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Fairs and Festivals
Rochester celebrates the seasons beginning with a WinterFest in the winter followed by the Lilac Family Fun Festival in the spring to promote goodwill among residents and businesses in the City providing a variety of day-long activities and entertainment for the family and a showcase of organizations in Rochester.
Downtown Rochester hosts Moonlight Madness, an evening of fun-filled activities including a duck race, merchant specials, sidewalk sales, giveaways, great food, crafters, entertainment, and a variety of family activities.
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A blazing night before the Fourth of July celebration is held complete with family activities and fireworks is held in honor of Independence Day.
The fall features the Rochester Fair, an agricultural fair complete with food and entertainment held annually in September. The Rochester Fair, running for over years, is the oldest fair in New Hampshire and attracts approximately 150,000 people. This eight day event features a complete midway of games, rides and attractions. An exhibition building showcases art, crafts, livestock, and 4-H on display. Educational tours are provided to schools and youth groups.
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A Victorian grandstand is on hand and an entertainment center that hosts talent and variety show are all part of the fair.
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In winter, Rochester rings in the holiday season with a spectacular Holiday Parade complete with floats, VIPs, marching bands and more that travels from the Spaulding High School through downtown Rochester to the Rochester Commons.
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Fairs, Festivals, Parades
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| WinterFest - Rochester Arena Recreation & Youth Services |
(603) 332-4120 |
| Memorial Day Parade - Rochester Veteran's Council |
(603) 332-1073 or 335-3088 |
| Moonlight Madness & Duck Race - Rochester Main Street |
(603) 330-3208 |
| Rochester Fair - Rochester Fair Association |
(603) 332-6585 |
| Rochester Holiday Parade - Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce |
(603) 332-5080 |
| Oktoberfest-Rochester Main Street |
(603)330-3208 |
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