Monday, April 30, 2012

Memorial Day Summer Season Kickoff at Waterville Valley Resort: Fishing Derby, Chowderfest...

Memorial Day weekend, signals the start of the summer season, with the opening of the waterfront in Waterville Valley, New Hampshire.

A plethora of activities are in store:

On Saturday May 26, 2012, from 8 to 11a.m., the annual Casting for Kirby Youth Fishing Derby, will have scores of kids trying to catch Corcoran Pond’s Kirby. 
 
Prizes will be awarded across age groups. The first 100 entrants get a t-shirt and cup of bait. In addition, there will be pond ecology programs, a casting contest, bounce house, and other activities for kids’ enjoyment. This event is sponsored by the Waterville Valley Departments of Recreation and Public Safety.

 Photo courtesy of Waterville Valley Resort

On Sunday, May 27, 2012, the 23rd Annual Chowderfest & Brews, will take place in the Town Square. From 12 to 2 p.m., local area restaurants, will be serving up their chowders at outdoor chowder booths, with the hope of winning the “Golden Clam Award.” 
 
$7.50 admission, offers guests tastes of each chowder and a ballot to vote for their favorite concoction. Chowder tickets are on sale all morning. The first 50 guests to return a completed ballot, will receive a voucher for a free chairlift ride. 
 
In the brew tent, from 12 to 4 p.m., New Hampshire seasonal ales from Smuttynose Brewery, will be on tap. A free outdoor concert, in Town Square, by the band ‘Nobody’s Fault,’ will entertain the entire family.

Waterville Valley Resort’s “Summer Unlimited” package gives visitors access to everything the town has to offer. Swimming, hiking, mountain biking, ice-skating, golf and tennis, are just a few of the fun activities, in this family-friendly resort community. From Memorial Day to Columbus Day, visitors who stay at one of Waterville Valley’s accommodations, pay one fee to enjoy all the Summer Unlimited activities. Prices start this June, at $157 for a family of four, in a suite. 

Schedule a vacation during one of Waterville Valley Resort’s special weekends:
Wednesday July 4, 2012 ~ Independence Day Celebration
Saturday July 21, 2012 ~ 11:00am-9:30 pm ~  Ugotta Regatta/ Go Country
Saturday August 4, 2012 ~ 5:30-8:30 pm ~ 13th Annual Chocolate & Jazz
Saturday - Sunday August 11-12, 2012 ~ Curious George Cottage Family Festival
Sunday September 2, 2012 ~ 12 – 9 pm ~ End of Summer Bash
Saturday September 29, 2012 ~ 12 – 2 pm ~ 14th Annual Chili Challenge

Summer Unlimited packages are available at Town Square Condominiums, or with your stay at the Golden Eagle Lodge, Best Western Silver Fox, Black Bear Lodge, Valley Inn, Snowy Owl Inn and Village Condominium. 

Waterville Valley was designed and planned as a self-contained, four-seasons resort. Today, in addition to its world-class ski area, Waterville Valley Resort has award-winning tennis courts, golf, hiking, biking, lodging, cultural activities and summer theater, an indoor ice rink, boating, and a skate park. 
 
Dining options include both traditional favorites and elegant eateries. For more information, call 1-888-462-9887 or visit https://www.visitwatervillevalley.com.


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