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Downtown Somerville Promotions Calendar
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New Years Day — January 1, 2012
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| February 2012 |
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Valentines Day — Tuesday, February 14, 2012
President's Day/Washington's Birthday — Monday, February 20, 2012
Mardi Gras (Fat Tuesday) — Tuesday, February 21, 2012 |
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| April 2012 |
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Easter — Sunday, April 8, 2012
Passover — Saturday, April 7-13, 2012
Multiple Sclerosis Walk — Sunday, April 10, 2012
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| May 2012 |
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Thursday 17th - Sunday 20th
Arts on Division
Arts on Division is an annual cultural celebration that will be held from Thursday, May 17 through Saturday, May 20. Most of the arts activities will take place at 15-17 Division Street, which is a 5200 square foot storefront that is currently vacant. Thus far, a large and diverse fine art exhibition in the space will include paintings, sculpture, ceramic arts, photography and printmaking. Additionally, performance art such as dramatic readings, poetry, dance and music will be held in the space. Arts on Division will be open to the public at no charge.
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Saturday 19th
Somerville's Sampler Day & Restaurant Week Begins
Somerville's 7th Annual Sampler Day features restaurant tasting, demonstrations, sidewalk sales and other events — all featuring Somerville businesses. Live Music is also included at specific main street locations throughout the festive day. Sampler Day also kicks off another Somerville favorite: Restaurant Week.
Restaurant Week showcases downtown Somerville restaurants. Participating restaurants in the 4th annual event will feature popular 3-course $20.11 prix fixe dinners from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. from Saturday the 19th to Saturday the 26th — a great opportunity to discover a brand new dining experience or the perfect excuse to get together and revisit an old favorite in downtown Somerville.
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Friday Nights Memorial Day Weekend through Labor Day Weekend
Somerville Cruise Nights Begin
Weekly car show on Main Street draws thousands weekly to walk around town and view the cars.
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Thursday 24th
Legal Run Around
5K Road Race starts at 5:30 pm, with an attendance of 200+ participants.
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Monday 28th
Tour of Somerville & Memorial Day Parade
The highlight of the day of cycling is the 50-mile Kugler-Anderson Memorial Tour of Somerville, known as the “Kentucky Derby of Cycling.” The Tour is the oldest bicycle race in the United States. Memorial Day Parade is in the morning. The day’s events include skateboard and inline skating demonstrations, other events for children and an international hackey sack tournament. Event draws over 20,000 visitors.
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Mother's Day — May 13, 2012
Memorial Day — May 25, 2012
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| June 2012 |
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Sunday 3rd
Annual Street Fair
Promoted regionally, this street fair draws over 10,000 visitors to Somerville.
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Friday Nights
Somerville Cruise Nights
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Thursday June 7
Farmer's Market Begins
Noon - 6pm
Located along Grove and East Main Street along the historic Somerset County Courthouse green, the market features fresh locally grown fruits and vegetables, poultry, eggs, wildflower honey, artisan cheeses, gourmet pickles and olives, natural ice cream, and more. The Somerville Farmer's Market draws about 300 people on average each week (x16).
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Thursday June 7
Music on Main Begins
5pm-8pm
Enjoy live music all along Main Street.
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| July 2012 |
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Friday Nights
Somerville Cruise Nights
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Thursdays
Farmer's Market
Noon - 6pm
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Thursdays
Farmer's Market
Noon - 6pm
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Fourth of July
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| August 2012 |
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Friday Nights
Somerville Cruise Nights
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Thursdays
Farmer's Market
Noon - 6pm
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Thursdays
Music on Main
5pm - 8pm
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| September 2012 |
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Sunday 9th
4th Annual Somerville Jazz Festival
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Thursdays
Farmer's Market
Noon - 6pm
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Thursdays
Music on Main
5pm - 8pm
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Labor Day — Monday September 3, 2012
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| October 2012 |
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Sunday 7th
Arts on Main Fall Festival
Promoted regionally, this street fair draws over 10,000 visitors to Somerville. The hours of the event are 11am – 5pm, rain or shine. Member application forms are available to the right. Non members should contact Donna Vella at This Is It, 201-653-2699 x204.
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Click Here for Vendor Application
Click Here for Food Vendor Application
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Saturday 8th & Sunday 9th (tbd)
Weekend Journey through the Past
Somerset County Cultural & Heritage Commission's history weekend throughout the county, features 6 sites in Somerville.
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Saturday 13th
Fireman's Parade
Main Street, as a part of Somerville Fire Department's Inspection Day and Fire Prevention Week.
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Thursdays
Farmer's Market
Noon - 6pm
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Wednesday 31st
Merchant Trick or Treat
Annual trick or treating draws over 1,000 kids, plus parents to downtown. Clowns, Sparkee from Somerset Patriots, and free photos of kids in costume.
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Halloween — Wednesday October 31, 2012
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| November 2012 |
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Sunday 11th
Veteran's Day Commemoration
Veterans Plaza, Grove Street, Somerville., 100+ People
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Saturday 24th
Holiday Jubilee with Arrival of Santa & Somerville Borough Hall Tree Lighting
5:30 pm
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2012 Holiday Promotion Participant Document |
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Veteran's Day — Friday, November 11, 2012
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| December 2012 |
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Holiday events throughout the month.(tbd)
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Christmas Eve — Monday, December 24, 2012
Christmas — Tuesday, December 25, 2012
New Year's Eve — Monday, December 31, 2012
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