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Dover legends, Gazpacho, will headline Dover’s 4th of July
celebration,
the opening event in the 2012 Cochecho Arts Festival.
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The Greater Dover Chamber of Commerce will host Dover’s 4th
of July celebration in Henry Law Park on Wednesday, July 4. The
celebration will feature two stages of entertainment, sponsored by Federal
Savings Bank, carnival amusements, children’s activities, food vendors and an
eight-pound hot dog eating contest. The event is scheduled to
kickoff at 2 p.m. and will conclude with the Liberty Mutual fireworks display
set to begin at 9:15 p.m.
Performances will begin at the Rotary Arts Pavilion at 2
p.m. with the Garrison Players’ performing their very own rendition of the
Declaration of Independence. Following the Garrison Players will be
NorthEastern Ballet Theatre’s “Stars & Stripes” performance at 3:30 p.m.
and a patriotic concert from the New Hampshire Army National Guard’s 39th Army
Band at 6 p.m.
Entertainment on the River Stage, located in Lower Henry Law
Park, will start at 3 p.m. with a performance by Tricky Dick’s Magic Show,
followed by Matt Randall’s Black Belt Academy at 4 p.m. Mr. B’s Taekwon Do is
at 5:30 p.m. and two performances from Americana Roots Rock performer Dan
Walker are at 4:30 p.m. and 6 p.m. Capping off the July 4th celebration
will be local legends, Gazpacho, taking the River Stage at 7:30 p.m. for a
“totally awesome 80’s experience” that will continue throughout the Liberty
Mutual Fireworks.
“We are so excited about the full day of activities we have
planned in Dover for the 4th,” said Stephanie Bolduc, July 4th committee
chair. “July 4th is a special day and through the support of Liberty
Mutual, Federal Savings Bank, the City of Dover and countless donations from
community members and organizations, we have been able to assemble a day that
has a little something for everyone and will be remembered by all who
attend.”
Throughout the day Vertical Entertainment will have a
climbing rock wall, simulated bungee jump ride and other carnival amusements in
operation. The Children’s Museum of New Hampshire and Paint Along Dover
will be on site with arts and crafts for the kids and Lauri Thompson will be
offering face painting.
Deputy Dogs of Dover will be holding a hot dog eating
contest of epic proportions at 4:30 p.m. Teams of three will compete
against one another to see who can eat a gigantic eight-pound hot dog, with bun
and chili, in the fastest time. The contest is $50 per team of three and
all proceeds go directly to the Dover Children’s Home. The winning team
will go home with trophies and local gift cards.
For more information on Dover’s 4th of July celebration,
contact the Greater Dover Chamber of Commerce at 603-742-2218.
