Sept. 17
Concord
Kimball-Jenkins Wine Tasting Celebration, Kimball-Jenkins Estate, 266 N. Main St.
Enjoy wine, beer and hors d'oeuvres while viewing art exhibits “Forgotten Treasures” by Glenna Evans and “Eight Artists Over 80 Years of Age.” From 5 to 7 p.m. Tickets are $25 in advance or $30 at the door. Visit kimballjenkins.com or call 225-3932.
Sept. 17-19
Antrim
Antrim Home and Harvest Festival, downtown Antrim.
The festival begins with a skateboard tight slalom on Summer Street (2 to 6 p.m.). Saturday kicks off with breakfast at the Presbyterian church (8 to 10 a.m., $6 admission). Stick around for arts and crafts, an apple crisp social, a corn on the cob eating contest, fireworks and more. The festivities end on Sunday with a softball game between the fire and police departments at noon. Admission is free. Visit antrimnh.org or call Rick Davis at 464-9915.
Lincoln
New Hampshire Highland Games, 60 Loon Mountain.
Highlights include the gathering of the Scottish clans, massed bands, sheepdog trials, music concerts, the New England Regional Scottish Fiddle Championship, Scottish athletics and more. Ticket prices vary. Visit nhscot.org for more information.
Marlborough
Monadnock Literary and Arts Festival, 35 Glen Brook Road.
Artists and writers are welcome to celebrate three days of the arts. There will be writer discussions and readings, artist presentations, musical performances, food and more. Hours are 2 to 10 p.m. on Friday and 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday. Registration required. Admission is $20 per day or $35 for the weekend. For more information, visit glenbrook.org.
Sept. 17-26
Rochester
Rochester Fair, 72 Lafayette St.
Giraffic Park exhibit, acrobats, rides, monster trucks and more. Admission is $10. For a complete schedule, visit rochesterfair.com.
Sept. 18
Manchester
Boys and Girls Clubs Day for Kids, Radisson Hotel, 700 Elm St.
A free interactive event for kids and adults including exotic animals, tasty treats, puppet shows and more than 100 exhibits. From 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. For more information, visit begreatmanchester.org or call 625-5031.
Nashua
BrewFest, Holman Stadium.
More than 40 vendors include Long Train Brewery, Smuttynose Brewery, Boston Beer Company and Anheuser-Busch. Children's activities include bounce houses, field games and music. From 4 to 8 p.m. Tickets are $15 in advance or $20 at the door. Children are admitted for $5. For more information, visit downtownnashua.org.
Holderness
Squam Art Fair, Rockywold-Deephaven Camps, 18 Bacon Road.
Features 36 vendors from Canada, the U.K., and across the United States. From 7:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. Free admission. For more information, call 968-3313 or visit
squamartworkshops.com.
New London
New London Garden Club Flower Show
Whipple Memorial Hall.
Includes a design pision and a horticultural pision as well as a youth and educational exhibits. From 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission is free. For more information, call 526-7657.
Tamworth
Preserves Workshop
Remick Museum and Farm, 58 Cleveland Hill Road.
Learn to make preserves from your own fresh vegetables and fruits. Begins at 10 a.m. The cost is $20, plus a $5 materials fee. To register and for more information, call 800-686-6117 or visit remickmuseum.org.
Sept. 18-19
Hampton Falls
Hampton Falls Craft Festival,
Town common, Route 1.
More than 75 juried craftsmen and women from all over New England. From 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day. Admission is free. For more information, visit castleberryfairs.com or call 332-2616.
Sept. 19
Hopkinton
Family Harvest Festival,
Beech Hill Farm, 107 Beech Hill Road.
Featuring live music, balloon creations with Mo the Clown, a free family photo, cookie decorating, games and more. From 1 to 4 p.m. Tickets are $6, children younger than 2 are admitted for free. For more information, call Concord Hospital Volunteer Services at 227-7000, ext. 3660.
Lee
Family Weekend, DeMeritt Hill Farm, 66 Lee Road.
