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JUNE 10 - MARKET SQUARE DAY
Market Sq, Portsmouth, NH (map)
603.436.3988
http://www.proportsmouth.org/marketsquareday.cfm

The event kicks off at 9 am with a 10K road race. For non-runners, a street fair featuring music and dance acts on three stages runs from 9 am to 5 pm. Free.

JUNE 10 THROUGH 18 - LACONIA MOTORCYLE WEEK
at various sites in and around Laconia, NH (map)
603.366.2000
http://www.laconiamcweek.com

One of the Big Three national motorcycle rallies, now in its 83rd year. Events include the Ride to the Sky up Mount Washington, hill climb, Gypsy Tours, Harley displays, races, food, bike shows, concerts, music, beer, and fireworks. Call or visit the Web site for complete schedule of events.

JUNE 15 Mama Kicks 4:30 pm, Outlaws 7 pm, Marshall Tucker 9:15 pm
JUNE 16 Gazpacho 4:30 pm, Jaded 7 pm, Quiet Riot 8 pm, Skid Row 9:45 pm
JUNE 17 Bruce Marshall Group 12:30 pm, Grinnign Lizards 4:30 pm, Foghat 7 pm, Blue Oyster Cult 9:15 pm

JULY 22 - AMERICAN INDEPENDENCE FESTIVAL
American Independence Museum, Exeter, NH (map)
603.772.2622
http://www.independencemuseum.org

Events include a militia demonstration, music, a beer festival, children's games, and more. Open from 10 am to 5 pm, rain or shine. Free.

JULY 22 AND 23 - 40th ANNUAL BOW STREET FAIR
125 Bow St, Portsmouth, NH (map)
603.433.4472
info@seacoastrep.org
http://www.seacoastrep.org

A two-day juried arts-and-crafts festival (with food and entertainment) in downtown Portsmouth. Proceeds benefit the Seacoast Repertory Theater. Open on Sat and Sun from 10 am to 5 pm. $2 suggested donation.

AUG 5 THROUGH 13 - 73RD ANNUAL LEAGUE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE CRAFTMEN'S FAIR
Mt Sunapee State Park, Newbury, NH (map)
603.224.3375
nhleague@nhcrafts.org
http://www.nhcrafts.org

This crafts fair, the oldest in the country, celebrates its 73rd year. Open daily from 10 am to 5 pm. Admission $8, $6 for seniors, free for children under 12.

SEPT 8, 9, AND 10 - MUD BOWL
North Conway, NH (map)
603.447.6336
http://www.mountainear.com/mudbowl

Come celebrate 30 years of mud madness as teams from across New England play 13 football games in knee-deep mud. Daily tickets are $6, $4 for children. Three-day tickets are $10 in advance, $12 at the gate.