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Welcome! N
ew Hampshire’s Lakes Region has something for everyone. Whether you’re visiting our beautiful region for the business, vacation, or have lived here for years, the Lakes Region Chamber of Commerce is committed to spreading the word about precisely what makes our region so appealing, especially during the colorful fall season. As the official organizer of the New Hampshire Pumpkin Festival, we encourage you to carve a pumpkin for our festival October 18-19, 2019 in Downtown Laconia. Experience a celebration of artistry, creativity, fall and all things pumpkin. This Fall Fun Guide will acquaint you with the hundreds of opportunities New Hampshire’s Lakes Region has to offer. We invite you to experience the people, places and businesses that continue to make our region a vibrant, expanding
community. Browse these pages to find unique and colorful experiences, including outside adventures, indoor enjoyment, a variety of delicious restaurant options and so many entertaining things to do. Click on LakesRegionChamber.org and access the online version to learn even more. Our communities are rich in history. Our residents are proud of where they live, work and spend their personal time. Our business communities are strong, vibrant and growing. We are a region of characters and collaborations. Enjoy New Hampshire’s Lakes Region this fall season! Best regards, Karmen Gifford President Lakes Region Chamber
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Index of Advertisers ATTRACTIONS & THINGS TO DO Castle in the Clouds..............................................34 Easter Seals...........................................................11 Fryeburg Fair.........................................................27 Funspot..................... Premium Glossy Page 3 Back Funspot..................... Premium Glossy Page 2 Back Gilford Cinema 8.....................................................8 Lakes Region Builders Association.......................40 Mount Washington Cruises..................................46 Prescott Farm........................................................14 Runaway Pumpkin 10k/5k Roadrace....................25 Sandwich Fair........................................................13 Stone Brook Hill Farm...........................................18 The Escape Room Experience..............................17 AUTOMOTIVE German Motorsports............................................42 Sanborn’s Auto Repair.Premium Glossy Inside Front BOATING Dave’s Motorboat Shoppe...................................36 Vault Motor Storage...............................................3 Winnisquam Marine..............................................25 CHURCHES Church Listings......................................................37 Lakes Region Vineyard Church.............................37 Real Life Church/Laconia Foursquare...................39 Saint Joseph Church.............................................39 HEALTH & BEAUTY ClearChoiceMD....................................................23 ENT Associates.....................................................22 Lake Opechee Inn & Spa......................................19 LIFE Medi Spa.......................................................33 Meredith Bay Laser...............................................28 Yoga Jaya..............................................................35 PLACES TO STAY Cottage Place on Squam Lake.............................27 Fireside Inn & Suites.............................................44 Holiday Inn Express..............................................17 Lake Opechee Inn & Spa......................................19 Margate Resort.....................................................43 Windrifter Resort..................................................32 REAL ESTATE Pine Shores Real Estate........................................18 RESTAURANTS 405 Pub & Grill......... Premium Glossy Page 3 Front Faro Express............. Premium Glossy Page 4 Front Canoe / O Bistro / O Steak & Seafood / Magic Foods......................................................30 Cider Bellies Doughnuts.......................................11 Dunkin’ Donuts.....................................................41 Common Man Family of Restaurants.....................5 Page 2 / Lakes Region Fall Fun Guide 2019
George’s Seafood and BBQ...................................4 Giuseppe’s Pizzeria & Ristorante..........................48 Hart’s Turkey Farm Restaurant..............................15 Hector’s.................................................................39 Huck’s Hoagies......................................................25 Kellerhaus..............................................................17 Patrick’s Pub & Eatery...........................................26 Polly’s Pancake Parlor...........................................32 Shang Hai..............................................................19 T-Bones/Cactus Jack...Premium Glossy Back Cover Water Street Café.................................................21 SERVICES American Pride Refinishing..................................44 Asphaltics................................................................4 Clean Comfort HVAC...........................................30 Cyr Lumber............... Back Premium Glossy Page 4 Fire Clean Up Services..........................................45 Gilford Mobil Mart..................................................8 Great Northern Cleaning......................................43 Hill’s RV..................................................................44 Jason Drouin Custom Homes...............................47 Laconia Eye & Laser Center..................................24 Lakes Region Airport Shuttle...............................38 