Alton Bay Winter Carnival to Take Place on Feb. 14

Although things will look different this year, the fundraising cause remains the same. Due to the pandemic, the Alton Business Association (ABA) will not be able to host a large-scale winter carnival event in the way the group normally would. With that said, the ABA is committed to bringing some winter fun to the community. There will be smaller (in the interest of safety) sponsored events and some events will be virtual, such as the popular Fundraiser RAFFLE.

The February 14 Winter Carnival events will include:

An Ice Sculpture Walking Tour in Alton Bay

A Bob House Decorating Contest (email @info@altonbusinessassociation.com to enter by February 12).

A VIRTUAL Fundraising RAFFLE, with prizes donated from ABA members and local businesses. The online raffle will run from February 7 to 14 at www.altonbusinessassociation.com (stay tuned to the ABA Facebook page event for sneak peaks on the prizes and more details).

The Alton Parks and Recreation Department sponsored Snow Shoe Hike (weather permitting) on Sunday, February 14 at 10 am at the Morse Preserve/Pine Mountain, located on Avery Hill Road, off Alton Mountain Road. For more information and/or to register contact parksrec@alton.nh.gov or call 603-875-0109. Register by February 11.

An ABA Table on the Ice for a brief time to announce Virtual Raffle & Bob House Winners.

Virtual events may be added, so stay tuned to the ABA Facebook Event Page @altonbusinessassociation and website.

The list of sponsors is growing and the ABA lists thus far, Alton Circle Grocery, Shibley’s at the Pier, Alton Excavation, Katie’s Kitchen, Dockside, Inspiration for Organization and Catchpenny. If you’re interested in a supporting a great cause and giving back to your community by being a sponsor, please email info@altonbusinessassociation.com.

Although Winter Carnival events may look different this year, it is a chance to embrace the fun that winter season brings.