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 It’s fair to say that October is possibly
the most
glorious month of the year in Mt. Washington Valley.
No where in the world does Mother Nature show her
talents for gorgeous landscape artistry than in Mt.
Washington Valley. This is the time for peak foliage,
fall festivals and fairs and wonderful getaways to the
White Mountains of New Hampshire. We look forward
to welcoming you to the Valley for what promises to
be a spectacular ... and even “spooktacular” time in
our little corner of New Hampshire.
| Out and About |
Return of the Pumpkin
People
The pumpkin people are coming, the pumpkin people
are coming! Area businesses and homeowners get
into the fall foliage spirit and create unique, colorful
and playful pumpkin people throughout the village of
Jackson and surrounding towns for leaf peepers to
see October 1-20th. Sponsored by the Jackson Area
Chamber of Commerce, this event attracts visitors to
these villages to take the self-guided tour of the
pumpkin people. Maps are produced and made
available at the chamber office as well as member
businesses, and prove to be a big hit with the leaf
peeping crowd. The Pumpkin People returned in
numbers in the fall of 2004 bringing along
their 'pumpkin pets'. Over fifty displays were seen
throughout the Jackson Area.
Pick up your Pumpkin People maps at the Jackson
Chamber of Commerce or visit Jackson Chamber
of Commerce and click on Events for more
information.
 OMMPA, OOMMPA -
Attitash
Oktoberfest
Attitash will host its 8th annual traditional Bavarian
festival under the "big top" at Bear Peak October 8-
9, 2005. Highlights include the nationally acclaimed
Bavarian Brothers Oompah band, Oktoberfest
Biergarten, and Kinderplatz children's area. In
addition to live entertainment, games and contests,
Oktoberfest features a wide selection of hearty
traditional German cuisine. Eleven breweries from all
over New England will pour their beer in the
Biergarten competing for the coveted Oktoberfest
People's Choice Award.
Festival hours are Saturday, from Noon to 6pm and
Sunday, from Noon to 5pm. Admission is $10.00 for
adults (aged 21+) and $5.00 for ages 6-20. Children
5 years and under are free. For more information,
visit Attitash or call 603-374-2368.
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Museum To You at
Cranmore
A wonderful traveling museum exhibit is coming to
Cranmore Wednesdays through Fridays throughout
October. This unique, award-winning Museum To You
program created by the Portsmouth Children's
Museum, brings a mobile version of the museum to
your community. Museum To You visitors are able to
explore the wonders of science, art, and world
cultures through a dozen hands-on exhibits and
programs. If the children get tired of seeing beautiful
foliage, head to Cranmore. Not only will they enjoy
the Museum to You exhibit, they can take advantage
of the pool for a nominal fee. Hours: W-F 9-3 &
Saturdays 9-1. For more information, call 603-436-
3853, MWV
Children Museum.
Fryeburg Fair -
Maine's Blue Ribbon
Fair
 Like the turning of the leaves, the
Fryeburg Fair
happens each year, offering unparalleled family fun
and a spectacular line-up of activities, live
entertainment, livestock events, demonstrations and
fabulous fair fare. Maine’s oldest fair, this year
the Fryeburg Fair will be held October 2-19, 2005 at
the Fryeburg Fair grounds. For the kids, transport
the whole family back to the "good old days" when
the authentic 19th century little red schoolhouse is
in session for the week. The rafters ring with
laughter once more as area children in period
costumes attend school each day, taught by the not-
so-stern school marm. The focal point of the
Children’s Area is Old McDonald's Farm, a petting zoo
where children can intermingle with small barnyard
animals. "Bessie" the cow is always on duty and
children are always eager to try their hand
at "milking" her. The Hayseed Theater comes alive
with magicians, jugglers, stilt walkers and minstrels
to keep the children entranced while Mom & Dad put
up their feet. Across the way you can visit the
milking parlor and watch dairy cows being milked.
Learn how to make your own butter & ice cream in
the demonstration area. For parents, there’s a week
of live concerts, Woodsmen’s events, harness racing,
and plenty more. For a complete schedule of
entertainments and events for both the kids and
adults, visit Fryeburg
Fair or call 207-935-3268.
