July 2012 - Hampton Area Chamber of Commerce

July 2012
Hampton Area Chamber of Commerce Monthly Newsletter
Third Annual Lobster Roll Eating Contest Schedules Qualifying Round
LIKE LOBSTER? How about taking on an all-you-can-eat lobster roll buffet? On Saturday, September
8th, 2012 at 2:00 pm, the Third Annual Lobster Roll Eating Contest will take place at the Hampton Beach
Seafood Festival. Twelve lucky contestants will be chosen to compete for this year’s title. $1,000 is on the
line, with the winner receiving $600, second place taking home $250, and third place leaving with $150. The
winner will receive bragging rights along with automatic entry into next year’s competition. The ten-minute
eating frenzy is sponsored by The 401 Tavern and the Pat Whitley Restaurant Show.
1st Place Winner for 2011 was Joe Menchetti from Cheshire, CT. Joe devoured 12 lobster rolls in 10 minutes! 2nd Place Winner
was Sao Young from Lowell, MA, consuming 11 lobster rolls. 3rd Place Winner was Craig Hooper
of Malden, MA, eating 7 lobster rolls. If you did not have the opportunity to witness last year’s
competition, you really have to come down and see for yourself what an incredible escapade this
is. The excitement, the cheering crowds, it was quite a show!
The sole qualifying round for 2012 will take place on Tuesday, August 7 at The 401 Tavern
at 6:00 pm. This initial round is a hot dog eating competition to work up your appetite for the
lobster rolls. The top eleven eaters from the qualifying round will receive the right to compete
in the Official Hampton Beach Seafood Festival Lobster Roll Eating Contest on September 8,
2012 at 2:00 pm.
Think you have what it takes? Then prove it. Qualifying round is open to those 18 years or older and applications will be
taken on-line at www.hamptonbeachseafoodfestival.com. Entry is very limited and submitting an application
does not guarantee entry into the event. If you are picked to be one of our contestants, you will receive a phone
call or e-mail. Good Luck!
The Hampton Beach Seafood Festival takes place each year the weekend after Labor Day. In 2012, the
dates are Friday, September 7 through Sunday, September 9. It is a spectacular Seaside Festival (Ocean
Boulevard closed to traffic) featuring: 60 of the Seacoast’s top restaurants serving an abundance of
mouthwatering seafood and non-seafood items like BBQ Ribs, “Blooming Onions” and sumptuous
desserts; 80 Arts & Crafts vendors promoting locally made products, and hundreds of Ocean
Boulevard merchants offering end-of-the-season Sidewalk Sales; Continuous Entertainment
on two stages featuring15 Bands and Orchestras playing a variety of music — Blues, Jazz, the
Oldies but Goodies, and even a little Rock & Roll; Kiddie Land — featuring the best in Children’s
Celebrities, Magicians, Jugglers, Clowns, Face Painting & Games; Spectacular fireworks display
— Saturday at 8:15 pm; A “Don’t Miss” thrilling Skydiving demonstration, Sunday at 5:00 pm;
Pat Whitley Culinary Chef Demonstrations Saturday and Sunday 11:00 am to 2:00 pm; a 200 foot
beverage tent serving beer and wine; and a beach bar in the sand, and
entertainment on the exciting, completely new Seashell Stage.
Showcase Your Business in the
Official Program for the Hampton
Beach Seafood Festival!
September 7-9, 2012
Celebrating 23 Years as New Hampshire’s
Largest Seaside Festival!
See Separate Insert in This Newsletter for
Rates and Information
Volunteers Needed!
Give a few hours and you will receive: An official Seafood Festival crew t-shirt; free wristbands
for access to all events on the day you volunteer;
invitation to the exclusive gala volunteer party
at the Ashworth by the Sea with chances to win
wonderful prizes.
New Online Registration is a great way to sign up! Register online at: www.
hamptonbeachseafoodfestival.com and go to “Participate” or go to SFF.VolunteerHub.com. If you do not have internet access, call our Volunteer Chairman,
Katie Curran, at 603-926-8718 ext.104.
Isles of Shoals Steamship Co. Hosts
Chamber Sunset Cruise
Thank you so much to our hosts for a lovely evening on the water.
Chamber members and their guests enjoyed the relaxing ride and the
hospitality of the crew.
Our appreciation goes out also to the following companies who donated raffle prizes: Ashworth By The Sea Hotel; Edible Arrangements,
Portsmouth; WNBP; Unique Boutique at Tracy Theatre Originals; New
York Life, Sterritt Associates; and Cookies By Design.
CHAMBER CONNECTION
A Daytime Networking Event
WILL RESUME IN OCTOBER
Hampton Chamber Office
One Lafayette Road, Hampton
Dr. Don Conant of Seabrook
Chiropractic & Wellness Center
gave an informative and interesting presentation to the well-attended June
meeting.
Contact
Seabrook Chiropractic at 603474-9990 for more information
or to make an appointment.
Ashworth Celebrates 100th Year!
The Ashworth Hotel held a
ribbon cutting and luncheon to
celebrate their 100th anniversary
recently. Local dignitaries joined
the owners, the staff, and management of the hotel to mark the
past, present, and future of
this landmark business on
Hampton Beach. Former
owners Joyce, Pat, and John
Grandmaison were in attendance, as well as local and
state elected officials.