Spend a day with your family on the farm. Activities include hayrides, face painting and pony rides. Begins at 10 a.m. Admission is free. For more information, call 868-2111 or visit demeritthillfarm.com.
Sept. 24-26
Newmarket
Newmarket Heritage Festival,
downtown.
Celebrate the heritage of a small New England mill town. There will be multi-cultural music and dance, artisan demonstrations, historic walking tours and more. Admission is free. For a complete listing of events, visit heritage-festival.org or call 659-5588.
Sept. 25
Winchester
Pickle Festival, downtown.
An old-fashioned town fair where downtown Winchester becomes the fairgrounds and Main Street the parade route. The parade features local pickle-themed floats and pickle costumes. Free pickles for everyone. From 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. For more information, call 239-4951.
Canterbury
Wool Day,
Canterbury Shaker Village
288 Shaker Road.
Sheep herding and textile demonstrations, animals, children's activities, a special textiles tour and more. From 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission is $17, $8 for children 6-17, free for children younger than 5, and $42 for the entire family. For more information, visit shakers.org or call 783-9077.
Lancaster
Fall Festival,
Christies Maple Farm, 246 Portland St.
Craft and food vendors, live music, pick-your-own pumpkins, maple cotton candy and a cooking contest with maple and pumpkin ingredients. From 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission is free. For more information, visit christiesmaplefarm.com.
Concord
A Taste of Greece,
Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church, 68 N. State St.
Enjoy Greek favorites like shishkebab, dolmathes, spinach pie, mousaka and more. Proceeds benefit the church. From11 a.m. to 6 p.m. For more information, visit holytrinitychurch.org or call 225-2961.
Jackson
Black Mountain Foliage Arts and Music Festival,
Black Mountain Resort, 1 Black Mountain Road.
Featuring the Rustic Overtones, the Adam Ezra Group, and more. From noon to 8 p.m. Advance tickets are $15, $10 for teens and free for children. Tickets purchased the day of are $20, $15 for teens. For more information, call 383-4490 or visit blackmt.com.
Hillsboro
Schnitzelfest,
Butler Park, Central Street.
Authentic German food and live music. From 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission is free. For more information, visit schnitzelfest.com.
Wilton
Harvest Fair, Wilton Main Street Park, 48 Main St.
Entertainment, food and activities for the whole family. From 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. For more information, visit mainstreet.wilton.nh.us or call 654-3020.
Merrimack
Merrimack Fall Festival and Business Expo, Town Hall Center, 6 Baboosic Lake Road.
More than 150 Merrimack businesses, organizations and crafters. From 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Admission is free. For more information, visit merrimackexpo.com or call 913-5558.
Littleton
Pie Festival, All Saints' Episcopal Church, 35 School St.
More than 20 varieties of pie and cheesecake will be sold by the slice ($3). From 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Admission is free. For more information, visit allsts.org or call 444-3414.
Portsmouth
Fish and Lobster Festival,
Prescott Park.
Seafood, games, music, fishing activities and more. From noon to 4 p.m. Admission is free. For more information, visit prescottpark.org or call 436-2848.
Barrington
“September to Remember” Community Expo
Barrington Middle School, Route 9. The Greater Barrington Chamber of Commerce's annual expo featuring a dessert and appetizer tasting, silent auction and more. From 1 to 6 p.m. Admission is free. For more information, visit barringtonchamber.org or call 664-2200.
Sept. 25-26
Portsmouth
Portsmouth Maritime Folk Festival, Market Square.
Celebrate seafaring and maritime trades with nautical songs. From noon to 10 p.m. Admission is free. For more information, visit newenglandfolknetwork.org or call 942-7604.
Sept. 26
Canterbury
Antique Show, Canterbury Shaker Village, 288 Shaker Road.
Featuring 125 exhibitors of authentic American antiques. Sponsored by the New Hampshire Antiques Dealers Association. From 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission is $15, $8 children 6-17, free for children 5 and younger. For more information, visit shakers.org or call 783-9077.
