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Written by Administrator   
Friday, 03 April 2009 13:25

2009 FESTIVAL - CHECK BACK FOR UPDATED INFO FOR 2010!

MUSICIAN LINE-UP:

  • Master of Ceremonies: Chris Hansen (DJ)
  • 9:00-10:15 ORMS Jazz Band
  • 10:30-10:45 Codfish Aristocracy Performing the Oyster River Festival Song!
  • 11:00-11:30 Mike Merenda, Chris Merenda, Pierce Woodward
  • 11:45-12:15 The Mondays 
  • 12:30-1:00 Chewy (with Chris Merenda)
  • 1:15-1:45 Rockspring (Formerly known as The Verbs, with Chad Verbeck)
  • 2:00-2:30 Jim Devlin
  • 2:45-3:15 The Scott Barnett Band
  • 3:30-4:00 The Road Cases (Tom Smith and Son)
  • 4:15-5:30 Groovechild

  • 7:30pm (post-festival) in the auditorium, ORHS Spring Musical, Jekyll and Hyde, Book and lyrics by Lesle Bricusse; Music by Frank Wildhorn. Tickets for $8 on sale at the door.

    FOOD VENDOR:

  • Merrimack Cardinals Concessions (because Bobcats find Cardinals to be rather tasty!)

  • Merrimack Cardinals has graciously offered to donate a percentage of their sales to the ORYI fundraiser so please support the cause by eating heartily! Please support the fundraiser and our wonderful vendor by purchasing your food on site rather than bringing your own. Thanks!

    Breakfast items will be served in the morning in addition to the usual festival fare of items such as Hamburgers, Hotdogs, Italian Sausage, Steak and Cheese, Pulled Pork Sandwiches, French Fries, Chicken Fingers, and Fried Dough. Drinks will include an assortment of Coke products, Gatorade, and Poland Spring Water. Please give a hearty Bobcat welcome to our Merrimack neighbors!

    SPECIAL ACTIVITIES:

  • Senator Jeanne Shaheen will be kicking off the Bobat Bolt road race at the starting line!
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  • Nancy Hubbe, Portrait Artist (15 minute on-the-spot portraits, $10)
  • Photo Opportunity with “Bobby the Bobcat” (OR Mascot) and "Gnarlz the Wildcat" (UNH Mascot)
  • ORHS vs. St. Thomas Aquinas Lacrosse Game in Honor of Nathan Hardy (11am)
  • Live action painting by Jessica Alford 
  • Book Sale, Durham Public Library  

    CHILDREN’S ACTIVITIES:

  • Shawn Middleton (professional storyteller)
  • Children's Arts & Crafts Table, Fernald Lumber Sponsor
  • Children's Race, ORPP and Durham House of Pizza Sponsors
  • Field Games, ORPP and Ocean National Bank Sponsors
  • Face Painting and Bounce House, ORPP Sponsor
  • Storytelling, Puppetry, Dress-Up, Durham Public Library Sponsor 
  • ARTIST EXHIBITORS:

  • Bryan Rutland
  • Esilda Corbin (Link is a PDF)
  • Heather Lynn
  • Scott Bulger
  • Nancy Hubbe
  • Ty Guarino (Link is a PDF)

    NON-PROFIT EXHIBITORS:

  • Oyster River Alumni Association
  • Oyster River Youth Initiative
  • Durham: It's Where You Live
  • On Belay
  • Child Voice International
  • Durham Historic Association
  • Oyster River Parents and Preschoolers
  • Durham Parks and Recreation
  • BUSINESS EXHIBITORS:

  • Gault Builders, LLC
  • Minute Men Painters, LLC 
  • Wildcat Fitness
  • Durham-Great Bay Rotary  
  • SILENT AUCTION ITEMS:

    Paintings/Drawings By:

  • Ian Robertson Duncan
  • Jessica Alford
  • Nancy Hubbe: Painting of Mill Pond
  • Bryan Rutland
  • Bea Hebert
  • Parul Smith
  • Peter Calderwood
  • Photography by:

  • Blake Tucker
  • Cozette Carroll
  • Hilary McHone
  • Peter Grant (in memoriam): Nature Photography Greeting Cards
  • Crafts by:

  • Heather Lynn: Jewelry Gift Set (Link is a PDF)
  • Dena Hale: Afghan (Link is a PDF)
  • Benjamin Dodd: Ceramics
  • Paul Igoe: Ceramics
  • Ty Guarino: Crocheted Headwear (Link is a PDF)
  • Jennifer Thompson Campbell: Children’s Hair Accessories
  • Child Voice International: Handmade Ugandan beaded necklaces
  • Goods and Services by:

  • The Holiday Inn Express, Durham NH: One Night Stay at Durham Location
  • Portsmouth Kayak Adventures, Portsmouth NH: One Kayak Trip
  • Wildcat Fitness, Durham NH: Two Month Full Access Membership and Technical Shirt
  • This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it : 80 minute in-home massage
  • Scott Bulger: High School Senior Portrait Package
  • Durham Historic Association: Durham Jigsaw Puzzle (Link is a PDF)
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