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Memorial Day weekend is packed with things to do across New Hampshire and beyond, from craft fairs and plant sales to food festivals, live music, sweet treats, and family-friendly events. Whether you’re looking for a road trip, outdoor market, or something fun close to home, here are 12 events worth checking out this week.
1. 🎨 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.
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2. 🖌️ Meredith Memorial Day Weekend Craft Festival
Meredith, May 23-25
More than 70 juried artisans showcase handmade goods, art, jewelry, and specialty products.
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3. 🛍️ 34th Annual Church Charity Yard Sale
New London, May 23
One of New Hampshire’s largest church yard sales featuring furniture, collectibles, clothing, tools, electronics, baked goods, and more, with proceeds supporting regional charities.
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4. 🌱 Plant Sale
Canterbury, May 23
Shop organic seedlings, veggie starters, flowers, and organic soil while exploring the farm, visiting barnyard animals, and browsing the farm store.
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5. 🎨 VT Open Studio and Summer Exhibit
Windham, VT, May 23-24
Tour local artist studios and browse a summer exhibit featuring work from regional artists and artisans during Vermont’s Open Studio Weekend.
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6. 🎨 34th Annual Memorial Day Weekend Craft Festival
Meredith, May 23-25
Browse handmade art, crafts, jewelry, specialty foods, and more from over 100 juried artisans at this popular Lakes Region holiday weekend festival.
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7. 🐟 World Fish Migration Day
Hinsdale, May 23
Celebrate migratory fish and healthy rivers with educational demos, art activities, films, local food, and family-friendly conservation programming along the Ashuelot River.
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8. 🍪 Sweet Springtime Stroll
Concord, May 23
Stroll downtown Concord collecting cookies, macarons, peanut butter cups, and other sweet treats from local baker pop-ups and participating shops.
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9. 🥧 Apple Pie Festival
Etna, May 23
Celebrate America’s 250th birthday with homemade apple pie samples, community baking, and a festive afternoon at the Etna Library gazebo.
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10. 🎶 Sandy River Music Festival
Farmington, ME, May 23
A scenic outdoor music festival featuring 11 artists, camping, food vendors, and live performances throughout the day.
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11. 🌱 Manchester Vegan Chef Challenge
Manchester, daily through May 31
Restaurants across Manchester are serving special vegan menu items all month long as part of this community-wide plant-based food challenge.
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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.
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