Arts and Entertainment
September 29, 2023
From: Warner Fall Foliage FestivalThe theme for the Parade this year is Favorite Songs, Past and Present See you Sunday!
The Kids' Fun Run has been an entertaining part of the Warner Fall Foliage Festival for many years. It is back as we celebrate 76 years of Festival. Please go to the link below to learn more about it and to register. Fun Run is Sunday morning
The following businesses have contributed to the WFFF Kids Fun Run: Woodlawn Pet Resort, Candletree, Cafe One East, Pumpkin Blossom Farm, and Artisans of New London
The Ice Cream Eating Contest will also be back! It will be held on Sunday at noon at the Velvet Moose. Day of event sign ups can occur, but advanced registration is requested if possible. Please register at the Velvet Moose during operating hours or call (603) 456-2511.
Stage Schedule
Friday
6:30-8:30 pm - New Nile Orchestra - MSW Stage
Ethiopian singer/dancer Kiflu Kidane and his band New Nile Orchestra have been performing their high energy brand of world music for more than 20 years across New England. The infectious rhythms from the band combined with Kidane’s remarkable dancing and singing inspire even the most committed wall flower to get up and dance.
Saturday
10:00-11:30 am - Annie & The Natural WonderBand - MSW Stage
Annie and Safari Bob create and perform fun-filled, interactive songs and dances about the wonders of nature for the whole family to enjoy. For the past 30 years the Natural Wonder Band has performed for over 850,000 friends around the world.
12-1:30 pm - Hot Skillet Club - MSW Stage
Hot gypsy jazz with a western swing flavor. Three voices, guitar, bass and fiddle.
2-3 pm - Katie Dobbins - MSW Stage
Award winning singer-songwriter and light warrior Katie Dobbins seeks to share honest music that captivates listeners and brings light to the darkness. With a mastery of storytelling and the heart of a poet, this soulful songstress captures elements of life and relationships in ways that lift the spirit and challenge the soul. Her album There Is Light, produced by multi-award-winning producer Sean McLaughlin of 37' Productions, was awarded Album of the Year at the 2019 New England Music Awards and 2021 Limelight Music Awards
3:30- 5 pm Mike Stockbridge - MSW Stage
Just two albums into his recording career and Mike Stockbridge is solidifying his reputation as one of the East Coast's most promising jazz guitarists. Join this local music educator and performer as he brings a talented ensemble to the Warner Stage.
6:30-8:30 pm The DoBros - MSW Stage
The DoBros are a musical group based out of Warner, New Hampshire. Established in early 2013 as an acoustic-based bluegrass and folk ensemble, the music collective went through a period of exploration and self-discovery with both acoustic and electric instruments. Reaching deep into their creative archives in search of a sound, it culminated in a mix of country, rock, blues, bluegrass, funk, and americana which formed a unique style often referred to as farm-funk and dirt-grass. The DoBros are sure to get the crowd on their feet!
Sunday
10:00-11 am Kids Dance Party - MSW Stage and Jim Mitchell Park
Family friendly dance party finish the Kids Fun Run!
10 am-12 pm LaLoopna Hoops - Kearsarge Mt Rd Performance area
Lee Nangeroni, also known as LaLoopna Hoops, is a hoop dancer, stilt walker and fire performer from New Hampshire. July 2015 Lee dove into hoop dance and has dedicated herself to the pursuit of flow! In 2016 she achieved a sponsorship with CosmicVibe, a hoop company out of Virginia. In 2017, she became a Hoop Love Coach. Since 2019 she has been honored to perform with the Massachusetts Renaissance Faire, the Cape Cod Pirate Festival, and the New Hampshire Renaissance Faire along with many other events. Lee adores entertaining and sharing the magic of flow with audiences far and wide!"
1-2pm Grand Parade MainSt
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2-3:30pm East Bay Jazz Ensemble
Based in the NH/VT upper Valley East Bay Jazz band performs Big Band classics on our MainStage!
Date: October 6-8, 2023
Location: Various locations in Warner, NH
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