Laconia Refrigeration............................................21 Lakes Region Builders Association.......................40 Lakes Region Gymnastics.....................................19 Liberty Tax.............................................................44 Weight Loss Surgery Center/ Speare Memorial Hospital...................................9 Meineke................................................................31 Meredith Village Savings Bank...............................7 NHSnowPros.........................................................12 Normandin, Cheney, O’Neil-Attorney’s at Law...12 Pac-Van.................................................................13 Spaulding Youth Center.......................................15 Taylor Rental.........................................................33 U.S. Cellular..........................................................29 SHOPPING Airport Country Store & Deli................................18 Amish Country Barn..............................................40 Annalee Dolls........................................................13 Bootlegger’s Footwear.........................................16 Consignor’s Avenue..............................................11 Cozy Cabin Rustics/Warehouse Direct.................46 Gilford Mobil Mart..................................................8 Kellerhaus..............................................................17 Laconia Antique Center........................................45 Lake Life Fashions.................................................16 League of NH Craftsmen......................................18 Shepherd’s Hut Market.........................................30 Sunflower Natural Foods......................................15 Trainer’s Loft..........................................................21 Village Country Store............................................47 Vista Foods............................................................12
Contents 2019 New Hampshire Pumpkin Festival................................................6 Lakes Region Breweries Hop to It........................................................10 Hiking Choices Abound in the Lakes Region.......................................14 Lakes Region Uncorked Generates Excitement..................................16 Lakes Region Mountain Biking has Exploded in the Last Decade......20 Gunstock Mountain Resort is Built for Outdoor Family Fun...............24 WOW Trail.............................................................................................26 Lakes Region Parade of Homes...........................................................28 Castle in the Clouds..............................................................................34 Fall is Fair Season..................................................................................36 Go Out to See a Show While You’re Here...........................................38 Get Lost in a Corn Maze.......................................................................40 Race Against the Clock.........................................................................42 The Belknap Mill - The Oldest Unaltered Textile Mill in the US..........47
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Photography: Images on cover: Metro Media Service Inside: Adam Drapcho, Jeremy Hart, Dick Snyder, Metro Graphics If you would like to be included in next year’s 2020 Fall Fun Guide or 2020 Summer Fun Guide please contact: Karmen Gifford, Lakes Region Chamber of Commerce at kgifford@lakesregionchamber.org or Elaine Hirshan, The Laconia Daily Sun at elaine@laconiadailysun.com 603-737-2014.
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2019 New Hampshire
Pumpkin Festival
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aconia’s fall classic, the New Hampshire Pumpkin Festival, takes place Friday and Saturday, Oct. 18 and 19. As always, the festival will feature thousands of jack-o’lanterns, and tens of thousands of people will come to see them. Bring your family, friends and pumpkins to downtown Laconia, where you’ll find lots to do and plenty of great food and entertainment. The Pumpkin-Eye View will be back so you can get that shot of the festival from on high. Karmen Gifford, president of the Lakes Region Chamber, promises it “will be a spectacular street festival offering more artistry, creativity to celebrate fall.” New this year will be the Gunstock Outdoor Adventure Expo, offering many of the experiences that make New Hampshire a destination for so many: skiing, fishing, hiking, boating, motorsports, and more. The Expo will be held at Hector’s Fine Food and Spirits, located on Beacon Street West, near the rides that will be on display in the Jumpin’ Jack Car Show.
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Here’s some of the festival’s returning highlights: • The Harley-Davidson Hideout stage will feature two live bands midday Saturday, plus demo rides. • A zombie walk at 6:30 p.m. Friday. • Kiddie rides by Miller Amusements between Main and Pleasant streets both days. • An official pumpkin-carving station at Veterans Square. • Pump-canal-ly – Canal Street will feature children’s games and activities. • A beer garden tent on Beacon Street run by the 405 Pub & Grill. The festival will go on rain or shine from 4 to 8 p.m. on Friday and all day and evening Saturday. To learn more about the NH Pumpkin Festival and keep up with the updates to the event, see www. nhpumpkinfestival.com.
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Lakes Region Breweries Hop to It
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here’s a long list of unique recreation opportunities in the Lakes Region, and if you’re looking to pair those with an equally unique beer, there’s a growing list of local breweries happy to help.
