Fairs and Festivals

Explore Scottish culture at the NH Highland Games & Festival, September 18-20 at Loon Mountain Resort. There’s something for everyone from Scottish music, dance, food, and fun to heavy athletics competitions, sheep dog trials, and crowd-favorite, massed bands. Try-It classes all day long in street curling, highland dance, and more. Sign up for a seminar and explore topics ranging from Scottish cooking to genealogy. Opportunities to shop in Vendor Village. You don’t have to be Scottish to enjoy this signature event presented by NHSCOT – visit our website for details and to purchase tickets today!

The award-winning Ice Castles in North Woodstock, NH is an enchanting winter destination. This award-winning return attraction features sparkling caverns, frozen archways, and ice caves that dazzle at every turn. Wander along an enchanted forest path, marveling at ice sculptures. Thrill-seekers can race down exhilarating ice slides, squeeze through adventurous crawl tunnels, or glide down a snow tubing path groomed for safety, speed, and fun. At night, the castles are even more amazing, as color-changing LED lights frozen inside the ice illuminate while whimsical music plays. Whether exploring by foot or horse-drawn sleigh ride, Ice Castles is a must-visit destination for making magical winter memories!