Photos Coutesy of Hampton Beach Photo
Join the Hampton Area Chamber of Commerce and
the Hampton Beach Village District for
Five Days of Free Fun for Children of All Ages at the
“ANNUAL HAMPTON BEACH CHILDREN’S FESTIVAL”
Monday, August 13 through Friday, August 17
Presented by www.SeacoastBeachInfo.com and jam-packed with music, balloons, dance,
storytelling, puppetry, and much more, this is sure to be a very exciting Children’s Festival! The
Hampton Beach Children’s Festival kicks off with a magic show and builds up to a Giant Costume
Parade that marches almost the length of Hampton Beach on Friday, August 17th. Every child
gets a prize just for being in it! We’ve added tons of fun, so don’t miss this one!
Each day will be a blockbuster, filled with non-stop activity and entertainment,
including mini-golf, a Ronald McDonald show, dancing, story tellers, balloons, face
painting and more. There’s even a kids’ bumper sticker contest.
Thank you to our sponsors, www.SeacoastBeachInfo.com, Sea Ketch Restaurant,
Hampton Beach Village District, Buc’s Lagoon, Seacoast Coca-Cola, Ben’s Beach
Supplies and all of the other generous sponsors that make Children’s Festival possible. All Children’s Festival
activities are free and open to the public. For more information call the Hampton Area Chamber of Commerce
office at (603) 926-8717 or visit the website at www.hamptonbeach.org for a complete Children’s Festival schedule
and other Hampton Beach events.
The Hampton Area
Chamber held a ribbon cutting
to celebrate the completion
of a 2-story renovation and
addition of function space at 3
Wicked Women, located at 135
Lafayette Road in Rye, NH.
Quoting from their
brochure: “3 Wicked Women
is a Women’s Adult Boutique!
We have created a place where
anyone, but especially women,
can feel comfortable shopping for a variety of adult products. We offer
a large selection of Sexual Wellness Aides, Lingerie, Jewelry, Party
Favors and so much more! We offer Services such as our Fun Photos,
a Party Room you can book for a private event and Classes! Our Staff
is Knowledgeable and Friendly, ready to answer questions, and offer
suggestions. We have Displays and samples available to help you make
an Informed Decision on your next purchase! Check us out and see
what 3 Wicked Women is all about. ‘Where Naughty Is Nice’
“WICKED FUN PHOTOS: Pamper yourself! Going to a show
or just a night on the town? Our team will get you gorgeous! Come
in alone or with girlfriends. We’ll do your hair and make-up, take a
group photo, and some individual photos as well for you to choose
from. Photos are printed in store so your photos are safe with us! View
photos we’ve done in our Website Photo Gallery. All Postings are with
permission. Call for your appointment today. We are easy to find
located on Route 1 (Lafayette Road), Rye, NH 03870. For directions or
to book your appointment for a photo session, party or class, please
call: 603-379-2247, contact us through our website at: 3wickedwomen.
com, and Like us on Facebook!”
This TIDINGS newsletter is a great venue
in which to place articles and notices about
your business. Please add me to your PR
distribution list to be sure I get the news.
Items will be used as space permits. Send to:
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Alice and Smokey Bowen have
opened a new restaurant, Fores Restaurant with Alice and Smokey’s
19th Hole Lounge, at 822 Lafayette
Road in Hampton. This is the former
site of Ron Jillian’s.
The Hampton Area Chamber
celebrated grand opening day with
a ribbon cutting. Alice cut the ribbon
with smiles and cheers, surrounded
by the friendly Fores staff and
Chamber representatives.
Alice and Smokey have lived in Hampton for 40 years, and look forward to offering the comfort of their restaurant to their
many friends and visitors. The menu is
varied, and features daily specials, as well
as comfort food, steaks, burgers, and lobster pie. There is a full liquor
license for those cocktails to go with your meal. Fores is open for lunch
and dinner seven days a week. Call 603-601-6587 for more information.
Give Us Your Brochures!
The season is here! It’s time to take advantage of this member
benefit. Bring us a stack of brochures from your business to
be displayed at the Chamber Beach Welcome Center. Drop
them off at the uptown office at 1 Lafayette Road and we’ll
deliver them.
Advertising opportunities still available on
www.HamptonChamber.com
Contact Katie for details
[email protected]
603-926-8718 Ext. 104
Chamber Officers
Chairman
Dean Merrill
Tobey & Merrill
Insurance
There is no Business After Hours in July. Watch Facebook and the
Chamber website for notice of upcoming events.
Scenes from June Business After Hours
“North Beach Bar & Grill”
1st Vice Chairman
Paul LePere
The Hamptons Real
Estate
Immediate Past Chairman
Tim Noonis
Unitil Corporation
Treasurer
Scott Beattie
The Provident Bank
Chamber Staff
President
B.J. “Doc” Noel
Assistant to the President
Katie Curran
Director of Special Events
Ginni McNamara
Director of Membership
Development
Pat Morgenstern
Office Assistant
Sherrill Ayles
Reception
Sandy Flesher
Hampton Area Chamber
of Commerce
One Lafayette Road
P.O. Box 790
Hampton, NH 03843
Phone: 603-926-8718
Fax: 603-926-9977
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Portsmouth, NH
603-433-4680
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Thank you so much to the North Beach Bar & Grill for hosting a great Business After Hours in June! Chamber guests enjoyed delicious food and hospitality, as well as fantastic door prizes from Edible Arrangements Portsmouth,
Cooters Scooters, Joe Mittica of Edward Jones, WNBP, Eccentric Hair, Purple
Urchin, Cinnamon Rainbows, North Beach Bar & Grill, and Stellos Electric.
Thanks to Party Time DJ for supplying the sound system.
Photos by Hampton Beach Photo
Promote Your Business at Business After Hours!
Donations of Door Prizes are Always Welcome.
Email [email protected] for more information.