Concord
Vegetarian Expo,
The Grappone Center, 70 Constitution Ave.
Sample vegetarian and vegan products. From 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission is $5, free for children younger than 12. For more information, visit eveuraproductions.com or call 673-3646.
Sunapee
Lake Sunapee Chowder Challenge, Lake Sunapee Harbor.
Local restaurants and chowder enthusiasts compete for the title of best chowder. From noon to 3 p.m. Admission is $10, free for children younger than 12. For more information, visit chowderchallenge.org or call 763-9925.
Sept. 30- Oct. 3
Deerfield
Deerfield Fair
Deerfield fairgrounds.
Highlights include a demolition derby, animal shows, contests and more. Gates open at 8 a.m. daily and close at 10 p.m. on Thursday, Friday and Saturday and 7 p.m. on Sunday. Admission is $10, $7 for adults 65 and older on Thursday and Friday. Free for children younger than 12. For more info, visit deerfieldfair.com.
Oct. 1-11
Bedford
Craftworkers' Guild Harvest Craft Shop, Kendall House, 5 Meetinghouse Road.
More than 50 juried artisans. From 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily. Admission is free. For more information, visit thecraftworkersguild.org.
Oct. 2
Newington
New Hampshire BrewFest,
Redhook Ale Brewery, 35 Corporate Drive.
Sample more than 90 brews at this fundraiser to benefit the Prescott Park Arts Festival. There will be two sessions: noon to 3 p.m. and 5 to 8 p.m. For ticket information, visit prescottpark.org.
Claremont
Fall Festival and Chili Cook-off, Visitor's Center Park, 14 North St. Highlights include a chili cook-off, apple pie auction, classic car show and more. From 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission is free. For more information, visit facebook.com/claremontfallfestival or call 543-1296.
Dover
Apple Harvest Day, Central Avenue.The day begins with a pancake breakfast and includes an apple-pie contest, live entertainment and children's activities. From 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. For more information, visit dovernh.org.
Waterville Valley
Chili Challenge, town square, 33 Village Road.
Waterville Valley-area restaurants will have the chance to compete for the title of best chili. From noon to 2 p.m. For more information, call 236-8175 or visit visitwatervillevalley.com.
Bedford
Harvest Wine and Dine,
Vintner's Cellar Custom Winery, 410 South River Road.
A relaxing evening with food prepared by Lisa Martin from Culinary Capers and wine to complement each dish. Reservations and a $20 deposit per person are required to hold your place. From 7 to 9 p.m. Tickets are $55. For more information, visit vintnerscellarnh.com or call 627-9463.
Milton
Harvest Day, New Hampshire Farm Museum, 1305 Route 125.
Horse-drawn hayrides, harvest activities and fall fun. Begins at 10 a.m. Admission is $6, $3 for children. For more information, call 652-7840 or visit farmmuseum.org.
Oct. 2-3
Meredith
Autumn Craft Festival,
Mill Falls Marketplace, 312 Daniel Webster Highway.
More than 100 juried craftsmen and women. From 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. Admission is free. For more information, visit castleberryfairs.com or call 332-2616.
Keene
Cheshire Craftsmen Fair,
Keene Recreation Center, 312 Washington St.
Goods include handmade quilts, specialty foods, pottery and jewelry. From 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. For information, e-mail cheshire_craftsmen@yahoo.com.
Oct. 3
Stratham
Stratham Hill Car Show,
Stratham Hill Park, Route 33.
More than 250 cars expected. Tickets are $7 in advance, $10 at the gate. From 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Spectators are admitted for $3. Boy/Girl scouts and military members in uniform are admitted for free, as well as children younger than 12. For more information, visit troop185.net or call 580-1944.
Marlow
Marlow Harvest Festival,
Odd Fellows Hall, Church Street. Antique cars, arts, crafts, music and food. From 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Admission is free. For more information, call 446-7044.
