Looking for summer fun across New Hampshire? From spicy eats in Hampton to classical music in Wolfeboro and old-fashioned fairs in the North Country, this weekend is packed with concerts, crafts, and community festivals. Here are some of our favorite picks.
🎶 Great Waters Music Festival
Wolfeboro & Moultonborough, through Aug. 27
This summer music series brings classical, jazz, and pop concerts to venues like Brewster Academy and Castle in the Clouds.
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🎸 Rockin’ the Park
Lancaster, Fridays, through Aug. 8
A free weekly concert series at the Lancaster gazebo featuring local and regional bands.
Schedule:
• July 25 – Trade
• Aug. 1 – DRKSIDE
• Aug. 8 – Broke and Ugly
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🎟 Disney’s Freaky Friday
Portsmouth, through Aug. 10
This modern musical about a mother and daughter who swap lives is on stage most Thursdays through Sundays at Prescott Park. Includes ASL-supported performances on select dates.
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🎡 67th Annual Canterbury Fair
Canterbury, Saturday
Arts, crafts, food, and entertainment at one of New Hampshire’s most beloved small-town festivals.
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🌶️ New England Hot Sauce Festival
Hampton, Saturday
Regional hot sauce vendors, craft beer, food trucks, and spicy fun.
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🎠 North Haverhill Fair
Haverhill, July 23–27
Traditional agricultural fair with livestock, rides, and live entertainment.
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🧶 Hebron Fair
North End of Newfound Lake, Saturday
Since 1952, this community fair has featured artisan vendors, children’s games, raffles, and home-baked goods.
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🌿 Garden Q&A with Steve Hancock
Tilton, Saturday
Plant expert Steve Hancock of Appletree Nursery shares knowledge at Gallery in the Garden.
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🎨 Mount Washington Valley July Craft Fair
North Conway, July 26–27
More than 100 artists and crafters, live music, and free admission at this North Conway tradition.
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🍫 26th Annual Chocolate Fest
Waterville Valley, Saturday
Evening of chocolate desserts and live music.
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