Michelle Mitchell E-mail | Web site Michelle is the Digital Media Producer for The Telegraph and NH.com. She spends her workdays searching for things to do in New Hampshire and then putting them into the NH.com event calendar. Michelle is originally from St. Louis but has been in New Hampshire for over 15 years, "I love my home state, but New Hampshire has the mountains, the seacoast and perfect summer days!" She is the mother of 5 children varying in age from 20 to 8 and loves to find inexpensive things to do with her kids. Michelle enjoys New Hampshire's music scene and is always on the lookout for new bands and new places to enjoy them. She also enjoys her dogs, cats and, when possible, a day of nothing but movies and sleeping!

Welcome to Labor Day weekend fellow Granite Staters! Unfortunately, with all our children heading off to school and the end of the summer officially upon us, there is not a lot going on this weekend.

Of course there are several very big events that I suggest. Notably Elvis is coming to Manchester, the Hopkinton and Lancaster Fairs continue, there is a Greek Festival on the seacoast and a huge craft fair in Meredith. So, for those who aren't attending BBQ's or grabbing a last vacation I'm sure you will find something fun to do this weekend in New Hampshire!

Merrimack Region

Friday, September 3, 2010
The New England Elvis Festival: (All Weekend) The New England Elvis Festival returns to the Radisson Hotel. Once again the weekend will feature a three day Elvis Tribute Artist Competition (a preliminary of the 2011 Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Competition in Memphis), Elvis Collectibles for sale, and a big Las Vegas-style Headline Show on Saturday Night. Manchester
Cruising Downtown Returns Labor Day Weekend!: (All Weekend) Gorgeous antique autos, muscle cars, special interest vehicles and wild bikes galore await you at the 10th Annual Cruising Downtown event happening Labor Day Weekend in Downtown Manchester!
Hopkinton State Fair: (All weekend) Let this awesome, annual fair become part of your Labor Day celebration! Hopkinton.

Saturday, September 4, 2010
Club Comedy: We are going back to our roots! History lives on! Twenty years ago we had a very successful comedy club operated by Comedy Connection Boston. You may have seen faces like Roseanne Barr and Adam Sandler. Now the co-founder of Comedy Connection is back! Amherst
Clydesdale Camera Day: Bring your camera pose for a picture with a world-famous Budweiser Clydesdale. While visiting, enjoy a free tour and visit the gift shop. Merrimack
Sunday, September 5, 2010
Covered Bridge 5K Race: A fun 5K on the beautiful New England College campus finishing inside the covered bridge. Henniker

Seacoast Region

Friday, September 3, 2010
Greek Heritage Festival 2010: (All Weekend) The Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church of Dover, New Hampshire will be holding their 2010 Annual Greek Heritage Festival this Friday, September 3rd through Saturday September 4th - Labor Day weekend.
Twilight Tour: Portsmouth's historic houses museums keep their doors open into the twilight hours. Houses on the tour include Gov. John Langdon House, Rundlet-May House, Portsmouth Historical Society, Warner House, Moffatt-Ladd House, Wentworth-Gardner House, and Tobias Lear House.

Dartmouth/Lake Sunapee Region

Friday, September 3, 2010
Picasso at the Lapin Agile: (Friday-Sunday) PICASSO AT THE LAPIN AGILE will be presented at the New London Barn Playhouse in New London, NH from August 24 through September 5, 2010.
Saturday September 4, 2010
Greenway's Fall Hike: Sept.4: Trail 8. From Wilmot Center toward Andover via trails and woods roads, bordered by stone walls. 4.2 miles, easy.

Mondanock Region
Friday, September 3, 2010
2 Pianos 4 Hands: (All weekend)The riotous tale of two Canadian boys, Ted and Richard, sharing the same goal: concert pianist stardom. Peterborough
This Verse Business: (Friday-Saturday) Gordon Clapp-best known for his Emmy-winning role as Detective Greg Medavoy on NYPD Blue and his Tony-nominated role as Dave Moss in the 2005 Broadway revival of Glengarry Glen Ross-stars in this world premiere by A. M. Dolan.
John Hughes Tribute: The Breakfast Club (All weekend) Come join as at the Putnam Theater August 27 through September 9 to celebrate the famed John Hughes. Keene

Saturday, September 4, 2010
Touch a Truck: Lots of trucks and cars for children to touch, sit in and explore as well as a NH State Police Helicopter landing at 11AM. Children's activities, Lunch, Refreshments, Face Painting and More. Antrim
2010 Keene Music Festival: The 2010 Keene Music Festival, held on September 4, 2010, is an event you don't want to miss. Bands and Solo Performers play a wide variety of music on five stage locations and three sidewalk areas.
Chicken BBQ: Held by The Alstead Veterans Memorial Committee, proceeds will be used to install the next plaque on the Memorial
The 3rd Annual Show Pronkin' Alpaca Fest: Come learn about alpacas & the wonderful products that are created from their fiber. Swanzey

Sunday, September 5, 2010
Labor Day Weekend Pie & Ice Cream Social Silent auction Hay rides $4.50 Children under 12 $3.00. Greenfield.
Not Just An Ugly Dog Contest: A fun contest for judging family pets - Dog(s) somewhat like a beauty contest for our canine companions.
Monday, September 6, 2010
93rd Annual Labor Day Celebration: FREE event with music, arts, children's activities, exciting parade. Francestown

Great North Woods Region

Friday, September 3, 2010
Ragtime the Musical: Ragtime is a musical masterpiece, with a lush score as moving as the story it portrays. Whitefield.

Sunday, September 5, 2010
Buffalo Shoot: ALL DAY BUFFALO SHOOT & .22 EVENT! The range is located in the middle of 400 wooded acres with great views of Mount Washington, Mount Lafayette and Cannon Mountain. Dalton.

Lakes Region

Saturday, September 4, 2010
Fall Festival: (Saturday-Sunday) Come and enjoy the fun! A family oriented day filled with children's activities, arts and crafts, face painting, contests, live entertainment, tractor drawn hayrides and much more.
Labor Day Weekend Festival: (Saturday-Sunday) Join the Friends of Music at Guilford in celebration of orchestra music. Gilford.
A Tribute to Nat King Cole: Unforgettable: A Tribute to Nat King Cole An evening of cabaret starring Gordon Michael. Tickets $18 for adults, $16 for seniors/students. Meredith
Labor Day Weekend Craft Fair at the Bay: (Saturday-Monday) The 21st Annual Labor Day Weekend Craft Fair at the Bay takes place at the Alton Bay Community Center and along the Waterfront, Route 11, Alton, New Hampshire.

White Mountains
Friday, September 3, 2010
Lancaster Fair: (All weekend) Looking for the largest fun-filled family event in the Great North Woods? Look no further!! The undisputed event of the summer is the Lancaster Fair that has been open for 140 years in succession.

Saturday, September 4, 2010
Lipizzan Stallion Show: (Saturday-Sunday) The Herrmanns' Lipizzans present a widely varied program. Watch as these graceful yet powerful horses put on a show that will amaze you and your family.
Sunday, September 5, 2010
End of Summer Bash & Fireworks: The day includes free outdoor concerts, games for all members of the family, and the annual charity Duck Race on Snow's Brook, with duck proceeds to benefit the New Hampshire Humane Society.
Monday, September 6, 2010
Rubber Ducky Regatta: This is one event you won't want to "duck". The Lincoln-Woodstock Chamber of Commerce will host its 14th Annual Labor Day Rubber Ducky Regatta on Monday, Sept. 6 at Cascade Park beginning at 10 a.m. Woodstock.

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