NHPR Block Party

Thank you for being a part of the NHPR community! People like you play an integral role in ensuring local journalism continues to thrive in New Hampshire and we cannot thank you enough for your support. We hope you will join us to celebrate the NHPR community at the annual NHPR Block Party!

Join us on Saturday, September 20, from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at 2 Pillsbury Street in Concord.

This year’s event will also mark a special milestone: 30 years of The Folk Show with Kate McNally. For three decades, Kate has guided listeners through the past, present, and future of folk music every Sunday night, becoming a beloved voice in New Hampshire’s folk community. To celebrate, NHPR is bringing The Folk Show out of the studio and into the spotlight with special live events—including at the Block Party! There will be live music all day from local musicians.

Throughout the day, you can tour the station, shop for limited-edition NHPR merchandise, and visit the “Meet the NHPR Newsroom” booth, where reporters, hosts, and producers will be available at scheduled times. The full schedule will be shared by email closer to the event.

We’ll have activities for kids all day, including friendship bracelet-making, a tie-dye station, lawn games, and face painting. You’re welcome to bring your own small, lightweight items for tie-dyeing (pillow case, t-shirt, socks, tea towel).

You can pre-order a white NHPR t-shirt when you register to use for the tie-dye station. You'll be able to pick shirts up at the registration table when you arrive.

Food by Eatery Food Trucks and non-alchoholic beverages from Auspicious Brew will be avaliable for purchase.

Local partners including the Mount Washington Observatory, the Society for the Protection of NH Forests, and Pope Memorial SPCA will join us for the day.

Please consider bringing to the party.

Bring your lawn chairs or blanket and enjoy the day with us. We can't wait to see you!

This celebration was made possible in part by Capitol Roofing New England: Your New England Roofing Experts! Thank you for your generous support.

Email Zoë Mitchell at [email protected] with any questions or for more information.

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