North Sutton
Harvest Day,
Muster Field Farm Museum, Harvey Road.
Food, folk music, rope making, blacksmithing, open-hearth cooking and more. From 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission is $5. For more information, visit musterfieldfarm.com or call 927-4276.
Milton
The Great New Hampshire Pie Fest,
New Hampshire Farm Museum, 1305 White Mountain Highway.
New Hampshire bakers serve up their best pie for visitors to taste and vote on. From noon to 4 p.m. Admission is $10, $5 for children. For more information, visit farmmuseum.org.
Plymouth
Harvest Festival
Whole Village Family Resource Center, 258 Highland St.
Crafts, games, food and information on using apples as part of a healthy lifestyle. From 2 to 5 p.m. Admission is free. For more information, call 536-3720, ext. 102.
Oct. 8-10
Milford
Milford Pumpkin Festival,
downtown.
Some of the largest pumpkins in New Hampshire will be on display. From 5 to 9 p.m. on Friday, 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Saturday and 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Sunday. Admission is free. For more information, call 672-4567 or visit milfordpumpkinfestival.org.
Warner
Warner Fall Foliage Festival, downtown
Food, entertainment, carnival rides and more along the main streets of Warner. For a schedule, visit wfff.org.
Oct. 9
Portsmouth
New Hampshire Fall Festival,
Strawbery Banke Museum, 14 Hancock St.
A traditional New England country fair with demonstrations from craftspeople, farm animal exhibits, canning and food preservation talks, and harvest-themed crafts. From 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tickets are $15, $6 for children 12 and younger. For more information, visit strawberybanke.org or call 433-1100.
Somersworth
Somersworth Pumpkin Festival,
Somersworth Plaza, Main Street.
Celebrate all things pumpkin. From 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. A $10 bracelet allows children to participate in all activities. Adults are admitted free. For more information, call 817-9751.
Concord
Something to Crow About,
Main Street.
A community scarecrow-building activity from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. The $5 registration fee provides supplies needed to stuff and dress the scarecrow. The scarecrows will be displayed downtown through Nov. 1. For more information, visit mainstreetconcord.com or call 226-2150.
Rochester
OctoberFest,
downtown.
Music, food and more. From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Admission is free. For more information, visit rochestermainstreet.org or call 330-3208.
Jaffrey
Scarecrows on the Common,
28 Main St.
Families and visitors can build scarecrows that will decorate the streets of Jaffrey for two weeks. From 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. $3 includes all scarecrow supplies. For more information, visit teamjaffrey.org or call 532-7168.
Nottingham
Pawtuckaway Music Festival,
Mountain Road.
Six bands and several solo acts. From 10:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tickets are $5. Pre-registration required. For more information, e-mail qsliquid@hotmail.com.
Hanover
Community Celebration,
Hood Museum of Art, Dartmouth College.
The public is invited to celebrate the museum's 25th anniversary. Admission is free. For more information, call 646-2808 or visit hoodmuseum.dartmouth.edu.
Oct. 9-10
Hampton
Harvest Moon Fall Festival,
Ocean Boulevard, Hampton Beach.
Fireworks, arts and craft booths and entertainment. From 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. For more information, visit hamptonbeach.org.
Bartlett
Oktoberfest,
Attitash Mountain, Route 302.
Live music, games, food and an Oktoberfest Bier Garten. Hours are Saturday noon to 6 p.m., and Sunday noon to 5 p.m. For more information, visit attitash.com or call 374-2615.
Peterborough
Festival of Quilts,
Great Brook School, Route 202.
More than 200 quilts will be on display. From 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday. Tickets are $5 for women; men are admitted free. For more information, vistmonadnockquiltersguild.org or call 588-6766.
Oct. 9-11
Waterville Valley
Waterville Valley Fall Foliage and Brew Fest,
Waterville Valley Resort.
Family activities, ski swap, road race, brews and more. Admission is free. For more information, visit visitwatervillevalley.com.
