Fireworks Show In Wolfeboro Bay July 3rd

Sculpin · 06-23-2015, 11:08 PM

Hey All, Once again, for like the 74th year, our Family is going to shoot off some fireworks for our Family, Friends, and Co Workers. We do this off a "large raft" 100 feet off our dock! If your a boater, then our display just might be the best you could see on the water, float on over at dusk friday July 3rd at dusk! If you like what you see, blow those horns, ring those cowbells! We love noise! (Rain date is Sunday July 5th).

BrownstoneNorth · 06-23-2015, 11:33 PM

Thanks so much for the heads up on this year's dates!

VitaBene · 06-24-2015, 07:12 AM

You put on a great show!!

upthesaukee · 06-24-2015, 08:31 AM

...unfortunately it conflicts with the traditional Fireworks in Alton Bay that are always held on the night before the 4th of July.

As a resident of Alton Bay, and having missed only a few shows over many years, we have to support our town's show.

Sorry we will miss you this year. We have enjoyed your display over the past few years, especially where it has provided another chance to watch fireworks from the boat, aside from lakeside community displays. (I do understand that you have to schedule when you can

)

Good luck and thanks for what you do.

Rich · 06-29-2015, 07:53 PM

Where should we go to find your show, just anywhere in Wolfboro harbor?

VitaBene · 06-29-2015, 09:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Rich

Where should we go to find your show, just anywhere in Wolfboro harbor?

Rich it will be on your starboard sidecas you head to the docks.

depasseg · 06-29-2015, 09:18 PM

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Originally Posted by VitaBene

Rich it will be on your starboard sidecas you head to the docks.

Starboard? I thought it was towards Sewall Rd, so if you are heading from the main part of the lake toward the docks, wouldn't that be Port?

upthesaukee · 06-29-2015, 09:52 PM

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Originally Posted by depasseg

Starboard? I thought it was towards Sewall Rd, so if you are heading from the main part of the lake toward the docks, wouldn't that be Port?

Come into Wolfeboro Bay and keep to the left side of the bay. It is past the Goodhue boat yard, which is to port, on the left, your side, the side where the hand with the ring is... well you know. It just isn't starboard unless you are backing down the bay

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VitaBene · 06-30-2015, 05:00 AM

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Originally Posted by depasseg

Starboard? I thought it was towards Sewall Rd, so if you are heading from the main part of the lake toward the docks, wouldn't that be Port?

Yes you are correct, sorry!

Rich · 06-30-2015, 07:37 AM

Thanks for the hints. Luckily I know my port from starboard , bow from stern and keep my limber holes flowing!

Greene's Basin Girl · 06-30-2015, 11:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Rich

Thanks for the hints. Luckily I know my port from starboard , bow from stern and keep my limber holes flowing!

An easy way to remember is that port and left both have four letters.

Rich · 07-01-2015, 08:48 AM

Isn't it just as easy to remember port is on the left?

How are your limber holes? Of maybe you don't have any?

That Guy · 07-01-2015, 10:41 AM

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How are your limber holes? Of maybe you don't have any?

Sir, that is none of your business.

Sculpin · 07-02-2015, 08:36 PM

Weather looks good for Friday. We are on people!

Jimr · 07-03-2015, 09:27 AM

Just looked on the town website and said it was July 4 not 3. When is it?

That Guy · 07-03-2015, 10:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Jimr

Just looked on the town website and said it was July 4 not 3. When is it?

There's two shows. One by the town, the other by the OP. The town's in on the 4th, the OP's is the 3rd. And the OP's generally kicks the town's ass.

Last I heard, town got a new fireworks guy so who knows.

Greene's Basin Girl · 07-03-2015, 11:01 AM

can you see PO's fireworks from the town docks?

That Guy · 07-03-2015, 11:24 AM

I don't view them there myself, but I imagine you would be able to.

Sculpin · 07-03-2015, 12:46 PM

We are half way between town docks and goodhues boat yard. The firworks raft will be way out off our dock. Anywhere in wolfeboro bay will give a good view.

ishoot308 · 07-03-2015, 01:07 PM

I'll be there with all my noisemakers... 3 sister in laws and their kids!!!

