THE GRANITE STATE / FESTIVAL FIELD GUIDE
New Hampshire beer
festivals.
Make a weekend.
Ten New Hampshire beer festival destinations, from Goffstown’s autumn tasting and Manchester’s riverside fundraisers to a Nashua stadium afternoon, Exeter’s beer-and-chili tradition, and Claremont’s brewfest and 5K. Head north for Conway’s brewery gathering, Lincoln’s Oktoberfest, and a Lakes Region tasting with a view.
NEW HAMPSHIREBEER FESTIVALS
Mountain air.
A Granite State pour.FOLLOW A FESTIVAL. EXPLORE A LITTLE.
CURRENT & UPCOMING EDITIONS
Loon’s Oktoberfest runs October 10–12, 2026. Mount Uncanoonuc Brewfest follows October 17; A Brew with a View announces July 10, 2027. NH Brewfest is on hiatus for 2026, with its intended return date still unannounced.
Pick a place. Find your next favorite.
01 / PICK YOUR PART OF THE STATE
Start close.
Keep exploring.
Choose a regional starting point, then compare the format. A brewery tasting, a beer garden, and a food-first celebration make different kinds of weekends.
3 FESTIVAL PICKS
Manchester / Goffstown
Goffstown’s upcoming Mount Uncanoonuc Brewfest, plus Manchester Brewfest and Bacon & Beer’s completed 2026 Arms Park editions.
Explore this region ↗2 FESTIVAL PICKS
Exeter / Seacoast
Exeter’s completed October 3 Powder Keg tasting and the paused NH Brewfest tradition, awaiting an announced return date and venue.
Explore this region ↗1 FESTIVAL PICK
Nashua / Southern New Hampshire
Gate City Brewfest’s completed August 2026 gathering at Holman Stadium, with tasting and non-drinking entry options.
Explore this region ↗1 FESTIVAL PICK
Claremont / Dartmouth–Lake Sunapee
The Kiwanis brewfest and 5K’s completed September edition at the Claremont Visitor Center.
Explore this region ↗1 FESTIVAL PICK
Sanbornton / Lakes Region
A Brew with a View’s announced July 10, 2027 resort tasting in Sanbornton, with separate VIP and general entry times.
Explore this region ↗2 FESTIVAL PICKS
Conway / Lincoln / White Mountains
Conway’s completed NH Beer Trail Festival and Loon’s October 10–12, 2026 Oktoberfest in Lincoln.
Explore this region ↗This is a destination guide with the last verified edition shown when a new date is unannounced. Some picks are broader craft-beverage or heritage celebrations with beer at their center. Pair the shortlist with our New Hampshire brewery guide and New Hampshire beer roundup.
02 / DATES WITH THE YEAR ATTACHED
What is on
the calendar?
Announced future editions and completed editions to watch. Every date belongs to the stated year; old ticket links do not become new festival dates.
Organizer and official destination announcements checked October 12, 2026. Packages, venues, and dates can change. Confirm the current edition before buying or booking.
NH Brewfest is paused in 2026
The organizer intends a 2027 return but has not announced a firm date or venue. Do not treat the October 17 calendar label on its hiatus notice as an event to book.
Read the hiatus details ↗Powder Keg’s verified date was October 3
The organizer’s 2026 FAQ and event details confirm October 3 in Exeter. That edition is completed; older directory dates do not establish a new festival day.
Check the Exeter edition ↗Bacon & Beer was in Manchester
The 2026 festival used Arms Park, not an older Merrimack location. Its designated-driver tickets also separated GA and VIP entry. Wait for the next dated announcement before returning.
Check the Manchester venue ↗03 / 10 FESTIVALS WORTH KNOWIN