Events
The Co-op is happy to host a number of fun and informative events throughout the year. We host a number of community events including wine tastings, ice creams socials, beer tastings, Member Appreciation Weekends, and more.
Come join us for these great events!
Upcoming Events
Get Ready to Celebrate Good Food and Good Health with the Co-op! More details to come as the events get closer.
Heart of the Grape Wine Tasting Benefit
Friday, February 3, 7-9 pm (VIP Admission 6-9 pm)
At the Grappone Conference Center, Concord
Join the Co-op as we sponsor, help plan, and provide delicious food for this important fundraiser for Genetic Counseling Program at Concord Hospital Breast Care Center. The Genetic Counseling Program provides high-risk patients critical genetic counseling and testing close to home. Enjoy an evening sampling more than 100 quality wines from around the world. Included in your ticket price is your own wine glass for a better wine tasting experience. Tickets range from $30-75. Click here to learn more and purchase tickets. Click here for an Co-op article about the event including what our Chefs have in store for you!
Winter Farmers Market at Cole Gardens
Every Saturday through March 31, 10 am - 2 pm
At Cole Gardens, Loudon Road, Concord
Join the Concord Co-op's Celery Stick Cafe Chefs at the Winter Farmers Market every other Saturday through March 31. We'll serve up our famous panini and soups with locally sourced ingredients. Learn more at www.colegardens.com/winterfarmersmarket or click here for a listing of statewide winter farmers markets.
Co-op Board of Directors Regular Monthly Meeting
Tuesday, February 22, 6-8 pm
At the Concord Food Co-op Administrative Office
The Board is supported by the focused work of committees in the areas of Member Outreach, Finances, and Governance. These committees are always open to input and involvement of member volunteers. Regular Board meetings take place the third Wednesday of every month. For directions, click here.
Taste of the Nation
Wednesday, April 18 , 6-9 pm (VIP Admission at 5 pm)
At the Radisson Center of New Hampshire, Manchester
Join the Celery Stick Café chefs as we fire up the skillets for this fantastic fundraiser. Share Our Strength's Taste of the Nation is the nation's premier culinary benefit dedicated to making sure no kid grows up hungry. At this Manchester event, the areas best chefs and mixologists donate their time, talent, and passion to raise the funds to end childhood hunger. Tickets $65 or $100 for VIP Admission. Click here to learn more and purchase tickets.
Spring into Healthy Living Fair
Saturday, May 12, 10 am - 2 pm
At the Concord Food Co-op
Celebrate spring with samples of local, natural foods and products, wine and other great treats. Listen to live music, pet barnyard animals, and bring the kids for fun activities. Numerous giveaways will be available throughout the day. Free and open to the public, rain or shine! Please bring a canned good to donate to the NH Food Bank.
Red, White & Blues Wine Tasting
Thursday, June 21, 6-8 pm
At the Concord Food Co-op
Celebrate summer at our free Red, White & Blues Wine Tasting! Jive to live music while sampling an array of fabulous wines and outstanding appetizers. This summer festival is free and open to the public, rain or shine. Please bring a canned good to donate to the NH Food Bank. No reservations or tickets necessary - just drop by!
Market Days & Summer Music Festival
Thursday, July 19 - Saturday, July 21
Throughout Downtown Concord
Join us for this special annual downtown event. Swing by our big top tent in front of the Co-op for all sorts of wonderful local vendors, food, music, and activities! The event will include our Creation Station for children, outdoor fresh-grilled Café offerings, a misting machine, snow cones, dog rest area, face painting, live animals and reptiles, several live bands, a beer and wine tasting, and more. Visit www.mainstreetconcord.com to learn more.
30th Birthday Party
Sunday, July 15
Join us as the Co-op celebrates 30 years in businesses. More details to be announced.
Brain Freeze! A Co-op Ice Cream Social
Thursday, August 16, 6-8 pm
At the Concord Food Co-op
Beat the summer heat and cool off with some frosty, free treats at the Co-op. The indoor/outdoor free event will include a sundae bar with approximately 20 topping choices. Samples of frozen desserts will be available from a variety of New England and all-natural companies. Chefs from the Co-op’s award-winning Celery Stick Café will serve up some of their favorite desserts. Children’s activities, live music and grilled hot dog samples will be available in the parking lot, weather permitting. Come on down to chill out with these tasty treats and catch up with your neighbors. Children welcome. This FREE event is open to the public; reservations not required. Just drop by! Please bring a canned good to donate to the NH Food Bank.
Warner Fall Foliage Festival
Saturday & Sunday, October 6 & 7
Downtown Warner
Kearsarge Cooperative Grocer and our Celery Stick Café chefs are pleased to take part in this annual festival as one of the primary food vendors. Stop by our booth the fill up on our award-winning, delicious harvest-time treats! Since 1947, the people of Warner have come together at the height of autumn color to host the Warner Fall Foliage Festival and to welcome old and new friends to our community. The Festival is Warner's invitation to share the natural splendor of New Hampshire's vibrant autumn colors while enjoying food, entertainment, carnival rides, and fine crafts along the main streets of Warner. Click here to learn more.
Octoberfest! Soup, Beer, Brats & Bread
Thursday, October 18, 6-8 pm
At the Concord Food Co-op
Strap on your lederhosen and polka your way downtown for the Concord Co-op's 4th annual harvest-time tasting of local and craft brews, all-natural bratwurst, fresh baked bread, and homemade soups. Listen to live music, taste delicious soups, stews, and chilis made from scratch by the Celery Stick Café, and try out some hearty microbrews from New England and Europe. Last year's event drew nearly 1,000 people! This event is free and open to the public; however, we ask all participants to bring a canned good to donate to the NH Food Bank.
Annual Member Meeting & Elections
Sunday, October 28
More details to be announced.
Holiday Tapas Bar
Thursday, November 8, 6-8 pm
At the Concord Food Co-op
Journey into the Mediterranean with the award-winning Celery Stick Café chefs. Come sample at delectable tapas (appetizers). Listen to live jazz while you relish every morsel, and enjoy a free sampling of Spanish wines. Ticket prices and details to be announced as the event gets closer.
12 Bites of Christmas
Thursday, December 13, 6-8 pm
At the Concord Food Co-op
Celebrate the holidays in good taste with our award-winning Celery Stick Café chefs. Enjoy an array of festive appetizers, listen to live music, and take part in a free wine tasting. Get great ideas and taste the delicious catering options our Café has available for your holiday shindig. Ticket prices and details to be announced as the event gets closer.
Cookie Swap!
Thursday, December 20, 6-8 pm
At the Concord Food Co-op
Come together to share cookies, baking tips and mingle with others in the Concord community. Just bring 24 of your favorite cookies and a container. (We also encourage you to bring copies of the recipe.) Everyone will be able to mix and match the cookies to bring home or give as a gift. There will be a tag station and light holiday refreshments.
Member Appreciation Days
Co-op members can take advantage of these Member Appreciation Day (MAD) Weekends and get 10 percent off their groceries (Buying club orders, gift cards, member shares, beer and wine,
and products receiving special order case and FLOWER discounts are not eligible.) Demos and samples are often also available to all customers. Remember that MAD Weekends begin at 4 pm on Friday and run through regular store hours on Sunday.
Upcoming MAD Weekends:
- March 17 & 18
- May 19 & 20
- July - Pick-Your-Own MAD Day with the coupon you receive in the mail
- September 15 & 16
- November 10 & 11
