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Granite State Fair Returns September 11–21, Bridge Street Closure May Impact Vehicular Traffic

The Granite State Fair, originally established as the Rochester Fair, returns on Thursday, September 11 and runs until September 21, 2025. According to its website, the fair began as a community initiative to highlight agricultural and mechanical displays. Today, it upholds these traditional exhibits and...

Rochester NH History Podcast: The Legacy of Dominicus Hanson

Dominicus Hanson was a wealthy and respected resident of Rochester, remembered as one of the city’s greatest benefactors. His most enduring gift to the community is the magnificent stretch of land along the Cocheco River known as Hanson Pines. This hidden gem, located near...

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Rochester Recreation & Arena Announces Free Concert Series on the Common

The Rochester Recreation Department is thrilled to announce the return of "Concert on the...

Rochester Opera House presents Fiddler on the Roof July 12-27

The Rochester Opera House is proud to present the timeless musical Fiddler on the...

The Franklin Gallery to present works by The Greater Rochester Camera Club

The Greater Rochester Camera Club (GRCC) is excited to host its 2024 Summer Show...

Lend Me A Theater Presents “Into The Breeches!” at RPAC

Lend Me A Theater is excited to announce the opening of “Into The Breeches!”...

16th Annual ‘Music For Giving’ Concert to benefit First Church Congregational

The Andrea Veal Voice Studio is proud to announce its 16th Annual Music For...

The Franklin Gallery to present Summer in New England, featuring works by several local artists

The Franklin Gallery at RiverStones Custom Framing, 33 N. Main Street in Rochester, will...

Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce names 2024 Nonprofit of the Year

The Non-Profit of the Year award presented by the Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce...

Rochester Opera House presents Roald Dahl’s beloved classic “James and the Giant Peach”

The Rochester Opera House is pleased to announce its adaptation of Roald Dahl's beloved...

RMFA, Creative Guts presents ‘Snarl’, works by Heather Hernon and Raisa Tolchinsky, reception on 5/14

Creative Guts is thrilled to present Snarl, a duo exhibition featuring the captivating works of...

7th Annual Community Photography Show Awards Reception to be held on 5/10

The 7th Annual Community Photography Show Awards Reception will be held at 7:00 pm...

Rochester Historical Society to host “The History of Agriculture as Told by Barns” on 5/9

The Rochester Historical Society and Museum will host "The History of Agriculture as Told...

Shop ‘Til You Drop Craft Fair: A Celebration of Art, Creativity, and Community

The Granite State Choral Society is hosting the Shop 'Til You Drop Craft Fair...

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Award-Winning Duo MeCa to Perform at Rochester’s 10th Annual “A Hometown Christmas”

First United Methodist Church (34 South Main St., Rochester, NH) will host its 10th...