Free Movie Night
Free Movie night! Inquire with the store for which movie we’ll be showing. Thanks!
Runtime: 5:30pm-7:30pm
Free popcorn!
Free Movie Night!
Free Movie night! Inquire with the store for which movie we’ll be showing. Thanks!
Runtime: 5:30pm-7:30pm
Free popcorn!
Manton History Series presentation
"No one will go hungry"
The Manton Store under Les and Lena Childs, 1916-1946
Presented by Matt Meyer
Manton History Series
“THEO’s HAMMER”
Historical Presentation on the Builders of the original Manton General Store, Theo and Frank Paselk, c. 1902
Presenter: Gerard Minakawa
Free Movie Night!
Free Movie night! Inquire with the store for which movie we’ll be showing. Thanks!
Runtime: 5:30pm-7:30pm
Free popcorn!
Live Music!
The Wild Card Band makes their debut on our Sweet Stage in the beer garden!
Featuring Manton’s very own Patti Anglin and fellow band members Linda Hasley, Larry & Dean Reaves.
Country, Vintage Rock and Blues
Learn more here: The Wild Card band bio
Free Movie Night!
Free Movie night! Inquire with the store for which movie we’ll be showing. Thanks!
Runtime: 5:30pm-7:30pm
And, as always: Free popcorn!
Manton History Series
“ONE HUNDRED AND TWENTY THREE YEARS AGO TODAY”
Historical Presentation on the Economic Realities of Running the Manton General Store, c. 1902 - 2025
Free Movie Night!
Free Movie night! Inquire with the store for which movie we’ll be showing. Thanks!
Runtime: 5:30pm-7:30pm
And, as always: Free popcorn!
LIVE MUSIC!
MumbleFinger returns to Manton for his Solo Show! Join us for an evening with funky entertainment and great food here at our very own beer garden, or inside if the weather is nasty.
Friday, March 28 from 6-8pm
“Laid Back Funk with Rock and Jazz Overtones”
https://www.mumblefinger.com/
Live Music!
Keith Eckert plays Sweetshoots!
Saturday, March 29 from 6-8pm
Keith started playing guitar at just 13, his skills were soon noticed and he was placed in a gifted musical program focusing on classical guitar.
He played in various bands, from 1980's Hair to Rockabilly/swing and just about everything in between, but he always dreamed of making his own music.
Keith decided to follow his heart after making the Long List, top 150 out of 3100 original songs, in the worldwide "Talent is Timeless" competition.
His music could be described as Folky Rock with Bluesy lyrics about things that almost anyone might have gone through themselves. A lifetime of eclectic musical experiences shine through every song and the music behind them.
https://youtube.com/@keitheckertmusic?si=Cxiyk7xPfXgBY-Nn
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100009154851323
Live Music!
We’re beyond excited to be welcoming The Wild Card Band to our outdoor stage!
Featuring Manton’s very own Patti Anglin and fellow band members Linda Hasley, Larry & Dean Reaves.
Country, Vintage Rock and Blues
Learn more here: The Wild Card band bio
Free Movie Night!
Free Movie night! Inquire with the store for which movie we’ll be showing. Thanks!
Runtime: 5:30pm-7:30pm
And, as always: Free popcorn!
Live Music!
Keith Eckert plays Sweetshoots!
Saturday, March 29 from 6-8pm
Keith started playing guitar at just 13, his skills were soon noticed and he was placed in a gifted musical program focusing on classical guitar.
He played in various bands, from 1980's Hair to Rockabilly/swing and just about everything in between, but he always dreamed of making his own music.
Keith decided to follow his heart after making the Long List, top 150 out of 3100 original songs, in the worldwide "Talent is Timeless" competition.
His music could be described as Folky Rock with Bluesy lyrics about things that almost anyone might have gone through themselves. A lifetime of eclectic musical experiences shine through every song and the music behind them.
https://youtube.com/@keitheckertmusic?si=Cxiyk7xPfXgBY-Nn
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100009154851323
Free Movie Night!
Free Movie night! Inquire with the store for which movie we’ll be showing. Thanks!
Runtime: 5:30pm-7:30pm
And, as always: Free popcorn!
Sweet Summer Music series!
Hattie Craven solo
folk, bluegrass, country, jazz and pop
Saturday, June 7, 6-8pm
Join us for lunch beforehand… burgers, BBQ, salads and more !!!
