Looking for something to do this weekend? From chowder tastings and bacon festivals to baby goats, jazz concerts, antiques, and local art, there’s no shortage of ways to get out and enjoy early June. Here are eight events happening around New Hampshire and beyond.
1. 🎨 Salem Arts Festival 2026
Salem, Mass., June 5-7
The 18th annual Salem Arts Festival returns with a special “Salem 400+” edition celebrating four centuries of creativity. Enjoy a juried art gallery, artisan marketplace, live music and dance performances, mural competitions, interactive art activities, and the popular Tiny Art Spree fundraiser. Free admission.
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2 🦪 39th Annual 97.5 WOKQ Chowder Festival
Portsmouth, June 6
Sample chowders from some of the Seacoast’s top restaurants, vote for your favorite, enjoy live music, family activities, oysters, ice cream, and waterfront views. Tickets are $25. Rain or shine.
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3. 🥓 NH Bacon & Beer Festival
Manchester, June 6
Unlimited tastings, creative bacon dishes, live music, and fundraising for the High Hopes Foundation, which supports chronically ill New Hampshire children. Tickets range from $35–$120.
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4. 🎷 Keene Jazz Orchestra Spring Concert
June 6
The Keene Jazz Orchestra presents an evening of traditional and contemporary big band music featuring guest vibraphonist and composer Dan Neville and vocalist Bella Holtz. Students attend for free.
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5. 🛍️ Milford Vendor Fair
June 6
Shop from a variety of local vendors, crafters, makers, and creators offering handmade goods, unique products, and gifts. Food and family-friendly fun will also be available throughout the day.
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6. 🕰️ North Hampton Summer Antiques Show
June 5-7
Browse antiques, vintage treasures, repurposed finds, furniture, lighting, jewelry, décor, gifts, and more from a diverse group of dealers and vendors. Hours are Friday 10 a.m.–7 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m.–5 p.m., and Sunday 10 a.m.–4 p.m.
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7. 🐐 Lunch with Baby Goats
Walpole, June 6
Meet and interact with baby goats while enjoying lunch fresh off the grill. This popular family-friendly event returns to Blue Seal Farm & Home for a fun afternoon with animals, food, and community.
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8. 🎸 White Horse Round Songwriter Series
Milford, Sundays through Aug. 30
This Nashville-style songwriter round features local musicians sharing original songs and stories in an intimate acoustic setting. The evening concludes with a featured set from host Charlie Chronopoulos. No cover charge.
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