Hobbs Brewing
In Ossipee, near the intersection of Routes 16 and 25, is Hobbs Tavern and Brewing Company. The brewer there, Randy Booth, produced just over 1,000 barrels of beer last year with the six-barrel system. However, Hobbs is looking to soon become one of the biggest craft brewers in the state when it opens an additional 20-barrel system within the next few months. Hobbs’ beers can be found in specialty beer stores around the region, or at its restored farmhouse tavern. Booth has made an impression with his ability to nail traditional styles. For example, his One Arm Farmhouse Ale, a saison, was awarded a silver medal at the Great American Beer Festival. He also isn’t afraid of a curveball, though. He used a batch of local maple syrup this past spring to fortify a Scottish
Kettlehead’s “1.101” was a quadruple IPA concocted for its first anniversary last year. (Adam Drapcho/The Laconia Daily Sun)
Wee Heavy batch, and his “Salinity Now” line pairs sour fruit flavors with just a pinch of salt. Booth said that Hobbs will be brewing twice as much beer next year as they did last year, and he will slowly ramp up production from there, with an eye on protecting quality. At some point, one of his beers might emerge as the brewery’s signature offering, but he’s more interested in being known for how good his beer is rather than its style. “We touch on everything in terms of beer styles. One of the things I focus on is quality,” Booth said. “What we really want to do is make better beer every day.”
Kettlehead
In Tilton, not far from some of the region’s best mountain biking, is Kettlehead Brewing, located on Route 3 near the Franklin town line. The seven-barrel brewery will celebrate its second anniversary on Nov. 1, and even though it hasn’t been open very long, it quickly made a name for itself with its New England-style
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IPAs. New England IPAs utilize hop strains that impart fruit juice flavors and scents, and they are typically unfiltered, to make for a hazy appearance and thicker mouth feel. Their flagship beer, “The Agent,” qualifies as a New England IPA. Kettlehead’s list of beers includes double IPAs and imperial IPAs, which are brewed with more grain, resulting in a higher original gravity – a term used to describe how saturated with sugar from the grain the beer is prior to fermentation. The higher original gravity translates to a higher alcohol percentage, because there’s more sugar for the yeast to consume. The challenge for a brewer is to balance the maltiness and alcohol with sufficient hop flavor. Brewers and owners Nate Wolfenden and Sam Morissette have been up to the task, as ratings for their beers on third-party sites typically earn four out of five stars. If you’re lucky, you’ll be able to get a pint of “Quest,” a double version of “The Agent,” which is their hardest beer to keep in stock. see BREWS page 32
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Choices Abound in the Lakes Region
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By Adam Drapcho THE LACONIA DAILY SUN
eople think of the Lakes Region as a place to go boating, while hikers travel further north. But here’s something you should know if you’re coming to central New Hampshire – there’s great hiking here, too. While there are hiking trails all around the Lakes Region, the best places to start exploring are the peaks of the Belknap Range, and the trail systems at the Castle in the Clouds property in Moultonborough. The Belknap Mountains line the southern shore of Lake Winnipesaukee. Mount Major in Alton is by far the most popular hike, and with good
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reason – its summit offers commanding views of Lake Winnipesaukee, and is less than 2.5 miles from the parking lot off of Route 11. But that parking lot often overflows, as Major is often majorly crowded, especially on nice hiking days. There’s good news, though – the rest of the Belknaps receive only a fraction of
Major’s traffic, and their peaks are nearly as scenic. Belknap Mountain, the tallest of the range, has a fire tower at its top. Piper Mountain is another notable peak, thanks to the makeshift furniture that has been created out of granite
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Raising Heck! Raising Funds! Raising FUN!
