It seems like it was just New Years, and now Memorial Day is just around the corner! Where does the time go? That’s a big question, but you need to figure out what you’re doing for the holiday first. Instead of the typical backyard BBQ, many people take a refreshing escape to North Conway as the weather starts to heat up. Thankfully, there is plenty to do for visitors of all ages, whether you want to be active or just sit and enjoy the crisp, clean air.
Wildquack Duck Race & Music Festival
Get ready to make a splash! The Jackson Area Chamber of Commerce is back with its annual Wildquack Duck Race & Music Festival. Pick your rubber duck and race it down the river for a chance to win one of over 50 prizes—including cash rewards for top finishers!
Beyond the thrilling races, enjoy live entertainment, dancing, delicious fair food, a lively parade, a silent auction, and a cornucopia of vendors.
📅 Sunday, May 25
💲FREE Admission!
🎟️ Regular Ducks: $6 each or 4 for $20 (Grand Prize: $1,000 cash)
🏅 Olympic Ducks: $20 each (Winner gets 50% of ticket sales, up to $13,000!)
🦆 Big Ducks: $100 each, only 30 available (Grand Prize: $1,000)
For details and tickets (ducks), visit the Jackson Area Chamber of Commerce website. Don’t miss out on this quacktastic event!
International Mountain Climbing School
Adventure with confidence! If you love exploring the great outdoors, Wilderness First Aid is a must-have skill. This Memorial Day Weekend, the International Mountain Climbing School in North Conway is offering a hands-on Wilderness First Aid Course designed for hikers, bikers, climbers, and outdoor enthusiasts of all kinds.
Taught in partnership with SOLO—one of the nation’s most respected wilderness medical schools—this course equips you with essential first-aid knowledge to handle emergencies in remote settings.
For more details and registration, visit the International Mountain Climbing School’s website. Don’t miss this chance to boost your backcountry safety skills (while enjoying the wonderful sights of the White Mountains)!
Soak Up the Scenery (In Style)
Whether you’re in the mood for adventure or want to just unwind for the weekend, the Cranmore Mountain Lodge is the perfect place to lay your hat between festivities, hikes, and meals, offering a relaxing destination unto itself.
Combining the charm of a New England bed and breakfast with a rich history (Babe Ruth was a regular guest!), modern amenities, and award-winning hospitality, it gives guests a chance to take a breath, enjoy locally sourced food prepared on-site, and get a front row seat to the splendor of the White Mountains. It’s the ideal environment to sit and reflect on why we celebrate Memorial Day and pay homage to the people who have made our lives possible.
You can learn about the Lodge and make this Memorial Day unforgettable by clicking here.