• June 2016
• Franconia, Sugar Hill and Easton, New Hampshire in Easton, NH.

A wildflower is the centerpiece of this June festival. Exquisite shades of blues, purples and pinks blanket the fields of the Franconia area. A photographer's paradise emerges as butterflies flutter through the flowers. Open air markets, food tastings and an art show inspire the crowds.

• July 20-23, 2017
• Stratham, NH.

This event is held in July. A celebration of the town's founding has evolved into a four-day fun fest. Carnival rides, pie-eating contests and concerts are only part of the action. Dog Frisbee competitions and livestock judging are a few more of the many activities here.

• August 2-5, 2017
• Benton family's Sugar Shack Campground Thornton, NH 11109 in Thornton, NH.

At the Sugar Shack Campground in Thornton, family fun and musical education come together. For four days in early August, main stage performers delight the crowds. Jam sessions occur frequently. Workshops for adults and children teach playing instruments by ear. Participants perform on stage as well.

• August 5-13, 2017
• Newbury, NH.

For 80 years, New Hampshire area craftsmen have participated in this nine-day showcase. Held every August at the Mount Sunapee Resort in Newbury, the fair consists of hundreds of booths selling traditional and modern crafts. Demonstrations in furniture, jewelry, pottery-making and more are offered by craft professionals.

• August 14th to 18th, 2017
• Hampton Beach, New Hampshire in Hampton beach, NH.

Five days in August are for kids only in Hampton Beach. Youngsters will marvel at the magician, be enraptured by the storytellers, and thoroughly enjoy the free ice cream. They will compete in sand castle contests, and they will strut in costume down Ocean Boulevard.

• September 8th - 10th, 2017
• Hampton, NH in Hampton, NH.

Hampton Beach is the site for this annual September festival. Over 50 local food establishments work their magic producing a divine seafood feast. Craft lovers browse over 80 vendors' offerings. Children have their faces painted and balloon animals are made. Sky-diving competitions and a fireworks display round out the festivities.