The Groove Fan Hangout
The Groove is the place to mingle & hang out with your friends & family. Located in the Fan Zone in the S2 Lot, The Groove will feature high top tables & stools (with more seating this year!), DJs, a selfie station & live entertainment. Food & drinks will be available for purchase, but there's no cover charge to get in to The Groove.
Hours: Wednesday 6-8 p.m. | Thursday 7-9 p.m. | Friday 12-3 p.m. & 4-6 p.m. | Saturday 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. & 6-11 p.m. | Sunday 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
- Wednesday: Musical Bingo (6-8 p.m.)
- Thursday: April Cushman Band & Line Dancing (7-9 p.m.)
- Friday: DJ (12-3 p.m.)
- Saturday: DJ (10 a.m. – 3 p.m.) | "The Magic Mile" Happy Hour Show (6-8 p.m.) | The Flying Ivories Dueling Pianos (9-11 p.m.)
- Sunday: DJ (10 a.m. – 2 p.m.)
*The Groove will be 21+ Saturday night. Schedule subject to change. Stay up-to-date with our mobile app.
April Cushman Band & Line Dancing
The April Cushman Band will perform live at The Groove Thursday night with line dancing instructors leading the way around the dance floor! Named a top-10 emerging artist & songwriter by Tractor Supply & Grammy-winning & multi-ACM-winning country artist Lainey Wilson, New Hampshire native Cushman is a vocal force in the Northeast. She was named Country Act of the Year by the New England Music Awards (2022 & 2023) & is commonly referred to as a "blend of Ashley McBryde with the story telling of Lori McKenna."
Elm City Party Bike
The Elm City Party Bike is New England’s first & foremost pedaled party & sightseeing bike & it'll be at New Hampshire Motor Speedway this September. Enjoy a fun, social & relaxing way to explore the NHMS property while exercising. The best part? It's BYOB! Bring your own snacks, beer, wine, cider & seltzer!
- Friday: 12-3 p.m. & 4-6 p.m.
- Saturday: 12-3 p.m. & 7-9 p.m.
- Sunday: 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Must be 21+ with a valid ID. Limited seats available on a first come, first served basis. Sign up at The Groove during the hours listed above. Duration of ride is 10-12 minutes.
"The Magic Mile" Happy Hour Show
Grab a drink & relax while enjoying "The Magic Mile" Happy Hour Show hosted by Jose Castillo & Vermont's own Mamba Smith at The Groove. This live talk show will feature Maine's own two-time NASCAR Cup Series winner & 1995 Rookie of the Year Ricky Craven, 2004 NASCAR Cup Series Champion & 2026 Hall of Fame inductee Kurt Busch & other special guests.
- 6-7 p.m.: Ricky Craven & Kurt Busch
- 7-8 p.m.: TBD
The Flying Ivories Dueling Pianos
The Flying Ivories will belt out an all-request, rock & roll sing-along at The Groove Saturday night while you & your friends dance, hoot, holler & even join them on stage for a show that's part music, part comedy & all fun. From Billy Joel to Aretha Franklin, from Sinatra to Metallica, from Johnny Cash to Katy Perry, they've got it covered.
