New England Events attract hundreds of thousands annually to attend Country Fairs, Festivals, Celebrations, and Annual Traditions.
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A Delicious Celebration in Dover-Foxcroft, Maine Every June, sweet-toothed travelers from across New England and beyond converge on Dover-Foxcroft, Maine, for the state’s most mouth-watering event: the Maine Whoopie Pie Festival. This joyous annual celebration draws thousands of attendees to the Piscataquis County town for a day filled with whoopie pies, live entertainment, games, and […]
Quechee Balloon Festival Vacations For over 40 years, the skies above Quechee have come alive with color and wonder during the beloved Quechee Balloon Festival—a joyful tradition that lifts spirits as high as the balloons themselves. It’s the perfect time to visit Vermont! Let Quechee be your launchpad for an unforgettable Green Mountain getaway—where every […]
Prescott Park Portsmouth: Events Concerts Presentations Various Event is Prescott Park. The Prescott Park Arts Festival features art, outdoor music, theater, and dance performances held along the Piscataqua River. With your donations, Prescott Park Arts Festival is able to keep the arts accessible to everyone in the community, carrying on its legacy of 50 years […]
Boston Harborfest: One of New England's Biggest Fourth of July Celebrations When it comes to Independence Day celebrations in New England, few events rival the size, spirit, and scale of Boston Harborfest. This vibrant four-day festival transforms downtown Boston into a hub of patriotic activity, blending historical reenactments, live music, and family-friendly entertainment. Harborfest culminates […]
ALL ABOUT THE FAMOUS MAINE LOBSTER FESTIVAL The Maine Lobster Festival is more than just a celebration of seafood — it's a proud tradition, a coastal carnival, and one of New England’s most iconic summer events. Every year in early August, thousands of lobster lovers flock to the picturesque harbor town of Rockland, Maine, for […]
A real authentic Agricultural Fair – in fact, Skowhegan State Fair is the oldest consecutively running Agricultural Fair in the entire country! Enjoy farm animals, tractor pulls and fair competitions. Entertainment and a huge midway, animal exhibits, crafts, commercial exhibits, flower show, animal pull events and harness racing. A great time to visit the great […]
Once called the Rutland Fair - the Vermont State Fair is a great time to visit Rutland.
The Champlain Valley Fair — Vermont’s Big, Friendly Summer Block Party There are county fairs, and then there’s the Champlain Valley Fair — the kind of place where you’ll find Vermont’s agricultural heart beating loud and proud under a tarp by the grandstand. Held each late August at the Champlain Valley Exposition in Essex Junction, […]
Lancaster Fair – A Classic New Hampshire Country Celebration Welcome to Lancaster, New Hampshire, a town steeped in history and tucked into the rolling green landscapes of New England’s Great North Woods. Every year as summer fades into fall, Lancaster comes alive with one of the region’s most beloved traditions: the Lancaster Fair. For more […]
Experience the Hopkinton State Fair – New Hampshire’s Favorite Fall Tradition Join the fun in Hopkinton, NH, at the Hopkinton State Fair for a fun-filled celebration of agriculture, community, and entertainment. Enjoy heart-pounding Midway rides, live music, mouthwatering fair food, and thrilling Grandstand events like the Monster Truck and Demolition Derby shows. Explore local crafts, […]