Center Sandwich
The Sandwich Fair,
7 Wentworth Hill Road.
A three-day agricultural fair. From 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday, from 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Sunday and 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Monday. Admission is $10, $3 for children 8-12 and free for children 7 and younger. For more information, visit thesandwichfair.com.
Oct. 10
Hampton
Family Fun Day,
St. James Masonic Lodge, 77 Tide Mill Road.
Craft fair and family fun. From 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission is free. For more information, call 834-0647.
Oct. 14
Concord
Octoberfest, Concord Cooperative Market, 24 S. Main St.
Beer tastings, food and live music. From 6 to 8 p.m. Admission is free. Bring a can of soup for the New Hampshire Food Bank. For more information, visit concordfoodcoop.coop or call 225-6840.
Concord
Taste of Concord.
Grappone Conference Center, 70 Constitution Ave.
Featuring more than 30 Concord-area restaurants and businesses. From 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. $30. For more information, call 224-1061 or visit tasteofconcord.com.
Oct. 15-17
Hudson
Pumpkinfest and Family Fun Fair,
Hills House, 210 Derry St.
Carnival rides, food vendors, music and more. From 5 to 10 p.m. on Friday, from noon to 10 p.m. on Saturday and noon to 5 p.m. on Sunday. Free. For more information, call 880-1516 or visit hudsonpumpkinfest.com
Oct. 16
Keene
Keene Pumpkin Festival, downtown.
More than 25,000 jack-o-lanterns light up Main Street. A costume parade, live music and fireworks. From 10 a.m.- 9 p.m. For more information, visit pumpkinfestival.org.
Oct. 16-17
Manchester
All Pet Festival,
All Dogs Gym and Inn, 505 Sheffield Road.
Pet demonstrations and more. Hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Sunday. Admission is $5, $2 for children 7-12 and free for children 6 and younger. For more information, visit allpetfestival.com.
Rochester
Cocheco Quilters Guild Annual Show,
150 Wakefield St.
This year's theme is “Quilts from the Heart.” From 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tickets are $6 or $9 for both days. Children younger than 12 are admitted for free. For more information, call 652-4873.
Contoocook
Cemetery Walk,
Contoocook Village Cemetery.
This Hopkinton Historical Society event will be held rain or shine. Begins at 2 p.m. Tickets are $7. For more information, visit hopkintonhistory.org or call 746-3825.
Oct. 17
North Conway
Leaf Peeper's Arts and Crafts Show,
North Conway Community Center, 2628 White Mountain Highway. Crafts, music and food. Begins at 10 a.m. Admission is free. For more information, call 528-4014 or visit joycecraftshows.com.
Oct. 23
Tamworth
Harvest Halloween Festival,
Remick Museum, 58 Cleveland Hill Road.
Family-friendly Halloween celebration. From 3 to 7 p.m. Admission is $5. For more information, call 323-7591 or visit remickmuseum.org.
Dover
Halloween Boo Bash,
The Dover Brickhouse, 2 Orchard St.
A 21-plus Halloween party to benefit the Avon Walk for breast cancer. From 8:30 p.m. to 1 a.m. Tickets are $5 for those who where a costume, $7 for those who don't. For more information, visit doverbrickhouse.com.
Oct. 24
Troy
Oktoberfest,
East Hill Farm, 460 Monadnock St.
An evening of food and music. Begins at 5 p.m. Tickets are $26. For more information, visit east-hill-farm.com or call 800-242-6495.
Oct. 29
Concord
Halloween Howl,
downtown.
Live music, crafts, horse-drawn wagon rides, a costume parade and more. From 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Admission is free. For more information, visit mainstreetconcord.com or call 226-2150.
Oct. 29-30
Portsmouth
Ghosts on the Bank,
Strawbery Banke Museum, 14 Hancock St.
Trick-or-treat safely from house to historic house. From 6 to 8 p.m. Tickets are $6. For more information, call 433-1100 or visit strawberybanke.org.