Join us as we ‘pull together’ to raise money for the Fledglings Nature-Based Preschool and WildQuest Camps Scholarship Funds. Three different competitions so everyone can get in on the fun! Raise Heck Tug O’ War – Adult teams (age 18+) of 8 compete in a traditional “Tug O’ War” tournament Snowshoe Hay Hurdle Relay Race – New in 2019! – Youth teams (age 8 – 17) of 4 race through fields wearing snowshoes and ‘jump’ over hay bales Toboggan Pumpkin Pull – New in 2019! – Younger children (age 0 – 7) compete by age group as individuals pulling a toboggan with increasing number of pumpkins over a 10-yard distance FMI or to register: prescottfarm.org
from preceding page stones. drive up Ossipee Park Road For more on hikes in the to park near Shannon Pond, Belknap Mountains, visit where several trails can be belknaprangetrails.org. accessed. For a quick walk, Looking south over Lake take the Brook Trail, which Winnipesaukee, there are provides close-up views of many miles of hiking trails seven waterfalls – one of on the Castle in the Clouds which is 40 feet high. property, maintained by the Those up for a more Lakes Region Conservation strenuous hike could choose Trust. Mount Roberts, the peak Like the Belknaps’, the of which is 2.5 miles from Castle in the Clouds’ trails Shannon Pond, or cover attract people year-round. the five miles to get to the The conserved area covers top of Mount Shaw, which, more than 5,000 acres in the at 2,990 feet is the highest Ossipee Mountains – which, point in the Lakes Region. true story, were once the Whether you choose an base of a huge volcano – and easy or challenging walk, there are more than 30 miles you can reward yourself of hiking trails and old car- with Kellerhaus-made ice riage roads that the Conser- cream served trailside at vation Trust makes available “Cones in the Clouds,” a to the public. small scoop shop overlookSome of those trails can ing Shannon Pond, which is be accessed from Route open in the fall on weekends 171, but the better idea is to through Oct. 27.
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On Oct. 24 at Church Landing in Meredith, more than 400 people are expected to sample fine foods and craft beverages offered by local businesses in support of Lakes Region Community Services. Now in its seventh year, Lakes Region Uncorked has proven to be among the area’s showcase charity tasting events. “Uncorked generates excitement and enthusiasm every year, but last year’s event reached a new level. Fine food tables, craft beverage vendors, auction items and Wall of Wine raffles filled Church Landing from one end to the other. It was a fabulous night for everyone involved and the largest fundraiser ever for us,” Rebecca Bryant, LRCS president and CEO, said about last year’s event. “It is a testament to the community spirit of the Lakes Region to see this event grow along with the support LRCS receives for its mission from sponsors, guests, vendors and donors. Uncorked 2018 brought in over $50,000 to support the LRCS Foundation in support of LRCS programs and services.”
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Biking
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or decades, those who know the trails of central New Hampshire have disappeared into the woods on their mountain bikes. But for visitors, it was hard to know where to find a trail that was built for two wheels – or where bicycling was even permitted. That has changed in the past decade, as the New England Mountain Bike Association has developed two large trail systems, each offering miles of terrain for beginners and experienced riders. Those two, in combination with the riotous Highland Mountain Bike Park, have turned the Lakes Region into a destination for trail bike riders. The first system in the region to receive the NEMBA treatment is found within the 2,500 acres of Franklin Falls Dam, operated by the US Army Corps of Engineers and accessed via Federal Dam Access Road in Franklin. NEMBA began a partnership with the USACE in 2007, and has since developed 10 miles of trails on the property, half of which is listed as “Easy” and only one mile is considered “Difficult.” see BIKING page 22
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BIKING from page 20
(Courtesy photo/Highland Mountain Bike Park)
In the nearby town of Hill, NEMBA is working with another partner, the Lakes Region Conservation Trust, to provide mountain biking opportunities on the Page Hill property. Work began in 2011, and currently features seven miles of challenging riding. The property is accessed via Murray Hill Road in Hill, and NEMBA’s plans call for up to 15 miles of riding there someday. Then there’s the locals’ secret spots, including Ahern Park in Laconia and Ramblin’ Vewe Farm in Gilford – just don’t tell anyone how you learned about them. But the biggest mountain biking thrills are found at Highland Mountain Bike Park. Highland was a lift-serviced ski area until 2006, when its lifts were converted to use for bicyclists.
Highland’s terrain is now covered with trails built for gravity-fueled runs, with features that allow riders to pick various lines and to push their boundaries. But newcomers to the sport are welcome, too. For those just interested in exploring downhill mountain biking, Highland offers its “find your ride” package. For $129, the package includes a one-day lift pass, an hour of coaching, and a rental of a bike, helmet and safety equipment. Highland keeps the fun going through the fall. The park will host the “Women’s Freeride Festival” Sept. 21-22, and is open until Nov. 16-17, when it closes out the season with its “S’ender Weekender.”
