| Talented Line-Up at Newmarket Heritage Festival 2012 |
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It's an international block party—and you’re invited! Don’t miss the 15th annual Newmarket Heritage Festival, a celebration of the arts, culture, history, and community spirit in this historic mill town on September 22. Where else can you to try African drumming and Irish ceili dancing, medieval sword fighting and the art of juggling? And much more. (See details below)
Doo-wop tunes and barbershop harmonies; Polish accordion music and a Bavarian oompah band; Laotian, Indian, and Flamenco dancing-–they’re all on the festival stage in the heart of this historic mill town.
For details and updates, visit the web site (www.heritage-festival.org)
OVERVIEW: The Newmarket Heritage Festival honors the rich diversity of tradition, past and present, that defines this small

MAIN STAGE PERFORMANCES in 2012 include classical and folk dances of India with the Indian Dancers of the Seacoast (10:30-11:15); extreme juggling with the Tardy Brothers (12:00-12:45); Irish step dancing with the Murray Dance Academy (1:45-2:30); African drumming and dancing with the Akwaaba Ensemble (3:15-4:15); Spanish Flamenco dancing with the Flamenco Dance Project (5:00-5:45); music of the old country and more with Accordion Man Gary Sredzienski (6:30-7:45); and world music with 100-plus ‘Diamond Divas’ of Voices from the Heart (8:00-9:00).
WORKSHOP STAGE PERFORMANCES and demonstrations include traditional dances of Laos with the Newmarket Laotian Dancers (10:00-10:30); a Beatles to Broadway Sing-Along with Susie Burke & Family (11:15-12:00); an African drumming workshop with the Akwaaba Ensemble (12:45-1:45); Doo-wop & Oldies Favorites with The Fabulous Bel Airs (2:30-3:15); an Irish ceili dance workshop with John Grimes of Riverdance (4:15-5:00); and music and handcrafted instruments of Zimbabwe with the Maine Marimba Ensemble (5:45-6:30).
WATERFRONT STAGE and STROLLING MUSIC: Waterfront Stage performers include Ray DeMarco & Friends, Shades of Grass, Nice and Naughty, Erin Robertshaw and Grass Knuckles playing American Jazz, Old Favorites, Original Contemporary Folk, Country and
ARTISAN TENT: Funded in part by the New Hampshire State Council on the Arts, the festival Artisan Tent includes artisans at work who love sharing their passion for the past: blacksmith Garry Kalajian, cooper Ron Raiselis; dulcimer maker Alan Batchelder; wildfowl carver Fred Dolan, and 18th-century printer R.P. Hale, who will be creating the eighth in a series of prints of historic buildings. The tent also features "try-it-yourself" traditions for all ages: Chinese brush painting, pottery, letter-press printing, fused glass fun with magnets, spinning, weaving, woodworking, and more.
ACTIVITIES: The festival is packed with activities at the Waterfront and in the Downtown Venue. (Some require a small fee.) Activities include: kayaking on the river and scenic boat rides; a medieval encampment with medieval combat demonstrations; a model railway and a roaming raceway; a bungee bounce and climbing wall; farm animals and sidewalk art; historic walking tours and a harvest supper.
CRAFT & FOOD VENDORS: Handcrafted jewelry, wooden keepsake boxes, hand-embroidered clothing, goat's milk soap, folk art, baskets, garden signs, and more--the festival features dozens of craft and food vendors selling fine arts, crafts, gifts, and edible goodies at all three venues.
GENERAL INFORMATION
Hours: Saturday, Sept. 22, 10:00 am - 9:00 pm
Admission: Adults: $7; children: $3 (ages 6-12); under 6, free.
Admission covers all performances and events (excluding select activities).
Location: The festival takes place in the heart of historic downtown
Free Parking & Trolley: Parking is available at the Newmarket Junior/Senior High School (213 S. Main St./Route 152). The free festival trolley (which is handicap accessible) runs continuously to all the festival venues (9:30 am – 9:30 pm).
Handicap Access: The festival site is handicap-accessible except for the second floor of the
Reminder: The festival is a No Smoking event. For safety reasons, the festival is also a “fido-free” environment. Service dogs only are allowed. Thanks for your understanding.
SPONSORS: Produced by the Newmarket Main Street Corporation, the Heritage Festival is made possible thanks to the generous support of our sponsors: Leaders: New Hampshire State Council on the Arts, TD Bank, Town of Newmarket. Partners: Flavor Magazine,
Rooted in the diversity of
For more information: www.heritage-festival.org or 603.659.5588.