What do food trucks and beer, a jazz festival and Biscuit the Dog have in common? They’re all part of the exciting entertainment on offer at the coast this weekend. Grab your kids, friends or go out on your own to have some fun!
Read on to find out details about the activities:
Roadshow Weekend: Night 1 at The Word Barn
What: Whiskey Treaty Roadshow performs with Old Hat Stringband, King Kyote and Ali McGuirk.
When: Friday, August 23, 6:00 p.m.-10:30 p.m.
Where: The Word Barn, 66 Newfields Road, Exeter
Cost: $46
More info: www.thewordbarn.com
Books Alive: Biscuit the Dog at the Children’s Museum
What: Everyone’s favorite silly pup, Biscuit the Dog, will be visiting the Children’s Museum of New Hampshire this August as part of the museum’s popular Books Alive program.
When: Friday, August 23, 10-10:30 am and 2-2:30 pm
Where: Children’s Museum of New Hampshire, 6 Washington St., Dover
Cost: Free up to $12.50
More info: childrens-museum.org
Enlightened villains with Kouchera in the stone church
What: Enlightened Rogues was formed in 2024 as a tribute to the Allman Brothers Band, but quickly evolved into a more comprehensive psychedelic experience, taking songs by other artists (Elton John, Ray Charles) and applying the textures and principles of the Allman Brothers’ music to those songs.
When: Friday, August 23, 8:00 p.m.-11:30 p.m.
Where: The Stone Church, 5 Granite St., Newmarket
Cost: $12 to $17
More info: www.stonechurchrocks.com
Smuttynose Food Truck & Craft Beer Festival
What: Fifteen local food trucks serve their specialties, while Smuttynose Brewing Co serves craft beers and drinks.
When: Saturday, August 24, 12pm–5pm
Where: Smuttynose Brewing Company, 105 Towle Farm Road, Hampton
Cost: 5 to 10 US dollars
More info: foodtruckfestivalsofamerica.com
Too Darn Hot at Newmarket Millspace
What: An evening of crackling show tunes in the second episode of the Millspace Mainstage Cabaret Series.
When: Saturday, August 24, 7:30 p.m.
Where: Newmarket Millspace, 55 Main St., Newmarket
Cost: 15$
More info: millspace.org
41st Annual Seacoast Jazz Festival with Alexa Tarantino
What: Alexa Tarantino headlines the 41st annual Seacoast Jazz Festival in association with the Seacoast Jazz Society.
When: Saturday, August 24, 12pm–6pm
Where: Prescott Park Arts Festival, 105 Marcy St., Portsmouth
Cost: Suggested donation of $5-15 at the entrance.
More info: www.prescottpark.org
“Crater”: Free family movie night
What: Crater features pre-movie entertainment with a special host. Bring a chair, blanket and snacks or order takeout from Ridge restaurants.
When: Saturday, August 24, pre-entertainment from 6-8pm, film from 8:30-10pm
Where: The Ridge, 92 Farmington Road, Rochester
Cost: Free
More info: facebook.com/TheRidgeNH
Portsmouth Athenaeum: Neave Piano Trio at the Dance Hall
What: The Neave Trio has received much praise for its stirring and innovative performances.
When: Sunday, August 25, 4:00 p.m.–5:30 p.m.
Where: The Dance Hall, 7 Walker St., Kittery, Maine
Cost: $10 to $30
More info: thedancehallkittery.org
Perpetual Groove – Live under the Arch
What: PGroove, a band categorized by their fans as “trance arena rock,” is a mix of rock and indie electronica with a touch of metal.
When: Sunday, August 25, 7 p.m.
Where: Under the Chestnut St Arch, 28 Chestnut St., Portsmouth
Cost: $32 to $35
More info: themusichall.org
Crows’ Feat Community Picnic
What: Enjoy the season’s freshest produce while taking in the beauty and sounds of nature – and live bands from across New England.
When: Sunday, August 25, 1-3pm
Where: Crows’ Feat Farm, 178 Drinkwater Road, Kensington
Cost: $30
More info: crowsfeatfarm.org