9th Annual Fall Festival and
Scarecrow
Contest at Settlers' Green Outlet
Village
 Don’t miss the 9th Annual Fall Festival at
Settlers'
Green Outlet Village on October 1st. Artists
Kate & Ernie Brown will demonstrate the art of
pumpkin carving and invite you to join in by carving a
pumpkin of your own. Free pumpkins go to the first
150 kids. Pumpkin Pie Contest, free apple cider,
horse-drawn wagon rides, face painting, music and
more is in store and it’s all free and open to the
public from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm.
From October 1-10, dozens of life size,
homemade scarecrows will be on display throughout
Settlers’ Green. Traditional, humorous, and just plain
weird scarecrows compete for over $2,500 in cash
awards and recognition. For more information on
these events, call 356-7031 or visit Settlers' Green Outlet
Village
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Book Now or Forever Hold Your Peep!
While there’s always room at the inn, you may not
get your favorite room if you don’t book prior to your
fall getaway in October. Last minute travel planners
beware, peak foliage weekends are filling up, and we
want you to be able to stay in the choice rooms
throughout the Valley. The Mt. Washington Valley
Chamber of Commerce maintains a list of lodging
availability throughout the Valley. If you’re
having trouble finding a room on busy weekends, call
1-800-DO-SEE-NH (800-367-3364) and the friendly
chamber staff will inform you of lodging properties
with availability.
Ghost & Goblin Trail: An Inn to Inn Treat
for Treats
 The Open Door Bed & Breakfasts Inn the
White
Mountains of New Hampshire will host the return of
the Ghost & Goblin Trail, Saturday, October 29, 2005,
11AM - 4PM. The self-guided tour of participating
inns ... each with their own ghost stories ... will offer
ticket holders a sampling of traditional treats
prepared especially for Halloween. Featured inns
and their Country Partners, several locally owned and
equally fun-loving businesses, will open their doors to
costumed characters, spirits in Halloween make-up,
and street-clothed participants alike.
Those “dressed for the occasion” will automatically
receive their treats and clues. However, those in
street clothes must earn their treat at every stop ...
by first performing a task drawn from a bag o’ tricks.
Guests will also participate in the judging of each
inn’s entrance decorations.
New this year is The Great Mystery Muddle of the
White Mountains, a riddle and jumbled word contest.
The tour inns will accompany their gastronomic
goodie with a clue hidden within their tour booklet
page. Great prizes including overnight getaways and
dinners are at stake. All tickets for the public,
costumed or not, are $15 and are available from
participating inns. Many of the inns are offering
tickets as part of their Ghost & Goblin Trail packages,
which may also include two-night stays, breakfast
for two each day, costume prizes, jack-o-lanterns,
theme dinners, hay rides and other treasures.
Revelers will return home with fond memories and the
Ghost & Goblin Trail Booklet containing the collection
of the day’s goodie recipes, the official map, bits of
Halloween trivia and, most importantly, the
embedded clues to solve the Mystery Muddle. Those
interested in learning more or attending either event
should contact any participating inn, or visit Open Door
Bed & Breakfasts.
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 Harvest to Holiday Shopping
Survival
Packages
Ladies, take advantage of the added value during
Harvest to Holidays season in Mt. Washington
Valley. While your men focus on their football pools,
you’ll have the time of your life shopping in tax-free
Mt. Washington Valley, NH. Not only do we boasts
more than 200 national brand name outlets,
boutiques, galleries and craft shops, but from
November 1st through December 15th, lodging
properties throughout Mt. Washington Valley will
celebrate the Harvest to Holidays by offering
shopping survival totes with added savings for your
shopping sprees. Special survival totes are filled with
discount coupons, small gifts and samples –
everything you need to get a head start this holiday
season.
To date, the following lodging properties are
participating, offering wonderful shopping getaways:
Bartlett Inn,
Bernerhof Inn, Colonial Motel, Darby Field Inn, Inn at Ellis River, Inn At Jackson, Lodge at Jackson Village, Mount Washington Resort, Mt. Washington Valley Inn, North Conway Grand Hotel,
Old Red Inn & Cottages,
Red Apple Inn,
Red Jacket Mountain View Resort &
Conference Center, Seasons Condominium, Swiss Chalets Village Inn, and
Wildflowers Inn.
For a complete list of events and shopping packages,
visit
Harvest to Holiday. Scroll
down and click on a host of fabulous shopping
packages, and get ready for everything from bargains
and outlets to fine gifts and handmade unique items
from artisans in the Valley. And remember, it’s all
tax-free!
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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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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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