About the Artist:
Hattie Craven has built a fine reputation as a breathtaking performer going back to her early years. It began as a 4 year old fiddler on stage with Laura Love at the Kate Wolf Music Festival. Musical theater from age 6 to her teens, created confidence and a dynamic stage presence that serves her well today. In addition to the stage, Craven is also at home in recording studios as a seasoned and sought after session vocalist since age 11. As a singer-songwriter, she has 3 CD's to her credit. Her touring career began at a young age with her father, Joe Craven. Together they have entertained audiences ranging from river boat cruises in Europe, to concert halls and music festivals across the U.S. Hattie is a multidimensional artist whose fan base transcends age and genre. Some of her projects include, but are not limited to; Hattie & The Moon Howlers, with Jessica Malone Joe Craven & The Sometimers Hattie Craven & YLF Hattie continues to actively push the envelope in Soul/Folk/Americana music. Catch her on tour in a city near you.
Sweet Summer Music series!
Hattie Craven solo
folk, bluegrass, country, jazz and pop
Sunday, June 8, 2-4pm
We will also be serving up a BBQ lunch fundraiser between 11am - 4pm for our Community Center ; come eat!
About the Artist:
Hattie Craven has built a fine reputation as a breathtaking performer going back to her early years. It began as a 4 year old fiddler on stage with Laura Love at the Kate Wolf Music Festival. Musical theater from age 6 to her teens, created confidence and a dynamic stage presence that serves her well today. In addition to the stage, Craven is also at home in recording studios as a seasoned and sought after session vocalist since age 11. As a singer-songwriter, she has 3 CD's to her credit. Her touring career began at a young age with her father, Joe Craven. Together they have entertained audiences ranging from river boat cruises in Europe, to concert halls and music festivals across the U.S. Hattie is a multidimensional artist whose fan base transcends age and genre. Some of her projects include, but are not limited to; Hattie & The Moon Howlers, with Jessica Malone Joe Craven & The Sometimers Hattie Craven & YLF Hattie continues to actively push the envelope in Soul/Folk/Americana music. Catch her on tour in a city near you.
Sweet Summer Music!
MumbleFinger returns to Manton with his full band! Join us for an evening with funky entertainment, delicious food and drink in our very own Beer Garden.
Saturday, June 14 from 6-8pm
“Laid Back Funk with Rock and Jazz Overtones”
https://www.mumblefinger.com/
Sweet Summer Music!
Sleepy Willis Blues band and MumbleFinger return to Manton! Join us for an evening with bluesy entertainment, delicious food and drink in our very own Beer Garden.
Saturday, July 12 from 6-8pm
https://www.mumblefinger.com/
Sweet Summer Music!
Haywire returns to the Sweet Stage in Manton!
Saturday, Aug 30 from 5-8:30pm
Country, Rock, Blues and bit of Bluegrass
Sweet Summer Music Series!
The Anglins and Friends will be jamming with some Folk, Bluegrass and Rock for everyone at the Sweet Stage! Join us in the beer garden for a fun evening with the stars, music and great food.
They will also be playing at the Manton Apple Festival, which will be held on Saturday, October 4th from 9am-4pm at the Manton Parks Community Center. This is a chance for you to preview their lively tunes before the rush!
Free Movie Night
Free Movie night! Inquire with the store for which movie we’ll be showing. Thanks!
Runtime: 5:30pm-7:30pm
Free popcorn!
1st Annual Sweetshoots Chili Fest!
1st Annual Sweetshoots Chili Fest & RAFFLE
FUNDRAISER for the Manton Parks Community Center
Saturday, February 15, 2025 from 2-4pm
Music by local talent Hunter Graham and his band Apricity!!!
Do you cook an awesome pot of chili? Then read the rules and register HERE. Public sampling between 2-3:30 pm with an opportunity for the public to vote for their favorite by dropping voting tickets or tips in the donation jars. Judging is to take place at 2pm and awards to 1st place, 2nd place and Public’s Choice announced at 4 pm.
Cook’s Registration is $25 and will be limited to 12 contestants, first come first serve basis.
Public’s Choice tickets and Raffle Tickets cost $5 each
Raffle Winners announced at 3:30pm !
Sign up
Contestant sign up and registration may be done ahead of time. Please sign up online at the sweetshootscafe.com website. Registrations may also be turned in by 11am the day before the contest.
