Events

 

This page serves as a resource for discovering the vibrant array of activities happening year-round in our community. From seasonal festivals, to cultural staples like our various farmers markets, to outdoor adventures and myriad craft fairs – there’s always something exciting on the horizon.

Be sure to check out our Facebook Events, where you’ll find information on the Sugar River Social of the month. This series of monthly events encourages the community to come together to connect, unwind, and share entertaining experiences. They aim to serve as a cornerstone of our community, fostering a sense of belonging and camaraderie while showcasing the best of what Sugar River Region has to offer. Join us in celebrating the unique charm and vitality of our beloved area.

If you are interested in hosting or sponsoring a future social event, please send us an email at admin@sugarriverregion.org. We would be happy to work with you!

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We Live by the Seasons – Local Photography Exhibit

Location: Claremont

Date details: Exhibit will be open from Sept. 27 to Nov. 18 during the Claremont Opera House event times and by appointment. The public opening reception on Sept 27 will be from 5:30 to 7 pm.

Start date: 09/27/2024

End date: 11/18/2024

Acclaimed documentary and portrait photographer Deanna Meadow Fitch will present her latest photography series, We Live by the Seasons, at the Claremont Opera House Atrium Gallery. The exhibit, inspired by Fitch’s deep connection to her family’s tenth-generation farm in Cornish, N.H., captures the timeless beauty and rhythm of rural life. Influenced by photographers Jack Leigh and Walker Evans, Fitch’s work evokes a sense of nostalgia and highlights the relationship between nature, family, and tradition.

Sculptural Visions on National Public Lands Day

Location: Cornish

Date details: Begins at 10 am and ends at 4:30 pm.

Start date: 09/28/2024

End date: 09/28/2024

Hosted by Saint Gaudens National Historic Park, this free annual event celebrates sculpture and the arts on National Public Lands Day. Highlights this year will include a concert by the Villalobos Brothers at 10am, area sculptures demonstrating their process between 11am and 4pm, and special activities throughout the day.

Sugar River Rail Trail Rendezvous

Date details: 12 pm - 3 pm

Start date: 10/12/2024

End date: 10/12/2024

Join us for the first-ever Rail Trail Rendezvous! Start your journey from Newport or Claremont along the scenic Sugar River Rail Trail, ending in an afternoon celebration at Protectworth Brewing. Walk, run, bike, or ride ATVs. Enjoy yard games, food trucks, and live music starting at noon. The event is free, but registration is encouraged for planning. Shuttle services will be available to return participants to their starting points, and limited parking is provided for non-participants. Family-friendly and will proceed rain or shine!

Star Party at Saint-Gaudens National Historic Park

Location: Cornish

Date details: Event starts at 6:00 pm and ends at 9:30 pm. See website for more schedule details and registrations.

Start date: 09/07/2024

End date: 09/07/2024

Saint-Gaudens National Historic Park will be hosting the Annual Star Party on Saturday, September 7 in partnership with the Springfield Telescope Makers and Sullivan County Conservation District. This is a free event and includes programs like a ranger-led hike at 6pm, family-friendly nature walks at 7pm and 8:30pm, and the opportunity to view the night sky with telescopes.

Sullivan County Farm Day

Date details: 10 am - 4 pm at participating farms across the county.

Start date: 09/28/2024

End date: 09/28/2024

Experience a sampling of local farms, products and activities at the Sullivan County Farm Day on September 28th, 10 am - 4pm. Participating farms are offering an open house at their locations throughout the county. You will be able to meet animals, taste local foods, watch demonstrations, tour various operations and enjoy other farm specific activities.

Summer Saturdays at the Washington Historical Society Museum & Barn

Location: Washington

Date details: July through Labor Day from 10am - 2pm

Start date: 07/06/2024

End date: 08/24/2024

The Washington Historical Society Museum and Barn at 100 Halfmoon Pond Road are open every Saturday July through Labor Day from 10am - 2pm. No admission cost. Come see and learn about Washington's 250 years of history.

Acworth Village Store Annual Music Fest and Barbecue

Location: Acworth

Date details: 11:00 am to dusk

Start date: 06/29/2024

End date: 06/29/2024

Located in the charm of downtown Acworth, the Acworth Village Store hosts their annual Music Fest and barbecue! This year there will be plenty of talented and entertaining bands and artists to see. Come for the refreshments, live music, good food, fun crafts, and a great time!

Original New England Primitive Rendezvous at the Fort at No. 4

Location: Charlestown

Date details: See Facebook for daily schedules.

Start date: 05/22/2024

End date: 05/29/2024

The fourth annual Original New England Primitive Rendezvous at the Fort at No. 4 celebrates the lifestyles and traditions of early American pioneers, fur trappers, and Native Americans. Participants and historical re-enactors don period attire and engage in traditional activities. Come see and experience firsthand life on the colonial frontier through guided tours, demonstrations, and special events like the Primitive Rendezvous!

Claremont Easter Egg Hunt

Location: Claremont

Date details: First grade & Younger - 9:30 am Second grade & Up - 10:30 am

Start date: 03/30/2024

End date: 03/30/2024

Hosted by the Claremont Parks and Recreation Department and Community Center at Arrowhead Recreation Area, the Claremont Easter Egg Hunt is a fun-filled morning for everyone! Kiddos second grade and younger get to look for all the hidden eggs that Mr. Easter Bunny himself came to hide. He will be availible for pictures as well! Free entry.

Craft Fairs on Saturdays

Location: Charlestown

Date details: April - October, every fourth Saturday of the month 9 am - 4 pm.

Start date: 04/27/2024

End date: 10/26/2024

At Frank's Bargain Center in Charlestown, the monthly (and annual) craft fair will take place every fourth Saturday in the Center's parking lot, where a variety of vendors will be selling plenty of homemade crafts and items. For more information on becoming a vendor please contact Beth at bethscreations@gmail.com or call 603 439 0488.