Top events for your NH calendar (July 24-26)

Summer is in full swing, and New Hampshire’s calendar is packed with county fairs, sunflower festivals, craft shows, live music, and plenty of fried food. Whether you’re looking for family fun, local artisans, or a weekend road trip, here are eight events happening across the Granite State.

Katy Savage

July 23, 2026

Sunflowers cover a field. (Todd Kent/Unsplash)

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🎡 North Haverhill Fair
North Haverhill, July 22-26
Enjoy one of New Hampshire’s oldest agricultural fairs featuring livestock, midway rides, competitions, live entertainment, exhibits, and classic fair food.
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🌻 Sunflower Festival
Lee, July 25-Aug. 2
Wander through acres of blooming sunflowers while enjoying live music, food vendors, artisan crafts, farm animals, yoga, photography events, and family-friendly activities.
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🎨 Mount Washington Valley July Craft Fair
North Conway, July 25-26
Browse handmade arts and crafts from more than 100 vendors, enjoy live music, and bring your leashed pet to this free outdoor fair in front of the Conway Scenic Railroad.
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⛪ Hebron Fair
Hebron, July 25
Shop local crafts, artisan goods, baked treats, plants, books, vintage finds, children’s games, and more at this longtime community fair on the Hebron Common. Free admission.
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🎪 68th Annual Canterbury Fair
Canterbury, July 25
Explore dozens of craft vendors, local food, live entertainment, demonstrations, and family-friendly activities at this beloved small-town fair.
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🍫 27th Annual Chocolate Fest
Waterville Valley, July 25
Sample chocolate treats from local vendors while enjoying a free outdoor concert, lawn games, and sunset views over Corcoran Pond.
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🌅 Sunrise in the Sunflowers
Lee, July 26
Capture golden hour photos in blooming sunflower fields during this special early-morning photography event featuring scenic overlooks and photo props. Advance tickets required.
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🎠 Cheshire Fair
Swanzey, July 30-Aug. 2
Enjoy carnival rides, live entertainment, animal shows, truck and tractor pulls, a demolition derby, vendors, and plenty of fair food.
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