Special Appearances by New Whalom Coop
Whalom Park Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow
Fitchburg, MA
On April 20, 2012 the New Whalom Coop along with the Friday Nights in Fitchburg History Club gave a presentation about Whalom history along with a talk on plans to develop a future Whalom attraction. Close to 100 people were in attendance in the 350 seat Kent Recital Hall in the Conlon Fine Arts building of Fitchburg State College. We presented a Multi media presentation that covered Whalom’s past, our present efforts and our image of a future with a new Whalom attraction
Event Sponsors: Friday Nights in Fitchburg History Club and Fitchburg State College
ACE Nor Easter event
Coordinated by New England Region of ACE
Location:
Canobie Lake Park (Salem, NH) 2011 and 2014
Lake Compounce (Bristol, CT) 2010, 2013, and 2016
Six Flags New England (Agawam, MA) 2009, 2012, 2015, and 2018
(Salem NH) 2019
Coverage: 2009, 2010, 2011, 2013
This off Season event is held Annually and is not hosted by a local park each year. New Whalom was invited to speak to Local Coaster Enthusiasts and honored guests about our progress. We also offered a sales table.
Event Sponsors: American Coaster Enthusiasts New England Region
Past Whalom Events
Fitchburg Civic Days Block Party
Fitchburg, MA
It’s our honor to be part of such a large scale event. Taking place in downtown Fitchburg 4th of July weekend we’re given an opportunity to share the history of Whalom park and our vision for a new future Whalom attraction with so many locals. Each year we have offered a small portion of our museum, Ring Toss for the Kids, and a sales table. We have enjoyed our time at this event in the past and plan to continue participating as we continue to grow the New Whalom Cooperative vision.
Attended in: 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019
Event Sponsor: Town of Fitchburg
Ashby Pumpkin Fest
Ashby, MA
It was all about fall fun at this harvest festival. The event featured live entertainment throughout the day, food and craft vendors, games and activities for children, a pumpkin decorating contest, and a tractor parade. Whalom was on hand with our Whalom Museum, Sales table, and Ring toss. Kids went home with New Whalom sticker and candy. We even welcomed a new member owner during the 2018 event.
Attended in: 2017, 2018, 2019
Event Sponsors: Friends of Ashby Public Library
Leomisnter Summer Stroll
Leominster, MA
Our Travailing Whalom Museum, Ring Toss for the Kids, and a sales table available to enjoy in the heart of Downtown. We hope to continue participating as we move forward in the New Whalom Cooperative vision.
Attended in: 2019, 2021
Event Sponsor: Town of Leominster
Deven’s Dog Fest
Devens, MA
It’s always good to take park in an event that is set up for a good cause. In this case, Pets For Vets, a group dedicated to connected veterans with Service dogs. The event featured A police dog demonstration, a dog course, vendors, music, and more. Whalom was in attendance with our traveling museum, sales table, and ring toss.
Attended in: 2019
Event Sponsor: Clear Path for Veterans New England and the Rotary Clubs of Nashoba Valley, Ayer, Harvard, Shirley and Devens
Orange Solstice Riverfest
Orange, MA
We traveled to the town of Orange to showcase our Whalom traveling museum, Ring Toss for the Kids, and a sales table. The event featured local and regional groups and companies leading up to the River boars lighting parade. We enjoyed our time at this event sharing memories and working to grow the New Whalom Cooperative vision.
Attended in: 2019
Event Sponsor: Town Orange
Video project in develoment
Stillman Dairy Country Community Fair
Lunenburg, MA
It’s our honor to be part of such a large scale event. Taking place in downtown Fitchburg 4th of July weekend we’re given an opportunity to share the history of Whalom park and our vision for a new future Whalom attraction with so many locals. Each year we have offered a small portion of our museum, Ring Toss for the Kids, and a sales table. We have enjoyed our time at this event in the past and plan to continue participating as we continue to grow the New Whalom Cooperative vision.
Attended in 2019
Event Sponsor: Town Orange
Whalom Skate Event
Leominster, MA
It was fun for the whole family as down town Leominster closed down and welcomed in local businesses in this family focused event. Whalom was on hand with our Whalom Museum, Sales table, and Ring toss. Kids went home with New Whalom sticker and candy.
Attended in: 2016, 2019
Event Sponsors: Roll-on America (Closed)
Whalom Family Dance Night
Gardner, MA
In an effort to develop our own events from the ground up we devised a Family dance night. Gardner was choose for a test location being the hometown of our DJ Mike Campbell of Platinum Productions. The event offered food, drinks, A sales table, and of course amazing music.
Cosmic Candlepin Bowling
Fitchburg, MA
Held on May 22, 2010 Fans of Whalom park meet up for a fun afternoon of Candlepin bowling. Whalom offered a snack and sales table as well as a Whalom Park slide show. Guest were also treated to stories of Whalom’s history and its connection to the development of Candle pin Bowling, some times called Duck Pin Bowing.
Event Sponsor: Putnum Bowling Alley
Leominster kids Day
Ashby, MA
It was fun for the whole family as down town Leominster closed down and welcomed in local businesses in this family focused event. Whalom was on hand with our Whalom Museum, Sales table, and Ring toss. Kids went home with New Whalom sticker and candy.
Attended in 2019
Event Sponsors: City of Leominster
Whalom Glow Golf
Leominster, MA
On Mothers day May 8th 2011 we hosted a family Glow Gold Event at the recently opened Glow Golf in the Mall at Whitney Field. Guests got 3 rounds of Golf on the attractions 2 courses and an opportunity to purchase snacks and New Whalom Items to support our Upcoming attraction.
Event Sponsor: Glow Golf at The Mall at Whitney Field (Closed)
Mini Golf Weekend
Leominster, MA
New Whalom in cooperation with local miniature golf course Mulligans worked together for a night of memories and family fun. While it did rain on our parade a few Whalom fans braved the weather on a cool October afternoon to share memories and have a whale of a time.
Central Mass Home and Garden Show
Fitchburg, MA
Attended in 2011 this regional home show allowed for us to talk face to face with local fans. At the event we displayed museum items as well as offered a sales table to raise money for the new Museum and attraction.
Event Sponsor: Northern Show Management
Get Involved
Are you the owner or manager of a restaurant or entertainment facility in the Central New England area? are you interested in hosting an event? If your looking for ways to market your company, please contact us with a proposal.
events@newwhalom.com