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The annual League of NH Craftsmen\u2019s Fair brings together creators of all stripes for workshops, craft sales and more. Courtesy photo<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n July 26- August 3 August 2-10<\/strong> August 3 August 1-2 August 1-3 August 2-3 August 9 August 9- 17 August 11 August 15-17 August 15-17 August 16 August 16 August 16-17 August 22-23 August 23 August 23 August 26 August 30-31
<\/strong>Sunflower Festival<\/a> ><\/strong> Coppal House Farm turns into a sea of sunflowers every July during the New Hampshire Sunflower Festival. The farm offers a unique variety of sunflowers that can produce sunflower oil! Unlike ornamental blooms, these sunflowers only bloom for about 10 days, so the window to witness this stunning sight is short. 118 North River Rd. RT 155, Lee. nhsunflower.com<\/a> New Hampshire Magazine is a proud sponsor of this event.<\/em><\/p>\n
92nd Annual League of NH Craftsmen\u2019s Fair<\/strong> <\/a>> Art comes to live at this annual event and runs for nine days each year, featuring the juried work of hundreds of League of NH Craftsmen members with sales booths, interactive demonstrations, kid-friendly activities and curated exhibitions attracting over 20,000 visitors annually. Mount Sunapee Resort, Newbury. nhcrafts.org<\/a> New Hampshire Magazine is a proud sponsor of this event.\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n
Outlaw Music Festival<\/a><\/strong>> The 2025 tour is the biggest Outlaw tour to date, featuring an unparalleled lineup of legends and superstars, including Willie Nelson & Family, Bob Dylan, Billy Strings, Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats, Sheryl Crow, Turnpike Troubadours, The Avett Brothers, Wilco, The Red Clay Strays, Lake Street Dive, Waxahatchee, Charles Wesley Godwin, Lucinda Williams, Bruce Hornsby & The Noisemakers, Trampled By Turtles, The Mavericks, Sierra Hull, Willow Avalon, Waylon Payne, Madeline Edwards, Lily Meola, Myron Elkins, Tami Neilson, and more. 3:45 p.m., BankNH Pavilion, 72 Meadowbrook Ln, Gilford; banknhpavilion.com<\/a><\/p>\n
<\/strong>ATV Weekend <\/strong><\/a>>With over 1,000 miles of interconnected trails, ATV-friendly towns, great locally owned businesses, tasty restaurants and evening entertainment to get you up and moving, you won\u2019t want to miss the most action-packed weekend of the summer season. This year, you\u2019ll find a variety of offerings from past events, with more time to explore the trails, local businesses and our communities with family and friends. Locations and times vary, Berlin. androscogginvalleychamber.com<\/a><\/p>\n
<\/strong>43rd<\/sup> Suncook Valley Hot Air Balloon Rally<\/a> > <\/strong>This event, put on by the Suncook Valley Rotary, has something fun for everyone in your family. There will be a carnival, tethered hot air balloon rides, helicopter rides, craft fair, food, drinks and so much more. Free to attend. Times vary, Drake Field, 17 Fayette St., Pittsfield. pittsfieldnh.gov<\/a><\/p>\n
<\/strong>Great New England BBQ & Food Truck Festival<\/a> ><\/strong> This family fun event features a corn hole tournament, a kids zone (with free bounce houses), a whoopie pie eating contest, face painting, artisans, music, food trucks, caricature drawings and more. $5. 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. & 11 a.m.- 4 p.m., Hampshire Dome, 32 Emerson Rd., Milford. gnefoodtruckfest.com<\/a><\/p>\n
<\/strong>Woods, Water and Wildlife Festival<\/strong> <\/a>><\/strong> This day-long celebration of the great outdoors is a chance for families to have fun, explore and learn about the natural world together and features fun and educational outdoor activities. Take a hayride to the river, observe and learn about NH wildlife, take a discovery walk, watch demonstrations of traditional skills, try your hand at fishing, do crafts with your kids, enjoy food trucks and more. Prices vary. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Branch Hill Farm, 307 Applebee Rd., Milton Mills. (603) 473-2020; mmrgnh.org<\/a><\/p>\n
<\/strong>Sunfox Farm Sunflower Bloom Festival<\/a> ><\/strong> Twenty acres of sunflowers awaits you at Sunfox Farm\u2019s 6th Annual Sunflower Bloom Festival! The event will take place at their new 57-acre farm located in the heart of Concord, New Hampshire\u2019s capital city. Walk through the fields and experience the beauty and vibrancy of sunflowers towering over you, stretching nearly as far as the eye can see! In addition to the beautiful blooms, during festival weekends enjoy local musicians, as well as a variety of vendors showcasing unique offerings, and food trucks too. Concord. sunfoxfarm.org<\/a><\/p>\n
<\/strong>The 17th<\/sup> Annual Hampton Beach Children\u2019s Festival<\/a> > <\/strong>There\u2019s no better place to be a kid than at Hampton Beach! The Hampton Beach Children\u2019s Festival will delight the young (and young at heart) with magic shows, storytelling, a costume parade and more! Free, times vary. Hampton Beach State Park, NH 1-A, Hampton. hamptonbeach.org<\/a><\/p>\n
