5 Great Things to Do In NH This Weekend

1. Harvest the good times. The Hillsborough County Agricultural Fair will be bringing out the best of New Hampshire this Friday through Sunday from noon to 7 p.m. The fair in New Boston will feature exhibits, truck pulling, horse log skidding, giant pumpkin weigh off, dog show, oxen pulling, cowboy mounted shooters, face painting, concessions, live entertainment, truck pulling and more.

2. Feel the music! The Manchester Music Festival will be rocking the Palace Theatre in Manchester on Friday from 6-11 p.m. This first year of the music festival will feature a variety of musical genres that will satisfy all music lovers! They will feature acts such as: Farren Butcher, Inc, James Montgomery and Friends, Jon Poussete-Dart and more entertaining outdoors beginning early evening, we will end each night inside the Palace Theatre with popular bands like Orleans (“Still the One” and “Dance with Me”) and Little Texas (“What Might Have Been” and “God Bless Texas”). Don’t miss this inaugural event that will be sure to have audiences wanting more! They will be closing down Hanover street for a night of fun music, great local food and fun in downtown Manchester! 

3. FIGHT! Top-notch professional and amateur mixed martial artists from across the Northeast will battle in the cage when Combat Zone MMA returns to Rockingham Park with an outstanding card of 17 fights. Ryan Contaldi (8-6-1), representing the powerhouse Team Bomb Squad in New York, battles the undefeated Jimmy Quinlan (2-0-0) from Nashua's Team Triumph MMA in the main event at 185 pounds.

4. Wicked drinks! The Wicked Wine and Brew Fest This is a unique tasting event featuring New Hampshire and New England wineries and breweries. Local musicians, artisans, and vendors will also be on hand to celebrate the beautiful fall day. The Telegraph is teaming up with the NH Food Bank to raise money for a good cause while enjoying the New England fall season. Wicked Wine and Brew is continuing to go green this year! Each 21+ sampling attendee will receive a commemorative glass to be used at the event; we will not be using plastic sampling cups. Ticket and glass quantities are limited so purchase your tickets early.

5. Pretty crafty. The 25th Annual Apple Country Craft Fair is back in Londonderry this Saturday and Sunday from 9:30 a.m. until 4 p.m. The area’s popular outdoor craft fair will feature 60+ juried crafters from all over New England. Baked goods, grilled foods, coffee, baked potatoes, apple crisp, and craft raffles are also featured. The juried crafts are based on originality and quality of craftsmanship. St. Peters is located on Mammoth Road at the corner of Peabody Row next door to Mack’s Apples.