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8 am-9:30 am
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Historic Walking Tour
Explore the history of
downtown Milford on this tour led by the Historical Society. Meet at the
Historical Society on Union Street. |
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All Weekend |
Pumpkin
Trail
 Pumpkin
Trail is the Mayflower Hill Town Forest Trail.
Directions: Rt. 13 (Mont Vernon St.). Turn Right on to Myrtle
St. Left onto Adams St. then next right on to Shady Lane. The
"Mayflower Hill Town Forest" sign will be at the end of Shady
Lane., on the left side of the road. You will also see the Trail
Head parking sign and dirt road.
Presented by the Milford Middle
School Enrichment Program |
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10am to 9pm
The Oval |
Great Pumpkin Contest, Pumpkin Sales, Pumpkin Festival
Boutique and a great line-up of musical performances (see below)
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10am to 9pm
Middle Street /
Oval |
Pie Booth, Food and Arts and
Craft Vendors
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10 am - 3 pm
TD Bank North
lower parking lot
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  Pumpkin
Catapult
Ready...
Aim... Fire! At floating scarecrow targets in Railroad Pond.
Do you have what it takes?
This Festival favorite makes its return!
Support Dollars for Scholars |
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10 am - 1 pm
The Oval
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 Pumpkin
Carving Demonstrations
Hand-Carved Pumpkin Sales
Choose from a variety of unique patterns |
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10 am-4 pm
School St.
Middle St.
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 Milford Fire Department Open
House and Demos
Learn about fire safety and see the trucks.
11am - Kitchen Fire Demo
1pm - Residential Sprinkler Demo
3pm - Kitchen Fire Demo
Educational Programs throughout the day - visit with Sparky
Milford Ambulance Service Open House
Safety related activities for children of all ages!
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10 am-5 pm
Community House
Lawn (CHL), corner of Union & Elm Sts.
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 Community
House Lawn (CHL) Family Fun
Performances all day!!!
Scarecrow Making
Face Painting
Pumpkin Painting
Music Stage 1
DO-IT Dogs
Non-Profits
Sponsors
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10am-5pm
Town Hall
Auditorium |
 Arts and Crafts
Show
Local
artisans exhibit and sell their handcrafted items. At booths inside the
Town Hall and on Middle Street. Get your Christmas shopping done early. |
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10am-5pm
Unitarian
Church, Elm St. |
Harvest Pantry
Stock up with jams,
jellies and relishes, apple crisp and other mixes, pumpkin cookies and apple
pies. New this year: a Halloween mobile for kids to make themselves!
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10 am
Community
House Lawn |
 Steve Dreher & Friends
"Songs that range from fun to silly to philosophical to
rip-roaring goofy...Who wouldn't want to sing along?"
www.steveandfriends.com |
10:00 am
Oval Stage |
 The Slakas
The Slakas are a 4 piece classic rock cover band from the Southern NH area. Our
set list includes songs from artists such as Led Zepplin, Janis Joplin, Heart,
Pat Benetar, Stevie Nicks, Alice In Chains and many more, even Billy Squire and
Foreigner! We also play the standard dance songs such as Mustang Sally and
Funky Music that are sure to keep you moving! We may be a bunch o'slakas.....yeah,
we admit it..... but we are proud of what we do!!! We take having fun and
playing music seriously!
www.theslakas.com |
10:00am - 4:00pm
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Train Rides! Ride the Roaming Railroad Train from Emerson Park to the Boys
&Girls Club of Souhegan Valley and Back!
• Obstacle Course! Cub Scout Packs 4 and 421 will challenge you
to complete the obstacle course in record time!
• Fun Activities for Kids! Carnival games, bouncy houses, and
children’s craft activities
• Take pictures with a King, Queen or Dragon!
• Hot dogs, popcorn, drinks and baked goods for sale
• Cookie Decorating – make a yummy treat to eat! |
11am - 3pm
Emerson Park |
 Storytelling
- in the Tent on the half hour
Sponsored by
Woodland Walk - come visit your favorite fairy tale
characters.
