Mission:

The mission of the Newmarket Heritage Festival is to bring people together for a celebration of the arts, culture, history, and community spirit. Rooted in the diversity of Newmarket’s past and present, the festival is produced by the Newmarket Main Street Corporation, a nonprofit dedicated to strengthening and revitalizing the historic and cultural characteristics of the community and to preserving the legacy of Newmarket for future generations.

Goals:

*to educate residents of the region and visitors about the cultural, historical, and natural heritage of Newmarket through performances and demonstrations of traditional arts, educational talks and tours, and hands-on learning opportunities;

* to inspire young people to learn more about Newmarket’s heritage and the riches of our diverse cultural heritage through hands-on exposure to the arts, learning experiences, and performance opportunities;

* to foster cooperation and collaboration among town committees, organization, businesses, and residents in an effort to educate and strengthen our community and its commitment to the value of culture and the arts.