Events in New Hampshire – Summer 2025
Events In & Around The Lakes Region To Consider If You Are Visiting For A Wedding Here At ColdSpring Farm
June & July Events in New Hampshire’s Lakes Region, Seacoast, White Mountains, and surrounding areas. Fairs, festivals, markets, and more!
With most areas of New Hampshire sitting at less than a two-hour drive from Boston, it’s no surprise that it has become a favorite vacation spot. Home to many attractions, activities, landmarks, and amazing local wedding venues, New Hampshire has long been the top destination for those looking to escape the city and enjoy the peace that our lakes and mountains so effortlessly provide.
The natural beauty, mountain views, epic sunsets, incredible hiking, skiing, boating, fishing, swimming, camping, and hunting aren’t all that the area has to offer. New Hampshire is also home to some great events throughout the year. If you are planning a trip to New Hampshire or a wedding week/weekend for yourself and your guests, perhaps supporting one of these awesome local events could add to the memories you plan to make while you’re here!
NH Beer Trail Basecamp Festival Attendees
Recurring Markets (Lakes Region)
When: Every other Wednesday, June 11th – October 1st
Time: 12:00-3:00 PM
Where: 115 Main Street, Alton, NH
Cost: Free to attend
Featuring a list of locally owned small business vendors weekly, you can expect to find farmers, artisans, kids’ activities, food trucks, and more. Your support of this event goes directly towards helping to restore 115 Main St, a historic building included in the “Monument Square Historic District.” Dates for 2025 are June 11th & 25th, July 9th & 23rd, August 6th & 20th, September 3rd & 17th, and October 1st.
When: Thursdays, May 15th – October 9th
Time: 12:00-3:30 PM
Where: The Nick
Cost: Free to attend
Every Thursday, the Wolfeboro Farmers Market takes over part of The Nick from 12-3:30. This market features incredible local vendors from all over New Hampshire, including farms, homesteads, bakeries, food trucks, apiaries, maple producers, crafters, health/wellness practitioners, and more! Make a whole afternoon out of it! There are fantastic playgrounds, field facilities, a skate park, and a dog park to enjoy at The Nick while you’re there.
When: Sundays, June 8th – October 12th
Time: 11:00-2:00 PM
Where: 1385 NH Route 140, Gilmanton, NH (On the lawn of the Gilmanton Library)
Cost: Free to attend
This weekly event aims to highlight vendors of every kind, from artisans, farmers, food trucks, and producers of dairy, meat, poultry, pork, etc. They will often have live musicians and children’s activities as well.
When: Saturdays, starting June 7th
Time: 9:00-1:00 PM
Where: 1 Parade Circle, Barnstead, NH
Cost: Free to attend
This weekly event was voted #3 Best Farmers Market in the entire state of New Hampshire! Discover local small business farm vendors offering fresh seasonal fruits, vegetables, herbs, flowers, and meats. This event also features locally owned bakeries and artisans. Bring the family to enjoy amazing face painting!
BAMM! (Belknap Area Market Management) Is responsible for managing three amazing marketplaces in the Lakes Region.
When: Fridays, May 23rd-October 3rd
Time: 3:30-6:30 PM
Where: Burton Business Park, 1 Burton Drive, Meredith, NH
Cost: Free to attend
When: Tuesdays, May 27th – October 7th
Time: 3:30- 6:30 PM
Where: 45 Sanborn Rd. (Rt. 132) (Next to the Tilton Police Station) Tilton, NH
Cost: Free to attend
The Market at the Weirs (Laconia)
When: Saturdays, May 24th – October 4th
Time: 10:00 – 1:00 PM
Where: Weirs Community Park, 49 Lucerne Ave, Laconia, NH
Cost: Free to attend
Another incredible weekly series of events featuring plenty of small, local businesses providing a range of products including quality, organic produce/meat, coffee/tea service, skincare products, wine and spirits, baked goods, wellness supplements, canned goods, pies, jams, eggs, flowers, plant starts, candles, dairy products, local mushrooms, fresh flour, kettle corn, dog treats/products, handcrafted goods, various food trucks, and live music. They even offer a $20 voucher for veterans. More info on that here.
For a full list of vendors and dates they will be attending each market, visit their website here.
Fairs, Festivals, and other annual or one-time events
MAY
3rd Annual Smuttynose Food Truck & Craft Beer Festival
When: Saturday, May 31st, 2025
Time: 12:00 PM
Where: Smuttynose Brewing Co. 105 Towle Farm Rd, Hampton, NH
Cost: $5-50 (General admission tickets cost $5 in advance online, and $10 at the door)
Wheels Down at Highland Mountain Bike Park
When: May 29th
Time: 12:30 PM
Where: 75 Ski Drive, Northfield, NH – Highland Mountain Bike Park
Cost: $50-65
Join Granite Outdoor Alliance for their first Rocktails & Streams event of the summer. Enjoy an afternoon of lift-serviced mountain biking followed by an après networking event. Beginner and newbie friendly – Highland will be leading our group through a ‘Find your Ride’ program – an hour long, all-inclusive bike park orientation. Ride from 1-4:00 PM and then enjoy food, beverages, and mingling. Ticket includes your bike rental, lift access, find your ride program, and food!
