Hello Granite Staters,
Can you believe it’s already June? School’s (almost) out, the days are getting longer, and summer is officially here. We pulled together a fun little guide to help you soak up every bit of sunshine, music, food, and fireworks New Hampshire has to offer this season.
Here’s what I’m covering today:
🎶 Must-see music events
🎉 Spectacular summer festivals
💥 Where to catch July 4 fireworks shows
P.S. We are in the midst of a fundraising campaign and we need your help! We are trying to raise $2,000 by June 16. If you have some spare change, please donate here.
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🎶 Northlands Music and Arts Festival
June 13-15
📍 Swanzey
A jam band festival with live music, camping, and good vibes.
More info
🎉 Hillsboro Summerfest
July 10-13
📍 Hillsboro
It’s got everything from live music and a parade to carnival rides and a beverage tent.
More info
🎸 Mountain Music and Arts Festival
Aug. 8-9
📍 Warren
Camping, vendors, nonstop fun, live music, fire pits provided by the venue. BYOB.
More info
🎨 Revel in the Meadow
Aug. 16
📍 Dover
Family-friendly arts and music festival with two music stages, onsite camping, art activities for kids, satellite bars, and food!
More info
🎷 White Mountain Boogie & Blues Festival
Aug. 15-17
📍 Thornton
The largest and most popular outdoor festival in NH, featuring regional blues acts, plenty of booze, fireworks, and perfect for camping and caravanning.
More info
🎶 Keene Music Festival
Aug. 30
📍 Keene
Over 60 bands and 13 performance areas, one of the largest free music festivals around.
More info
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💥 NH Annual Bacon and Beer Festival
June 7, Merrimack
There will be 60+ craft brewers and BBQ samples.
More info
🎭 Prescott Park Arts Festival
June 20 – Aug. 10, Portsmouth
Enjoy 90+ family-friendly arts programs including music festivals, concerts, films, dance, children’s events, and musical theater.
More info
🌶️ New England Hot Sauce Festival
July 26 -27, Hampton
Hot sauce professionals will compete against each other to take the crown of best hot sauce.
More info
🎈 Suncook Valley Hot Air Balloon Rally
Aug. 1 – 3, Pittsfield
Featuring helicopter rides, sunrise yoga, carnival rides, a river-raft regatta, pancake breakfast, and fireworks.
More info
👽 Exeter UFO Festival
Aug. 30 – 31, Exeter
Commemorating the “Incident in Exeter” with guest speakers, a trolley ride, alien costume parade, and children’s events.
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🦞 Hampton Beach Seafood Festival
Sept. 5 – 7, Hampton
Over 50 local food vendors, 70 crafts and artisan booths, an outdoor bar, and 15+ performances.
More info
🏴☠️ NH Highland Games & Festival
Sept. 19 – 21, Lincoln
One of North America’s largest highland games, featuring Scottish music, dance, food, heavy athletics, sheep dog trials, and massed bands. Includes classes in curling, stone lifting, and more, with special programs for children.
More info
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Independence Day fireworks
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🎆 Waterville Valley Fireworks Show
📅 July 4
Waterville
Set against the stunning backdrop of mountain peaks and Corcoran Pond.
Don’t miss: Parade and float decorating competition at 11 a.m.
🎆 Salem Fireworks Spectacular
📅 July 2
Tuscan Village in Salem
Live music, food trucks, and fireworks.
🎆 Exeter Independence Festival
📅 July 12
Swasey Parkway in Exeter
Celebrate history with a Declaration of Independence reading, colonial games, and re-enactments. TThe Coastals perform before the fireworks cap off the night.
🎆 Gorham 4th of July Celebration
📅 July 3
Town Common in Gorham
Carnival rides, live music, karaoke, and a parade at 2 p.m. Fireworks light up the sky at 10 p.m.
🎆 Hampton Beach Fireworks
📅 July 4
B and C Streets in Hampton
Fireworks reflected over the Atlantic Ocean at 9:30 p.m. Pro tip: Book a whale watch boat ride for a spectacular view.
🎆 Ashland “Red, White, and Boom”
📅 July 3
LW Packard Ball Field. in Ashland
Festivities start at 4 p.m. with food trucks, a concert, bounce house, rock wall, and bungee jumping. Fireworks at 9:30 p.m. Come back July 4 for a pancake breakfast and parade!
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