Oct. 30
Manchester
Cemetery Scavenger Hunt,
Manchester City Library, 405 Pine St.
Scavenger hunt at the Valley Street Cemetery. Meet at the library. For children in grades 1-5 and their parents. From 2 to 5 p.m. Free, but preregistration is required. For more information, call 624-6550, ext. 335 or visit manchesterlibrary.org.
Nov. 4
Concord
Holiday Tapas Bar,
Concord Cooperative Market, 24 S. Main St.
Sample tapas inspired by Spain and listen to live Spanish jazz. From 6 to 8 p.m. $15. Preregistraion required. For more information, call 225-6840 or visit concordfoodcoop.coop.
Nov. 6
Manchester
Craft Fair,
2291 Elm St.
Crafts, raffles, baked goods and a visit from Santa. From 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Admission is free. For more information, call 623-3155, ext. 116.
Goffstown
St. Lawrence Christmas Vendor Fair,
St. Lawrence Church, 51 Main St.
Vendors include Avon, Tupperware, Mary Kay and more. From 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Admission is free. For more information, call 660-0572.
Laconia
Lakes Region Harvest Craft Fair,
Opechee Conference Center, 62 Doris Ray Court.
Shop arts and crafts from more than 70 exhibitors. Begins at 10 a.m. For more information, call 528-4014 or visit joycecraftshows.com.
Nov. 7
Troy
New Hampshire Growers Dinner,
The Inn at East Hill Farm, 460 Monadnock St.
Live fiddle music and hors d'oeuvres begin at 5 p.m. Locally-grown dinner served at 6 p.m. BYOB. From 5 to 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $21.95, $12.95 for children 5-15 and $7.50 for children 2-4. For more information, call 242-6495 or visit east-hill-farm.com.
Nov. 12-14
Salem
New England Craft and Specialty Food Fair,
Rockingham Park, 1 Rockingham Park Blvd.
Gourmet food and more than 250 craft booths. From 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more information, call 332-2616 or visit castleberryfairs.com.
Nov. 13
Tamworth
Historic Thanksgiving,
Remick Country Doctor Museum and Farm, 58 Cleveland Hill Road
Museum interpreters will prepare traditional foods on the open-hearth. Afterward, go on a horse-drawn wagon ride and see a demonstration on how to properly dress a turkey. From 1 1 a.m. to 3 p.m. Admission is $5 which includes a sample plate of Thanksgiving fare, the wagon ride and a do-it-yourself craft. For more information, visit remickmuseum.org or call 323-7591.
Manchester
New Hampshire Brewers Festival,
Radisson Hotel, 700 Elm St.
Two beer-tasting sessions will be held (1 to 5 p.m. and 6 to 10 p.m.) Tickets are $29. For more information, call 828-6410 or visit learnyourbeer.com.
Concord
Merrimack County Artisans Craft Fair,
Bektash Shrine Center, 189 Pembroke Road.
Shop a variety of handmade items from local artisans. From 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Admission is free. For more information, e-mail jpelliottlaw@myfairpoint.net.
Nov. 15
Manchester
Signature Chefs Auction
Best Western Executive Court, 13500 South Willow St., Manchester
Sample dishes from some of the top chefs in Manchester while supporting the March of Dimes. From 6 to 10 p.m. Tickets are $40. Preregistration required. For more information, call 228-0317.
Nov. 19-21
Concord
SNOB Film Festival,
Red River Theatres, 11 S. Main St.
Check out the independent films at the Somewhat North of Boston Film Festival. Tickets are $40 for a weekend pass, $10 per session or $5 per film block. Visit redrivertheatres,org for a complete schedule. For more information, call 513-0247.
Nov. 27
Effingham
Crafting for the Holidays,
Effingham Elementary School, 6 Partridge Cove Road.
There will be approximately 30 crafters with a varied array of work at this craft show. Goods include artwork, needlecraft, wood working, quilting, toys, quilts and jewelry. From 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Admission is free. For more information, call Kate Cauble at 539-6747.
