New Hampshire Cultural Fairs & Festivals
12 cultural events across New Hampshire for 2026.
Recurring Happening nowPrescott Park Arts Festival
A landmark Seacoast summer arts series celebrating more than 50 years of accessible outdoor performance on Portsmouth's waterfront.
In 2 daysMilford Food Truck Festival
A craft fair in Milford.
4.7(3)In 8 daysWolfeboro Arts and Crafts Festival
There will be an array of arts and crafts exhibitors selling a variety of items, including soy candles, cedar wood furniture, leather, jewelry, soft sculpture dolls and animals, stained glass, metal creations with nuts and bolts, laser engraving, home decor and signs, pottery, macrame chairs and swings, fabric creations, inlaid wooden tables and mirrors, personal care products, fine art, paintings, wildlife photography, sublimation art, and much more.
RecurringNew Hampshire Highland Games & Festival
One of the largest and most diverse Highland Games in North America, celebrating Scottish heritage at Loon Mountain each September.
4.7(64)Hampton Falls Craft Festival
A craft fair in Hampton Falls.
RecurringNew Hampshire Book Festival
A free two-day literary festival in New Hampshire's capital, bringing more than 40 nationally recognized authors to downtown Concord for live presentations, panel discussions, book signings, and community conversation celebrating literacy in the Granite State.
4.5(793)Meredith Autumn Craft Festival on the Lake
A craft fair in Meredith.
The Powder Keg Beer and Chili Festival
A craft fair in Exeter.
RecurringRiverFire Festival
Berlin's 20th annual fall celebration along the Androscoggin River in the city that trees built.
Derry Family Fun Harvest Festival
There will be over 30 crafters and vendors selling unique items and holiday gifts.
RecurringFields of Lupine Festival
A time-honored regional celebration of the wild lupine bloom carpeting fields and pastures across the Franconia Notch corridor.
RecurringVintage Christmas
A month-long holiday transformation of historic downtown Portsmouth, named among America's most festive Christmas towns.
Frequently asked questions
How many cultural festivals are there in New Hampshire?
Our directory lists 17 cultural festivals across New Hampshire for the 2026 season, including Hampton Falls Liberty Weekend Craft Festival, Hampton Falls Craft Festival and Meredith Autumn Craft Festival on the Lake.
When is the best time for cultural festivals in New Hampshire?
New Hampshire's cultural festivals cluster in October and June — that's when you'll find the most to choose from.
What are the most popular cultural festivals in New Hampshire?
By Google review score, Hampton Falls Liberty Weekend Craft Festival in Hampton Falls ranks among the most popular, with a 4.7-star rating from 64 reviews.