MANCHESTER, NH – We made it through another heat wave, how are you going to spend your first weekend of August, enjoying all that the New Hampshire summer has to offer?
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Multi-Day Events
August 1 – 3
43rd Annual Hot Air Balloon Rally, Pittsfield NH – Suncook Valley Rotary Hot Air Balloon is hosting their 43rd Annual Hot Air Balloon Rally this weekend. This is a fun-filled family weekend with live entertainment, food vendors, touch-a-truck and of course, hot air balloons. Check here for more information on schedule and all events!
August 2 – 3
9th Annual Southern NH Food Truck Festival, Milford NH – The Hampshire Dome is is hosting the 9th Annual Southern NH Food Truck Festival this weekend from 11AM to 5PM on Saturday and 11AM to 4PM on Sunday. There will be a variety of food trucks, craft beers and cocktails. Check her for more information.
Aug. 2 – 10
92nd Annual League of NH Craftsmen Fair, Newbury, NH – The 92nd Annual Craftsmen’s Fair will take place at the Mount Sunapee Resort in Newbury, NH August 2-10, 2025, 10 a.m.– 5 p.m. daily, rain or shine. We look forward to seeing you then! No pets are allowed on the Fairgrounds, and none may be left in cars. There will be no mobility scooter rentals at the Fairgrounds in 2025. Get all the deets here.
August 1
First Friday, Concord NH – Intown Concord is hosting their August First Friday, the theme for this month is Dog Days of Summer. This is a great time to get out and experience all that Downtown has to offer with art, music, food and more!
Bad Art Night, Nashua NH – Arlington Street Community Center in Nashua is hosting Bad Art Night from 5:30 until 7:30PM. This is a free night for creativity without any pressure of making your artwork good. Free snacks and supplies will be provided. This event is for everyone!
August 2
Yarn Gnome Making, Manchester NH – Manchester Craft Market is hosting a Yarn Gnome Making class this Saturday from 2 until 4PM. No experience is necessary, just be prepared to craft! Get your ticket here.
Planning Ahead?
July 31: Puzzle Race, Nashua NH
August 15-17: Mahrajan 2025, Manchester NH
Sept. 12 – 14: Glendi, Manchester NH