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New Hampshire Restaurant Week -- Statewide, NH
May 18, 2012 to May 25, 2012
At participating restaurants throughout New Hampshire
All Towns, NH
New Hampshire Restaurant Week is an eight-day statewide dining event. More than 150 restaurants are offering three-course prix fixe menus for lunch and/or dinner, and at three price points. Information: http://www.restaurantweeknh.com
Time : Lunch and dinner hours
Phone : 603-228-9585


Lincoln Woodstock Progressive Dinner – Lincoln, NH
May 22, 2012 to May 24, 2012
Departs from Chamber of Commerce office at Lincoln Village Shops
Franconia, NH
A progressive dinner means traveling from one restaurant to the next for successive courses in a single dinner. Starting with hors d'oeuvres and appetizers, guests move through main course and dessert at four restaurants. Between courses, a coach trip includes beverages, giveaways, and on-board entertainment. The first night, May 22, is an upscale experience. The second night, May 24, will be at more-casual places. Only 40 seats availabe per night. Reservations required. Dates: Tuesday, May 22, and Thursday, May 24. Information: www.lincolnwoodstock.com/events/progressive-dinner.php
Time : 5-9 p.m.
Admission : $30 per person each night or $50 per couple


Chowder Fest – Portsmouth, NH
June 2, 2012 to June 2, 2012
Prescott Park 105 Marcy Street
Portsmouth, NH
The annual Chowder Festival offers some of the best chowder the Seacoast has to offer. Each year, more than 4,000 people help kick off the Prescott Park Arts Festival summer season by enjoying more than 500 gallons of piping hot chowder served up for tasting. Be your own judge and vote for your favorite chowder from more than a dozen restaurants as they compete for the Best Chowder title. Information: www.prescottpark.org/chowder.cfm
Time : 11:30 a.m.
Admission : Adults, $10; youth age 12 and younger, $5
Phone : 603-436-2848


Cultural Heritage Festival 2012 -- Berlin, NH
June 3, 2012 to June 3, 2012
Northern Forest Heritage Park, 961 Main Street
Berlin, NH
This festival celebrate foods from Canadian, German, Irish, Italian, Native American, Norwegian and Russian heritages. Chefs will prepare bean-hole-beans, Canadian ragout, pets de soeur, potato candy, homemade donuts, Russian cabbage rolls, German bratwurst & sauerkraut, Norwegian meat cakes, Italian lasagna, Canadian meat pies, Irish cuisine, Cherokee Brunswick stew, French pea soup, Italian wedding soup, desserts and more. Entertainment by Patrick Ross and Tim Dion. Discounted River Boat tours all day. The Roy Family Farm in Milan will bring their animals for viewing. Special appearance by North Country Classics Car Club and their automobiles. Information: www.northernforestheritage.org/cf_main.htm


Taste of the Nation -- Portsmouth
June 27, 2012 to June 27, 2012
The Strawbery Banke Museum, Marcy Street
Portsmouth, NH
Food tastings by local chefs, organized by Share Our Strength. All proceeds go to relieve hunger in children. Held under Camelot tents at Strawbery Banke Museum. Information: www.strength.org/portsmouth
Time : 6:30-10 p.m.; opens at 5:30 p.m. for VIP ticket holders
Admission : VIP admission, $150; general admission, $85


New Hampshire Food Truck Festival -- Salem, NH
June 30, 2012 to June 30, 2012
Rockingham Park
Salem, NH
Come and nosh at the New England Food Truck Festival. More than 50 trucks from all over New England will be participating on a rotating basis; some will be at all, others in select communities. Participating trucks include Roxy’s Grilled Cheese, Bon Me, Staff Meal, Woodman’s of Essex, and Kickass Cupcakes. A list of participating trucks is at www.foodtruckfestivalsofne.com/the-trucks. Information: www.foodtruckfestivalsofne.com
Time : Noon to 4 p.m.
Admission : Adults, $25-$40; children age 6-12, $10


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White Mountains Inn to Inn Herb Tour 2012 -- North Conway, NH
June 2, 2012 to June 3, 2012
North Conway, NH
Savor the glories of spring in the White Mountains with the annual Spring Herb Tour. Visit 10 premier inns in the White Mountains and learn all about fresh herbs -- their uses, history, and versatility. Enjoy delicious treats made up of select herbs and take home recipes and samples. Information: www.countryinnsinthewhitemountains.com/spring-herb-tour.htm
Time : 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Admission : $20 per person
Phone : 603-356-6707


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