October 2026 Fairs & Festivals in New Hampshire
17 events happening across the state in October 2026.
RecurringFreeReturn of the Pumpkin People
Month-long self-guided pumpkin display around Jackson; 2026 dates unconfirmed.
Deerfield Fair
New Hampshire's largest agricultural fair; kids 12 and under free.
FreeMt. Washington Valley Fall Craft Fair
Free three-day fall craft fair on Schouler Park, North Conway.
New Hampshire Book Festival
Two-day literary festival in Concord in early October.
Autumn Craft Festival on the Lake
27th annual autumn juried craft festival on Lake Winnipesaukee in Meredith.
Powder Keg Beer & Chili Festival
Craft beer and chili festival on Swasey Parkway in Exeter, $55 general admission.
FreeApple Harvest Day
42nd annual free harvest street festival in downtown Dover, first Saturday in October.
Warner Fall Foliage Festival
78th annual three-day foliage festival on Main Street in Warner.
FreeMilford Pumpkin Festival
Free three-day Columbus Day weekend pumpkin festival on the Milford Oval.
Sandwich Fair
Columbus Day weekend agricultural fair that closes New Hampshire's fair season.
New Hampshire Film Festival
24th annual Academy Award qualifying film festival across downtown Portsmouth.
Riverfire
One-day October riverside celebration in Berlin.
FreeLeaf Peeper's Craft Fair
Free peak-foliage craft fair on Schouler Park, North Conway.
FreeKeene Pumpkin Festival
Community pumpkin festival in downtown Keene, distinct from the Laconia event.
FreeLaconia Pumpkin Festival
Downtown Laconia jack-o'-lantern festival, successor to the NH Pumpkin Festival.
FreeHoliday Craft Fair
Free holiday-season craft fair at Tanger Outlets in Tilton.
FreePortsmouth Halloween Parade
Grassroots Halloween costume parade through downtown Portsmouth, always October 31.