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f you are looking for a fun family vacation or a weekend getaway for two, Gunstock Mountain Resort in Gilford is New Hampshire’s closest major ski area with breathtaking views of Lake Winnipesaukee. Enjoy the best of New Hampshire where you can ski, snowboard, tube, cross-country ski, snowshoe or ride a fat-tire bike on their 32 miles of crosscountry trails, and try out their Mountain Coaster. On warmer days, try ziplining, off-road Segway tours, the Aerial Treetop Adventure and Discover Zone! Stay at the campground and enjoy miles of hiking and mountain-biking trails. On weekends, you can take a moonlight zip tour, do yoga on the mountaintop, or go on a summit traverse tour. Gunstock will host a tapas and beer pairing event on Sept. 13, an Octoberfest party on Sept. 21, and the annual ski sale on Nov. 2. For details, see www.gunstock.com or call 603-293-4341. Gunstock Mountain Resort is located at 719 Cherry Valley Road in Gilford.
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he WOW (WinnisquamOpechee-Winnipesaukee) Trail is a multi-use rail trail in the City of Laconia enjoyed by bikers, walkers and runners of all ages. Built within the state of New Hampshire-owned railroad right of way, the trail currently spans from Elm Street in Lakeport to downtown Laconia, and then on to the Belmont town line, where it meets with Belmont’s Winnisquam Scenic Trail, creating nearly 5 miles of continuous trail between Lakeport and Belmont. The first phase of the WOW Trail, which opened in 2010, connects Lakeport and downtown Laconia. The second phase opened in fall of 2016 and continues the trail from downtown Laconia’s train station, past Pitman’s Freight Room, and Laconia’s Bartlett Beach to the Belmont town line where it meets with Belmont’s Winnisquam Scenic Trail at Belmont’s Leslie Roberts Beach. This Belmont section winds through the woods and offers picturesque views of Lake Winnisquam. Together, the WOW Trail and Belmont’s Winnisquam Scenic Trail offer users
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opportunities to stop for a picnic, swim or venture off the trail to shop and grab a snack or lunch at one of downtown Laconia’s restaurants and shops along the way. First conceptualized as the Lakes Region Bikeway System in 1982 by the Lakes Region Planning Commission and the City of Laconia, the WOW Trail is a part of a renewed regional rail trail effort that aims to connect Meredith, Weirs Beach, Lakeport, Downtown Laconia, Belmont, Tilton and Franklin with New Hampshire’s Northern Rail Trail. Parking and WOW Trail access: Convenient parking is found near the WOW Trail trailhead in Lakeport at the Lake Opechee Inn & Spa, downtown Laconia and Laconia’s Bartlett Beach. Additional parking and trail access is available at the Belmont town beach within the Leslie Roberts Recreation Area and a limited number of designated parking spaces are also available adjacent the Belmont trailhead near Osborne’s Agway, just shy of the Mosquito Bridge in Belmont. For more, visit www.wowtrail.org.
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resented by the Lakes Region Builders & Remodelers Association (LRBRA), the self-guided home tour features superior home designs. The goal is to put interested homeowners into contact with talented builders and skilled trade professionals. This is an annual, must-see fall event held every Columbus Day Weekend and takes place Saturday, Sunday and Monday, Oct. 12, 13 and 14 from 10 - 4 p.m. daily. Visitors look forward to meeting builders in person as they explore beautiful newly completed homes, it’s a one-of-a-kind hands-on home show. Lakes Region premier build-
ers are ready to “wow” this year’s parade-goers. Whether you want ideas for your current home, are looking for your next home or just appreciate the craftsmanship of new homes, the Parade has some-
thing for everyone. Tickets can be purchased at any of the properties. One ticket allows entry into all of the homes on the tour, is good for all three days and costs $20. Children 18 and under are free. Ticket proceeds go back into the community through the builders Workforce Development Initiative and Scholarship programs helping to inspire the next generation of trade professionals. Get Inspired this Columbus Day Weekend! Download the free Parade Craze App, search Lakes Region Parade and also go to: lakesregionparadeofhomes.com
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BREWS from page 10 For their first anniversary, Kettlehead concocted a quadruple IPA with a staggering 1.101 original gravity in honor of their anniversary date. That resulted in an alcohol content of 12.5%, requiring special dispensation from the liquor commission. Wolfenden said they’ll come up with something different for their second anniversary, but to find out, you’ll have to visit the Tilton brewery on Nov. 1.
