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GOOD NEWS, BAD NEWS! … We will start with the Bad News,
Due to the high probability of persistent rain and thunderstorms we have cancelled the original Backyard Bash Event that was scheduled for Friday, August 4th , 2023.
NOW FOR THE GOOD NEWS!
We have quickly regrouped and we are committed to run a revised version of the event to be held this Monday Night, August 7th from 6pm – 9pm… which will now be called the…
THE BACKYARD BUNT!!!
Here’s the Pitch - We aimed for a Bash, the weather threw us a Curve Ball, so we’re laying down a Bunt! We will not be Defeated!
FOR ALL UPDATED EVENT INFORMATION - LOG ONTO: https://newmarketrec.org/backyardbash/
STILL ON FOR THE BACKYARD BUNT!
- STILL ON: Beer Garden: Deciduous Brewing Co. & the Millspace to offer other beverages.
- STILL ON: Live Band “The Boston Accents” will playing inside the Beer Garden!
- STILL ON: Enormous Musical Chair Fundraiser!
- STILL ON: We will still have Food Trucks the list will be updated shortly.
- STIIL ON: Touch-A-Truck with Newmarket Police, Fire, and a couple of Cool Show Cars! • - STILL ON: The Rec’s huge Water Balloon Toss Contest
- STILL ON: Aqua Land Splash pad and HUGE Playground open until dusk!
- STILL ON: Corn Hole Tourney hosted by the Rec and sponsored by the NBA (20 teams)
- STILL ON: Family Fun Backyard Themed Games all over the fields hosted by the Rec!
- STILL ON: Carnival Corner Games sponsored by many local organizations!
- TBA: Local Talent on the Stage during the night.
- CANCELLED: The Fireworks Show due to their availability that night.
And of course…
- STILL ON: A Midway of Vendor Tents hosting fun activities, giving out swag, and selling merchandise, hosted by local organizations, businesses in the area.
For a complete list of all organizations, businesses, that are still involved and what activity they are hosting our webpage @newmarketrec.org will be updated on Friday, August 4th.
ENTRY FEES & OTHER COSTS
• $ (TBA - suggested donation / person) will be posted at the event that night.
• Credit Card (Visa, MC, Discover) and Cash Accepted Only
• Other Costs Associated with the Event:
Bring Extra Cash: Please understand this entire event is a fundraiser for many of our non-profit organizations that are participating Therefore, along with our many FREE participation activities that will be available, you may need to pay a small fee to play for some of the bigger attractions and contests. There will also be 50/50 Raffles and other ways to WIN lots of great prizes! So we do recommend that you bring extra cash.
DESIGNATED PARKING LOTS: (in order of proximately) this list may get updated. Please check again, before event.
1) Rec Center @ 1 Terrace Drive (limited spaces) (1 minute) Handicap Spots Available
2) Newmarket HS (2 Lots) @ 281 Main St. (1 to 2 minute walk)
3) Sunrise Sunset Center @ 2 Terrace Drive (4 minute walk)
4) Lamprey Health Care @ 207 South Main Street. (5 minute walk)
5) Town Hall Lots (12 minute walk)
6) Newmarket Elementary School (12 minute walk)
7) Kent & Pelczar’s Funeral Home @ 77 Exeter Road. (10 minute walk)
8) Nick’s Place Lot (soon to be open) @ 75 Exeter Road (10 minute walk)
9) Cheney Property Management lot @ 60 Exeter Rd (8 minute walk) after 5pm Only
QUESTIONS, CONTACT INFO, & OTHER SOCIAL MEDIA PAGES
Town of Newmarket Recreation Department
1 Terrace Drive, Newmarket NH 03857
Phone: 603-659-8581
Email: recdesk@newmarketnh.gov
Facebook Page: The Back Yard Bash
Facebook Page: Newmarket Rec
Rec Website: https://newmarketrec.org/backyardbash/
NOTE: Please follow us on Facebook for all last minute updates.
FOOD TRUCKS / FOOD & DRINK OPTIONS:
BEER GARDEN:
- Must present ID for 21 age verification, receive wrist band for entry into Beer Garden
- Beer from Deciduous Brewery Company
- The Millspace (serving other drink options)
FOOD TRUCKS & CONCESSIONS:
STILL ON - We have received a yes as of today from the following:
- Jonny Boston's International
- Fat Daddy’s Food Truck
- Reds Good Vibes
- Live Free and Eggrolls
- Epping Newmarket Football Festive Fall Treats
TBA – still waiting to hear back.
- Wing Itz
- Deadproof Pizza
- Big Bad Food Truck
- Kona Ice
- The Boys Scouts Burgers & Hotdogs
- Still openings for Food Truck Entry’s – call 603-659-8581
STRAIGHT SPONSORSHIP / DONATIONS OPPORTUNITIES:
To make the Backyard Bash even better this year we are hoping to gain local business support and involvement! Your involvements can happen in many ways; sponsorships, monetary donations, etc. Anything would be appreciated that helps offsets the costs of this community event. (see website for up to date list of current sponsors)
• $5000+: Premiere/Underwriter: Logo on marketing, event signage, & vocal announcements, Links on social media & website. VIP Passes!
• $1000+: Signature: Logo on marketing & announcements. VIP Passes!
• $500+: Basic Plus: acknowledgements & name/logo on digital marketing
$250+: Basic: verbal & written acknowledgements.
• TBA $+: Sponsor a particular event or activity – please call to discuss!
• Any Amount or Gift Cards: Verbal or written acknowledgment.
INVOLVED – ORGANIZATION, VENDOR or BUSINESS OPTIONS:
(See website for an up to date list of all organizations that have so far committed)
• FREE: Local Non-Profits and/or Newmarket restaurants / food trucks (selling food or drink items)
• $50: Newmarket Artesian / Crafters booths
• $100: Vendor Tents Space for non-local non-profits & crafters or food trucks (limited spaces)
• $150: Vendor Tent Space for both Newmarket or non-local profits (limited spaces available)
• $TBA: Host and/or Sponsor an activity (near tent or in tent) in lieu of just PR Tent. (i.e. carnival game pay for the rental fee) Note: the sponsorship amount for this option will vary based on any rental fees or other equipment needed to be purchased in order to run a specific activity or carnival game – just give us a call!
Checks payable to: Newmarket Recreation – Memo: Back Yard Bash 2023
1 Terrace Drive, Newmarket, NH 03857
Who
All ages
