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Annual Calendar of Events
If you can't decide when to visit our area of New Hampshire, this list of annual events may help with your decision.
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  Join us for one of the many annual area events  
           
     

The White Mountain region of New Hampshire is known for several popular area attractions and activities. Many have been bringing great pleasure to area visitors for more than a hundred years.

Browse the craft fairs for unique handmade gifts, enjoy an old-fashion village activity for the holidays or enjoy a concert outdoors under the stars.

Plan to make some of these events a part of your seasonal or annual visit to one of our member lodging properties.

    
     
         
               
               
     
Here is a listing of some of the annual events in our area to help you plan your visit. Please check back for additions and updates to this calendar.
        
             
     
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JANUARY
NH Sanctioned Snow Sculpting Competition - Jackson
This event is held the last weekend in january. Check with Jackson Chamber on event location.

FEBUARY
Annual Chocolate Festival - Intervale
Cross country ski or snowshoe from Inn-to-Inn along the trails of the Mt. Washington Valley Ski Touring & Snowshoe Center. This event is always held the last Sunday of February.

MAY
Home and Garden Flower Show - Fryeburg, Maine held mid-May
Annual Craft Fair - North Conway Village on Memorial Day Weekend
Wildquack River Festival - Jackson Village
Popular annual event for the entire family held on Sunday of Memorial Day Weekend.
JUNE
Lupine Festival - Sugar Hill
Spring Herb Tour -
Annual Country Inns in the White Mountains event held the first weekend in June.
JULY
Independence Day Celebrations -
Enjoy fireworks on varying days in Jackson, North Conway, and Bretton Woods.
Arts Jubilee Outdoor Concerts - North Conway
Relax on the slopes of Cranmore Mountain and enjoy some sweet music. Events are held on Thursday night. A $10 donation is requested for admission.
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Arts Jubilee Outdoor Concerts Continue - North Conway
Relax on the slopes of Cranmore Mountain and enjoy some sweet music. Events are held on Thursday night. A $10 donation is requested for admission.
Annual Bach Festival & Chamber Concerts - North Conway
Four different musical offerings will be spread over two weekends to learn about Bach and the wonderful chamber music of the Baroque era.
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Annual AKC All Breed Dog Show - North Conway
Highland Games - Lincoln
Drive the scenic Kancamagus Highway to Lincoln for the annual gathering of the clans at the base of Loon Mountain held mid-September.
Railfans' Weekend - North Conway
Conway Scenic Railroad
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Pumpkin People Return - Jackson and surrounding area
This annual event begins every year on October 1st. Stop at the Jackson Chamber office for a map to conduct your own self-guided tour anytime throughout October.
Fryeburg Fair - Fryeburg, Maine
Maine's Blue Ribbon Classic Agricultural Fair takes place the first part of October.
Sandwich Fair - Sandwich
This event combining agriculture, crafts and lots of food is held Columbus Day Weekend.
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Traditionally Yours Holiday Celebration - Jackson
This event b egins Friday after Thanksgiving with the arrival of Santa and continues through the first weekend of December with caroling and tree lighting, open houses at area businesses and the popular Jingle Bell Chocolate Tour.
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Traditionally Yours Holiday Celebration - Jackson
This event continues through the first weekend in December
15th Annual Holiday Inn to Inn Cookie Tour -
This annual Country Inns in the White Mountains event is held the 2nd weekend in December. Take a self-guided tour of 12 inns and other area businesses to enjoy homemade holiday sweets and get some tips for your own holiday decorating.
          
               
               
               
               
               
               
        Photos from Annual Events  
         
         
         
         
         
         
         
         
         
         
         
         
         
         
         
         
         
         
         
         
         
         
         
         
         
         
         
         
         
         
         
         
         
         
         
         
         
         
         
         
               
               
               
               
               
            Photos: Sisson & Associates, Inn at Ellis River, Eastman Inn    
                       
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