Events

The 93rd Annual League of New Hampshire Craftsmen's Fair at Mount Sunapee 8/1/26 – 8/9/26

This is the Granddaddy of all craft shows in the United States. This is the oldest craft festival in the country. Featuring over 250 Fine Crafts folk from New Hampshire and the bordering states displaying and selling their work for 9 days opening on the first Saturday of August. In Newbury NH at the Mt. Sunapee ski resort.

For more information about this event https://nhcrafts.org/annual-craftsmens-fair/

Francestown (NH) Juried Arts & Crafts Exhibit and Sale 9/7/26

Takes place every year on Labor Day on Main St. Francestown NH. Crafts, Original Art, Jewelry, Furniture and Live Demonstrations will be happening.

For more information about the Francestown Juried Arts & Crafts Exhibit and Sale http://www.francestownhistory.info/Juried-Arts---Crafts.html

The Alex and Gigi Hot Glass Open House Extravaganza! and Seconds Sale 10/10/26 – 10/12/26

In keeping with his 30 something year tradition, Alex is hosting an open house event at his studio. For the third year Alex has invited Fused glass artist Gigi Laberge to make this event a hot glass Extravaganza! The public is invited to come watch Alex create his work. This year Gigi will also be demonstrating her craft! Visitors will be able to shop our first quality pieces of work and discover discounted treasures!

For more info on Gigi's work: https://gigilaberge.com/index.html

Gigi on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gigilaberge/

Gathering Waters Public Charter School Winter Craft Fair

Fri, 11/20/26 7–9pm · Sat, 11/21/26 10am–4pm

Annual Winter Fair at the new Gathering Waters Charter School (formerly Monadnock Waldorf School), 98 South Lincoln St, Keene NH.

Waldorf High Mowing School Holiday Fair

Experience the 49th annual Holiday Fair!

12/4/26 – 12/5/26

On Friday night, talented local artisans bring their handcrafted creations for an adult-only shopping evening. Saturday continues with artisans and adds children's activities and experiences to the fair, such as children's crafts and stories, seasonal music, and treats.

Quechee Balloon Festival Father's Day Weekend

Once again, the skies over Quechee and the Upper Valley of Vermont and New Hampshire will be filled with hot air balloons ushering in the annual Quechee Hot Air Balloon, Craft & Music Festival, the longest running hot air balloon festival in New England. Don't miss this exciting festival! Gates open Friday at 3 pm Saturday & Sunday 5:30 am. Note craft tent doesn't open until 9am and closing occurs when the "Balloon glow" begins.

For more information about this event https://www.quecheeballoonfestival.com/