Set Up and Tear Down Information
1. Contestants may begin setting up their booths/tables on Saturday, Feb 15 after 8am. The contest area will be designated and marked prior to the event.
2. Chili cooks must provide their own display tents/canopies, chairs, tables, etc. Your tent/canopy must be anchored with adequate weight or a method to secure it in the event of high winds. Please provide a small trash receptacle.
3. Chili cooks typically run out of chili before the end of the event. We kindly request that you do not tear down your booth/table until the judging has officially ended.
4. Sweetshoots will provide the tasting/sampling cups, spoons, voting and raffle tickets.
Chili Cooking Rules
1. Chili Cooking Equipment. Cooks are expected to provide their own propane cook stoves, serving utensils, pot, fire extinguishers, etc. One 120v outlet can be provided for each station if requested in advance. Each cook is expected to utilize safe and clean stoves, pots, utensils and other equipment. Event organizers reserve the right to disqualify any contestant for food or equipment safety reasons if deemed necessary. Food service gloves will be provided for contestants.
2. Chili Preparation. Chili may be prepared in advance or at the event, but should be kept warm in a healthy and safe manner.
3. Ingredients. Any and all ingredients that are safe to be consumed are permitted.
4. Cooks Must Be Willing To Taste Their Own Chili. If requested to do so by a judge or event organizer, a contestant must taste their own chili. Within reason, failure to do so may result in disqualification. It is also requested that your chili be labeled as to its heat for the public’s benefit.
5. One Chili Per Entry. Each head cook is responsible for serving a sufficient amount of chili that he/she intends to be judged and turning in one cup from that pot. No more than one judging sample may be taken from any one pot.
Cooks are asked to prepare 4 quarts or more of chili for the event.
6. Cooks Must Sign Number Slips. Chili cooks will be assigned a random, anonymous number in order to keep each chili cook confidential.
7. Filling Cups. Judging cups will be filled to 3/4 full prior to being turned in to the judges.
8. Judging rules. A complete set of judging rules will be given to the judges on the morning of the event. A single score will be computed for each entry, with consideration given to the five criteria for scoring chili. These criteria are Aroma, Color, Consistency, Texture, and Taste. NOTE: Heat is not a grading scale factor!
9. Penalties. Failure to comply with event rules is subject to disqualification of that entry. The decision of the officials is final. In the event of a disqualification, the official monitoring the event must immediately notify the head cook and give a reason for disqualification.
Prizes
1st place winner: Prize + ½ of all registration fees collected
2nd place winner: Prize + $25 (registration fee)
Public’s Choice award
There will be a Public’s Choice Award for the best chili which the public can sample. This will be determined jointly by the amount of tips and voting tickets in those jars. The donation jars will be provided to each contestant at the beginning of the contest. Simply put, the chili cook with the most tips and tickets at the end of the contest will be declared the winner and the tips will be donated to the Manton Parks Community Center !
Any questions can be directed to:
DOWNLOAD the ENTRY FORM here - thank you!
Free Movie Night
Gnomeo and Juliet
Run time: 1h 20min
In Stratford-upon-Avon, elder neighbours Miss Montague and Mr. Capulet despise each other. When they leave their respective gardens, their garden gnomes and other lawn ornaments come to life. The Montague garden is filled with blue-hatted gnomes led by Lady Blueberry, and the Capulet garden is filled with red-hatted gnomes led by Lord Redbrick, who share in their owners’ feud.
Watch the Big Game
Who will you be rooting for ?
Join your friends and rivals for some good food, drink and (hopefully!) a well-played game of football!
See you at Sweetshoots on the Big Screen-
Free Movie Night
The Wild Robot
Run time: 1 h 40 min
After a shipwreck, an intelligent robot called Roz is stranded on an uninhabited island. To survive the harsh environment, Roz bonds with the island's animals and cares for an orphaned baby goose.
Free Movie Night
Chronicles of Narnia, Part III: Voyage of the Dawn Treader
Run time: 113 minutes
ENJOY Magazine
Check us out on Enjoy Magazine!
https://enjoymagazine.com/2024/12/growing-a-memorable-space/
Clam Chowder Fundraiser
Thank you to every one of our donors who helped make this a resounding success for the Manton Community Center !
Don’t miss the fun!
Give us a shout and we’ll let you know about our music, bbq, and other events happening throughout the year.