Events
2020 fundraisers (see below FMI)
ALL fundraisers are on hold due to COVID 19
- July 4th 2 pm – 4 pm
7th Annual Boat Parade - July 19th 9 am – noon
2nd Annual Early Morning Swim & Paddleboard - August 1st 6 pm – 10 pm
8th Annual Fishstock Festival - August 8th 2 pm – 4 pm
3rd Annual Boat Poker Run - August 22nd 9 am – noon
Bake/Craft/Raffle Sale
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
- 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 - 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 am with the live auction starting at 10 am. 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
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
- 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 with the selling beginning at 9:00. Please wrap and label your goods for special preparation such as “peanut” or “gluten” free
- Location: Shady Nook Recreation Center
- For More Information Contact: Elaine Hall
