🎨🎶 Free First Friday at the Belknap Mill Museum!
Celebrate Art, Music & History in Downtown Laconia
📅 Friday, August 1 | 🕙 Free Admission All Day (10 AM – 8 PM)

Spend a summer day surrounded by creativity at the Belknap Mill—where local art, inspiring music, and rich history come together for a one-of-a-kind experience!

🖼️ Art Exhibit: Wool, Nature & Imagination – Works by Pam Bartlett
Explore the stunning fiber artistry of Pam Bartlett, a juried member of the League of NH Craftsmen and nationally recognized rug hooking artist. Known for her captivating landscapes, animals, and use of mixed fibers, Pam’s work is a vibrant blend of texture, tradition, and storytelling. A must-see for anyone who loves the beauty of nature captured in wool.

🎶 Live Music in Rotary Park: Katie Dobbins at 6 PM
With the heart of a poet and the voice of a storyteller, Katie Dobbins delivers powerful, uplifting music rooted in her New England life and deep faith. Described as “sweet but bold,” Katie’s songs blend folk-pop melodies with heartfelt lyrics that inspire and move. Don't miss this enchanting performance!

🏛️ Explore the Museum
Take a self-guided tour through the Belknap Mill, the oldest unaltered brick textile mill in the U.S., and discover exhibits like the Threads of Innovation and our charming 4th-floor bridal room.

🧺 What to Bring: A blanket or lawn chair, your friends and family, and a love for local art, music, and community.

🎟️ Admission is FREE all day!
Big thanks to our First Thursday sponsors: Laconia Putnam Fund, Lakes Region Community College, and Lakes Media.

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