Merrimack Judge Rules in Favor of NH Speedway Festival

MERRIMACK, N.H. - After almost two years, a Merrimack County Superior Court has ruled to allow the New Hampshire Motor Speedway in Loudon to host a country music festival. According to ESPN, the three-day music festival with Live Nation is set for the summer of 2019.

"This is absolutely terrific news for music fans, local business and for tourism in the Capitol Region," said David McGrath, executive vice president and general manager of New Hampshire Motor Speedway. "Many thanks to the Court for a thorough review of the claims. We have our approvals from the Town of Loudon and we are ecstatic to move forward with this event. This has been a long time in the making and we cannot wait to put on one heck of a show."

• The Merrimack Superior Court agreed NHMS has the right to hold concerts on its property, which is currently zoned for such events. It also recognized that property purchased after 1989 and zoned for concerts and outdoor events are not included in the 1989 settlement agreement.

The country music festival will be held in the S6 lot of NHMS property as originally proposed and approved.

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