Your Weekend in NH: Big Fairs, Tiny Dogs, and a Celebration of the Humble Zucchini

Your weekend in NH: Big fairs, tiny dogs, and a celebration of the humble zucchini

Plus: Ring in a new month with "First Friday" events, dance all night at the Ramen Rave, or peruse the largest ham radio flea market in the Northeast.

The Weekender, Oct. 1-4: Deerfield Fair, 2026 NH Book Festival, 3 Years of Stash Box + more

This weekend has got a lot on tap! The annual Deerfield Fair is back in action, the 2026 NH Book Festival is taking over downtown Concord, and the 2026 Powder Keg Beer and Chili Festival – the largest beer festival in New England – is coming to Exeter.

Powder Keg Celebrates 14 Years of Local Beers - New Hampshire Magazine

Fall's favorite beer event: the annual Powder Keg Beer & Chili Festival is celebrating its 14th year on Swasey Parkway in Exeter