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Marquee Events

Sort out what you’ll be doing next with the help of this curated list of intriguing upcoming events across the Monadnock Region.

To see even more tourist-friendly,  local events, check out Discover Monadnock‘s event calendar.

Children and the Arts Festival

May

2023

Hancock Peterborough

Children of all ages revel in shows from local talent to top entertainers.
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The Thing in the Spring

May

19 - 21

2023

Keene

Four day music festival with over 30 acts of music and art.
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Taste of Keene

JUNE

3

2023

Keene

Keene food festival with dozens of vendors, breweries, and live entertainment.
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Wilton Summerfest

JUNE

24

2022

Wilton

Live Music, Arts Market, great good and family fun.
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Northlands Music and Arts Festival

June

16 & 17

2023

Swanzey

A four day outdoor music and arts festival.
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MacDowell Medal Day

July

2023

Peterborough

Award given to one person annually who has made an outstanding contribution to American culture and the arts.
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Wizarding Week

JULY

2023

KEENE

A week long, family friendly event for wizards and all who love them.
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Wyman Tavern Brewfest

AUG

2023

Keene

Sample dozens of local breweries while celebrating local history.
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Peterborough Night Market

AUG

2023

Peterborough

A celebration of the creativity and local energy of the region, featuring lights, music, food and art.
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Business Expo

SEPT

2023

Swanzey

Three days of fun and networking for local businesses and the customers they serve.
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Keene International Festival

SEPT

23

2023

KEENE

Keene International Festival celebrates the rich cultural diversity of the Keene, NH
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MONIFF

SEPT

2023

Keene

Award-winning films on the festival circuit, along with regionally produced films.
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Pickle Festival

SEPT

23

2023

Winchester

Join us for the 25th year of celebrating pickles!
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Keene Pride Week

SEPT

9 - 17

2023

Keene

Weeklong LGBTQ+ celebration featuring parties, weddings, proms, live performances and more.
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Radically Rural

SEPT

27-28

2023

Keene

A multi-day summit focused on opportunities within rural communities across the country.
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Clarence DeMar Marathon

SEPT

2023

KEENE

Full and half marathon scenic and fun race in New England.
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Open Studio Tour

October

8 - 10

2023

Monadnock Region

New England’s oldest and largest weekend art tour.
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Monadnock Region Natural History Conference

NOV

2023

Keene

The conference features presentations on a range of natural history topics in the Monadnock Region.
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