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Things to do this weekend in NH (Aug. 14- 16)

Looking for something to do in New Hampshire this weekend? You’ve got plenty of options. Wander through a field of sunflowers, spend the weekend listening to blues music, browse more than 100 local makers, check out a classic car show, or even do yoga in the woods. Here are eight events happening around New Hampshire…

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Looking for something to do in New Hampshire this weekend? You’ve got plenty of options. Wander through a field of sunflowers, spend the weekend listening to blues music, browse more than 100 local makers, check out a classic car show, or even do yoga in the woods.

Here are eight events happening around New Hampshire this weekend and into next week.

🌻 Sunflower Soiree Farm Festival
Canterbury, Aug. 8-16 

Wander through acres of blooming sunflowers, pick your own flowers, and enjoy hayrides, farm-fresh food, live music, kids’ activities, animals, and an artisan market.
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🎸 White Mountain Boogie N’ Blues Festival
Thornton, Aug. 14-16

Spend the weekend listening to blues music at the annual White Mountain Boogie N’ Blues Festival.
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🚗 5th Annual Car Show
Deerfield, Aug. 15

Check out cars, vintage snowmobiles, vendors, food, and live music at the Southern New Hampshire Snow Slickers’ annual car show, with trophies awarded across numerous categories.
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 🧘 Yoga in the Woods at Lost River Gorge & Boulder Caves
Woodstock, Aug. 16
Start Sunday with an hourlong beginner-friendly yoga class surrounded by the forest, featuring gentle movement, flowing stretches, and restorative poses. $35; advance registration required.
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🍅 Tomato Festival 2026
South Hampton, Aug. 16
Taste heirloom tomatoes, enjoy local food and music, create art, and learn about the farm while raising money for three local nonprofits. $10 suggested donation.
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🎨 Mount Washington Valley August Craft Fair
North Conway, Aug. 16

Browse arts and crafts from more than 100 exhibitors, plus enjoy live music at this free, rain-or-shine event in front of the Scenic Railroad.
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 🚂 40th Annual Concord Model Railroad Show
Concord, Aug. 16 

Explore operating model railroad layouts in multiple gauges, browse more than 50 dealers, and enter for door prizes at the show’s 40th anniversary celebration. Adults $2; children under 15 free with an adult.
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🎈 17th Annual Hampton Beach Children’s Festival
Hampton, Aug. 17-21

Head to Hampton Beach for five days of family-friendly activities during the annual Children’s Festival. Free.
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