The WOW Trail , an organization that is working on creating a rail trail in Laconia, NH, is pleased to announce the first annual WOW Festival - WOWfest 2009! This event features two great bicycle rides - including a 67.2 mile ride around Lake Winnipesaukee! All proceeds go to helping to build and maintain the rail trail.

LIVE MUSIC ~ BBQ ~ FAMILY FUN ~ FACE PAINTING ~ KIDS ACTIVITIES & MORE!

Join us Saturday, September 19th, 2009 at the Laconia Athletic & Swim Club (North Main St., Laconia) to celebrate the WOW Trail. Show your support by participating in one of our main events or just coming to the festival for lunch and a good time.

Take the Lake Challenge - A 67.2 mile bicycle ride around "The Big Lake" -  Lake Winnipesaukee (7:30 - 8:30 start)  $50

Take the Bay Challenge - A 15 mile bicycle ride around Paugus Bay  (10:00 - 10:30 start) $50

Take the Trail Fun Walk - A 2.5 walk for the whole family (11:30 start) $20

The above events include festival activities & BBQ. Free shirts for all riders and walkers who register before September 5th. ADVANCED REGISTRATION REQUESTED - USE THE LINK BELOW. Online registration ends September 17th. Same-day registration will also be available at the event, but pre-registration will help us with our planning.

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER NOW!

 Festival Activities with Barbecue Only - (12:00 - 3:00 pm) Children 12 & Under $5 Teens & Adults $10. Pay at gate.

ATTENTION: There are still sponsorship opportunities available for this event (Lakes Region Bicycling has signed on as a t-shirt sponsor). if you'd like to learn more about sponsorship opportunities and I'll send you the information.

Use this link to learn more about the WOW Trail . (Note: Lakes Region Bicycling donated its services to build, host and maintain the WOW Trail web site, and the founder, Jim Zimmermann, is on the WOW Trail Board of Directors)