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FAIRS & FESTIVALS

AUGUST 3-6

Cheshire Fair > This traditional agricultural fair features entertainment, crafts, vendors, rides, animals and plenty of live music. Special events for 2023 include Monster Truck Madness and performances by Heath Lewis, Pirate Man Dan, The Silver Circus, Sage King and more. This year’s theme is “Blue Jeans and Country Dreams.” Prices and times TBA, 247 Monadnock Highway, Swanzey. (603) 357-4740; cheshirefair.org

AUGUST 4-5

Journey to Jericho ATV Jamboree > This festival is an ATV enthusiast’s dream come true. The event takes place at Jericho Mountain State Park, which

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has more than 80 miles of trails. There will be mud races, demo rides, obstacle courses, helicopter rides, poker run, kids fun zones, live music, delicious food and more. You won’t want to miss this summer weekend of fun. $15-$35. 8 a.m. to 9 p.m., Jericho Mountain State Park, 298 Jericho Lake Rd., Berlin. androscoggin-valleychamber.com

AUGUST 4-6

41st Annual Hot Air Balloon Rally > This event, put on by the Suncook Valley Rotary, has something fun for everyone in your family. There will be a carnival, tethered hot air balloon rides, helicopter rides, craft fair, food, drinks and so much more. Make sure to be there at 8 p.m. on Saturday to see the balloons light up the night sky with a fireworks show to follow. Free to attend. Times vary, Drake Field, 17 Fayette St., Pittsfield. pittsfieldnh.gov

AUGUST 5-6

Saco River Pow Wow > Join the NH Intertribal Native American Council for their annual Pow Wow. There will be drums, dancers, food, vendors, raffles and storytelling. All are welcome to attend this Native American event. Free. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturday and Sunday, Hussey Park, 244 River Rd., North Conway. (603) 651-8769; calendar.powwows.com

AUGUST 10-12

The 66th Annual New Hampshire Antiques Show > Managed by a team of dedicated volunteers, the New Hampshire Antiques Show is considered “the best show of its kind in New England” (“Maine Antique Digest”). The 59 professional antiques dealers who exhibit at the show save merchandise throughout the year in order to ensure that the show maintains its longstanding reputation for “fresh-to-the-market” antiques.

$10-$15. Times vary, DoubleTree by Hilton, 700 Elm St., Manchester. nhada.org

AUGUST 12

Great New England BBQ & Food Truck Festival

> This is a great family fun event that features a corn hole tournament, a kids zone with free bounce houses, face painting, slime making, artisans, music, food trucks, eating contests and more. $5-$10. 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., Hampshire Hills Athletic Club, 50 Emerson Rd., Milford. gnefoodtruckfest.com

AUGUST 5-13

League of NH Craftmen’s Fair > Start clearing out the car — you’ll want plenty of trunk space for this. Artisans and crafters from around the state set up shop at this massive fest, which boasts the title of oldest continuously running craft fair in the U.S. Come ready to shop or just to learn and admire; tap in for learn-how-it’s-made workshops scattered throughout the week or to the exhibition building full of curated art shows. There’s also live music, chances to meet artisans one-on-one and other fun events held throughout the week. Mount Sunapee Resort, 1398 Rte. 103, Newbury. (603) 763-3500; nhcrafts.org.