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Looking for something to do in New Hampshire? We rounded up festivals, plant sales, concerts, craft fairs, food truck events, and more happening across the state.
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1. 🚗 15th Annual Bow Rotary Car Show
Bow, May 16
Classic cars, raffles, live music, food vendors, and awards, including Best in Show and People’s Choice.
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2. 🌱 Annual Plant Sale
Auburn, May 16
Shop vegetables, heirloom starts, annuals, perennials, and garden-themed items for the spring planting season.
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3. 🌸 Annual Heirloom Plant Sale
Portsmouth, May 16
Browse historic heirloom plants and garden varieties grown at the museum.
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4. 🧁 Petals & Pastries
Laconia, May 16
Harvest edible flowers and decorate cupcakes and cookies in this hands-on baking workshop.
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5. 🌲 Woody Plant ID Walk: Early Successional Species
Laconia, May 16, 1-3 p.m.
Learn to identify New Hampshire’s woody plants and explore local ecosystems on a guided walk.
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6. 🏰 New Hampshire Renaissance Faire
Fremont, May 16-17
A fantasy-inspired weekend filled with medieval performances, costumes, demonstrations, and family-friendly entertainment.
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7. 🛍️ Northfield Spring Craft Show
Northfield, May 16
Browse handmade crafts, home decor, gifts, and artisan goods from local vendors.
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8. 🥕 Canaan Spring Farmers and Artisans Market
Canaan, May 17
Fresh produce, baked goods, artisan crafts, and local farm products in a community market setting.
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9. 🎶 Upper Valley Community Band Spring Concert
Canaan, May 17
A lively spring concert featuring concert band classics, film music, and contemporary pieces.
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10. 🎨 North Conway Memorial Day Weekend Craft Fair
North Conway, May 23-24
A holiday weekend fair featuring handmade crafts, artisan vendors, food, and family-friendly shopping.
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11. 🖌️ Meredith Memorial Day Weekend Craft Festival
Meredith, May 23-25
More than 70 juried artisans showcase handmade goods, art, jewelry, and specialty products.
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12. 🍺 Hampton Food Truck and Craft Beer Festival
Hampton, May 30
Food trucks, local craft beer, live entertainment, and outdoor festival vibes to kick off summer.
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