12 events for your weekend calendar in NH

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.

Katy Savage

May 15, 2026

Sarah Dorweiler/Unsplash

A version of this appeared in Granite Post’s newsletter. Subscribe here.

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.

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.
More info

2. 🌱 Annual Plant Sale
Auburn, May 16
Shop vegetables, heirloom starts, annuals, perennials, and garden-themed items for the spring planting season.
More info

3. 🌸 Annual Heirloom Plant Sale
Portsmouth, May 16
Browse historic heirloom plants and garden varieties grown at the museum.
More info

4. 🧁 Petals & Pastries
Laconia, May 16
Harvest edible flowers and decorate cupcakes and cookies in this hands-on baking workshop.
More info

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.
More info

6. 🏰 New Hampshire Renaissance Faire
Fremont, May 16-17
A fantasy-inspired weekend filled with medieval performances, costumes, demonstrations, and family-friendly entertainment.
More info

7. 🛍️ Northfield Spring Craft Show
Northfield, May 16
Browse handmade crafts, home decor, gifts, and artisan goods from local vendors.
More info

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.
More info

9. 🎶 Upper Valley Community Band Spring Concert
Canaan, May 17
A lively spring concert featuring concert band classics, film music, and contemporary pieces.
More info

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.
More info

11. 🖌️ Meredith Memorial Day Weekend Craft Festival
Meredith, May 23-25
More than 70 juried artisans showcase handmade goods, art, jewelry, and specialty products.
More info

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.
More info

Keep Granite Post free for everyone

If you found this story useful, would you consider supporting Granite Post?

Every day, our team works to provide New Hampshirites with free, fact-based reporting about the issues, policies, and decisions shaping life across the state. We believe everyone deserves access to trustworthy local news—not just those who can afford a subscription.

That's why you'll never hit a paywall here (though we may ask you to sign up for our newsletter). But keeping our journalism free depends on readers who believe informed communities are worth investing in.

If our reporting has helped you better understand what's happening in New Hampshire, please consider making a donation today. Every contribution helps us continue reporting, informing, and serving communities across the state.