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Paradise City Arts Festival 2026: Spring + Fall Show Guide

Your 2026 guide to the Paradise City Arts Festival at Three County Fair in Northampton, Massachusetts — covering both the Memorial Day weekend (May 23-25) and Columbus Day weekend (October 10-12) shows, what to expect as a visitor, and how the vendor application process works.

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Vermont Brewers Festival 2026: 30th Annual Visitor's Guide

The Vermont Brewers Festival is the longest-running state-level beer festival in New England, with the 2026 edition marking 30 consecutive years on the Burlington waterfront. This guide covers the festival's history, the Vermont Brewers Association behind it, ticket strategy, what to expect on festival day, and how to plan a weekend that combines the festival with The Alchemist, Lawson's, and the Mad River Valley breweries.

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New Hampshire Beer Trail and Festival 2026: A Complete Guide

The New Hampshire Beer Trail is the state's brewery-hopping passport program, organized by the New Hampshire Brewers Association. Each June, the trail's flagship event — the NH Beer Trail Festival at Tuckerman Brewing in Conway — gathers member breweries within sight of Mt. Washington. This guide covers how the trail works, festival logistics, regional drive routes, and the rest of the NH beer-event calendar.

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New England Beer Festivals 2026: A Month-by-Month Calendar

A complete 2026 calendar of New England beer festivals — from Mass Beer Week in March through the Vermont Craft Brewers Conference in November. Includes the Vermont Brewers Festival's 30th annual, the NH Beer Trail Festival, Cape Cod Brew Fest, and 15+ more. Sister post to our New England Breweries pillar guide.

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Massachusetts Breweries 2026: A Region-by-Region Guide to All 197

Massachusetts has 197 craft breweries — the largest scene in New England. This 2026 guide breaks the state down into eight regions, from Boston's taproom district through Worcester County's hop-forward scene to the Pioneer Valley, the Berkshires, and Cape Cod. Plus the year's beer festivals — Mass Beer Week, Frühlingsfest, Cape Cod Brew Fest.

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Connecticut Breweries 2026: 67 Craft Brewers from Stratford to the Quiet Corner

Connecticut has 67 craft breweries spread from the Fairfield County shoreline to the Quiet Corner. Two Roads is the state's largest by output. Athletic Brewing built a national non-alcoholic beer brand from Stratford. This 2026 guide covers each region's breweries plus the year's beer festivals — Pizza & Pilsners at Black Hog, ShakesBeer Fest in Stratford, Halloween in the Hangars at the Air Museum.

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New Hampshire Breweries 2026: 75 Brewers from the Seacoast to the North Country

New Hampshire has 75 craft breweries spread across four distinct regions — the Seacoast, the Manchester/Nashua corridor, the Lakes Region, and the North Country / White Mountains. This 2026 guide covers each region's anchors plus the NH Beer Trail Festival, the Bacon & Beer Festival, and the rest of the state's beer-event calendar.

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Vermont Breweries 2026: Hill Farmstead, Heady Topper, and the State's 59 Breweries

Vermont's 59 breweries earn the state a reputation that punches above its population. The Alchemist invented the New England IPA. Hill Farmstead has been ranked the world's best by RateBeer. Lawson's Sip of Sunshine sells out on schedule. This guide covers the state's brewery scene region-by-region, plus the 30th annual Vermont Brewers Festival.

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Maine Breweries 2026: A Complete Guide to Portland and Beyond

Maine has more than 100 craft breweries — Portland alone has been credited as the country's densest brewery city per capita. This 2026 guide covers Portland's anchor breweries, the rest of southern Maine, the Midcoast, and the North Country, plus the Swine & Stein Brewfest in Gardiner.

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New England Breweries 2026: The Complete Guide to 500+ Craft Brewers

A pillar guide to the 500+ craft breweries across New England, organized by state — from Massachusetts' Boston taproom scene and Vermont's legendary IPA destinations to Maine's Portland brewery district and the New Hampshire seacoast circuit. Includes the year's major beer festivals and trail events.

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Cape Cod & Berkshires Craft Fair Circuit 2026: Complete Regional Guide

Cape Cod and the Berkshires host over 20 craft fairs annually, from spring markets in Chatham to October foliage festivals. This comprehensive guide covers seasonal calendars, venue logistics, pricing, and insider tips for discovering regional craft artists across both regions.

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Old Deerfield Craft Fairs: Vendors & Visitors Guide

Old Deerfield Craft Fairs represent some of the finest curated craft exhibitions in New England. With three shows annually—spring, fall, and holiday—these meticulously juried events showcase contemporary fine craft. Discover what to expect, how to prepare, and how Old Deerfield fits into your New England craft fair circuit.

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