August 2026 Fairs & Festivals in New Hampshire

19 events happening across the state in August 2026.

Prescott Park Arts Festival, Portsmouth, New HampshireRecurring
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Prescott Park Arts Festival

Ten-week outdoor summer arts season in Portsmouth's Prescott Park.

Jun 6 – Aug 31Portsmouth
Sunflower Bloom Festival, Concord, New HampshireRecurring
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Sunflower Bloom Festival

August sunflower bloom festival at Sunfox Farm, Concord; 2026 dates unconfirmed.

Aug 8–16Concord
Londonderry Old Home Day, Londonderry, New HampshireFree
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Londonderry Old Home Day

Four-day Londonderry town celebration with parade and fireworks; 2026 theme marked the town's 250th.

Aug 12–15Londonderry
White Mountain Boogie N' Blues Festival, Thornton, New Hampshire
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White Mountain Boogie N' Blues Festival

Three-day outdoor blues festival in Thornton with camping and Saturday fireworks.

Fri–Sun, Aug 14–16Thornton
Mount Washington Valley August Craft Fair, North Conway, New HampshireFree
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Mount Washington Valley August Craft Fair

Free August craft fair on Schouler Park, North Conway.

Sat–Sun, Aug 15–16North Conway
Hampton Beach Children's Festival, Hampton, New HampshireFree
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Hampton Beach Children's Festival

17th annual free week-long children's festival at Hampton Beach.

Aug 17–21Hampton
Cornish Fair, Cornish, New Hampshire
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Cornish Fair

76th annual Cornish Fair, home to New Hampshire's largest dairy show.

Fri–Sun, Aug 21–23Cornish
Hampton Beach Talent Competition, Hampton, New HampshireFree
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Hampton Beach Talent Competition

Three-day free amateur talent competition at the Hampton Beach Sea Shell Stage.

Fri–Sun, Aug 21–23Hampton
Lakes Region Fine Arts & Crafts Festival, Meredith, New HampshireFree
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Lakes Region Fine Arts & Crafts Festival

46th annual juried fine arts and crafts festival in downtown Meredith.

Sat–Sun, Aug 22–23Meredith
North Country Moose Festival, Colebrook, New Hampshire
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North Country Moose Festival

Two-day Colebrook festival with moose calling contest, chili cook-off and live music.

Fri–Sat, Aug 28–29Colebrook