Twin Barns
The building for Twin Barns Brewing, located on Route 3 in Meredith, is a pair of old barns that were conjoined some time ago. And the beer operation was created when the craft beer passions of owners Dave Picarillo and Bruce Walton
were paired with the talents of brewer Sam Clemens, who was lured away from Long Trail in Vermont to make the beer at Twin Barns, which opened in July of this year. Clemens has a 10-barrel system to play with, and though Twin Barns has a food menu, it’s the beverages that are the star of the show. In fact, the experience there is unlike a conventional restaurant. Orders are placed at the bar, rather than with wait staff, and guests can seat themselves at long, picnic-style tables, where they can avail themselves of a collection of board games, or open up a laptop. “Stay six hours if you want to hang with your friends,” Walton said. “Come here and work, we don’t care.” “This is a taproom,” said
Rob Finneron, one of the owners of Hobbs Tavern and Brewing Company, pours a tasting glass. Beth Deutsch, sales manager, and head brewer Randy Booth look on. (Adam Drapcho/The Laconia Daily Sun)
Picarillo. “A place you can come and relax.” Twin Barns has easydrinking ales, a New England IPA, a porter and a stout, but their early sales leader is the “Lake Cruiser,” a hazy double IPA with fruity hop notes.
They might expand to begin canning and distributing their beers, but for now, the best place to sample them is right at the taproom – and especially on Sept. 28, when they’ll host an Octoberfest party.
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Castle in The Clouds T
he Lucknow Estate, known best as the Castle in the Clouds, sits atop the Ossipee Mountain Range in Moultonborough. It was built in 1913-14, and opened to the public in 1959, an example of Arts and Crafts architecture and living in harmony with nature. Breathtaking views await visitors, who can take a self-guided tour of the home, which is preserved as if time stood still in the early 1900s. The estate is open daily through Oct. 27 from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., with trolleys departing from the Carriage House to the mansion every 15 minutes. On Sept. 12 and 26, and
Oct. 10 and 24, come for “Castle After Hours,� an opportunity to explore the home when the state goes quiet and the stars begin to fill the sky. The rooms of the home take on a special ambiance and offer a new perspective on what life was like in the mansion. The ticket price includes crudites and one beverage, best enjoyed on the lake-view terrace while admiring the sunset and surrounding fall foliage. Bring the costumes and children for the Halloween Pumpkin Walk on Saturday, Oct. 19. Stroll through the woods and trick-or-treat down the jack-o-lantern-lit trail with not-so-scary surprises along the way. Then, stay
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(Courtesy photo/Dick Snyder) for treats by the fire pit. This event is free, though donations are accepted. Castle in the Clouds is owned and operated by the not-for-profit Castle Preservation Society whose mission is to preserve, interpret and share the
buildings and landscape of the Castle in the Clouds as an education and cultural resource for the Lakes Region.
For details, see www.castleintheclouds.org or call 603-476-5900.
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Fall is Fair Season
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he Sandwich Fair takes place over Columbus Day weekend, Oct. 12-14, in Center Sandwich. It began in 1886 as a gathering where farmers could trade and sell cattle. The fair remains true to its agricultural roots, with cattle-pull competitions, tractor pulls, horseback riding and show animals. Modern attractions include craft halls, midway games and rides, food vendors, an antique car parade, live entertainment and children’s events. For more information visit www.thesandwichfair.com or call 603-284-7062. The New Hampshire Highland Games take over Loon Mountain Resort in Lincoln Sept. 20-22. This is the largest Scottish festival in the Northeast, celebrating everything Scottish – food, music, dancing, culture, athletics and more. The 13th annual Harvest Festival at the Remick Country Doctor Museum and Farm in Tamworth takes place Sept. 21. This is a celebration of agricultural life and is fun for the whole family with horse-drawn wagon rides, farm animals and more.
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First Baptist Church of Meredith 89 Main Street, Meredith NH 603-279-8108 • www.fbcmeredith.com
United Church of Christ
4 Highland Street, off Main Street, Meredith 279-6271 • www.fccmeredith.org Rev. Dr. Cathryn Turrentine, Interim Pastor Join us Sunday at 10 am for Worship and Sunday School Nursery care available
Regular Schedule: Prayer Meeting - Wednesdays at 7pm Sunday School 9:30am (for all ages); Worship Service 10:45am Summer Service Times (July 7th-September 1st): Worship Service 9:30am (no Sunday School)
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Go Out to See a Show While You’re Here
ome of the biggest names in music have come to Gilford, where the 9,000seat Bank of NH Pavilion has made a name for itself as a great place to see a concert, whether from a seat under the roof or from the grass lawn just beyond. This fall, Bank of NH Pavilion will host Miranda Lambert on Sept. 1, the Outlaw Music Festival, with Willie Nelson, Bonnie Raitt and Alison Krauss, on Sept. 6, and ZZ Top and Cheap Trick on Sept. 14. For more, visit www.banknhpavilion.com.