JUNE
When: Saturday, June 7th (severe weather back-up date, Sunday, June 8th)
Time: 11:30 AM until the Chowder runs out!
Where: Prescott Park, Portsmouth, NH
Cost: $20 per person, passholders are offered a BOGO deal (Buy one $20 ticket, get an additional one free)
14 incredible local restaurants are preparing their submissions for the Chowder contest for a chance to win the 2025 Golden Ladle! Not only will you get to taste test some of the best local New England chowders, but you’ll also find plenty of other food options, giant yard games, face painting, a tie-dying station, and incredible live music.
Keep an eye on their schedule here, as they host awesome family-friendly evenings all summer long offering movies, concerts, and more!
Annual Community Arts Festival
When: Saturday, June 21st
Time: 10:00-4:00 PM
Where: Castle in the Clouds
Cost: Free to attend
Vendor event featuring dozens of crafters, artists, and community organizations. There will be. Scavenger hunt, art demonstrations, make and take activities for kids, and more.
Summer Solstice Sale: Rare & Unusual Plants!
When: June 21st
Time: 10:00 AM
Where: 19 High Road, Lee, NH
Cost: $15/Adults, Kids under 12 are free
Plant lovers will adore this opportunity to learn about and purchase rare and unusual plants grown by specialty nurseries across New England. Click the link for more information.
Best of The Lakes Region Summer Celebration
When: Wednesday, June 25th
Time: 4:00-7:30 PM
Where: Gunstock Mountain Resort, 719 Cherry Valley Road, Gilford, NH
Cost: $35
This annual event is a great way to experience the local businesses that make up ‘The Best of the Lakes Region.’ There will be food, entertainment, prizes, activities, and awards for all of the Best of the Lakes Region winners. Admission includes rides on Gunstock’s scenic chair lift and their Mountain Coaster – weather permitting.
51st Annual Market Days Festival 2025
When: June 26th-June 28th
Time: 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Where: Main Street, Concord, NH
Cost: Free to attend
Live music, great food, unique shopping opportunities across dozens of vendors, activities, and more for the entire weekend in downtown Concord!
NH Beer Trail Basecamp Festival
When: June 28th, 2025
Time: 12:00-4:00 PM
Where: Tuckerman Brewing Co. 66 Hobbs St. Conway, NH
Cost: $50 General Admission, $65 VIP, and $20 Designated Driver
An annual festival with a new vibe to celebrate a decade of amazing events. Formerly known as the Keep NH Brewing festival, the NH Beer Trail Basecamp Festival will be everything you remember from past events, and more! Explore nearly 40 New Hampshire Craft breweries offering over 100 New Hampshire craft beers. Live music, local food trucks, vendors, artisans, activities and more!
JULY
When: Saturday & Sunday, July 5th-6th
Time: 10:00-5:00 PM
Where: Gunstock Mountain Resort, 719 Cherry Valley Road, Gilford, NH
Cost: Free to attend
On the Green 1 Arts & Crafts Festival
When: Friday & Saturday, July 11th-12th 10:00-5:00 PM, and Sunday, July 13th, 10:00-4:00 PM
Where: Brewster Academy, 80 Academy Drive, Rt. 28, Wolfeboro, NH
Cost: Free to attend
Mount Washington Valley July Craft Fair
When: Saturday & Sunday, July 26th-27th
Time: 10:00-5:00 PM each day
Where: Schouler Park, 1 Norcross Circle, Rt. 16, North Conway, NH
The 9th Annual Fairy and Hobbit House Festival
When: July 18th-20th
Time: 10:00 AM
Where: 19 High Road, Lee, NH
Cost: $45 for parking and entrance, $15 for guests on foot
Three-day festival celebrating creativity, imagination, nature, play, and lore in an enchanted wood. Fairy wings, elf ears, flowing beards, and glittering gowns are encouraged.
Thanks for stopping by our blog! We hope you found some inspiration or fun things to do in New Hampshire while you are here! We love to use this space to share about wedding inspiration, wedding planning tools, farm updates, support small businesses, or share about our beloved community. We believe wholeheartedly in the power of community and collaboration. As such, we always share several other small businesses and/or locally owned wedding venues in each of our blogs. Supporting small businesses directly impacts the local economy and often rewards you with a more personalized and heartfelt service. We hope you will consider this when planning your New Hampshire wedding or your Lakes Region vacation.
