Events – Balch Lake Improvement Association

Balch Lake Improvement Association

Keeping our lake healthy

Events

2021 fundraisers (see below FMI)

2021 Event Flyer

7th Annual Boat Parade – July 4th
2nd Annual Early Morning Swim & Paddleboard – July 18th
To sign up
To pay the fee
Yard Sale/ Auction – July 17th
8th Annual Fishstock Festival – August 7th
3rd Annual Boat Poker Run
Bake/Craft/Raffle Sale – August 28th

Annual Boat Parade

In early July around the 4th

Description: Join the fun, decorate your boat, cruise the lake in a parade formation. Prizes for best decorated boat too
Location: Begin and end at Balch Lake Marina
Time: 2:00 – 4:00 PM
For More Information Contact Linny Seaver

Boat Poker Run

Held in late July/early August

Description: Buy your poker hands at the Balch Lake Marina, fill your boat with friends and head out on the lake to locate the 5 pontoon boats where you will “draw” your hand. The winning hand will be announced at the marina with the winner taking home 50% of the take.
Boats moored in Loon Cove, Outside the No Wake Zone in NH, Wyman Cove, The Ridge and by Greenbay Beach in Shady Nook.
Contact Person: Linny Seaver

Swim & Paddleboard for Balch

Early morning swim in mid-July

Description: Starting in Shady Nook, from First Beach to Sandy Beach.
Entry fee $30, Benefit for BLIMP and Milfoil Awareness. All swimmers are encouraged to get as many $ sponsors as possible
Time 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
For More Information Contact: Susan Calkins

Auction and Yard Sale

Held in late-July on the odd years

Description: The yard sale begins at 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM. Everyone is encouraged to donate “lightly used goods to the auction and/or auction. Donations will be accepted the day before the event
Location: Shady Nook Recreation Center
Contact Person: Diane Landry, 781-307-2684 or Becky Jackman 207-653-9814
Volunteers needed

Fishstock Music Festival

Held in late-July early August

Description: Enjoy an evening of live music, food and fun
Location: Wyman Cove, 360 Francis Rd, Wakefield
Time 6:00 – 10:00 PM
For More Information Contact: Gary Poisson

Bake, Craft and Raffle Sale

Held in mid-August

Description: An annual tradition with a possible new craft addition this year. Drop your baked goods off at 8:30. Please wrap and label your goods for special preparation such as “peanut” or “gluten” free
Location: Shady Nook Recreation Center
Time 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
For More Information Contact: Elaine Hall