Dan

That Guy · 07-03-2015, 03:00 PM

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Originally Posted by ishoot308

I'll be there with all my noisemakers... 3 sister in laws and their kids!!!

Dan

Same. Only, cousins. More cousins. Annnnnd more cousins. Last I counted it was in the 30s.

Mirror Lake's BB · 07-03-2015, 04:09 PM

It seems like Brewster Beach might be a good spot. Hopefully someone will take video and post.

Leoskeys · 07-03-2015, 05:03 PM

Wish they were the 5th so we could have three nights in a row!
Any chance the start tme between these and Alton's are staggered to the point where it's possible to see both?

brk-lnt · 07-03-2015, 05:10 PM

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Originally Posted by ishoot308

I'll be there with all my noisemakers... 3 sister in laws and their kids!!!

Dan

Maybe we'll see you there, debating on heading over as well.

IslandRadio · 07-03-2015, 10:19 PM

Absolutely amazing show!!!! Thank you very much !!!!!!

That Guy · 07-03-2015, 10:34 PM

Yep. Terrific show. But man, we were all confused for the first 10m or so; come to find out it was different folks putting a show on.

jazzman · 07-03-2015, 10:37 PM

Most excellent... Thanks

thinkxingu · 07-03-2015, 11:36 PM

AWESOME! The family and I had a blast watching tonight--thanks for putting it on.

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Cindido · 07-04-2015, 09:06 AM

Another FANTASTIC fireworks show - We thoroughly enjoyed it!!! It was a beautiful night made even more spectacular by the two planets (Venus and Mars??) visible directly above your display!! Thanks so much for your generosity!!!!!

Frdxplorer · 07-04-2015, 12:17 PM

Did anybody see the drones floating above. Sculpin, any chance of a video?

That Guy · 07-04-2015, 02:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Frdxplorer

Did anybody see the drones floating above. Sculpin, any chance of a video?

There were two. I was hoping for them to start shooting lasers at each other like something out of a Star Wars movie, but alas my dreams were crushed like a peanut shell at a campfire.

Crunch.

Phantom · 07-04-2015, 02:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Frdxplorer

Did anybody see the drones floating above. Sculpin, any chance of a video?

Agreed..... One of the all time best displays We have EVER seen.... Thanks for sharing

Also, i too suspected by where it was positioned there may be a video.... Love to rewatch and show our friends what they missed

Thanks..... Simply AWESOME !

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Sculpin · 07-04-2015, 10:59 PM

Yes we had a drone filming. We will edit and create something for here as time allows. Glad everyone enjoyed the show, we had our most fun ever cookout and blast off ever this year! We were very impressed with the number of boats that took the time to come check it out! Enjoy your weekend everybody!

chasedawg · 07-04-2015, 11:46 PM

Amazing...spectacular display of fireworks and wonderful music along with the fireworks. I can say I have been to many large fireworks displays but this show is a finale display for greater than 45 minutes.
thank you for showing such great contribution honoring our country and freedom.

Barbara · 07-05-2015, 11:36 AM

What a fabulous display! Thank you, Sculpin, for your kindness and generosity in doing this for the community.

Were there two separate shows by two neighbors? Was Sculpin's the second one, the higher in the sky ones?

chasedawg · 07-05-2015, 09:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Barbara

What a fabulous display! Thank you, Sculpin, for your kindness and generosity in doing this for the community.

Were there two separate shows by two neighbors? Was Sculpin's the second one, the higher in the sky ones?

No from when we got there early much before dark we circled the waterfront and saw there were two platforms for the fireworks. On smaller size and then a very large barge loaded with cannon blasters. The smaller barge or raft was the first show and then the large barge took over. Amazing display for over 45 minutes of continuous fireworks display. The last time I saw such a fireworks performance was in Boston on the Charles

Thank you all for a wonderful entertaining evening.

Frdxplorer · 07-06-2015, 09:31 AM

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Originally Posted by chasedawg

No from when we got there early much before dark we circled the waterfront and saw there were two platforms for the fireworks. On smaller size and then a very large barge loaded with cannon blasters. The smaller barge or raft was the first show and then the large barge took over. Amazing display for over 45 minutes of continuous fireworks display. The last time I saw such a fireworks performance was in Boston on the Charles

Thank you all for a wonderful entertaining evening.