<\/strong>White Mountain Boogie n<\/strong>\u2019 <\/strong><\/a>Blues Festival ><\/strong> With two decades of festival sand and a bevy of national blues preservation awards under its belt, this boogiefest is not to be missed. This year\u2019s lineup includes Gracie Curran & The High Falutin\u2019 Band, Nick Moss, Blood Brothers and so many more! To really dive into the festival experience, rent a campsite on the Boogie\u2019s sprawling White Mountains grounds. Prices and times vary, Sugar Shack Campground, 210 NH Route 175, North Thornton. (603) 726-3867; whitemountainboogie.com<\/a><\/p>\n
<\/strong>Cornish Fair<\/a> > <\/strong>Since 1950, the Cornish Fair remains a traditional, family-friendly, educational, agricultural fair offering fruits and vegetable exhibits, horse and oxen pulling, 4-H, crafts, children\u2019s activities, live entertainment, vendors, amusement rides and more. The Cornish Fair is also home to the largest dairy show in all of New Hampshire, and remains committed to the education and sustainability of the agriculture industry. Prices and times vary, 294 Town House Rd., Cornish. (603) 675-5426; <\/strong>cornishfair.org<\/a><\/p>\n
Wildflower Festival\u00a0<\/strong>>Enjoy a full day of live music, local art, and community fun\u2014all in support of pollinators and the people who care for them. From 11 a.m.\u20135 p.m., explore the vibrant Art Market, listen to live music, shop the plant sale, watch live gardening and nature demos, and enter the raffle. Enjoy lunch from local food vendors and check out downtown businesses while you\u2019re here! Then from 6\u20139 p.m., spread out a blanket or pull up a chair for an evening of music featuring Lazy Trail, Sneaky Miles, and Nova One. Donations Accepted, 11 a.m.- 5 p.m., Keyes Field, Elm Street, Milford; eventbrite.com<\/a><\/p>\n
<\/strong>Boot Scootin\u2018 Boogie 5k and Brewfest<\/strong><\/a>>Following the 5k that starts on Sargent Rd., and ends at the Londonderry Athletic Fields, participants and their friends and families can enjoy a brewfest with over 15 participating breweries. At the brewfest, you\u2019ll unwind with a bonfire, and enjoy live music and delicioius food until the night ends. Please bring cash, as credit cards may not be accepted with all vendors. Registration required. 6:30 p.m., 98 Sargent Rd., Londonderry; millenniumrunning.com<\/a><\/p>\n
Mt. Washington Valley Summer Craft Fair<\/a>><\/strong> Come and join the fun with live music, food, face painting and amazing arts and crafts exhibitors. 10 a.m.- 5 p.m., 1 Norcross Circle, North Conway; joycecraftshows.com<\/a><\/p>\n
35th<\/sup> Annual North Country Moose Festival<\/a>> <\/strong>The weekend before Labor Day means it\u2019s time for the North Country Moose Festival! This year\u2019s festivities will include a moose calling contest, parade, live music, artisan and craft vendors, and family favorites such as a dog show, and maple syrup tasting contest \u2013 not to mention the classic car show! You can even soak your feet in the Mohawk River! Don\u2019t forget to head down the road to Dixville Notch State Park, where you might spot a moose of your own! On Saturday, head over the border to Canaan, VT for a down-home country fair. Free, times vary. Colebrook, chamberofthenorthcountry.com<\/a><\/p>\n
<\/strong>11th<\/sup> Annual Gate City Brewfest<\/a> > <\/strong>As summer starts winding down, head to Nashua for one last beer-fueled hurrah. An extensive beer list, live music, a corn hole tournament and more are on tap. $15-$70. 1 to 5 p.m., Holman Stadium, 67 Amherst St., Nashua. gatecitybrewfestnh.com<\/a>.\u00a0
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AutoFair NH 10 Miler<\/a> > <\/strong>Run 10 miles. Attend after-party. Repeat? This event takes runners on a near-half-marathon run around the perimeter of Massabesic Lake, then rewards them with a free post-race beer. Registration Required. 8 a.m., Massabesic Lake, 1 Londonderry Tpke., Manchester. (603) 488-1186; millenniumrunning.com<\/a><\/p>\n
Massabesic Gardens Tour<\/a><\/strong> >Join the NH Audubon for an intimate guided tour of the gardens at the Massabesic Center in Auburn. They will lead you on a fun ramble of the grounds, and dig into the history, upkeep and future of each of their unique garden spaces. You\u2019ll learn about NH Audubon\u2019s partnership with the University of New Hampshire Extension\u2019s Master Gardener Program to create Demonstration Gardens that provide a place for sharing best practices in eco-friendly home and community gardening, for human health and well-being and wildlife habitat. Free, 5:30 p.m.- 7 p.m., Massabesic Center, 26 Audubon Way, Auburn; nhaudubon.org<\/a>
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Labor Day Weekend Craft Fair<\/a>><\/strong> With over 110 exhibitors and unique local products, you won\u2019t want to miss this craft fair at scenic Gunstock. 10 a.m.- 5 p.m., 719 Cherry Valley Rd., Rte. 11A, Gilford; joycescraftshows.com<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n