July 2012 Hampton Area Chamber of Commerce Monthly Newsletter

Third Annual Lobster Roll Eating Contest Schedules Qualifying RoundLIKE 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 of-

ficial 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.Volun-teerHub.com. If you do not have internet access, call our Volunteer Chairman, Katie Curran, at 603-926-8718 ext.104.

CHAMBER CONNECTIONA Daytime Networking Event

WILL RESUME IN OCTOBERHampton Chamber Office

One Lafayette Road, Hampton

Dr. Don Conant of Seabrook Chiropractic & Wellness Center gave an informative and interest-ing presentation to the well-at-

tended June meeting.

C o n t a c t Seabrook Chiropractic at 603-474-9990 for more information or to make an appointment.

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 do-nated 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.

Photos Coutesy of Hampton Beach Photo

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 man-agement 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 atten-dance, as well as local and state elected officials.

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.

T h e H a m p t o n A r e a 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.

Q u o t i n g f r o m t h e i r 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!”

Alice and Smokey Bowen have opened a new restaurant, Fores Res-taurant 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 Hamp-ton for 40 years, and look forward to offer-ing 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 detailskatie@hamptonchamber.com

603-926-8718 Ext. 104

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:pat@hamptonchamber.com

Chamber OfficersChairman

Dean MerrillTobey & Merrill

Insurance1st Vice Chairman

Paul LePereThe Hamptons Real

EstateImmediate Past Chairman

Tim NoonisUnitil Corporation

TreasurerScott Beattie

The Provident Bank

Chamber StaffPresident

B.J. “Doc” NoelAssistant to the President

Katie CurranDirector of Special Events

Ginni McNamaraDirector of Membership

DevelopmentPat Morgenstern

Office AssistantSherrill Ayles

ReceptionSandy Flesher

Hampton Area Chamber of Commerce

One Lafayette RoadP.O. Box 790

Hampton, NH 03843Phone: 603-926-8718

Fax: 603-926-9977Promote Your Business at Business After Hours!

Donations of Door Prizes are Always Welcome.Email pat@hamptonchamber.com for more information.

Scenes from June Business After Hours

“North Beach Bar & Grill”

There is no Business After Hours in July. Watch Facebook and the Chamber website for notice of upcoming events.

Thank you so much to the North Beach Bar & Grill for hosting a great Busi-ness After Hours in June! Chamber guests enjoyed delicious food and hospital-

ity, 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

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