If I remember correctly, last year's show included a short welcome by the host that said something about a friend or family member being responsible for the first show, and then the "professionals" being responsible for second show.

Sculpin · 07-06-2015, 11:43 AM

Yes frdexplr is correct. Our group personally builds the smaller raft load, then the fine folks from hellsgate fireworks continue higher. But it's all from the same cookout party.

Hey frdexplr. You know anybody from the Billet Family in York PA ?

Phantom · 07-06-2015, 03:50 PM

Sculpin --

As mentioned above --- AWSOME ..... been to many firework displays (Boston Harbor Bicentennial included) .... nothing compares !

Will await the drone video, that should be awesome as well

Idle Curiosity, was that a Company Party or simply friends & family?

Can't wait till next year --- remember the rules -- you have to top the year before

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rander7823 · 07-08-2015, 12:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Cindido

Another FANTASTIC fireworks show - We thoroughly enjoyed it!!! It was a beautiful night made even more spectacular by the two planets (Venus and Mars??) visible directly above your display!! Thanks so much for your generosity!!!!!

I think it was Jupiter & Venus, not that it matters it was really cool not matter what planets they were. There is a free app called Skyview that you can point you phone at the heavens and it tells you what you are looking at. Constellations, satellites etc.

06-23-2015, 11:08 PM	#1
Sculpin Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 59 Thanks: 15 Thanked 74 Times in 26 Posts	Fireworks Show In Wolfeboro Bay July 3rd Hey All, Once again, for like the 74th year, our Family is going to shoot off some fireworks for our Family, Friends, and Co Workers. We do this off a "large raft" 100 feet off our dock! If your a boater, then our display just might be the best you could see on the water, float on over at dusk friday July 3rd at dusk! If you like what you see, blow those horns, ring those cowbells! We love noise! (Rain date is Sunday July 5th).

06-23-2015, 11:33 PM	#2
BrownstoneNorth Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 213 Thanks: 110 Thanked 131 Times in 71 Posts	Fireworks Thanks so much for the heads up on this year's dates!

06-24-2015, 08:31 AM	#4
upthesaukee Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Alton Bay Posts: 5,602 Blog Entries: 2 Thanks: 2,465 Thanked 1,983 Times in 1,083 Posts	Good luck with your show, but... ...unfortunately it conflicts with the traditional Fireworks in Alton Bay that are always held on the night before the 4th of July. As a resident of Alton Bay, and having missed only a few shows over many years, we have to support our town's show. Sorry we will miss you this year. We have enjoyed your display over the past few years, especially where it has provided another chance to watch fireworks from the boat, aside from lakeside community displays. (I do understand that you have to schedule when you can) Good luck and thanks for what you do. __________________ I Live Here... I am always UPTHESAUKEE !!!!

06-29-2015, 07:53 PM	#5
Rich Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Derry / Gilford Posts: 1,246 Thanks: 74 Thanked 345 Times in 235 Posts	Where should we go to find your show, just anywhere in Wolfboro harbor? __________________ Don't listen to me, obviously I don't understand what I'm talking about! Let's help each other save time and money: WinniGas.com

06-30-2015, 07:37 AM	#10
Rich Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Derry / Gilford Posts: 1,246 Thanks: 74 Thanked 345 Times in 235 Posts	Thanks for the hints. Luckily I know my port from starboard , bow from stern and keep my limber holes flowing! __________________ Don't listen to me, obviously I don't understand what I'm talking about! Let's help each other save time and money: WinniGas.com

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Rich Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Derry / Gilford Posts: 1,246 Thanks: 74 Thanked 345 Times in 235 Posts	Isn't it just as easy to remember port is on the left? How are your limber holes? Of maybe you don't have any? __________________ Don't listen to me, obviously I don't understand what I'm talking about! Let's help each other save time and money: WinniGas.com

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Sculpin Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 59 Thanks: 15 Thanked 74 Times in 26 Posts	Weather looks good for Friday. We are on people!

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Jimr Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Posts: 6 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Right date?? Just looked on the town website and said it was July 4 not 3. When is it?

