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inghouse. This year’s series serves up two nights of performances by Ronald Lantz (violin), Laura Kargul (piano), and the Goldenberg Duo (piano and violin). lettvinchamber musicseries.org

JULY 16–17: NEWBURY, Artists Weekend at The Fells. A gathering of prominent New England artists will be on site to capture the inspirational beauty of The Fells Historic Estate & Gardens over a weekend offering music, demos, a children’s art table, refreshments, and a “wet paint” sale. 603-763-4789; thefells.org

JULY 21–24: STRATHAM, 49th Stratham Fair. Stratham Hill Park provides the setting for this long-running, traditional county fair. Enjoy live entertainment, 4-H exhibits and activities, midway rides, arts and crafts, and the crowning of Miss Stratham Fair. 603772-4977; strathamfair.com

JULY 23: NEW LONDON, 50th Garden Club Antique Show & Sale. Bring an item for appraisal, or shop the 60 or so dealers offering a mix of treasures, from collectibles to fine furnishings, on the town green. Homemade lunch and snacks are available, plus perennial plants and flower arrangements, too. 603526-8994; newlondongardenclub.org

JULY 30: CANTERBURY, 58th Canterbury Fair. Old-fashioned family fun featuring games on the green, farm animals, an antiques mart, juried crafters, demonstrations, a dunking booth, road races, and more, all in the town center. canterburyfair.com

AUG. 4–7: THORNTON, Pemi Valley Bluegrass Festival. Enjoy music in the mountains at the Sugar Shack Campground with a bevy of performers, including the award-winning Gibson Brothers, plus workshops for kids and adults, food concessions, and more. 603-7266005; pemivalleybluegrass.com

AUG. 11–13: MANCHESTER, 59th Annual New Hampshire Antiques Show. Explore the finds of more than 60 dealers, all arranged in room settings at the Radisson Hotel. Among the offerings: country and formal furniture, clocks, folk art, paintings and prints, textiles, woodenware, glassware, pottery and ceramics, early lighting, and more. 603-876-4080; nhada.org

AUG. 14: PETERBOROUGH, MacDowell Colony Medal Day. The nation’s oldest and largest artists’ colony opens its grounds to the public for just one day each year. Tour studios and meet the artists in residence, picnic on the grounds, and celebrate the contributions of Pulitzer Prize–winning novelist Toni Morrison, this year’s recipient of the Edward MacDowell Medal for achievement in the arts. 603-924-3886; macdowellcolony.org

AUG. 19–21: CORNISH, Cornish Fair. A familyoriented agricultural fair held on Town House Road. Local 4-Hers compete with sheep, ponies, llamas, rabbits, cattle, and more, plus you’ll find flea and farmers’ markets, an art show, helicopter rides, a midway, music, and the largest dairy show in New Hampshire. 603-675-5714; cornishnhfair.com

AUG. 20–21: JACKSON, White Mountain Art & Artisan Festival. Jackson Village Park hosts some 40 juried artisans showcasing their works. Peruse the items for sale while enjoying fine food offerings, live music, and kids’ craft activities too. 603-383-9356; jacksonnh.com

AUG. 21: HENNIKER, Fire on the Mountain Chili Fest. Area restaurants and amateur chili makers compete for top prizes at this Rotary fund- raiser at Pats Peak Ski Area. Sample their wares while enjoying a classic car show, live entertainment, kids’ activities, locally made products, beer, a burgers-and-hot-dogs barbecue, and more. chilinewhampshire.org

AUG. 26–28: COLEBROOK, 25th North Country Moose Festival. The area pays homage to one of the giants of the forest. A classic car show, moose-calling contests, and tasty moose burgers are sure to be found—plus so much more. 603-237-8939; northcountrychamber.org

AUG. 27–28: MEREDITH, Lakes Region Fine Arts & Crafts Festival. This outdoor juried festival is now in its 37th year. Featuring high-quality works of more than 80 artists and crafters, the event is held at the Meredith Village Shops and Mill Falls Marketplace, with Main Street closed to vehicle traffic. 603-279-6121; meredithareachamber.com/artfest.php

Rhode Island

JULY 1, 8, 15, 22, 29; AUG. 5, 12, 19, 26: CHARLESTOWN, Star Gazing Night at Frosty Drew Observatory. Each Friday (weather permitting), the center’s observatory and telescopes are open for free stargazing and astronomy. Starting at dusk (or 6:00 p.m., whichever is later), this event often runs late, sometimes till dawn! 401-364-9508; frostydrew.org

JULY 4: TIVERTON, 4th of July Antiques Show. Some 40 dealers gather to showcase an interesting variety of vintage and antique items on the inviting grounds of the Meeting House at Tiverton Four Corners. ferguson-darruda.com

