WHAT'S HAPPENING ON THE ROAD LESS TRAVELED
Chili fests and special tours are certain to spice up your summer!

July 7-14 - Portsmouth   Gundalow Edwards H. Adams -- The Adams will tie up on the waterfront of the Wentworth-Gardner House in Portsmouth's historic South End. An evening Folk Concert on July 8th will be offered as well as joint tours and activities for children and adults all week long. Call (603) 433-9505 for more information.

July 9-Aug 27 - Dixville Notch     Flower Garden Tours -- Throughout the summer, flower garden tours with The BALSAMS gardeners will take place every Wednesday starting on July 9th and ending on August 27th. Come learn from the experts how to care for over 25,000 flowering plants. Tours begin at 3:00 p.m. at The BALSAMS Patio Garden. Admission is free. For more information call (603) 255-3400.

July 10-13 - Hillsborough    Hillsborough Balloon Fest and Fair -- Hot air balloon launches at 6:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. There will be a carnival with midway, tractor pulls, mud bog, 5K road race and entertainment. There will also be fireworks Saturday night and a parade on Sunday, as well as an antique car show and much more. Admission is free. Grimes Field. Call (603) 464-5858 for more information.

July 12 - Moultonborough    26th Annual Loon Festival -- Celebrate summer and learn about the Common Loon at the Loon Festival! Activities include crafts for kids, Mr. Phil, Balloonologist Extraordinaire and Dimples the Clown. Games include "Stump the Biologist" dunk tank, Pin the Chick on the Loon, and a nature scavenger hunt. Slide presentations are given every hour by loon biologists. 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. at the Loon Center. Admission is free. Call (603) 476-5666 for information.

July 12 - Keene    4th Annual New Hampshire Chili Cook-Off and Family Day -- The day will feature both red and green chilis and salsa produced by outstanding chili cooks, who will be competing for $1,250 in cash prizes and the chance to enter the national cook-off. There will also be music, kid's games, a giant bouncy castle, clowns, balloons, and face painting. 12:00 noon-5:00 p.m. National Grange parking area, downtown Keene. Admission is $5.00 for adults. Children 10 and under are free. Call (603) 357-3701 for more information.

July 13 - Gilford    Sunday on the Meadow Craft Fair -- This craft show will feature artisans from all over the east coast. Rain or shine, free parking and admission, handicap access, food and beverage available at the pub for lunch and dinner. 10:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. at Patrick's Place at Route 11 & 11B. Call (603) 293-8955 fro more information.

July 13 - Canterbury    Lavender Day -- A variety of speakers will present the Shakers' culinary, medicinal and practical uses of lavender. Tours of the certified organic gardens highlighting growing, sustaining and using lavender will be presented throughout the day. 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. at Canterbury Shaker Village. Admission is $12.00 for adult, $6.00 for children ages 6-15. Call (603) 783-9511 for more information.

July 17 - Wolfeboro    Peter Nero Trio -- Peter Nero has built an impressive career as conductor and arranger, in addition to his career as a virtuoso pianist. Throughout the year, Peter travels around the country with two virtuoso colleagues, Mike Barnett (bass) and Steve Pemberton (drums) who make up the Peter Nero Trio. 8:00 p.m. at the acoustical tent at Brewster Academy Field. Call (603) 569-7710 for tickets and information.