Presented by Pine Hill Waldorf School
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11am
Oval Stage |
 Uncle Fran's Breakfast
Uncle Fran’s Breakfast is a trio featuring Jonah Tolchin on
guitar, harmonica, and vocals, Shea Vaccaro on bass and vocals, and Seamus
Conley on percussion. They formed in 2007, and have been playing local shows
around the area ever since. They play a mixture of blues/funk/jam band and folk. |
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11:00 am
Community
House Lawn
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 Diane Kordas Romper Rhythm Band
Bob and Diane Kordas with Jennifer Spaziani together performing traditional and
family music as well as music from Diane’s new CD, “Spinning Around the Sun”!
www.romperrhythm.com |
11:00am
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The Terrific Tyler Performs Magic!
The Terrific Tyler is a talented, professional teen magician who
practices the art of magic, illusion, escape and theater. Whether it be kids,
teens or adults, Tyler always draws a crowd! |
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12 pm
The Oval |
 Kokko
Realty Great Pumpkin Weigh-In
Come
see who really has the region’s biggest and best pumpkins! Cash prizes for
Largest and Largest Milford Grown.
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12 - 3pm
Library Lawn
Nashua Street |
Dunk Tank
to benefit the Milford Police Benevolent Association
Try your luck at dunking members of Milford's Police Force |
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12 pm
Community
House Lawn
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 The Transistors
There was Tommy the golden crooner, Silvertone Steve with those high boots and
shiny guitars, "Double-O" Brian pounding out the beat on drums, and "Wando"
thumping the groovy bass.
they've put the band back together. The mop tops are long gone, but their
electric "Sounds of the Sixties" are better than ever.
The Transistors are back.
www.transistorsband.com |
12:00pm
On the Oval |
 Ken Cleveland Stunt
Spectacularbrought to you by Souhegan Cycle Works. Come and watch
semi-pro Ken perform amazing stunts on his bicycle. |
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1:00pm
Oval Stage |
 Rob
OxfordWith his guitar in hand, Rob is a performer of grass roots
music whose unique and powerful rich bass voice provides an undeniable passion
and substance to even the most sentimental ballads.
http://www.roboxford.com/ |
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1:00 pm
Community
House Lawn
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Temple Town Dance Band
A 16 piece band of local musicians committed to perpetuating the music of
the big band era. Celebrating the great swing styles from Glenn Miller, Duke
Ellington, and Count Basie through the years to include the likes of Maynard
Ferguson and the Cherry Poppin' Daddies. The Temple Dance Band performs summer
serenades from the Monadnock Region to York Beach, Maine. They are also
available to entertain at private parties throughout the year |
1:00pm
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Riverbend Youth Company’s production of Under the Big Top
Kids will be entertained with these silly tales taken from the
pages of Aesop’s fables. Performed by members of the Boys & Girls Club of
Souhegan Valley’s Riverbend Youth Company. |
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2:00 pm
Community
House Lawn
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 Tara
Greenblatt
Performing original folk music focused on
storytelling, Tara plays the
djembe drum.
www.drumtara.com
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2:00 pm
Oval Stage
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Tokyo Joe's Studio of Self Defence
a leader in martial arts instruction since 1982. Rated
among the Top Karate Schools in the World by Sport Karate Magazine,
Tokyo Joes' 12 locations throughout central New England strive not just for
martial arts excellence, but also a fun, healthy experience that offers benefits
for every member of the family. |
2:00pm
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Silver Lining Circus
Come and be entertained by the juggling, tumbling, and balancing
antics of the Silver Lining Circus! These teen performers will amaze you with
their acrobatics, magic, and clowning. |
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2-4 pm
Union St.
