Outdoor Activities
When most people think of Pittsburg, the region’s great fishing, hunting, and snowmobiling immediately come to mind. However, hiking and mountain biking in the summer, and wilderness cross-country skiing and snowshoeing in the winter, are also gaining in popularity.
| June |
The Poore Family Homestead Historic Farm Museum - open to the public weekdays from 11:00am - 1:00pm and weekends 11:00am - 3:00pm (or as posted). "Pack a picnic basket and stay a spell." Please visit the website: www.poorefamily.homestead.com |
| June 26-28 | 33rd Annual "Blessing of the Bikes" - Shrine of Our Lady of Grace - Colebrook, NH. |
| June 28 | 36th Annual Stark Old Time Fiddlers' Contest at Lancaster Fair Grounds begins at noon (registration for those entering contest begins at 10 a.m.). Hear other fiddlers or bring your own instruments - fiddles, guitars, spoons & spend the afternoon jamming or looking over the classic cars on display. Sponsored by the Lancaster Fair Assoc., for more info. www.lancasterfair.com. |
| July |
The Poore Family Homestead Historic Farm Museum - open to the public weekdays from 11:00am - 1:00pm and weekends 11:00am - 4:00pm (or as posted). "Pack a picnic basket and stay a spell." |
| July 4 | Fireworks Display! - to be held at dusk - Murphy Dam, Lake Francis |
| 10am - Flea Market - Murphy Dam | |
| 12:30pm-1:30pm - Kids Fishing Derby, ages 10 & under | |
| 1pm-4pm - Pony Rides & Petting Zoo - Murphy Dam | |
| 1pm - Little League All-Star Game - Pittsburg vs. Canaan, VT | |
| 3pm - Benefit Home Run Derby | |
| 6pm - Chicken Barbeque at Murphy Dam | |
| 6pm-Dark - Live Music - Murphy Dam | |
| July 5 | Poore Family Homestead Historic Farm Museum "14th Annual Open Barn & Celebration". Celebrating our founder's 124th birthday. Free birthday cake and lemonade 10:00am - 4:00pm. Outdoor Concert, with music beginning at 1:00pm. Donations $8.00 for adults, accompanied children under 12 free. "Bring a chair or blanket." |
| July 9 | Pittsburg Ridge Runners Meeting at the club house on Dickson Lane off Back Lake Rd. www.pittsburgridgerunners.org |
| July 16 | Great North Woods Riders ATV Club Meeting at Pittsburg Ridge Runners Club House, Dickson Lane, 7 p.m. |
| July 18 | 5th Annual Beal/Bunnell Scholarship Golf
Tournament at Colebrook Country Club, Registration 12 p.m., Tee time 1 p.m. Green fees $45/per person, $180 per foursome, fees incl.18 holes of golf, golf cart and aprčs golf dinner, prizes awarded for lowest gross, longest drive and nearest to the pin contest. All proceeds will benefit the Kiwanis Club's annual scholarships for local students, established in memory of Vickie Bunnell and Les Beal. Info. For info: Clay Hinds 237-5566. Rain Date: July 19. |
| July 26 | Annual Ice Cream Social and Folk Concert at
the Poore Family Homestead Historic Farm. Donations: $8.00 per adult, accompanied children under 12 are FREE. Bring a Chair or a Blanket. Info 237-5500. |
| August |
The Poore Family Homestead Historic Farm Museum - open to the public weekdays from 11:00am - 1:00pm and weekends 11:00am - 4:00pm (or as posted). "Pack a picnic basket and stay a spell." |
| August 7 | 61st Annual Sugar-On-Snow
Social at Fletcher Park, Canaan, 7 p.m. If raining, will be at Canaan Elementary School Cafeteria. Music by Carolyn and Friends. Includes baked goods, books, toys, hot dogs and chili dogs. Sponsored by Grace United Methodist Church. |
| August 7-9 | 40th Annual Canaan Men's Softball Tournament
in Canaan 29 teams will start play on Friday at 6 pm. Saturday & Sunday games will start at 8 a.m. Final game on Sunday night at 8 p.m. Food booth will be open all weekend with all proceeds going to the Canaan Men's Softball League. Info 802-266-8900 |
| August 13 | Great North Woods Riders ATV Club Meeting at Pittsburg Ridge Runners Club House, Dickson Lane, 7 p.m. |
| August 15 | 83rd Annual Pittsburg Old Home Day - 11am: Parade - Noon: Dinner sponsored by Pittsburg High School Senior Class - 1pm: Entertainment. Flea Market. Craft tables & Music throughout the day. Dance at Pittsburg School in the evening. |
| August 28-30, 2009 | 19th Annual North Country Moose Festival |
| Five towns in northern New England celebrate the majestic moose with three days of fun and festivities. Colebrook, N.H., kicks off the event at 9 a.m., with the festival continuing in Canaan, Vt., and Pittsburg, N.H., on Saturday, and concluding in West Stewartstown and Columbia on Sunday. The festival includes country and street fairs, with live entertainment, music, a Mock Moose Parade and Classic Car Cruises, photography contest, quilt, art, dog and auto shows, historic farm tours, guided hikes and moose tours and much more. Call sponsor North Country Chamber of Commerce, at (800)698-8939, or go to www.moosefestival.com for more information. | |
