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New England Fairs & Festivals Calendar

Get out to a New England fair or festivals and enjoy affordable, family-friendly fun year round! Discover the newest art, crafts, music, and film. Enjoy live blues, folk, bluegrass, and jazz music. Shop for handmade art and crafts and find vendors selling celebrated New England food like maple syrup, blueberries, cheeses, ice cream, seafood, barbecue, craft beer and wine. Take a fun peek into world cultures at Scottish, Celtic, Italian, Portuguese, Asian, and French Canadian celebrations. Classic cars, books, and glowing hot air balloons are some of New England’s favorite festival treasures.

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Yarmouth Summer Festival in Yarmouth, MA
Green Cavern at Ice Castles in North Woodstock, NH - Photo Credit Mary Siversten
Ice Castles

24 Clark Farm Road North Woodstock, NH, 03262 Phone: Toll-Free: 866-201-1726

Your moment of imagination, exploration and magic awaits at Ice Castles

The award-winning Ice Castles in North Woodstock, NH is an enchanting winter destination. This award-winning return attraction features sparkling caverns, frozen archways, and ice caves that dazzle at every turn. Wander along an enchanted forest path, marveling at ice sculptures. Thrill-seekers can race down exhilarating ice slides, squeeze through adventurous crawl tunnels, or glide down a snow tubing path groomed for safety, speed, and fun. At night, the castles are even more amazing, as color-changing LED lights frozen inside the ice illuminate while whimsical music plays. Whether exploring by foot or horse-drawn sleigh ride, Ice Castles is a must-visit destination for making magical winter memories!
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NHSCOT & NH Highland Games Festival

Loon Mountain Resort - 60 Loon Mountain Road Lincoln, NH Phone:

A festive night of dancing, song, poetry and live music

Each January, NHSCOT brings a modern twist to a beloved Scottish tradition with "Not Your Usual Burns Ceilidh" at the Crystal Ballroom in Somerville, MA. The lively evening celebrates Robert Burns — Scotland's National Bard — with dancing, song, poetry, and live music. Light refreshments and a cash bar keep the festivities flowing, and the welcoming atmosphere makes it a perfect night out whether you have Scottish roots or simply love a good ceilidh. Hosted in partnership with the National Trust for Scotland Foundation USA, the British Consulate General Boston, and Scots in New England.
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Hampton Beach Village District

115 Ocean Boulevard Hampton Beach, NH, 03843 Phone: 603-926-8717

A Season of Celebration at Hampton Beach: Seafood, Shows & Summer Fun

Hampton Beach blends New England charm with endless summer fun — and its festivals are the heart of it all. Each year, the Hampton Beach Children's Festival delights kids with magic shows, face painting, a boogie board contest, and a spectacular costume parade down Ocean Boulevard. Later in August, catch Cirque du Hampton Beach's jaw-dropping acrobats and performers. Then in September, the legendary Hampton Beach Seafood Festival celebrates seafood, live music, local artisans, and a beloved lobster eating contest — once named a Top 100 North American Event. Best of all? Regular events like concerts, fireworks, and Movies on the Beach are completely free!
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Athletics - NH Highland Games & Festival - Lincoln, NH
NHSCOT & NH Highland Games Festival

Loon Mountain Resort - 60 Loon Mountain Road Lincoln, NH Phone:

Celebrate the spirit of Scotland at this three-day festival

Explore Scottish culture at the NH Highland Games & Festival at Loon Mountain Resort in the White Mountains. There’s something for everyone from Scottish music, dance, food, and fun to heavy athletics competitions, sheep dog trials, and crowd-favorite, massed bands. Try-It classes all day long in street curling, highland dance, and more. Sign up for a seminar and explore topics ranging from Scottish cooking to genealogy. Opportunities to shop in Vendor Village. You don’t have to be Scottish to enjoy this signature event presented by NHSCOT – visit our website for details and to purchase tickets today!
The 2026 NH Highland Games & Festival is on September 18-20 - Check the website for tickets & more info!
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Renee Fleming at BSO Tanglewood - Lenox, MA - Photo Credit Hilary Scott
BSO - Tanglewood

297 West Street Lenox, MA, 01240 Phone: 617-266-1200

Surround yourself with the sounds of music at this famous festival in the Berkshires

The sound of music, in all its spell-binding forms, is everywhere at Tanglewood, summer home of the Boston Symphony Orchestra and site of one of the world’s most beloved music festivals. Whether your tastes run to Beethoven, or to James Taylor – or to the movies! – you will find something to engage the music-lover in you at this magnificent property in the Berkshires. The festival runs from late June through August, this year featuring everything from Kool and The Gang and “Jurassic Park in Concert” to chamber-music ensembles, guest artists Yo-Yo Ma and Joshua Bell, and an all-Strauss program with leading soprano Renee Fleming. Tanglewood also offers summer guided tours. Dining options include elegant picnics, a bistro buffet and three-course dinners at Highwood Manor House.
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Rock & Roll Yard Sale in Downtown Providence, RI - Credit PWCVB
Go Providence

1 Sabin Street Providence, RI, 02903 Phone: 401-751-1177

City celebrates in style with a host of arts, cultural and holiday festivals

Providence, RI just loves to celebrate, which is why the area’s calendar is filled with festivals. One of the most exciting is WaterFire, a series of nearly 100 bonfires on three rivers downtown, held in August, September and November. There’s the Jack-O-Lantern Spectacular along the wooded walkways of the Roger Williams Park Zoo in October, the Rhode Island Comic Con in November, holiday festivals in December. June is the month for the PrideFest and Parade, with bar and club events and a nighttime illuminated parade. September means PVDFest, the area’s signature arts festival. April means Pizza Week; July means a glorious Fourth festival featuring an outdoor pops concert. There are restaurant weeks, film festivals and so much more. Check the website calendar at GoProvidence.com for the latest info.
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International Festival of Arts & Ideas - New Haven, CT
International Festival of Arts & Ideas

Various Downtown Locations New Haven, CT, 06510 Phone:

April 1 - June 28, 2025

For three decades, the International Festival of Arts & Ideas has transformed New Haven with creativity and innovation. Join our landmark 30th Anniversary Season, featuring over 100 events including movie screenings, public discussions, community gatherings, live music, cooking instruction and food tastings, performing arts, and tours of the city's urban and natural areas.
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