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Historical Society
Open House
Come view some of
Milford’s rich historical treasures. |
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3 pm
Community
House Lawn |
 Shelby
Lyn Rogers16-year old new Country Performer, Multiple Award Winner and
regular competitor for the NH Country Music Association.
www.shelbylynrogers.com |
3 pm
Oval Stage |
 The
Folk Tradition
Hatrack is a bonafide Jazz harmonica player who affronts
his own blues band and does recording work, Fitz (aka John Fitzsimmons) is a
master storyteller and purveyor of all things folk, with Seth Connelly on guitar
and vocals. |
4 pm
Oval Stage |
CRASH |
4 pm
Community
House Lawn |
 The Pop Farmers
A four-piece band from New Hampshire specializing in power pop
covers by artists like Tom Petty, REM and the Smithereens.
Expect big, sloppy guitar chords and upbeat power pop covers from bands
you know, bands you kind of know, and bands you've never heard of.
You'll also get big three-part harmony vocals along with enough rhythm to keep
your toes tappin' and your booty shakin'.
www.thepopfarmers.com
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4:00pm - 7:00pm
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 Join us for a Spaghetti
Dinner sponsored by the Milford Cub Scouts and the Boys & Girls Club of Souhegan
Valley.
Dinner
Times: 4p.m. - 5p.m., 5p.m. - 6p.m., and 6p.m. - 7p.m. Tickets available at the
door $6/adult and $4/children (children 2 and under free). |
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4:30 to 5:15 pm
Community
House Lawn |
Chili Roundup
Drop-off
Come on down and bring
your best crock of Chili in a stay warm container (no electricity) to be judged
in the roundup. Bring your best crock of chili for the tasting, wrapped to keep
warm, no electricity available.
1st Prize: $100, 2nd
Place: $50 & 3rd Place: $25
People's choice
award:$50, Wimpiest Award: surprise award |
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5:00pm
Oval Stage |
Rich Kumpu and Bob Alwarden |
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5:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Community House Lawn
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Boston's Macrotones' imperial afrofunk assault aims to slay.
While rooted in groove-fertile afrobeat, the 11-strong militia's heart pounds
with a more sinister urgency. Their commanding horns, drilling percussion and
puzzle-piece precise ideal of song craft propels minds and dancing feet alike.
www.myspace.com/themacrotones
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6:00pm
Oval Stage |
 Ballou
Brothers
Finely tuned foot stomping rock and roll cultivated over three
decades.
www.balloubrothersband.com
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6
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Oval Bandstand
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Carved
Pumpkin Drop-off and Contest
Bring
your carved jack-o-lantern to the Bandstand for lighting
and judging in a variety of categories at 7:00 pm.
All entries will receive $1 off the Haunted Trail! |
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5:30 pm
Community House Lawn
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Chili
Roundup
Enjoy over 30
varieties of Chili made by your friends and neighbors! Cast your vote
for your favorite. A Festival Favorite! $5.
Entry Forms available at the event & the Town Hall or on the
web
Chili
Roundup Entry Form |
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5:30 pm
next to Community House Lawn
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Street Party - Beer tasting.
Food and Chili
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7:00 pm
Oval Stage
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Ed Meszynski, Vocals & Guitar; Jeff Burtt, Mandolin; Dave Shaw, Bass; Jennifer
Spaziani, Drums
The FILL-INS are an event organizer's best friends --- always on time to fill
that empty slot opened up by a band that walked out because they didn't get all
green M&M's supplied to them in their dressing room back stage...& always rockin'
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7 pm The Oval |
Carved
Pumpkin Lighting on the Bandstand
A Festival favorite! Come watch them
glow.
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7-9 pm
Emerson Park
BIGGER KIDS ONLY |
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8:00pm
Oval Stage |
 Performance by Russell Hill
Just
north of creation, twixt hope and salvation is... Russell Hill,
offering a mix of original ballads, folk rock and alt-country songs.
Morgan Keating, John Grant, Gary Young and Rick Carr have built simple, solid
songs that can stay in your mind long after you've shut the doors and turned out
the lights. No pretense. As direct as a stare
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www.russell-hill.com
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8 pm
Amato Family
Performing Arts Center
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