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Fall foliage will soon be upon us, in fact in the
Northern-most parts of the Valley, autumn comes
early. Leaves have already started turning in the
North Country. While only Mother Nature knows for
sure, we anticipate a brilliant foliage season, having
had plenty of rain over the summer.
We encourage you to plan your trip to Mt.
Washington Valley for what is always the most
beautiful time of year, but one word of
warning - BOOK NOW OR FOREVER HOLD YOUR
PEEP! No where in New England is foliage as
beautiful as New Hampshire’s White Mountains.
Thus, visitors come from all over the world to view
the spectacle of colors. Add to that a full round-up
of events and festivals, and fall foliage is clearly busy
in the Valley. Don’t wait to book your autumn
getaway. Visit
www.mtwashingtonvalley.org and click on the
lodging button to research the best places to stay,
or
for packages, click on the Harvest to Holiday
wreath.
The Mt. Washington Valley Chamber of Commerce
keeps an up-to-date list of lodging availability, as
well as a complete calendar of events and more. We
encourage you to call 1-800-DO-SEE-NH (or 800-367-
3364) if you have any questions, or need help finding
a place to stay.
| Out and About |
Mud Bowl Celebrates 30 Years in North
Conway
September 9-11
Often called the cleanest sport played in knee deep
mud, Mud Bowl will celebrate a theme of “Muddy
Blues” with themed floats and costumes, when it
splashes off at North Conway’s world renowned Hog
Coliseum. Now in its 30th year, the colorful 13-
game, double elimination mud football extravaganza
includes three days of exciting football action,
culmination with the championship Sunday
afternoon. The weekend of fun includes the 24th
annual Tournament of Mud Parade down North
Conway’s Main Street at 10:30am on Saturday,
September 11, halftime events, cheerleader
competitions, raffle prizes and much more. The
family oriented event benefits local charities with
more than $400, 000 having been raised over the
years. Patrons may use their admission ticket as
their entry in several raffle drawings that will be held
throughout the weekend. Three-day tickets are $10
in advance by calling 1-800-367-3364 or $12 at the
gate. Daily tickets are $6
for adults and $4 for children under 12. (Discount
rates will be available Saturday only immediately
following the parade for one half hour for Saturday's
admission). Info: 603-447-6336 or Mountain Ear
and click on Mud Bowl.
The Dog Days of
SummerMt.
Washington Valley quite literally goes to the dogs
for two annual events in September.
Carroll County Kennel Club All Breed Dog
Show
and Obedience Trial
Sept 10-11
One
of the oldest dog shows in New England, this is an all
breed and obedience dog show, with more than 900
dogs entered. The show gets underway at 8:30 am
and is held at the E. R. Hussey Field, River Road,
North Conway. A number of pet vendors will be on
hand and food concessions for entered dogs and
their families will also be available. Spectators are
welcome, although only entered dogs are allowed on
the show grounds. Coming to the show is a good
way for a family to learn about particular breed of
dog, and to see every breed in its glory. There is a
$2.00 donation for admission. For more information
on the event, call (603) 356-5143.
9th Annual Bark in the Park Pet Expo in
Schouler
Park North Conway
September
17
Enjoy Northern New England’s largest pet expo to
benefit the Conway Area Humane Society on
Saturday, September 17 in Schouler Park. There are
pet parades, obstacle courses, demonstrations,
training and a variety of pet supplies and food
vendors. New this year are the Hot Dog Retrieve and
the Swim Suit competition (dogs only, please!). The
day begins at 8:30am with registration for the 6th
Annual Walk for Animals, a Pooch-a-thon that every
pet will enjoy. This is not only a walk in the park for
Rover and Fifi, but also a fund-raiser for the Conway
Area Humane Society. Canine carnival games,
demonstrations and much more fun with canine and
kitty companion animals and their owners! And for
those of you who are traveling to attend, please
check with the Lazy Dog Inn (Chocorua 603-323-
8350) and The Bartlett Inn (Bartlett 603-374-2353)
for special Bark in the Park lodging packages. Info:
603-356-5701 or Conway
Area Humane Society and click on events.
