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Mudfest, backyard chickens, maple weekend, and more. Top events across New Hampshire, March 19–29

From music festivals and comedy shows to hands-on workshops and maple syrup events, New Hampshire is buzzing with things to do this weekend. Here’s a roundup of must-see events.

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You can sample Windswept Maples Farm syrup when visiting their Loudon sugar house in March. (Stacy Milbouer)

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From music festivals and comedy shows to hands-on workshops and maple syrup events, New Hampshire is buzzing with things to do this weekend. Here’s a roundup of must-see events.

🎶 MudFest
Portland, Brunswick, Freeport & Bangor, March 19–29
A 10-day festival featuring music, community events, and performances across southern Maine.
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🧶 Fiber Arts Weekend
Enfield, March 20–22
A weekend of community crafting, fiber arts, and wellness activities.
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🐔 Backyard Chicken Basics
Laconia, March 21
Workshop covering best practices for starting a backyard flock.
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🌱 Spring Garden Symposium
Manchester, March 21
UNH Extension Master Gardeners host a day of workshops, speakers, vendors, and networking focused on gardening and sustainable growing.
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📚 Local Author Book Fair
North Hampton, March 21
Meet Seacoast authors across genres including mystery, memoir, and nonfiction. Books available for purchase and signing.
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😂 Zane Lamprey Comedy Tour
Henniker, March 21
Stand-up performance at Henniker Brewing Company. Event is 21+.
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🍁 Maple Weekend
Statewide, March 21–22
Sugarhouses across New Hampshire open to visitors with tours, tastings, demonstrations, and maple products.
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🍁 New Hampshire Maple Sugaring Experience
Bethlehem, March 21–22 and March 28
Hands-on maple sugaring program at The Rocks featuring tree tapping, sugarhouse tours, wagon rides, and maple tastings.
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💍 2026 Concord Women’s Day Expo
Concord, March 22
Browse vendors offering photography, baked goods, décor, attire, and more. Cake samples, entertainment, and prize drawings.
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