See more: https://theparktheatre.org/america-250-cultural-fair/
Friday, July 3 | 3 -7 PM:
FOOD: The Monadnock 250 Main Street Cookout. This outdoor cookout will offer a wide variety of traditional Independence Day foods for sale, including hamburgers, hot dogs, bratwurst sausage, homemade chili, salads, chips, sweets, and more. The Kona Ice Truck will be on hand to serve up traditional Hawaiian shaved ice in a variety of flavors, from classic to exotic. The theatre’s bar will open as well (ID is required). Sponsored by Savings Bank of Walpole.
LIVE CONCERT: The theatre presents a variety show salute to America hosted by “Fred Marple” (Ken Sheldon), the fictional New England character who has charmed audiences for decades with his stories of the mythical town “Frost Heaves.” The Fred Marple Salute To America Variety Show has a power line-up of talent, including magician Ben Pratt, the Cheshiremen Barbershop Chorus, Ivy and Chum & The Puppets, comedian Jody Sloan, and pianist Kyle Trombley. More talent to be announced. Tickets are $30 (children under 12 are $20.) CLICK HERE FOR TICKETS.
Saturday, July 4 | 2:50 PM:
EVENT PROJECT: In honor of America’s 250 Birthday, The Park Theatre is assembling a varied selection of items to be placed in a time capsule. The America 250 Time Capsule will not be opened for 100 years. So, if you are around on July 4, 2126, stop by the theatre to see it opened! Items might be photos, recordings, newspapers, artwork, historical artifacts, and more. The public is being asked to help select the items to be placed in the capsule that best represent our town and the Monadnock Region in 2026. Email your ideas (with your name and telephone number) to timecapsule250@theparktheatre.org. The time capsule will be sealed on July 4 and buried at 2:50pm. The public is invited to the event. More info about the event to follow. It will also be broadcast LIVE on Facebook.
Sponsored by Nero Wealth Group
Project partnered with Jaffrey Historical Society