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Greene's Basin Girl Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Moultonborough, NH Posts: 1,515 Thanks: 394 Thanked 527 Times in 269 Posts	can you see PO's fireworks from the town docks?

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That Guy Senior Member Join Date: May 2015 Posts: 182 Thanks: 37 Thanked 74 Times in 43 Posts	I don't view them there myself, but I imagine you would be able to.

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Sculpin Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 59 Thanks: 15 Thanked 74 Times in 26 Posts	We are half way between town docks and goodhues boat yard. The firworks raft will be way out off our dock. Anywhere in wolfeboro bay will give a good view.

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ishoot308 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Gilford, NH / Welch Island Posts: 6,294 Thanks: 2,403 Thanked 5,306 Times in 2,067 Posts	I'll be there with all my noisemakers... 3 sister in laws and their kids!!! Dan __________________ It's Always Sunny On Welch Island!!

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Mirror Lake's BB Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Wayne, PA & Mirror Lake Posts: 150 Thanks: 117 Thanked 17 Times in 15 Posts	Can't make it It seems like Brewster Beach might be a good spot. Hopefully someone will take video and post.

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Leoskeys Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Lakes Region Posts: 148 Thanks: 134 Thanked 27 Times in 21 Posts	Wish they were the 5th so we could have three nights in a row! Any chance the start tme between these and Alton's are staggered to the point where it's possible to see both?

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IslandRadio Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Mirror Lake - Full time resident Posts: 398 Thanks: 70 Thanked 156 Times in 61 Posts	Amazing ! Great !! Absolutely amazing show!!!! Thank you very much !!!!!!

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That Guy Senior Member Join Date: May 2015 Posts: 182 Thanks: 37 Thanked 74 Times in 43 Posts	Yep. Terrific show. But man, we were all confused for the first 10m or so; come to find out it was different folks putting a show on.

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jazzman Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Mont Vernon NH & Big Barndoor Island Posts: 323 Thanks: 4 Thanked 184 Times in 62 Posts	Most excellent... Thanks

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thinkxingu Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Posts: 6,308 Thanks: 1,174 Thanked 2,092 Times in 1,295 Posts	AWESOME! The family and I had a blast watching tonight--thanks for putting it on. Sent from my XT1528 using Tapatalk

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Cindido Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Wolfeboro Posts: 157 Thanks: 222 Thanked 57 Times in 32 Posts	Wolfeboro Bay Fireworks Another FANTASTIC fireworks show - We thoroughly enjoyed it!!! It was a beautiful night made even more spectacular by the two planets (Venus and Mars??) visible directly above your display!! Thanks so much for your generosity!!!!!

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Frdxplorer Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: York, PA Posts: 234 Thanks: 2 Thanked 7 Times in 7 Posts	Drones Did anybody see the drones floating above. Sculpin, any chance of a video?

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Sculpin Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 59 Thanks: 15 Thanked 74 Times in 26 Posts	Yes we had a drone filming. We will edit and create something for here as time allows. Glad everyone enjoyed the show, we had our most fun ever cookout and blast off ever this year! We were very impressed with the number of boats that took the time to come check it out! Enjoy your weekend everybody!

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chasedawg Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Melvin village Posts: 522 Thanks: 512 Thanked 314 Times in 148 Posts	Wolfeboro Bay fireworks July 3rd Amazing...spectacular display of fireworks and wonderful music along with the fireworks. I can say I have been to many large fireworks displays but this show is a finale display for greater than 45 minutes. thank you for showing such great contribution honoring our country and freedom.

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Barbara Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 251 Thanks: 48 Thanked 113 Times in 64 Posts	What a fabulous display! Thank you, Sculpin, for your kindness and generosity in doing this for the community. Were there two separate shows by two neighbors? Was Sculpin's the second one, the higher in the sky ones?

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07-06-2015, 11:43 AM	#38
Sculpin Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 59 Thanks: 15 Thanked 74 Times in 26 Posts	Yes frdexplr is correct. Our group personally builds the smaller raft load, then the fine folks from hellsgate fireworks continue higher. But it's all from the same cookout party. Hey frdexplr. You know anybody from the Billet Family in York PA ?

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