JULY 9–10: WICKFORD, 54th Wickford Art Festival. The tree-lined streets of the downtown are filled with 200 fine artisans exhibiting their work. Shop for one-of-a-kind items, and take a chance on a raffle. 401-294-6840; wickfordart.org

JULY 10–19: NEWPORT, Campbell’s Hall of Fame Tennis Championships. Take in a game at the only pro event in North America played on grass courts. On Saturday, the Hall of Fame will induct its 2016 class. 401-849-6053; tennisfame.com

JULY 20–AUG. 7: WESTERLY, Shakespeare in the Park. The Bard’s epic tragedy Hamlet is among literature’s best-known works. Bring a blanket and settle in under the stars for this free summertime exclusive at Wilcox Park. 401-596-7909; thecolonialtheater.org

JULY 20–AUG. 13: WAKEFIELD, “The Wizard of Oz.” One of the greatest family musicals of all time comes to the Theatre by the Sea stage. This celebration of the iconic 1939 MGM film brings the story to life, as Dorothy, Toto, the Cowardly Lion, the Tin Man, and the Scarecrow follow the yellow brick road, accompanied by magical special effects, dazzling choreography, and all the classic songs. 401-782-8587; theatrebythesea.com

JULY 22–24: MIDDLETOWN, Newport Antiques Show. St. George’s School hosts a premier gathering of more than 40 of the country’s top dealers. Attend an expert-led lecture, and search for treasures among the offerings: paintings, furniture, folk art, jewelry, and much more. 401-846-2669; newportantique show.com

JULY 27, AUG. 31: NEWPORT, Windmill Wednesday. Have you always wanted to see the inside of the 1812 Prescott Farm windmill? During this open house, you’ll explore the machine’s inner workings and learn about the importance

Ludlow’s Okemo Mountain Resort rises above the town and offers a variety year-round activities. Its Adventure Zone makes it a family-friendly destination for a long weekend or a whole week. Of particular interest is the Timber Ripper Mountain Coaster, where drivers control the speed of sled-like cars as they whizz down 3,100 feet of track on a scenic trip through alpine forests, bringing them up close to Okemo’s Jackson Gore. 802-228-1600 • Okemo.com

Scenic Route 100 Byway runs through parts of the Okemo Valley, along the east edge of the Green Mountains. This 138-mile byway has a wide range of historic, cultural, scenic, and recreational resources. It connects some of the region’s best golf courses, and offers extraordinary lakes for fishing, boating and swimming. Scenic Route 100 is also full of rich history and is home to dozens of cultural landmarks that make it a truly unique journey. Scenic100byway.com

Known for providing “The Most Romantic Experience” in South Central Vermont, Inn

Victoria is a luxuriously appointed Victorian B&B, circa 1850.

Overnight guests can make reservations for their popular High Tea on the weekends, at no extra cost. Owners & purveyors, Penny & Dan Cote, encourage all their guests to enjoy the local “village life.” Tour Chester, the prettiest painted village in the Northeast. Walk nearby villages for their country stores, cheese trails, antique trails, picturesque covered bridges. 802-875-4288 • InnVictoria.com

Looking for a flannel nightie, a manual typewriter, and old time candies … all in one store? That barely begins to describe the diversity of goods found at The Vermont Country Store, a 70-year old Weston, Vermont institution. Owned by Lyman Orton and sons Cabot, Gardner, and Eliot—7th & 8th generation Vermonters, and 4th & 5th generation storekeepers—it certainly lives up to its tagline, The Purveyors of the Practical and Hard-to-Find. Go explore yourself to see what kinds of treasures you can find.

800-547-7849 • VermontCountryStore.com

Grafton, Vermont is one of New England’s most picturesque villages. Many of its beautiful and historic buildings have been restored by its residents and the Windham Foundation, so today’s town looks much as it did in the mid-1800s. The entire village is on the National Register of Historic places and many of its homes and buildings are individually registered. From the village center lit by street lamps reminiscent of gas lights to the two churches and the Grafton Inn, Grafton is a storybook setting for quintessential Vermont dreams.

Don’tMiss: Cars and motorcycles from the 1910s to the 1980s will be represented and judged at the Okemo Valley Antique & Classic Car/Motorcycle Show. Car enthusiasts and casual fans have the opportunity to view the antique cars, motorcycles & classic cars and vote for their favorite in the “People’s Choice” competition. Located on the beautiful grounds of Fletcher Farm School for the Arts and Crafts in Ludlow. Saturday, August 27 and Sunday, August 28th. YourPlaceinVermont.com