day,” said Brothers. “Buy something you thought about the day before, have a beer or glass or wine, and listen to some music — a great way to spend a mid-May weekend.”

The show's major sponsors are: Platinum, North Conway Olive Oil Company; Gold, Dirfy Generators and Silver, The Glass Cook.  Major product sponsors are: Pete's Restaurant Equipment, Think Kitchen and Lodge cookware. 

There’s still time for businesses to reserve a booth. Call Joyce at (603) 733-5805 or email joyce@conwaydailysun.com.

Author Luncheon with Abi Maxwell

Luncheon and author talk with Abi Maxwell, author of THE DEN.

Tickets for $20, which includes luncheon, author talk and donation to North Conway Library. Tickets can be purchased through the bookstore, call 603-356-3200, or North Conway Library, call 603-356-2961, by May 18.

We are excited to be hosting local author, Abi Maxwell, here to talk about her latest release, THE DEN.

A luminous, hypnotic story of youth, sex, and power that tells of two young women who find themselves ostracized from the same small New England community for the same reasons--though they are separated by 150 years.

Henrietta and Jane are fifteen and twelve, growing up in a farmhouse on the outskirts of town. Their mother is a painter, lost in her art, their father a cook who's raised them on magical tales about their land. When Henrietta becomes obsessed with a boy from town, Jane takes to trailing the young couple, spying on their trysts--until one night, Henrietta vanishes into the woods.

Elspeth and Claire are sisters separated by an ocean--Elspeth's pregnancy at seventeen meant she was quickly married and sent to America to avoid certain shame. But when she begins ingratiating herself to the town's wealthy mill owner, a series of wrenching and violent events unfold, culminating in her disappearance. As Jane and Claire search in their own times for their missing sisters, they each come across a strange story about a family that is transformed into coyotes. But what does this myth mean? Are their sisters dead, destroyed by men and lust? Or, are they alive and thriving beyond the watchful eyes of their same small town?

With echoes of The Scarlet Letter, Abi Maxwell gives us a transporting, layered tale of two women, living generations apart yet connected by place and longing, and condemned for the very same desires.

ABI MAXWELL is the author of Lake People. Her fiction has also appeared in McSweeney’s. She studied writing at the University of Montana and now lives in New Hampshire, where she grew up, with her husband and son.

Align your spine, improve your balance and build strength!

Chamber After Hours hosted by Chalmers Insurance Group & Red Jacket Mountain View Resort

Come and enjoy appetizers & tastings, networking, 50/50 raffle and door prizes at the Chamber's After Hours Event 

5-7 pm

Mt. Washington Valley Chamber of Commerce EXPO19

The annual Expo features exhibitors from fields including technology, finance, tourism, health, education, communications, construction, services, media, and non-profit. Leaders and principals from these local and regional companies will be on hand to provide resources, products and services to help Mt Washington Valley businesses & individuals grow, understand and embrace technology and succeed.   

Cones for a Cause - Benefit for A.C.T.S.

Wednesday, May 22

12 Noon - 8 PM

Join all of us and the dogs for an ice cream treat.  A portion of the days proceeds benefit A.C.T.S.

Cherry Blossom Sip & Paint

SALOMON SPRING TRAIL RUNNING/WALKING SERIES

Max's Oyster Orgy

The freshest oysters for 2 BUCKS A SHUCK!  Every Thursday at Max's.  Serving 5-8:30.  Reservations requested.  603-447-2818.  Call and save your oysters today!

Max's Friday at Five

Start the weekend off at Max's Restaurant and Pub. 
With Max's Friday at Five
$5 Drink Specials and
$5 Appetizers in the Pub
4:30 - 6PM

Grab a seat in our Pub with friends and start your weekend off in our warm and relaxing atmosphere. 
Every week at Max's Friday at Five we will have featured cocktails and appetizers for you to enjoy.

You may call ahead to reserve a table or just swing by...we'd love to see you!
603-447-2818

Birding in Brownfield Bog

From 7am until 10am

At Meet at G&S Store in Brownfield

Join birders of all levels on this weekly bird walk through the bog and view the rich diversity of bird life that makes it way north to rest or nest. Bring binoculars (or borrow ours), rubber boots, and a snack. Our final week will be via canoe!

Alton Weagle Day

Alton Weagle had a passion for Mt. Washington. To show his passion, he climbed the Mt. Washington Auto Road in a number of unique ways: by car, on foot, walking backwards, blindfolded and finally pushing a wheelbarrow full of sugar…just to name a few. This day honors his spirit and the spirit of all the camels, Segways and even the odd pogo sticks that have been the first up the mountain - think you’re up to it?

White Mountain NEMBA Spring Sender

White Mountain Chapter of NEMBA is hosting a kick-off to spring at Cranmore Mountain Resort. Come see what's new! Join us starting at 9:30am in Zip's Pub.

• Beginner, intermediate, woman's, advanced lead group rides
• Please bring your own bike
• REI will have bike techs available for onsite repairs
• Learn about REI's offerings, coming September 2019
• After party on Zip's deck from 3-6pm with beer and a BBQ available for purchase
• Live music by The Gravel Project 3-6pm
• Auction and fundraiser to help fund WMNEMBA trail work

Event is sponsored by Cranmore and REI Co-op

Stargazing with the NH Astronomical Society

Saturday, May 25th
8:00pm (Weather permitting)
FREE - donations welcome

Join the New Hampshire Astronomical Society for an exciting stargazing experience in a unique location.

Bring family and friends to learn about the wonders of the night sky in a talk at the Carriage House, then make your way to the field by Shannon Pond to get a chance to use a telescope to view the stars, constellations, planets, and more!

Locate constellations and learn about stars and planets in our night sky. Take your knowledge home with you to impress your friends and family on a clear summer night later this year! This event is perfect for children and adults alike!

This family friendly event is free to the public; donations during the event go towards Castle Preservation Society’s and New Hampshire Astronomical Society’s ability to continue hosting wonderful events like this.

White Mountain NEMBA Spring Sender

Season kickoff gathering and offical roll out of several new trails built last season!  Lead rides for all abilities starting at 9:30am, followed by an apres party and fundraiser in Zip's Pub from 3pm - 6pm with live music!

Meister Hut Brunch

Brunch at the summit with the best view of the Valley! Available from 10am-3pm at the Meister Hut. Brunch and lift packages available for $25 at the ticket office. Closed toe shoes required.

Memorial Weekend Concert: Seacoast Wind Ensemble

White Mountain Musical Arts presents the annual Memorial Weekend Concert, featuring the Seacoast Wind Ensemble, at 7:00 pm. The performance by the Seacoast Wind Ensemble - a Sousa-style 50-piece band - has been underwritten by retired Air Force officers, Lt. Col. Jim and Col. Karen Umberger, whose generous donation permits the presentation of this exciting concert free of charge. The concert program will honor area Veterans and provide a musical salute to thank those who have and continue to serve in the armed forces.
Free Admission

In Full Bloom Sip & Paint

Tin Mountain Environmental Trivia

Environmental Trivia

Friday, May 31, 6:30-8:30pm

Tuckerman Brewing, Conway

Join Tin Mountain Conservation Center at Tuckerman Brewing Co. for a fun evening of environmental trivia, food, beer, & prizes! Come with a team or join one when you arrive. 

Trivia starts at 7pm. $5 donation per participant.