Stories, tips, and news about fairs, festivals, and community events.
The New Hampshire Sheep and Wool Festival is one of the top fiber arts events in New England — fleece sales, yarn vendors, spinning demos, sheepdog trials, and everything a textile enthusiast could want.
The Sandwich Fair is one of New Hampshire's most beloved traditions — a no-frills agricultural fair with horse pulls, homemade pie, and a community atmosphere that feels unchanged in decades. Here's what to expect.
The Deerfield Fair has been running since 1876 and remains one of the best-loved agricultural fairs in New Hampshire. Here's your guide to what to see, eat, and do at the 2026 edition.
From the Deerfield Fair to the Sandwich Fair, New Hampshire packs serious fair tradition into a small state. This guide covers the major fairs, specialty shows, and tips for visiting the Granite State's best agricultural events in 2026.
The Tunbridge World's Fair has been running since 1867 and remains one of Vermont's most authentic agricultural fairs — dairy cattle, ox pulls, harness racing, and a freewheeling energy you won't find anywhere else.
Vermont fairs are maple country — syrup, cream, candy, creemees, and more. Here's a guide to the maple products you'll find at Vermont fairs, how to taste the different grades, and what's worth bringing home.
Vermont's fair season and fall foliage overlap perfectly in late September and October. Here's how to combine agricultural fairs with scenic drives through peak color for the ultimate Vermont fall experience.
The Eastern States Exposition — the Big E — is one of the largest fairs in the country: 17 days, a million-plus visitors, and the Avenue of States showcasing all six New England states. Here's everything you need to plan your 2026 visit.
From Fryeburg to Blue Hill to Skowhegan, Maine's agricultural fairs are community traditions that have been running for over a century. This guide covers the major fairs, the hidden gems, and tips for first-timers hitting the Maine fair circuit in 2026.