WALPOLE OLD HOME DAYS 2017
Walpole, New Hampshire
Schedule of Events
(Posted January 26, 2017 – Subject to Revision)
Wednesday June 21
5:30 PM – 8:30 Block Party hosted by Mascoma Savings Bank & The Walpole Foundation Mascoma Savings Bank Parking Lot with music by “The Illusion”
Thursday June 22
Walpole Players GEORGE WASHINGTON SLEPT HERE
Doors open at 6:30 PM, curtain rises at 7:00 PM. $$
Friday June 23
10 AM to 8 PM Walpole Community Pool, Free to all
5 PM to 8 PM Talent Show sponsored by the Savings Bank of Walpole – Helen Miller Theater, Walpole Town Hall – Awards given right after performance.
5:30 PM Strawberry Shortcake on Westminster Street provided by Joanie Joan’s Baked Goods Company (following the tradition established by Tom Murray) – $$ for charity
6 PM to 11 PM Friday Night Street Dance – Savings Bank of Walpole parking lot, across from the Tavern – Rock and Roll Group “Turn in Loose” 6-11 PM
6 PM to 10 PM American Legion food booth $$ – Hamburgers and Hot Dogs
9:30 PM Fireworks Shot from North Road over Village
Saturday June 24
7 AM to 9 AM Academy Breakfast for all who attended the Academy and spouses. Prizes for youngest, oldest, longest distance travelled -Tent on Historical Society lawn
7 AM to 9 AM “McGrange’s”- Breakfast Sandwiches by The Grange $$ -Town hall
8:30 AM 5K Race and Children’s Race (12 and under) Start/Finish at Walpole Town Hall, prizes $$ (to benefit Fall Mountain running and skiing teams)
10 AM to 8 PM Walpole Community Pool, Free to all
10 AM PARADE Starts at Walpole School
10 AM to 4 PM 4-H Petting Zoo – Walpole Common
10 AM to 4 PM Displays on the Common for Walpole non-profits
10 AM to 4 PM Children’s Play Area and Equipment Display -sponsored by Cold River Materials – Savings Bank of Walpole Parking Lot.
11 AM to 4 PM Antique Vehicle Show, – Historical Society Lawn -Vote for your favorite car, truck and tractor
12 PM to 4 PM Firefighters Challenge, Stone Church Field – Walpole Volunteer Fire Dept.
12 noon Pet Show–Children’s categories: largest pet, smallest pet, longest tail, costume class, owner pet look alike, most enthusiastic pet owner, cutest pet, judges choice award -Adult categories: oldest pet, costume class, Owner pet look alike, most enthusiastic pet owner – Roxy Memorial Trophy, Judges choice award
12 PM – 3 PM Hay rides around town provided by John Tarmey Jr.
5:30 PM – CO-ED Softball Game at the Hubbard Fields — Alumni Softball Game – Evens vs. Odds (based upon your graduation year). Admission by donation – NEW THIS YEAR
7:30 PM Lou Andreoli Memorial Jazz Concert $$ – Hastings House Ballroom, two sets and refreshments available
Walpole Players GEORGE WASHINGTON SLEPT HERE
Doors open at 6:30 PM, curtain rises at 7:00 PM. $$
Sunday June 25th
8:30 AM Walpole Old Home Days Golf Tournament – Hooper Golf Club
10 AM – 8 PM Walpole Community pool- Free to All
4 PM till sold out – Chicken Barbeque First Congregational Church $$
5:00 PM Band Concert- Sponsored by the Boy Scouts of Walpole “The Walt Sayre Orchestra” ***Presentation of parade awards and other drawings at intermission***
Schedule provided by Ray Boas and THE WALPOLE CLARION – PDF version to be provided by June 1 for you to print out for your “fridge” or pocket — Old Home Days 2017, Walpole, New Hampshire