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The 103rd Laconia Motorcycle Week
13/06/2026 - 21/06/2026 - All Day at Weirs Beach
Laconia
The 103rd Laconia Motorcycle Week in 2026 is scheduled for June 13–21 in Laconia, New Hampshire, celebrating its status as the world’s oldest motorcycle rally.
The nine-day event, centered at Weirs Beach, features the Peter Makris Memorial Ride, Loudon Classic racing, vendor stalls, and live music, with major activity centered around Laconia Harley-Davidson and the NASWA Resort.
For more information: https://laconiamcweek.com/
Farmers Markets: Bedford Farmers Market
16/06/2026 - 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm at Murphy’s Taproom Parking Lot
393 State Rte 101
Date: May 13 -October 14, 2025, Tuesdays 3-6 p.m. Rain or shine
Location: Murphy’s Taproom, 323 Rte. 101, Bedford
Description: This weekly market features flowers, maple, conventional produce, fish, jams, wine, fruits, baked goods, eggs, jellies, specialty foods, etc.
More information: website
WFEA Counter Conversations
19/06/2026 - 6:00 am - 9:00 am
WFEA’s Morning Update is hitting the road! On the Third Friday of the month, we start the day at some of our favorite local diners and cafés in the state for Counter Conversations with Jeff Chidester.
WFEA’s Counter Conversations is brought to you by The Fine Homes Group at Keller Williams Realty Metropolitan. Your experience powered by their expertise.
Mark your calendars for our next in-person broadcast. Location: Coming Soon
Farmers Markets: Bedford Farmers Market
23/06/2026 - 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm at Murphy’s Taproom Parking Lot
393 State Rte 101
Date: May 13 -October 14, 2025, Tuesdays 3-6 p.m. Rain or shine
Location: Murphy’s Taproom, 323 Rte. 101, Bedford
Description: This weekly market features flowers, maple, conventional produce, fish, jams, wine, fruits, baked goods, eggs, jellies, specialty foods, etc.
More information: website
Farmers Markets: Bedford Farmers Market
30/06/2026 - 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm at Murphy’s Taproom Parking Lot
393 State Rte 101
Date: May 13 -October 14, 2025, Tuesdays 3-6 p.m. Rain or shine
Location: Murphy’s Taproom, 323 Rte. 101, Bedford
Description: This weekly market features flowers, maple, conventional produce, fish, jams, wine, fruits, baked goods, eggs, jellies, specialty foods, etc.
More information: website
New Boston 4th of July Celebration
04/07/2026 - 10:00 am - 11:00 pm at New Boston Fairgrounds at Hilldale Lane
17 Hilldale Lane
Join your friends and neighbors as for this year’s 4th of July Celebration!
The day starts at 10 a.m. with a parade through the historic New Boston Village and end the day at the Hillsborough County Youth Center Foundation (HCYCF) Fairgrounds. For those interested this year’s theme of the parade is “Moments in American History.”
Then starting at 4p.m. the Fairgrounds at Hilldale Lane open featuring :
Magic Show, Face Painting, Henna Tattoo Artist, Video Gaming Tent, Mirror Photo Booth, Sandy Candy, Laser Tag, Obstacle Course, Moonwalk Bouncy House, Kids’ Field Games & Activities, Live Music by “MC Gill & the Sounds” and then the “Brickyard Blues”, The Axe Man – axe throwing, Chicken BBQ, Fair Food, Fireworks and so much more!
Visit www.newboston4thofjuly.org or our Facebook page for the full schedule and more info
Farmers Markets: Bedford Farmers Market
07/07/2026 - 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm at Murphy’s Taproom Parking Lot
393 State Rte 101
Date: May 13 -October 14, 2025, Tuesdays 3-6 p.m. Rain or shine
Location: Murphy’s Taproom, 323 Rte. 101, Bedford
Description: This weekly market features flowers, maple, conventional produce, fish, jams, wine, fruits, baked goods, eggs, jellies, specialty foods, etc.
More information: website
American Independence Festival
11/07/2026 - 10:00 am - 4:00 pm at Downtown Exeter
Downtown Exeter
Celebrate the anniversary of the arrival of the Declaration of Independence to New Hampshire in 1776 at the 36th American Independence Festival on Saturday July 11th, 2026 10 am to 4 pm in downtown Exeter, NH. This year, admission is again FREE!
Festival Highlights
Witness the arrival of the Declaration & a live reading.
View the original that was brought here in 1776.
Explore historic trades from 18th-century artisans practicing traditional skills and crafts (courtesy of the NH State Council on the Arts).
Learn about life as a colonial soldier from the First NH Regiment and other reenacting groups.
Play colonial games, dance and music.
Visit the American Independence Museum galleries and historic tavern
Talk with George Washington, Jack Staines, and other historical interpreters.
Drink a local brew in the beer garden.
MISSION 250: HONORING OUR HEROES
12/07/2026 - 2:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Mission 250 is a landmark celebration honoring two historic milestones: America’s 250th birthday and Swim With A Mission’s 10th Anniversary. This free, patriotic, and family-friendly event will bring our community together at Tuscan Village in Salem, NH to celebrate service, sacrifice, and the enduring American spirit.
Festivities will take place from 2:00–9:00 PM, featuring activities for all ages, with a spectacular fireworks display closing out the evening.
A limited number of tickets will also be available for purchase for an exclusive private VIP experience during Mission 250.
Links to the event: https://www.swam.org/mission-250
Farmers Markets: Bedford Farmers Market
14/07/2026 - 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm at Murphy’s Taproom Parking Lot
393 State Rte 101
Date: May 13 -October 14, 2025, Tuesdays 3-6 p.m. Rain or shine
Location: Murphy’s Taproom, 323 Rte. 101, Bedford
Description: This weekly market features flowers, maple, conventional produce, fish, jams, wine, fruits, baked goods, eggs, jellies, specialty foods, etc.
More information: website