The Winnipesaukee Playhouse has only been around since 2004, but has since established itself as one of (Courtesy photo/Winnepasauki Playhouse) the best places in the Lakes Region for an evening of theater. And, while many other professional venues end their seasons by Labor Day, the shows at Winni, tucked away in a quiet pocket of Meredith, continue into October. The Winnipesaukee Playhouse will stage Neil Simon’s California Suite from Aug. 28 through Sept. 7, and Deadly Murder, by David Foley, from of NH (Courtesy photo/Bank Oct. 10 through 13. Pavilion)
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The Parishioners of Saint André Bessette Welcome you to Laconia’s Pumpkin Fest 2019 We hope you’ll join us for Mass while visiting! All Masses will be held at St. Joseph Church until further notice. Mass Schedule: Mon., Wed., Thurs. 8:00 am Tues. 5:00 pm Sat. 4:00 pm Sun: 7:00 am 8:30 am 10:30 am Reconciliation: Saturdays, 3:00pm Tuesdays, 5:30pm Saint Joseph Church 30 Church Street, Laconia Sacred Heart Church closed for renovations Parish Office Hours: Monday-Friday 8:30am to 4:30pm Closed 12-1 for lunch 277 Union Ave, Laconia, NH 03246 Phone: 603-524- 9609 Fax: 603-524- 9620 www.StAndreBessette.org sacredheartlaconia@metrocast.net stjoelac@metrocast.net
Visit Hectors During Pumpkin Festival on Fri. October 18th and Sat. October 19th
Indoor and outdoor seating available
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Serving a variety of foods throughout the afternoon and evening Open Monday through Saturday 11AM to 9PM Located in downtown Laconia at 53 Beacon Street West (across from the Bank of New Hampshire) A Lakes Region Landmark Destination with a Tradition of Excellence Lakes Region Fall Fun Guide 2019 / Page 39
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Race Against the Clock LACONIA — Think you’re pretty smart? Smart enough to solve a complex series of puzzles before a 60-minute timer runs out? How about if you’re able to bring a few sharp friends with you? That’s the premise behind escape rooms, a category of gaming businesses that set up rooms that challenge people to solve numerous problems. Escape rooms are a real-time, analog offshoot of the electronic and board gaming industries. The Lakes Region got its first escape room just a few years ago. So, is it a fad, or a new fixture on the entertainment scene? There are now three in the area: the Escape Hour House in Gilford, The Escape Room Experience in Laconia, and Crack the Code in
Meredith. Can the region really support three similar businesses? Two home-grown entrepreneurs recently bet on the likelihood that escape rooms are here to stay. Jordan Tankard, 37, and Chris McCarthy, 28, see escape rooms as a burgeoning entertainment opportunity with room to grow and develop. The Escape Room Experience, located on Main Street in the city’s parking garage building, was founded by Lori Harding as the region’s first escape room. The other two local escape room businesses also have a few challenges each and McCarthy said, oncebitten escape room attendees aren’t shy about traveling further and further afield for a new challenge. That’s why they don’t con-
Jordan Tankard, left, and Chris McCarthy are the owners of The Escape Room Experience, one of three such businesses in the region. (Adam Drapcho/The Laconia Daily Sun photo)
sider other nearby escape rooms to be competitors. Rather, they each help infect locals and visitors with a desire to visit other escape rooms. “The one thing that took me by surprise was how much of a team experience it is,” Tankard said. “If you go in with family and friends, you will fall into roles, and those teams do very well.”
Tankard said he’s not surprised that some might think that escape rooms might fade away. However, he said he sees a growth trend in the opposite direction. “Any time people come up with some new thing to do for fun, there are those questions,” he said. “As a young industry, this has just scratched the surface of possibility.”
