2023 Summer/Fall Events

Do you have your pumpkin yet? Look at the Agriculture Farms to find the best location for your day. lakesregion.org/wheretoplay

Lee’s Mills Steamboat Meet Parade of Boats September 8-17, 2023. For more information, call 603-476-2224

Artisan Market Saturday, September 16, 10-4 pm at Canterbury Shaker Village. More information online at shakers.org

6th Annual Biketemberfest September 15-17, 2023 Block Party on Weirs Beach featuring live bands. For more information laconiabiketemberfest.com facebook.com/LaconiaFallRally or 603-366-9100

NH Highland Games/Lincoln Sept. 15-17, 2023 Loon Mountain Resort, Lincoln Discover Scotland at the largest Scottish Festival in the Northeast–no passport required! 603-229-1975 Tickets: info@nhscot.org nhscot.org

Prescott Farm Annual Harvest Festival Sept. 16, 2023 10 am-3 pm Celebrating the harvest with a barn dance, wagon rides, field games, crafts, food, petting farm, and more. Admission is free! 603-366-5695 or online at prescottfarm.org

Dragon Boat Festival Sept. 23, 2023 To benefit Gilda’s Club New Hampshire For more information: 603-387-6775, info@gildasclubnh.org or online at gildasclubnh.org

7th Annual Lakes Region Red, White & Brew! Sept. 30, 2023 1 to 4 pm at Funspot. Enjoy craft beer, wine, food, car show, auction, raffles and live music! Proceeds benefit Veterans Count 603-366-4377 or online at FunspotNH.com

Antique & Classic Car Show at the Castle September 30, 10 am-3 pm Join us for our annual Castle Car Show with an incredible gathering of automobiles from the past at this classic country estate. Information online at castleintheclouds.org or call 603-476-5900

Squam Ridge Race Oct. 1, 2023 Races of 12.2 and 4.1 miles, or enjoy a Family Hike. Fundraising for the trail network at Squam Range. More information at squamlakes.org

Fall Foliage in the Lakes Region! How are you going to see the beautiful colors? Take a ride on a Lakes Region Scenic Byway see pages 58 and 59. Or experience one of our beautiful area hikes–the views will truly amaze you! For suggestions go to page 94 & 95.

Sandwich Fair Oct. 7-9, 2023 Rte. 109, Center Sandwich. Agricultural fair with animals, exhibits, shows, concessions, rides and fun for the entire family. 603-284-7062 or thesandwichfair.com

Halloween Masquerade Ball October 21, 2023 M/S Mount Washington Cruise Ship 6 to 9 pm Buffet dinner and entertainment. cruisenh.com

New Hampshire Pumpkin Festival Oct. 27 & 28, 2023 Downtown Laconia. A community-hosted family friendly celebration of fall and what is unique about NH. Visit their website at NHPumpkinFestival.com

The Runaway Pumpkin 10K & 5K Run/Walk Oct. 28, 2023 9 am Smith Track at Opechee Park, 879 North Main St., Laconia. All proceeds benefit WOW Trail and Lakes Region Children’s Auction. Register or learn more at runawaypumpkin.com

3rd Annual Wicked Weirs Weekend Oct 27 & 28, 2023 Annual Wicked Weirs Halloween Party. Music all weekend, Weirs Beach. 603-366-9100 or facebook/wicked Weirs. Organized by Tower Hill Tavern & The Big House.

Vintage Market on Squam Lake October 28 & 29, 2023 Vintage wares, unique artisans, handcrafted gifts and more! At Cottage Place on Squam Lake. cottageplace@gmail.com or 603-968-7116 for more information.

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