Granite State Cigar Shop to host summer barbecue at Nutmeg Inn in Meredith

MEREDITH — Granite State Cigar Shop, of Laconia, will partner with the Nutmeg Inn in Meredith to host a Rocky Patel Summer Dinner event on Saturday, June 6, from 6 to 9 p.m.

Each guest will receive a three-pack of Rocky Patel Premium Cigars — the Year of the Horse, Emerald and Gold Label — as well refreshments, dinner prepared by Rubbin’ Butts BBQ of Center Harbor, a bonfire and free merch. A raffle for an extra large Rocky Patel ashtray will also be held.

Tickets are available by stopping by the shop, calling 603-619-5740 or emailing sales@granitestatecigarshop.com.

Tyler Parks, co-owner of the cigar shop at 1325 Union Ave. in Laconia, said the inn owners are customers, and they offered their space for the exclusive event and will provide discounted room rates for participants. Call 603-677-7245 for more information on an overnight stay.

“We’re excited to offer this opportunity for cigar lovers to come together, have a great meal and eat great, local food,” Parks said.

Granite State Cigar Shop is owned by Parks and his father, Fred. The two, both of Gilford, saw a need for a cigar shop with a BYOB lounge for smoking and opened in Laconia a year ago.

The shop sells cigars; accessories such as humidors, lighters and ashtrays, pipes, pipe tobacco and cutters; and swag such as T-shirts, hooded sweatshirts and hats. The smoking lounge seats 15 and is well ventilated with a new system; there is no annual fee for participation.

Humidified lockers are available for rent on a monthly or annual basis.

For more information, visit granitestatecigarshop.com, Granite State Cigar Shop on Facebook or granitestatecigarshop on Instagram.