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Experience the warmth of our hospitality! Francis Tuscano- General Manager/ Regional Manager Junction of Route 11 & 11B 17 Harris Shore Road, Gilford NH 03249 603-293-7526 www.firesideinngilford.com Page 44 / Lakes Region Fall Fun Guide 2019
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FIRE CLEAN-UP SERVICES, INC. 7 Gardners Grove Rd, Belmont, NH 03220 (603)-528-2700 fcservice@metrocast.net
24 Hour Emergency Service
Lakes Region’s Premiere Restoration Company for 40 years EPA Lead and IICRC Certified Company Commercial and Residential Carpet and Upholstery Cleaning Restoration and Remediation for: Water Damage, Fire, Smoke and Mold
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Cruise Lake Winnipesaukee
Scenic Fall Foliage Cruises Daily through October 26
Sunday Champagne Brunch From Weirs Beach & Alton Bay
Dinner Dance & Fall Foliage Dinner Cruises Halloween Masquerade Ball - Saturday, October 26 Page 46 / Lakes Region Fall Fun Guide 2019
Full Schedule on line:
www.cruisenh.com or call: 603-366-5531
The
Belknap Mill
the Oldest Unaltered Textile Mill in the US (Courtesy photo/Jeremy Hart)
T
he Belknap Mill is a unique historic gathering place celebrating the Lakes Region’s cultural heritage through arts, education and civic engagement. There is programming yearround, and this fall, the Belknap Mill will host a dinner on Sept. 12 to celebrate Laconia’s annual Multicultural Day.
The Mill also goes big with the Pumpkin Fest. The Belknap Mill will host Pumpkin Bingo on Oct. 18, and, on Oct. 19, a Great Pumpkin Cook-Off and the Riverside Duck Derby. To get in on the derby, stop by the Mill on the day of the race, or email operations@belknapmill.org or call 603-524-8813.
The Christmas season is another great time to visit the Belknap Mill. A Yuletide Traditions program is planned for Dec. 1; the Festival of Trees will be held Dec. 5 through 8, and; the 11th Annual Holiday Bazaar is scheduled for Dec. 14. For more information visit, belknapmill.org.
Halloween Safety Tips
603-937-1545 Now offering year round property maintenance and service.
• Make sure trick-ortreaters can see and be seen. • Use face makeup instead of masks. • Give kids a flashlight to light their way. • Add reflective tape to costumes and trick-ortreat bags. • Use flame-resistant costumes. • Plan the trick-or-treat route in advance – make sure adults know where children are going. • Walk, don’t run. • Only visit homes that have a porch light on. Accept treats at the door – never go inside. • Walk only on the sidewalks, not in the street. If no sidewalk is available, walk at the edge of the roadway, facing traffic.
• Look both ways before crossing the street, and cross only at the corner. • Don’t cut across yards or use alleys. • Don’t cross between parked cars. • Use extra caution if driving. The youngsters are excited and may forget to look both ways before crossing. • Make sure a grown-up checks the goodies before eating. • Make sure to remove loose candy, open packages and choking hazards. • Discard any items with brand names that you are not familiar with.
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Photography by Chet Brickett
VERY MUSICAL • VERY ITALIAN & VERY GOOD
A full-service restaurant with a festive Italian atmosphere This unique and popular restaurant is one of the Lakes Region’s most loved since 1989, located in the historic Mill Falls Marketplace, in the heart of Meredith, New Hampshire Featuring award-winning pizza, pasta, seafood, chicken, steak, veal, vegetarian, vegan, soups, salads, sandwiches, gluten-free menu, desserts, cappuccino, beer, wine and spirits! Serving Lunch & Dinner Open Every Day at 11am Open Year-Round Two Full Bars Karaoke on Thursdays DJ and Dancing Every Friday and Saturday Night After Wedding Parties LIVE MUSIC NIGHTLY Reservations are highly recommended and GREATLY APPRECIATED! Call (603)279-3313 Located on the corner of Routes 3 and 25 in the Mill Falls Marketplace, Meredith, NH • www.giuseppesnh.com Page 48 / Lakes Region Fall Fun Guide 2019
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600 GAMES FOR ALL AGES OVER
OPEN YEAR ROUND!
18 Hole Indoor Mini-Golf 20 Lane Bowling Center with Ten Pin & Candlepin
Braggin’ Dragon Restaurant D.A. Long Tavern Cash Bingo Kiddie Bumper Cars Kiddie Rides Birthday Parties Group & Corporate Outings
HUGE FREE PARTY ROOM Perfect for birthdays! Discounts for corporate or business parties!
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Route 3, 579 Endicott Street N, Weirs Beach, NH
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Route 3, 579 Endicott Street N, Weirs Beach, NH