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Fairs & Festivals - NH Statewide

There is simply no end to the great things to do in the Granite State. From mountains to lakes, in cities, quaint towns and villages, you’ll find celebrations of music, arts and crafts, local food and drink, balloon rides, history and heritage. Take part in ethnic and religious events and enjoy the fireworks and parades, amusement rides and much more. Bring the family and stay near it all for the time of your life.

To find more events, visit the NH Events Calendar.

Antique Cars at Sandwich Fair - Photo Credit NH Division of Travel and Tourism Development

Ice Castles

24 Clark Farm Road North Woodstock, NH, 03262 Phone: Toll-Free: 866-201-1726

Your moment of imagination, exploration and magic awaits at Ice Castles

The award-winning Ice Castles in North Woodstock, NH is an enchanting winter destination. This award-winning return attraction features sparkling caverns, frozen archways, and ice caves that dazzle at every turn. Wander along an enchanted forest path, marveling at ice sculptures. Thrill-seekers can race down exhilarating ice slides, squeeze through adventurous crawl tunnels, or glide down a snow tubing path groomed for safety, speed, and fun. At night, the castles are even more amazing, as color-changing LED lights frozen inside the ice illuminate while whimsical music plays. Whether exploring by foot or horse-drawn sleigh ride, Ice Castles is a must-visit destination for making magical winter memories!

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Hampton Beach Village District

115 Ocean Boulevard Hampton Beach, NH, 03843 Phone: 603-926-8717

A Season of Celebration at Hampton Beach: Seafood, Shows & Summer Fun

Hampton Beach blends New England charm with endless summer fun — and its festivals are the heart of it all. Each year, the Hampton Beach Children's Festival delights kids with magic shows, face painting, a boogie board contest, and a spectacular costume parade down Ocean Boulevard. Later in August, catch Cirque du Hampton Beach's jaw-dropping acrobats and performers. Then in September, the legendary Hampton Beach Seafood Festival celebrates seafood, live music, local artisans, and a beloved lobster eating contest — once named a Top 100 North American Event. Best of all? Regular events like concerts, fireworks, and Movies on the Beach are completely free!

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NHSCOT & NH Highland Games Festival

Loon Mountain Resort - 60 Loon Mountain Road Lincoln, NH Phone:

A festive night of dancing, song, poetry and live music

Each January, NHSCOT brings a modern twist to a beloved Scottish tradition with "Not Your Usual Burns Ceilidh" at the Crystal Ballroom in Somerville, MA. The lively evening celebrates Robert Burns — Scotland's National Bard — with dancing, song, poetry, and live music. Light refreshments and a cash bar keep the festivities flowing, and the welcoming atmosphere makes it a perfect night out whether you have Scottish roots or simply love a good ceilidh. Hosted in partnership with the National Trust for Scotland Foundation USA, the British Consulate General Boston, and Scots in New England.

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Winnipesaukee Pier Fireworks - Lakes Region Association - New Hampshire

Lakes Region Tourism Association

61 Laconia Road Tilton, NH, 03276 Phone: 603-286-8008 Toll-Free: 800-605-2537

There’s always a reason to celebrate Fall in the Lakes Region

There’s always something celebratory going on in New Hampshire’s Lakes Region. Not surprising in a region noted for its foliage, autumn brings everything from fall markets and Halloween festivals (and haunted lake cruises) to Oktoberfests and the popular New Hampshire Pumpkin Festival in Laconia, NH. Thinking about holiday gift-giving? There are craft and artisan fairs and festivals galore in the region’s towns and villages. Winter brings carnival season throughout the region, from Wolfeboro, NH’s Village on the Ice to ice fishing and snowmobile races in Alton Bay, NH to ice-harvesting demonstrations at Remick Country Farm. With spring and summer come boat shows, fishing derbies, the New Hampshire Highland Games and Festival and the Meredith Bay Barbershop Harmony Jamboree. Check the website for all the event listings and updates.

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