| September |
The Poore Family Homestead Historic Farm Museum - open to the public weekdays from 11:00am - 1:00pm and weekends from 11:00am - 3:00pm (or as posted). "Pack a picnic basket and stay a spell." |
| September 10 | Pittsburg Ridge Runners Potluck Supper at the club house on Dickson Lane off Back Lake Rd., 6:30 p.m., meeting at 7:30 p.m. www.pittsburgridgerunners.org |
| September 12 | Two-Rivers Ride for Cancer 20-mile Bike Ride beginning at Lake Francis Boat Ramp, Pittsburg, 10 a.m.. Registration 9 a.m.; 7-mile Bike Ride beginning at County Farm Road, Stewartstown, Registration 10:45 a.m., ride at 11:15 a.m., $50 fundraising per entrant minimum, helmet required, participant under 18 years of age must have parent's signature. Pick up Pledge Sheet at Fiddleheads on Main Street, Colebrook, or have it mailed to you: Contact Linda Tillotson, lindatillotson@hughes.net. For more info. call Mary Beth Kenison 636-1031 or Lori Morann 237-8401. |
| September 13 | 38th Annual North Country Amateur Golf
Championship at the Balsams Panorama Golf Course benefiting the Vershire Center. Registration deadline is Sept. 2, to register call 603-255-4961. |
| September 17 | Great North Woods Riders ATV Club Meeting at Pittsburg Ridge Runners Club House, Pittsburg, 7 p.m. All are welcome. |
| September 26 | The 33rd Annual Dixville Half Marathon USTAF-Certified Half Marathon-- Individuals and relays-4 person and 2 person 3-Mile Fun Walk- Staring time: 12:00 (noon) at the last relay point, on Route 26 just west of Carleton Hill Rd. Festivities at the Finish Line ( at skating rink on Colby St.) : Live, bluegrass music, food for sale at Kiwanis Snack Shack, free massages for participants, cold drinks, raffle and awards presentation. Preregister by Sept. 16, $25 for runners, $20 for student runners, $15 for walkers; after Sept 16 runner fee increases to $30; only those who pre-register are guaranteed a T-shirt. Proceeds benefit several local charities. For more information call Julie at 246-9692 or e-mail at Julie.riffon@yahoo.com or check for registration forms at www.coolrunning.com they are usually available by June 1. |
| October 8 | Pittsburg Ridge Runners Meeting at the club house on Dickson Lane off Back Lake Rd., Potluck supper at 6:30, meeting at 7:30 p.m. www.pittsburgridgerunners.org |
| October 10 | 21st Annual Pittsburg Fire Department Auction at the fire station in Pittsburg 10 a.m. Large selection of Antiques, Collectibles, Many new & used items including some Ethan Allen furniture. |
| October 15 | Great North Woods Riders ATV Club Meeting at Pittsburg Ridge Runners Club House, 7 p.m.. Final meeting of the season. All welcome! Trails close Fri, Oct. 17. |
| November 12 | Pittsburg Ridge Runners Potluck Dinner and
Meeting at the Club house on Dickson Lane off Back Lake Rd. Dinner at 6:30. Meeting at 7:30 p.m. www.pittsburgridgerunners.org |
| November 28 | Christmas Craft Fair The Pittsburg Ridge Runners Snowmobile Club, at Club House, 17 Dickson Lane. 10a.m. - 3p.m. Have the Christmas rush conquered with a sale that includes local crafts, baked goods, fudge, preserves, plants, gifts, decorations, club clothing, memberships, raffles and door prizes. Lunch starts at 11am. Santa will be there from 1pm - 3pm. This annual event will help you complete your Christmas shopping with a fun-filled day. For more information visit www.pittsburgridgerunners.org |
| December 11 | Pittsburg Ridge Runners Meeting; Potluck
Supper and Christmas Gathering at the club house on Dickson Lane off Back Lake Rd. Potluck Dinner at 6:30pm, Meeting 7:30, for more information 538-1142, or www.pittsburgridgerunners.org |
Hiking the Pittsburg area begins with scenic Magalloway Mountain, the only mountain in town giving hikers access to a fire tower. Beautiful views to Maine, Canada and Vermont abound from Magalloway’s summit. Maps are available at the front desk for Magalloway Mountain and other hikes in Pittsburg including Garfield Falls and the Fourth Connecticut Lake, the very beginning of the Connecticut River. Advice and information on more treks in northern New Hampshire can also be found at the front desk.
Other Activities include: taking a moose ride on Moose Alley (Rt. 3); Picking wild raspberries and blueberries; Canoeing; Listening to a loon; Reading a bestseller on your lakefront porch; Finding a bargain at a local gift or antique shop; Attend flyfishing school; Explore a quaint Quebec village; Magnetic Hill; Mont Megantic Observatory; Granby Zoo; Roasting marshmallows over a bonfire; Taking a refreshing dip at Garfield Falls; Making memories!
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