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| Family Fun |
Get in on the Polar Express Lottery in
September
The Polar Express departs each December from the
center of North Conway Village headed for the North
Pole. The train is full of children and adults, dressed
in their pajamas, about to live the experience of the
little boy in The Polar Express©, written by Chris Van
Allsburg and published by the Houghton Mifflin
Company. Because of its extreme popularity, tickets
for this performance are available, at this time,
through a mail-in lottery system ONLY and must
include a $10 non-refundable entry fee, which is tax
deductible. All entries must be postmarked no later
than the September 30, 2005 deadline to Polar
Express, PO Box 400, Conway, NH 03818. The
drawings for tickets will be held October 18, from
7:30 a.m. to 10 p.m., and tickets will be sold to
people in the order that they are drawn. For more
information, call 603-447-3100 or visit Polar Express
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Harvest Festival at the Remick
Museum
September 24
Harvest festivals have been a part of cultural
traditions all over the world since the beginnings of
agricultural practices. These festivals celebrate not
only the completion of field work for the year and
security from want, but also the end of one season
and the beginning of the next. What a perfect way
to teach children all about history, agriculture and
life when times were “unplugged”. You’ll sample the
rewards of the farmer’s labor in delicious historic
recipes at the Remick Country Doctor Museum in
Tamworth, NH. You and the kids can try your hand
at historic harvesting techniques. Come celebrate
the bounty of the growing season in time-honored
fashion with craft making, music and community
spirit. Free admission. Harvest Festival hours are
from 11 am – 3 pm. Info: 603-323-7591 or Remick
Country Doctor Museum .
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| News from the Mount |
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 Trash or Treasure?
Search your attics and closets then bring your
belongings to the Antique and Art Appraisal Day to
see if you’ve uncovered trash or treasure. The
Mount Washington Valley Habitat for Humanity
Chapter invites the public to bring their “treasures”
to the Appraisal Day on Saturday, September 17,
from 10am to 3pm at the 10th Mountain Division
Building at Cranmore Mountain Resort, North
Conway.
Appraisers from nationally renowned Skinner, Inc of
Bolton and Boston, MA, seen on Antiques Roadshow,
on PBS TV, will be available to examine your items.
The two appraisers specialize in paintings and prints,
ceramics, furniture, decorative art and “discovery”
items (those mystery items we all possess). For $10
for one item and $25 for three items, your treasures
will be verbally appraised. No coins, stamps, jewelry,
firearms or musical instruments please. Appraisals
will be done on a first come, first serve basis, with no
appointment is necessary. Photographs of very
fragile or very large objects are recommended. Help
for moving items will be available at the door. This
event will benefit the local chapters fund raising for
the start of the next Habitat home on Robert Morrill
Drive in Conway. For more information, call 603-356-
3832 or visit Mount
Washington Valley Habitat for Humanity Chapter
to learn more.
The Sixth Annual “Apple Days Inn-to-
Inn Tour” in Jackson
September 10-
11
Enjoy light refreshments with an apple theme, warm
hospitality from gracious hosts at every stop and
award-winning gardens too. A self-guided tour is
available from 11 am - 4 pm each day featuring inns
and several businesses throughout the community.
Maps will be available at the Jackson Area Chamber
of Commerce located two doors away from the
Jackson Post Office. There are a limited number of
tickets available and reservations are required.
Tickets are $10.00 each. For information and
reservations, call 603-383-9356 or Jackson Area
Chamber of Commerce .
 Conway Area Chamber of
Commerce
Chili Cook-Off
September 25
It’s fair to say that this chili cook off is truly a gas.
Held in Conway Village’s Pequawket Park, restaurants
throughout the Mt. Washington Valley offer tastings
and compete for the title of best of show. There will
be music and entertainment for everyone. Tasting
tickets available for $2 or in books of five or ten
tickets. Info: 603-447-2639 or Conway
Area Chamber of Commerce .
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This month we’re inaugurating a new section to the
E-Traveler focusing on special lodging offers and
packages. Wait for great offers from lodging
properties each month, and plan your Mt.
