Spring and summer events coming to Canterbury Shaker Village

CANTERBURY — In partnership with the Capital Area Race Series and Millennium Running, Canterbury Shaker Village will be hosting its annual 5K Cross Country Race on Saturday, May 15 at 10 am. Run or walk the unpaved course, which is a totally beautiful run through the fields and woods and around the ponds and pastures of the Village.

This will be a safe and socially-distanced event, using the guidelines set forth by Millennium Running and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Masks will be required when checking in, getting ready for the race, and after, but not during. Each runner will start at a specific time and distance, ensuring that the participants remain safely spread out for the entirety of the race. Visit Millennium Running’s website, www.millenniumrunning.com, for further details about safety. If you prefer, every race also has an option to run virtually, to accommodate all who wish to run.

To register for the Canterbury XC 5K only, visit the website at www.shakers.org/canterbury-shaker-village-hosts-annual-5k-race-on-saturday-may-15.

The fee to register is $25. There will be no day of registration. The registration deadline is Thursday, May 13 at 9 a.m. ET.

To learn more about the CARS Races or to register for the entire series, please visit their website at www.runcarsnh.com. For any questions about the Canterbury Shaker Village XC 5K, email Rae Easter at info@shakers.org.

Stop by the Village Store on Saturdays from 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. to discover distinctive, artisan-quality goods made with Shaker-inspired workmanship and ingenuity. Take home an oval box, basket or broom, many of which are handmade in the workshops at the Village. Textiles, soaps, candles and cards are also available, along with a selection of locally-made maple syrup, chocolates and other specialty foods.

The Village Store will also be open during special events, and by appointment any day of the week. To inquire about items for sale or make an appointment to visit the store, please call 603-783-9511, ext. 221, or email info@shakers.org.

Indoor Tours starting June 12, featuring new themed tours. More details coming soon.

Music on the Meeting House Green begins on Father’s Day with the first of 13 outdoor concerts. Every Sunday, 4-5 p.m., through September.

Canterbury Shaker is located at 288 Shaker Road in Canterbury, just south of Laconia and north of Concord, NH. For more information, visit www.shakers.org, or call 603-783-9511 x 205.