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Labor Day 2009
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2007 Labor Day Weekend, sponsored by FIHS
The 90th Annual Francestown Labor Day Weekend Festival will take place from Friday, August 31st through Monday, September 3rd.
All events are sponsored by the Francestown Improvement and Historical Society (FIHS).
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As in past years, a contest was held to solicit ideas for the theme of this year's parade. The winning theme for this year is “News Headlines from the Last 90 Years”, in honor of the celebration's 90th anniversary.
All residents are invited to create floats for the parade. Floats will be judged in the following categories:
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Ribbons are awarded in each category for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place. A Grand Prize winner will be chosen from amongst all entries, and will be awarded the Grand Prize ribbon. No entry can win in more than one category.
Although not required to participate, it would really help the organizers if you would download this registration form, fill it out, and mail it in.
To print out the schedule of events below, click on the "[Print this page]" link at the top right-hand side of this page, just underneath Kathy Marx's painting of a Labor Day Parade.
Friday, August 31st | |||
| 7:30pm | Town Hall |
Family Contra Dance FREE! All ages and abilities welcome—lessons provided for beginners! |
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Saturday, September 1st | |||
| 8:00am | Selected Courts |
Tennis Tournament Women’s doubles, men’s doubles and mixed doubles $10 entry fee, paid in advance Sign up at the Francestown Village Store, or contact Tiffany and Dennis Calcutt at 547-2604. |
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| 10:00am | Recreation Fields (off Rt. 136) |
Pig Scramble, Old Fashioned Family Games, Home Run Derby Sign up on the poster at the Village Store. For more information, contact Kris or Lisa Stewart at 547-3537. |
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| 8:30pm –12:30am |
Town Hall |
Rock & Roll Dance Featuring Tony Ludwig and "Lonesome Train" Tickets $7.00 at the door Teenagers welcome with parental supervision. BYOB; snacks and soda provided |
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Sunday, September 2nd | |||
| 10:00am | Recreation Fields (off Rt. 136) |
13th Annual Mud Volleyball Tournament $15 entry fee Players and teams must pre-register; see rules posted at the Francestown Village Store. Contact Lisa Stewart at 547-3537 |
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| 1:00pm | Crotched Mountain Golf Club |
Golf Scramble Tournament The format will be a scramble as well as “closest to the pin” and “longest drive”. Teams consist of four with a $10 entry fee, a mandatory cart fee, and $10 to participate in the contests. Look for more information at the pro shop, Village Store, or call John MacInnes at 547-9901. |
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| 7:00pm | Old Meeting House |
Vespers Ethel MacStubbs is chairing this annual event in which the community celebrates Francestown in music and verse. If you wish to participate, please contact Ethel at 547-2795. |
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Monday, September 3rd | |||
| 8:15am 8:45am 9:15am |
Route 136 |
10th Annual Francestown 5 Road Race Children's race starts at 8:15am; Buzzy's 5k Fun Run starts at 8:45am; 5 mile (8k) race starts at 9:15am. Visit www.francestown5.com for all the details. |
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| 10:00am | Horse Sheds and Town Common |
Booths Open White Elephant • Books • Huge RUMMAGE SALE at Town Hall • Super RAFFLE Prizes (tickets at information booth on Town Common) • Baked Goods • Games • Dunk Tank • Balloons • Plants & Produce • Boutique • Cotton Candy |
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| 10:00am –1:30pm |
Town Common |
Children's Games An expanded games area with fun prizes! |
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| 10:00am –2:00pm |
Open Houses and Tours FIHS Historical Society Rooms The Old Meeting House George Holmes Bixby Memorial Library |
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| 10:00am –4:00pm |
Red School |
Juried Arts & Crafts Exhibit and Sale Demonstrations and sales on the lawn of the Red School (Town Office Building) and the adjacent FIHS park. The perfect place to start your holiday shopping early with over 25 booths and unique handmade items! |
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| 10:30am |
FOOD Country Café (in front of FIHS Historical Rooms) Sandwich Wraps and Beverages Country Kitchen (Town Common in Horse Sheds) Hamburgers, Hot Dogs and Sodas Cotton Candy (Town Common) |
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| 10:30am –12:00pm |
Library |
Peter Wallner Author Peter Wallner will be autographing and discussing his two books on Franklin Pierce, New Hampshire's only United States President (who attended Francestown Academy—now our Town Hall). |
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| 11:00am | Town Common |
Steve Dreher and Friends Family entertainment |
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| 11:00am –2:00pm |
Old Meeting House |
Ice Cream Social Visit the Old Meeting House for an ice cream treat! |
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| 11:00am –1:00pm |
Old Meeting House |
RP Hale Harpsichord concerts at 11 and 1; not to be missed! |
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| 12:00pm | Town Common |
Unconventional Magic with Malik Haddadi |
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| 2:00pm | Main Street |
GIANT PARADE! “News Headlines from the Last 90 Years” Bringing laughs and delight up and down Main Street with extravagantly decorated floats, costumed walkers, bands, antique cars, bikes, fire engines and even animals! This year's judges: William Veillette from Concord, N.H. (Executive Director of the New Hampshire Historical Society) Deborah Watrous, also from Concord, N.H. (Executive Director of the New Hampshire Humanities Council) and Elizabeth Hengen (Former Board Chair of the New Hampshire Preservation Alliance, Historic Preservation Consultant (Planning) Former LCHIP Board Member Former Member of the Concord Heritage Commission) |
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| 3:00pm | Town Common |
Temple Band Concert American’s first town band (founded in 1799), the Temple Band always provides an impressive performance. |
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| After the band concert | Town Common |
Parade Winners Announced |
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| 4:15pm |
Town Hall |
Village Cloggers High-stepping, high energy dance on the Town Hall stage |
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| 5:30pm 6:30pm 7:30pm |
Fire Station |
Fireman's Supper A ham & bean supper to benefit the Francestown Volunteer Fire Department Adults are $6, children under 12 are $3 Tickets will be on sale from the Rescue Truck at the Horse Sheds. Raffle winners announced at 7:30 seating |
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