Washington Valley getaways, or visit Lodging
Packages and click on any of the themes for
lodging packages.
 Fall Foliage is a Gas at The
Seasons
The Seasons is a beautiful condominium resort
located on 45 wooded acres, just a mile from the
base of Attitash. Offering spacious accommodations
for two to ten people, each unit has two full baths,
fully equipped kitchens, washer/dryer, cable TV and
private decks. The resort also has a guest club
house offering an indoor heated pool, game room,
sauna and a very large Jacuzzi, all available for guest
use. Stay at The Seasons between September 5 –
December 22 for three or more nights and to help
alleviate the increasing costs of gas, receive a $20
gas gift card. Three night stays start from $208
midweek and $228 on weekends. This offer is not
available Columbus Day or Thanksgiving Weekends.
To learn more about the seasons, or to book online,
visit The
Seasons or call 800-332-6636.
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| Road to the Links |
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The "Road to the Links" heads straight to the White
Mountains of New Hampshire! From scenic and
challenging 9-hole family courses to 18-hole
championship venues, you'll find much more than
great golf!
Some say golf is "just a game." True, but ask
anyone who plays and they'll use words
like "passion", "addiction" and "lifestyle." It's all of
that and more ... as you'll see at each of the courses
found on the "Road to the Links."
Every course you play is distinctly "one of a kind",
offering a true test of golf skills at every level. And,
given our location in the magnificent White Mountains
of New Hampshire, the biggest challenge just may be
keeping your eye on the ball when surrounded by
some of the most beautiful scenery in the world!
Learn More
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Free Wine Tasting
September
1
There’s a newcomer to North Conway Village.
Blooming Vineyards features a wonderful selection of
wines, cheeses, gift baskets and cut flowers. Here,
you’ll find a wonderful collection of unusual wines,
from throughout the world – as close as New
Hampshire, and as far away as Spain, South Africa,
Portugal and New Zealand. Pair them with their own
homemade cheeses, sausages and crackers, for a
picnic during fall foliage, and it just doesn’t get much
better than that. Visit September 1, from 5-7pm,
and sample a lovely collection of wines, cheeses and
fruit, free. For more information or to order wine,
cheeses or gift baskets to make your getaway
special, call 603-356-2445. Local delivery is free, so
order in advance and your selections will be waiting
upon your arrival at your lodging property. For a
complete list of selections, visit
Blooming
Vineyards .
Purity Springs
Presents Senior
Packages
"Purity Spring's Senior Series offers active seniors the
chance to enjoy a fall getaway at picturesque resort
in the White Mountains while experiencing a whole lot
more than the average hotel stay," says Scot
Henley, Purity Spring Resort's Director of
Marketing. "Our Senior Series introduces seniors to
new hobbies, connects them to people with similar
interests and gives them the chance to see the area
in the fall without having to deal with the hustle and
bustle of North Conway at that time of year."
Two night Senior Series packages begin at just
$143/person and include lodging, all meals and
programs. The Series runs from September 6 through
October 26, 2005. Themes change each week and
include weekends filled with everything from ballroom
dancing and tennis to railroad history and an
antiques safari.
For more information, visit Purity Spring
Resort or call (800) 373-3754.
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THE MOST VERSATILE GIFT CERTIFICATE OUT THERE!
This is your one stop shop
for any occasion. Whether
it's the holidays, an anniversary,
birthday, wedding, get well
or just because, the Chamber
gift certificate is the most
versatile gift certificate out there.
Gift certificates are available in denominations of $10, $25 and $50 |
The Mt. Washington Valley Chamber of Commerce
gift certificate is valid at over 150 participating
businesses throughout the valley! Businesses
include:
Lodging - Bed & Breakfast
to Full Service
Hotels
Dining - Fine, Family, Delis,
Bistros and more
Attractions - Train Rides,
Museums, Plays and
more
Recreation - Golfing, Skiing, Biking, Kayaking,
Snowmobiling and more
Shopping - Boutiques, Apparel,
Specialty, Gifts,
Sports and more
Others include astrology, spas, cleaning services, etc.
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