The Dover Rotary Club headed a project to raise funds to reconstruct the band shell in Henry Law Park. The
2004 Cochecho Arts Festival opened with a special dedication ceremony of the brand new bandshell to be known
as the Rotary Arts Pavilion in Henry Law Park in Dover.
There are 200 permanent, amphitheater style, seats in surrounding the stage at the Rotary Arts Pavilion. There
is additional seating on the grass around and behind the permanent seating.
The Festival Committee recommends that you bring something soft on which to sit on the amphitheater seats
and encourages you to bring blankets and folding chairs to the concerts to sit on the grass. General rule
of thumb... blankets to the front, chairs in the back. Please keep the area wheelchair accessible.
To find local attractions, restaurants and other businesses please visit the
Greater Dover Chamber of Commerce Website. Both the
business search feature and a local attractions page are available from the home page.
To Get Directions to the Pavillion use the information below or just click "To Here" in the bubble
on the left to create your own customized driving directions.
From Portland ME area and points east:
- South on Maine Turnpike to Exit 2 (Wells) take right turn off exit
- Take Route 9 to North Berwick center then left on Route 4 into South Berwick then into Dover
- Stay on Route 4 which takes you into downtown Dover (follow signs for Route 4/108 and downtown Dover). Parking is available in a number of lots in the downtown area. Follow the green Parking signs to lots.
From Concrd NH area and points northwest:
- Route 4 East to Route 108
- Turn left toward Dover
- Go about 4 miles on route 108 (you pass Burger King on your right)
- Follow general directions below
From Manchester NH area and points southwest:
- Take Route 101 East to Route 125 North
- Take Route 125 North to Route 4 (they intersect at the Lee Traffic Circle)
- Follow Route 4 East past Durham/UNH
- Take Route 108 Exit off of Route 4. From the ramp, turn left, follow signs for Dover (approx. 4 miles to Burger King.
- Follow general directions below
From Portsmouth NH, Boston MA and points south:
- Take 95 North until it intersects with NH Routes 4/16 North in Portsmouth
- Look for signs marked Dover, Spaulding Turnpike and Points west
- Take the Spaulding Turnpike to Exit 7 (Burger King at end of Exit ramp)
- Turn right at end of ramp onto Central Avenue
- Follow General directions from Burger King. below
General Directions from Burger King
- You are now on Central Avenue, Stay on Central Avenue through the next set of traffic lights.
- You will passt a cemetery on your right
- Go straight through the next set of lights
- Pass several gas stations on right The Dover Chamber of Commerce is directly across from City Hall which is on your left. Watch for the green Parking signs to find parking lots.
Directions from Central Ave:
- You are now on Central Avenue, Stay on Central Ave.
- Past a cemetery on your right
- Go straight through the next set of lights
- Pass Gas stations on right
The next intersection is Central Avenue and Washington Street. For the Rotary Arts
Pavilion, turn right onto Washington, then right onto Henry Law Avenue. Performers
may park and unload on Henry Law Avenue. There will be limited parking available on
Henry Law Avenue. Be careful not to park in handicapped spots as there is a
$250.00 fine.