August 2026 Fairs & Festivals in New Hampshire
19 events happening across New Hampshire in August 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.
Recurring4.2(491)In 8 daysCheshire Fair
The Monadnock Region's premier summer fair, featuring four days of livestock shows, truck and tractor pulls, horse and ox pulls, demolition derby, carnival midway, live entertainment, and classic fair food on the Swanzey fairgrounds below Mount Monadnock.
RecurringIn 10 daysLeague of NH Craftsmen Fair
The oldest craft fair in the nation, founded in 1933 and drawing more than 20,000 visitors over nine days at Mount Sunapee.
In 10 daysMilford Food Truck Festival
A craft fair in Milford.
4.6(215)In 10 daysMilford Midsummer Vendor Fair
There will be shopping, food and fun for all.
4.4(36)In 10 daysNewbury Craftsmens Fair
An agricultural fair in Newbury.
In 11 daysCanaan 1st Sunday Farmers and Artisans Market
A craft fair in Canaan.
4.7(3)In 16 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.
4.1(66)Milford Family Fun Summer Jam
There will be plenty of vendors selling unique items.
4.6(542)The Sweet Summer Artisan Market and Vendor Fair
It will host a diverse group of talented crafters and artists showcasing and selling their unique creations.
4.9(10)Canaan 2nd Sunday Farmers and Artisans Market
This market will feature fresh local produce, farm-raised meats, breads and baked goods, jams and jellies and pickles, prepared foods, professional makers, craft artisans, and more.
5(11)Mt. Washington Valley August Craft Fair
It will host an array of arts and crafts exhibitors displaying and selling their arts and crafts, including cedar wood furniture, pottery, wrought iron creations, leather, jewelry, tie dye clothing, charcuterie boards, many different signs and home decor, hand painted glassware, watercolor and acrylic paintings, wooden decor, hand poured soaps, body care products, children’s toys, embroidery, quilted items, wildlife photography, and much more.
4.9(22)Northfield Midsummer Craft Show
Come shop a wide variety of handmade goods, home decor, jewelry, and artisan foods.
4.9(10)Canaan 3rd Sunday Farmers and Artisans Market
This market will feature fresh local produce, farm-raised meats, breads and baked goods, jams and jellies and pickles, prepared foods, professional makers, craft artisans, and more.
4.6(27)Hampton Live Freely Fest
It will feature 100+ women-owned businesses including local makers, wellness brands, artists, and small businesses.
4.6(110)Meredith Fine Arts and Crafts Festival
It will host more than 70 juried artists and craftsmen showcasing their quality merchandise in various categories like pottery, leather, wood products, weaving, quilting, metal sculpture, jewelry, baskets, dolls, and toys.
Canaan 4th Sunday Farmers and Artisans Market
This market will feature fresh local produce, farm-raised meats, breads and baked goods, jams and jellies and pickles, prepared foods, professional makers, craft artisans, and more.
RecurringNorth Country Moose Festival
The North Country's tribute to New Hampshire's most iconic woodland creature, marking its 34th year in 2026.
Canaan 5th Sunday Farmers and Artisans Market
This market will feature fresh local produce, farm-raised meats, breads and baked goods, jams and jellies and pickles, prepared foods, professional makers, craft artisans, and more.