The Rochester Free Comic Book Day Festival - news, info, directions, etc
Special Guests - Who's headlining the event?
Small Press Creators - Meet local creators & media groups.
Vendors - Who's selling cool stuff for you to purchase
Participating Rochester Businesses - Where to get FREE comics!
PRESS / PRESS / PRESS - banner art and more!

THE ROCHESTER FREE COMIC BOOK DAY FESTIVAL - takes place all over Rochester,  Not only will there be several venues featuring comic book creators, vendors and more but a variety of businesses throughout town will all have Free Comic Books as well.  Be sure to pick up your map on Free Comic Book Day.  It will help guide you to all the local businesses and Free Comic Book Day Locations!

Participating Businesses
 - all the places to get Free Comics and more!

STUDLEY'S FLORAL -  Studley’s Flower Garden has delighted its customers with fresh flowers and garden services from its downtown Rochester, New Hampshire, location for more than 80 years. Founded in 1928, the business has grown to include a full range of floral design services, an extensive selection of annual and perennial garden plants plus landscaping and irrigation services. Today, Studley’s continues to offer personalized service and customized solutions for every flower and garden lover’s needs and interests.  Studley Flower Gardens · 82 Wakefield St · Rochester, NH 03867 · P 603-332-4565 F 603-330-3317 TollFree 1-800-356-4383

Project Pride -  The objective of the Project PRIDE program is to provide student-centered, individual, and competency-based instruction to out-of-school youth between the ages of 16 and 21,  33 Hanson St  Rochester, NH 03867  (603) 335-1177
Project Pride IS SPONSORED BY 

Victoria Reed's Formal Wear - Victoria Reed's Wedding and Formals brings an elegant feel to Rochester's downtown area as the premiere bridal and formal wear store on the seacoast of New Hampshire. Owned by a mother and daughter team, Vickie Marchisio and Robin Ratay, Victoria Reed's satisfies both the aethetics of beautiful gowns, prom dresses, and tuxedos, coupled with an ambiance conducive to an enjoyable total  bridal shopping experience. In addition, they provide a host of  in-house services and an impressive array of  preferred vendors to meet your every bridal and formal need.  Vickie has worked in retail for over ten years. Robin has been a wedding consultant for six years. Their combined experience and talents present a formidable  authority to meet every need  for future brides.  31 N Main St Rochester, NH (603) 332-1123

Union Street Antiques - Union Street Antiques & Collectibles is a new, 8,000 square foot group shop located in the heart of Downtown Rochester, NH.  With air conditioning and plenty of parking, it’s the perfect place to pick up that next great find!  As a group shop, Union Street Antiques & Collectibles offers items from a number of different vendors and dealers, with items as varied as they are.  Whether you’re looking for antique furniture, fine china, 1950s decor, or sports paraphernalia, you can find it here.  19 Union St Rochester, NH 03867 - (603) 332-0202

Fat Tony's Italian Grill - Rochester's PREMIERE authentic Italian Restaurant - 61 N Main St Rochester, NH 03867 - (603) 335-7020

The Cafe At the Governor's Inn - Lunch Hours: Mon - Fri. 11am-2pm, year-round.
(Plus expanded weekend hours May - Columbus Day Weekend)

• Sandwiches: Stacked, Wrapped, & Pressed
• Soups & Chowder
• Assorted Salads & Quiche
• Baked Goods & Ice Cream
• Espresso Drinks
• Smoothies, Milkshakes, & Frappes

78 Wakefield Street Rochester, NH 03867
603.332.0107 fax:603.335.1984
info@governorsinn.com

Slim's Tex Restaurant and Cantina - 
Just one taste of our home-style Tex-Mex dishes will make you a believer! Our goal is to provide quality food and beverages, warm friendly service & good value for you and your family. We want to keep these ideals alive, while striving for innovative, new approaches to Mexican & Tex-Mex cooking. We pride ourselves in serving authentic cuisine made daily from the freshest and finest ingredients available. Our cantina adheres to strict, yet creative, guidelines to ensure the greatest attention to detail and to you, our guest. Did You Know…chuck wagon cooks were called a "coosie" from the Spanish word for a male cook "cocinero" or at times referred to as "cookie". He was usually an aging cowboy hired for his ability to drive a wagon rather than his culinary skills. He was paid more than the other hands because the success of the camp and the drive depended greatly on him.45 North Main Street Rochester, NH 03867-1963  (603) 330-3300

THE POSTAL CENTER USA - Postal Center USA stores are Authorized Shipping Outlets that offer complete packing and business services in convenient locations throughout New England and beyond. Our staff is professionally trained experienced in shipping services. The shipping industry continues to change each year, and you can count on Postal Center USA to stay up-to-date with the most current services to offer.  79 South Main Street  Rochester, NH 03867-2707  (603) 332-9530

The Portable Pantry - Cafe, Bakery, Catering & More.  Breakfast starts at 7:30 and we are open until 2:30 from Monday thru Friday, and til 4 on Saturday. And there's free Wi-FI to keep you connected- 12 Hanson St.   Rochester, NH.  (603) 948-2035

CARNEY MEDICAL SUPPLY -  32 North Main Street  Rochester, NH 03867-1905  (603) 332-5638

The Rochester Public Library - How could our beautiful library not be giving away Free Reading Material for the Day!  Be sure to sign up for your library card and visit the Children's Room with the family.  65 S Main St  Rochester, NH 03867  (603) 332-1428
ROCHESTER LIBRARY IS SPONSORED BY Norm Vetter of Vetter Foundations

Jenny Wren Gallery - The first to sign up for the Free Comic Book Day event, this shop is filled with crafts and art from local creators. Located at 107 North Main street, don't miss Jenny on your free comic book walk.  Just around the bend from the Governor's Inn or straight through town to the bridge!  107 N Main St Rochester, NH 03867 - (603) 335-3577

Tri City Bicycle - Rochester's only source for brand name top quality bikes and repairs!  Visit Mark at TCB and tell him you want a yogurt!  At 48 South Main Street Tri City Bicycle is the ONLY place for Bikes, Skateboards and more.  We';re sure Mark will have some surprise in store for everyone on Free Comic Book Day.  Around the corner from Jetpack Comics.  48 S Main St Rochester, NH 03867  (603) 335-6440

Cocheco Equipment - Rochester's small equipment sales and service business.  At 17 Signal Street in Rochester, they can service the equipment you have or get you started with something new!  Only an equipment store would be worthy of this years Transformer comic book!  A short walk from the Knights of Columbus hall. 17 Signal Street (603) 335-1597

Jetpack Comics - Located at 37 North Main Str in Rochester, this is place to get your Free Comic Book Day map and all kinds of goodies!  Wear your Jetpack Comics T-hHirt, buttons and be eligible for even more savings and free stuff. Visit www.jetpackcomics.com

The Knights of Columbus Hall - The location for the comic creators and vendors, this HUGE hall will have dozens of tables of comic book fun.  Meet local creators here as well as the big guns!  Just down the street from Jetpack Comics, on the corner of Route 125 and Portland Street.  40 Columbus Ave, Rochester - (603) 335-6636