April 08, 2014
Rochester Main Street and Jetpack Comics are preparing for another fun day in downtown Rochester as thousands of comic book fans gather to celebrate National Free Comic Book Day on Saturday, May 3! With more businesses participating than ever before, and more demonstrations, this year’s event promises to be bigger and better than ever. The day starts at 10:00am when fans can acquire their Scavenger Hunt Map at Jetpack Comics. Using the Scavenger Hunt Map, they can then proceed to visit participating businesses to collect a free comic book and get their card validated.
In addition to the ongoing quest for comics, visit with special guest artists Kevin Eastman and Peter Laird (originators of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles) at the Knights of Columbus Exhibition Hall along with other artists, vendors and demonstrators. It’s a great chance to collect their comics and then have them autographed by the artists themselves.
The fun doesn’t just end there however, as you might encounter any number of strolling characters throughout downtown. Participating businesses and organizations include Laurel Mae’s Cottage, Studley’s Flower Gardens, Happy Pappy’s Country Store, Tri-City Bicycles, Bella Fresca, Dos Amigos Burritos, The Portable Pantry, At Peace Body Arts, Project Pride, Jetpack Comics, Fat Tony’s Italian Grill, Lilac City Grille, Skele-Tones, Collectiques, The Sticker Station, Rochester Public Library (sponsored by Norm Vetter Foundations), First United Methodist Church, The Garage At The Governor’s Inn, Cocheco Equipment, The Public House, and Union Street Antiques and Collectibles.
The Cocheco Equipment Company will also be hosting an Open House on Saturday with special offers, demonstrations, and a concession stand, and comic fans can visit with the Neville Medieval re-enactment Group at Happy Pappy’s Country Store, take Hula Hoop Lessons and face painting at Laurel Mae’s, chill out at the First United Methodist Church Spring Fair (8:00 am to 2:00pm), or enjoy the garden selections and specials at Studley’s Flower Gardens. Rochester’s Free Comic Book Day runs from 10 am until 4 pm on Saturday, May 3 in the heart of downtown!
SPECIAL NEEDS & REQUESTS - The Free Comic Book Day Festival is an easy to access event with most locations being wheel-chair accessible and all locations being open to assist with any special need or request. A variety of locations, including Jetpack Comics and the Event Hall, have options to purchase premium access and passes, which move you to the front of the line or give you premium participation. If you choose to participate at the standard level there will be staff on hand to make your visit with us as comfortable as possible. Thank you very much for joining us for FREE COMIC BOOK DAY. SO YOU THINK YOU CAN SNEAK IN THE BACK DOOR? We welcome everyone to enter Jetpack Comics' rear (Union Street Parking Lot) entrance for a fee of $10 per person if they wish to skip the line at the store's front entrance. For more information contact Jetpack Comics at 603-330-9636 or online at www.jetpackcomics.com or Rochester Main Street at 603-330-3208.
In addition to the ongoing quest for comics, visit with special guest artists Kevin Eastman and Peter Laird (originators of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles) at the Knights of Columbus Exhibition Hall along with other artists, vendors and demonstrators. It’s a great chance to collect their comics and then have them autographed by the artists themselves.
The fun doesn’t just end there however, as you might encounter any number of strolling characters throughout downtown. Participating businesses and organizations include Laurel Mae’s Cottage, Studley’s Flower Gardens, Happy Pappy’s Country Store, Tri-City Bicycles, Bella Fresca, Dos Amigos Burritos, The Portable Pantry, At Peace Body Arts, Project Pride, Jetpack Comics, Fat Tony’s Italian Grill, Lilac City Grille, Skele-Tones, Collectiques, The Sticker Station, Rochester Public Library (sponsored by Norm Vetter Foundations), First United Methodist Church, The Garage At The Governor’s Inn, Cocheco Equipment, The Public House, and Union Street Antiques and Collectibles.
The Cocheco Equipment Company will also be hosting an Open House on Saturday with special offers, demonstrations, and a concession stand, and comic fans can visit with the Neville Medieval re-enactment Group at Happy Pappy’s Country Store, take Hula Hoop Lessons and face painting at Laurel Mae’s, chill out at the First United Methodist Church Spring Fair (8:00 am to 2:00pm), or enjoy the garden selections and specials at Studley’s Flower Gardens. Rochester’s Free Comic Book Day runs from 10 am until 4 pm on Saturday, May 3 in the heart of downtown!
SPECIAL NEEDS & REQUESTS - The Free Comic Book Day Festival is an easy to access event with most locations being wheel-chair accessible and all locations being open to assist with any special need or request. A variety of locations, including Jetpack Comics and the Event Hall, have options to purchase premium access and passes, which move you to the front of the line or give you premium participation. If you choose to participate at the standard level there will be staff on hand to make your visit with us as comfortable as possible. Thank you very much for joining us for FREE COMIC BOOK DAY. SO YOU THINK YOU CAN SNEAK IN THE BACK DOOR? We welcome everyone to enter Jetpack Comics' rear (Union Street Parking Lot) entrance for a fee of $10 per person if they wish to skip the line at the store's front entrance. For more information contact Jetpack Comics at 603-330-9636 or online at www.jetpackcomics.com or Rochester Main Street at 603-330-3208.
Contact:
Michael Provost
director@rochestermainstreet.org, (603) 330-3208
