WHEN

February 13th, 14th and 15th

WHERE

Roy Memorial Park/Talent Hall

Join your fellow community members at the 3rd annual Litchfield Winter Fest. WinterFest is a large scale community event aimed at providing winter recreational activities to people of all ages. The main goal of the event is to offer the community a memorable and enjoyable experience with family, friends, and neighbors at minimal cost. Any funds raised during this event will be used to improve and expand recreational activities within Litchfield.

Updates to this site will be made as details become available. Check back often for times and links for signups.

Litchfield WInterfest will be accepting non-perishable food donations for the local food pantry during the event.

Sponsorships are availabe. Use the following link for more information and the form. Sponsorship

We are in need of volunteers for short time periods on all three days to assist with the multiple events and activities.

Click Here to Volunteer !!

Pictures from 2014

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Friday, February 13th

Parents Night Out

Parents enjoy the night out and let our volunteers watch the little ones. This year’s activities include a wildlife demonstration, provided by Wildlife Encounters (Voted Parenting NH Magazine’s “FAMILY FAVORITE” for 2014) as well as music, dancing and crafts.

Consent Form

Check-In: 5:30 to 6:00
Pickup: 9:00
Age Limits: 4 to 11
Costs: $10 / $25 Maximum per family
Admission includes Pizza & Beverage
Pre-Registration Required: Signup
Non-perishable donations welcome

Saturday, February 14th

5k Road Race / 2k Fun Run

Starting from Roy Memorial Park, the course winds its way through the neighborhoods of Litchfield. Included with the race fee is a Winterfest 5k t-shirt. Register by Jan. 24th to guarantee shirt size. Prizes will be awarded to the best times in multiple age groups.

Race Map

Check-In: 8:00 to 8:30
5k: 9:00 to 10:00
Fun Run: 10:00 to 11:00
$15, 10 and under free
Signup

Chili and Chowder Cook-Off

Do you think you make amazing chili or chowder? Compete against other town residents and enter chili or chowder in the Winter Fest Cook-Off. A panel of judges will choose the top 3 in each category (Chili / Chowder). Also, one “People’s Choice Award” in each category will be decided by public opinion. Click here for instructions and rules.

12:30pm to 5:00pm
Free to enter, $5 for Sampler and People’s Choice Vote
Signup

Dog Sleds

Back by popular demand! Enjoy the thrill of a dog sled ride provided by Seal Cove Journeys. This event sold-out last year, so register early if interested.

Dog Sled Rider Information and Policies

10:00 to 6:00
$25 for up to 3 people (restrictions apply)
Advanced sign-up is recommended: Signup

Residents vs. Responders Hockey Game

Come watch members of the fire and police departments compete against Litchfield residents in this enjoying hockey game. If you are a Litchfield resident and have an interest to play, use the signup link. The first 14 residents and 14 first responders to sign up will play. The format will be a 1hr. game using “pond hockey rules”. Novice and experienced players 18 yrs. old and up are welcome. No pads are required, helmets recommended. Jerseys will be provided. Hockey Rules

4:30
No Charge
Signup

Cornhole Tournament

Come show off your cornhole skills at the 3rd Annual Winter Cornhole Tournament. 32 teams (2 players per team) will be competing for the title. Shirts are also available for Players, alternates, and spectators for $10. The first 64 to register will be entered. Others will be placed as alternates in case of an open slot. The format will be Blind Draw for teammates / Double Elimination. BYOB

If you are ordering a shirt please try to register / place your shirt order by 1/27 to guarantee the correct size! Registration is limited to Litchfield Residents until Feb. 4th. After that it will be open to anyone wishing to play. Cornhole Tournament Rules

6pm to 10pm
$20 per person
Signup
This event is limited to adults only. No children please

Here are some of the additional events and activities we are working on. Check back for updates.

Mini Snowmobile Race (No Charge)
Ice Skating
BYOB Beer Garden
Bonfire
16 foot Inflatable Slide
Kids Obstacle Course
Bake Sale Signup
Raffle
Sports Memorabilia Auction – See the website

10am to 5pm
Free

Sunday, February 15th

Pancake Breakfast

Wake up Sunday morning and come to Talent Hall for an old fashioned pancake breakfast. Pancakes, Sausage, Coffee, Juice and Milk will be served.

8:30am to 10:30am
$4 per person, 5 and under free

Archery

Interested in trying archery? Use this opportunity to give it a try.

Instruction, equipment and supplies will be provided

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9am to 11am
Free
Signup

Snowshoeing

The Conservation Commission will lead a tour throughout Darrah Pond and Roy Memorial Park. 25 pair, in various sizes, of snowshoes are available to use at no charge, while residents who have the equipment are welcome to participate.

11am to 1pm
Free
Advanced sign-up is required: Signup

Ice Fishing/Ice Fishing Clinics

NH Fish and Game “Let’s Go Fishing” program will be providing clinics for anyone 8 and older on Darrah Pond and open fishing to others. Equipment is provided for clinic participants.

9:30am
Free
Advanced sign-up is required: Signup