PORTSMOUTH— Salt Pump Climbing Company in Portsmouth will host a Grand Opening Celebration at its 199 Constitution Ave., Portsmouth location on Saturday April 27. The event is entirely free and open to the public.

The day full of free festivities will kick off with a ‘Kids Carnival’ for children and families from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. including climbing and yoga classes and demonstrations, games, and entertainment. An afternoon of ‘big kid’ (adult) climbing and yoga demonstrations and classes, games, and taco bar will happen from 1 to 5 p.m.

A ceremonial sign planting will take place at 2 p.m. outside the newly opened Constitution Avenue facility. A vendor village of health-, wellness- and adventure-focused local businesses will be present and the fundraising raffle will benefit local climbing stewardship organizations including Pawtuckaway Climbers Coalition and Rumney Climbers Association. 

“We so appreciate the warm welcome we’ve received from the Greater Portsmouth community,” said Taki Miyamoto, Managing Partner. “We’re looking forward to celebrating together in a big, fun way on April 27!”

First time climbers are encouraged to attend, Salt Pump will provide facility tours, rental equipment and climbing instruction, all free of charge for attendees. The morning hours are intended for kids and families, the afternoon hours for adults.
 

• Salt Pump Portsmouth ‘The Donut Factory’, 199 Constitution Ave., Portsmouth - Google map - Apple map

• More info at their website, Instagram and Facebook accounts.