The Rotary Club of Nashua West
Presents the 6th Annual

Rock ‘N Ribfest 2008
and
New Hampshire State Barbecue Championships
Anheuser-Busch Facility, Merrimack, New Hampshire

June 20th  4:00 PM to 11:00 PM
   June 21st  11:00 AM to 11:00 PM
June 22nd  11:00 AM to 4:00 PM

Military Appreciation Day - Sunday, June 22nd!

(sponsored by Anheuser-Busch, Inc. & Nashua West Rotary)

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ENTERTAINMENT

There are a number of entertainment activities for the whole family. 

MUSIC ENTERTAINMENT:

Adult music entertainment will feature a variety of bands and groups covering both rock 'n roll and country.  Last year, Mama Kicks was outstanding and Fatback had everyone dancing and singing. The stage is covered so the entertainers will perform rain or shine.

The music schedule includes:

FRIDAY - JUNE 20th

Teen Band Competition                                   4:00 PM - 8:00 PM

One Fine Mess - Rock 'n' Roll                       8:00 PM - 11:00 PM

SATURDAY - JUNE 21st

Project Mess - Rock 'n' Roll                 12:00 PM - 2:30 PM

The Risen  - Rock 'n' Roll                                  3:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Brickyard Blues - Blues/Rock                            6:30 PM - 8:30 PM

James Montgomery Band - Blues                       9:00 PM - 11:00 PM  

SUNDAY - JUNE 22nd

Mama Kicks - Rock                                            12:00 PM - 3:00 PM  

CHILDREN'S MUSIC/PERFORMANCES

This year we will have a separate children's stage featuring a number of performers.  As performers are scheduled, we will post them in the Children's Entertainment section below.

OTHER ENTERTAINMENT:

RE/MAX Hot Air Balloon Tethered Rides will be offered by RE/MAX Properties Friday and Saturday evenings from 5:30 - 7:30 PM. Tethered hot air balloon ride fee: $10 per ride.

Aerial Acrobatic Performances - Rob Holland will once again perform his exciting air stunts over the Anheuser-Busch skies.  This year, he he will be flying a new plane, which promises to impress every onlooker! This was one of the highlights of Ribfest.  You don't want to miss this exciting performance!!  The performances will be Saturday, 6:45 -7:05 p.m. and Sunday, 1:30 - 1:50 p.m. 

Pictures with the Clydesdales - Saturday, 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM.  You have a chance to get up close and personal with some of the famous Anheuser-Busch Clydesdale horses.  The Merrimack facility is one of the stables that is home for the Clydesdales and you can tour the stables and then have your picture taken next to one of these beautiful horses.

The Ribfest Raffle offers a chance for you to go home with a great gift!  A number of great prizes will be raffled hourly throughout the event.  GRAND PRIZE: 4 Red Sox tickets to the August 2nd game versus the Oakland Athletics.  The seats are on the Budweiser Right Field Roof Deck.  Prize includes a $100 food and beverage credit.  So, be sure to buy a fistful of raffle tickets to increase your chances of winning.

CHILDREN'S ENTERTAINMENT: 

In addition to the musical performers (see below), children will have plenty of fun at the Rock ‘N Ribfest.  The children's area will feature a number of play structures and inflatables.  The children's area will be have expanded hours this year:  Friday - 4:00 PM - 10:00 PM, Saturday - 11:00 AM - 10:00 PM, and Sunday 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM.

Amusements: $10.00 all day, 50 cents per ticket

Inflatable Moonwalk
Trackless Train
2 Inflatable Mini Fun Slides
Inflatable Balloon Typhoon
18 ft. Inflatable Slide
22 ft. Inflatable Slide
Inflatable Obstacle Course
Inflatable Bungee Run
2 24 ft. Rock Climbing Walls
2 Face Painters/Tattoos
Inflatable Speed Pitch
13x13 Inflatable Bounce House
2 10x10 Kiddie Ball Pits
Inflatable Basketball Toss
30 ft.  & 40 ft. Inflatable Obstacle Courses

Face painting, sand art, and fun tattoos for children will also be offered.

Strolling artists and performers will offer magic tricks, balloon artists, clowns from Granite State Clowns, stilt walkers and more.

PERFORMANCES SCHEDULE ON The children's stage

FRIDAY, JUNE 20th

6:00 PM     Mark Lawrence Karate

7:00 PM     Peacock Players

8:00 PM     Broadway Bound Performing Arts Center

SATURDAY, JUNE 21st

11:30 AM    Drama Kids performing short scenes from the hilarious "Fractured Fairy Tales" theme

12:00 PM    Peacock Players - Comedy Show

  1:00 PM    Mark Lawrence Karate Demo

  2:00 PM    Balloon Zoo - Fun balloon animals & shapes along with audience participation

  3:00 PM    BJ Hickman - Magic and comedy for the whole family

  4:00 PM    Independent Karate School Demo

  5:00 PM    BJ Hickman - Magic and comedy for the whole family

  6:00 PM    Independent Karate School Demo

  7:00 PM    Balloon Zoo - Fun balloon animals & shapes along with audience participation

SUNDAY, JUNE 22nd  

11:30 AM    Drama Kids performing short scenes from the hilarious "Fractured Fairy Tales" theme

12:00 PM    Joe Howard - Balloons - Magic - Juggling & Comedy Show

  1:00 PM    Wayne from Maine - Music & fun with audience participation.

  2:00 PM    Joe Howard - Balloons - Magic - Juggling & Comedy Show

  3:00 PM    Wayne from Maine - Music & fun with audience participation.