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FREE COMIC BOOK DAY!  The 1st Saturday in MAY!  Be a part of the Rochester FREE COMIC BOOK DAY CELEBRATION

 
 
 

FCBD - Participating Businesses


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!

Draught Pick Pub the Draught Pick Pub, a local sports bar located on North Main St. in Rochester,NH (right behind Fat Tony's). 67 N. Main St. Rochester, NH 03867. (603) 335-7020.

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 Dworkin Associates

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

Distinctive Forest Creations - Our Specialty is REAL WOOD FURNITURE.  We offer heirloom quality furniture, gifts and home decor from both local craftsmen and national manufacturers that will fit any budget. Our furniture is handcrafted using dove-tailed construction and the highest grade of materials. 22 North Main St, Rochester - (603) 332-9663

Michael Charles Music - michael charles music is a MUSICAL INSTRUMENT SALES & RENTAL specialist  "Michael Charles Music is the place you want to go if you want to deal with honest people that back what they sell. I used to buy items at large discount stores that could care less about you after you bought the product. I take guitar lessons there and cannot say enough good things about the staff. Give them a try."  44 S Main St Rochester, NH 03867 - (603) 335-0037

The Chicken's Roost - Chicken. The original white meat. The first fowl of choice. The preferred bird on your plate. How do Americans like their bird? Fried, Roasted & BBQ. At the Chicken’s Roost, that’s how we serve it. Crispy fried chicken, succulent roast chicken and zesty BBQ chicken with all the fixings. The Chicken’s Roost is one of the few places in America, where you can march in with hungry pride, and say “Give me the bird!”.  44 N Main St  Rochester, NH 03867  (603) 335-3333

Ben Franklin Crafts - For over a decade, your Ben Franklin Crafts store in Rochester, New Hampshire has been your best source for crafts and craft supplies, arts and crafts supplies, fabrics, yarns, rubber stamps, stenciling supplies, picture frames, custom framing, silk flowers, dried flowers, craft books, models and other hobbies supplies.  60 Wakefield St  Rochester, NH 03867  (603) 332-2227

Mel Flanagan's Irish Pub - We hope to bring a little bit of Ireland to our community.  Our goal is to satisfy the need for fast food, but healthy fast food.  Come in, visit, relax, and have something great to eat.  Slainte, Mel  50 N Main St, Rochester, NH 03867  603.332.6357

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 Old Oak Tavern (open to FCBD friends, fans and participants after 4:00 pm) - This is the place for the after hours FREE COMIC BOOK DAY PARTY!  38 N Main St Rochester, NH 03867 - (603) 335-2148

Venues and facilities

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

The Cafe at the Governor's Inn - This beautiful facility will host the New England 501st and NH Mandalorian Star Wars groups.  Complete with a life size Jabba the Hutt FCBD will see the Cafe at the Governor's Inn become the Cantina (in spirit).  Don't miss the silent auction & raffle for charity.  78 Wakefield Street Rochester, NH 03867 603.332.0107 fax:603.335.1984

 

FREE COMIC BOOK DAY TAKES PLACE ALL OVER ROCHESTER ON SATURDAY MAY 2nd

ROCHESTER MAIN STREET ASSOCIATION and JETPACK COMICS llc present

the Rochester
FREE COMIC BOOK DAY
FESTIVAL

Saturday MAY 2nd
all over Rochester!

The TMNT Free Comic Book Day Poster

FCBD DAY NEWS

Download this mask, cut it out and wear it on Free Comic Book Day

Who doesn't want to be Ralph? Last year we had the running of the Skrulls.  This year we want to have the stumbling of the Ralph's.  Download your Ralph Mask by clicking on the image above.  If that doesn't work right click on the image and select "Save As".  We'll be happy to email it to you if you can't make it work.

THE OLD OAK TAVERN CELEBRATES
After your day around town, getting free comics, meeting Star Wars characters and hanging out with comic creators, why not join us at the Old Oak Tavern!  Located right in downtown on North Main Street, The Old Oak Tavern will only be open for fans and Patrons of Free Comic Book Day.  Be sure to wear your Jetpack Comics pins and stickers!  Special winnings for those that show up with a RALPH button!

Where to Park - Rochester has a number of municipal parking lots around town.  Any of them will give you easy access to the city, for the day.

How do you get to the event?  The Rochester Free Comic Book Day Festival takes place all over Rochester.  You'll want to stop by Jetpack Comics, The Knight of Columbus Hall, The Cafe at the Governor's Inn as well as dozens of downtown businesses.  Each venue will guests and characters while each business will have free comics.  Routes 95, 16, 4, 125, 108 & the Spaulding Turnpike all lead to ROCHESTER, NH (in one way or antoher).   It couldn't be easier.  If you're still feeling uneasy the actual address of Jetpack Comics is
Jetpack Comics LLC
37 North Main Str
Rochester, NH  03867
603.330.9639  email

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THE CBLDF - The Rochester Free Comic Book Day Festival is a PROUD supporter of the Comic Book Legal Defense Fund.  Please be sure to support them with a donation.  Collection jars will be on hand at a number of locations and we're going to be upping the ante with some creator competitions.

Librarians / Educators / School, Social, Community Groups / Industry Professionals  Ralph DiBernardo for any additional information you may need about Free Comic Book Day. 

Get your comic GCG graded at Jetpack Comics and get Signature Series Graded books in conjunction with the FCBD

The Rochester Free Comic Book Day Festival is a CGC Signature Series Event!  Signature Series Witnesses will be on hand at most locations/venues so that you can get your books Signature Series Graded!  Need more info?  Contact Ralph DiBernardo to find out how you can get books autographed at the show and officially graded!  We are accepting mail order submissions for this as well!  info@jetpackcomics.com for more info!

All guests are subject to professional commitments and are subject to change at any time. No refunds will be given for guest cancellations or changes.