Mud, Music & More at the Jericho ATV Festival Presented by Progressive in Early August

Get ready for a terrific line-up of Mud, Music & More at the  Annual Jericho ATV Festival Presented by Progressive each year in early August. The Festival draws upwards of 6,000 visitors each year.

Beautiful Jericho Mountain State Park is the setting for dozens of daytime events.

Festival organizers work hard concocting just the right mix of earth and water to produce all the oozy mud necessary for the always fun and exciting mud pit competitions that include Mud Races and Grudge Runs.

Major manufacturers Polaris, Can-Am, Kawasaki, Textron Off-Road & Arctic Cat will be bringing along their new models for you to dream and drool about! Take a demo ride and see what a new model can do for you.

Helicopter rides, a Friday Night Downtown Block Party, Monster Truck Racing and much, much more guarantee lots of fun, entertainment … and MUD! during the weekend of events.

For more information about the Jericho ATV Festival Presented by Progressive, please call (603) 752-6060 or visit www.jerichoatvfestival.com.

 

“Your Adventure Starts Here” – Time to plan your family adventure in the Androscoggin Valley!

NH_Grand_Great_Glen_TrailsIt seems like Mother Nature does not want to let go of winter just yet in the Androscoggin Valley.  There is STILL some great downhill & cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, dogsledding, tubing and snowmobiling for the winter enthusiasts out there! Visit the Androscoggin Valley Chamber of Commerce website to make plans to Eat, Shop & Explore our winter wonderland while it lasts! You will find a great variety of lodging, dining, exploring & retail establishments that will be sure to satisfy every visitor.

 

Bisson Sugar House In the Androscoggin Valley, you could say we have 6 seasons instead of 4!  With the warmer temps during the day, our sweetest season of all is in full swing…Maple Season!  A visit to Bisson’s Sugar House in Berlin, NH is a treat for the entire family.  Bisson’s is family owned and operated dating back to 1921. Their family will make your visit a memorable one while touring the facility and sampling some maple butter, taffy, candy and my all-time favorite…pure maple syrup over vanilla ice cream!  Visit their website and call ahead for operating times as the weather has a major influence on their hours.

Wondering what the 6th season is that I mentioned? Well…with the days getting warmer and warmer and the snow melting, you guessed it – Mud Season!  The miles and miles of trails will be closed for mud season soon so be sure to check the trail conditions often and you can also sign up for trail updates to be sent to your email.  What can you do during Mud Season? You can take the time to plan YOUR next adventure in the Androscoggin Valley.

Santa's Village Whether you are planning a weekend or week, with a family or as a couple…the variety of things to do and places to explore are endless!  Storyland, Santa’s Village and the Mt. Washington Auto Road are just minutes away.   Or pack up your OHRV and head north, stay at our OHRV friendly lodging hotels, cabins or campgrounds and ride right from your room!  Don’t have an OHRV?  We got that covered too! Call to reserve at one of our local rental businesses.  The fun is endless with hiking, biking, kayaking and white water rafting too!

Paula Kinney, Executive Director
Androscoggin Valley Chamber of Commerce

Opening Weekend ATV Poker Run

Dress yourself and your ATV as Superheros & Villains to win prizes and much more!!  Poker Run includes Jericho State Park and businesses in the Berlin/Gorham area.

Rte. 110, Jericho Road in Berlin, NH (Qtr. mile before the trailhead)

  • Prizes for the 1st, 2nd & 3rd BEST Hands.
  • Prize for BEST USE OF THEME
  • AND a prize for the Worst Hand too!

The White Mountain Ridge Runners will be selling hamburgers & Hotdogs to raise money for the Jericho Warming Hut.

Be sure to stop by their clubhouse located just as you enter the trailhead across from Jericho Outdoors! Great lunch & support the Warming Hut too!!

Redneck ATV Poker Run

Opening Weekend of the Trails!!

Get your BEST redneck on! Dress yourself and your ATV to win prizes and much more!!
Poker Run includes Jericho State Park and businesses in the Berlin/Gorham area.

  • Prizes for the 1st, 2nd & 3rd BEST Hands.
  • Prize for BEST USE OF THEME
  • AND a prize for the Worst Hand too!

The White Mountain Ridge Runners will be selling hamburgers & Hotdogs to raise money for the Jericho Warming Hut.

Be sure to stop by their clubhouse located just as you enter the trailhead across from Jericho Outdoors! Great lunch & support the Warming Hut too!!

Event begins on Route 110, Jericho Road, Berlin (one qurter mile before the trailhead).

Paddlemania

Get ready for a great day of fun at Paddlemania!

Paddle the mighty Androscoggin from Nansen Wayside to the Service Credit Union Heritage Park in your canoe, kayak, tube or anything that floats (no motors). Registration takes place at the Park from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Put in is at Nansen Wayside.

Paddling is not mandatory to attend festivities at the Park, which take place from 1 to 5 p.m. and  include lawn games, a beer tent, and food vendors. Amoskeag Beverages will offer Ale Tastings from 2-4 p.m., and A Shot of JD will provide live music from 3-5 p.m.

This year’s theme is “Pirate,” so dress yourself and your canoe, kayak, tube, etc. and win a prize for Best Use of Theme!

Join the Paddlemania Pirate Poker Run: Stop at designated points along the river to collect your poker chops. Prizes for 1st, 2nd, & 3rd Best Hands. And, a prize for Worst Hand, too!

*Poker Run participation not required to paddle the river.

* Paddlers have to arrange shuttling with their friends.

Drive in the ’50s — Downtown Berlin

Classic cars will line the streets of Berlin in early evening. Stop by and check out the fabulous “oldies,” enjoy music throughout the downtown, and nosh on a variety of foods as you stroll along. The free event is rain or shine!

Hosted by the Berlin Main Street Program.

 

Jericho ATV Festival

Daytime events on August 4 & 5 take place at Jericho Mountain State Park, including Demos, Poker Run, ATV Pull, Obstacle Course, Mud Pit Grudge Runs, Mud Pit Races, Food Vendors, After Market Vendors, Helicopter Rides  & more!

Main Street, Berlin, is the setting for the Jericho Festival Downtown Block Party on Friday, August 4, from 4-10 p.m. Enjoy the ATV Ride-In, Food, Beer Tent, Torch-lit Parade & Music by “A Shot of JD.”

The Jericho Festival Concert takes place in Service Credit Union Heritage Park, from 4-10 p.m. on Saturday, August 5. Food Vendors, Lawn Games, Beer Tent. Free admission to the Heritage Park. Featuring New England’s Best Cover Band, “Last Kid Picked.”

Hosted by the Androscoggin Valley ATV Club and the Androscoggin Valley Chamber of Commerce.