New Hampshire Blueberry Festivals in 2024

Update for 2024:

It looks like most festivals are returning, aside from those that were killed off by the lockdowns of the past 2 years. That took a heavy toll on their finances. I am checking with them day by day, if you have an update for an, please tell me via the Feedback form.

Looking for a blueberry festival in New Hampshire in 2024? (just scroll down the page)There is no other listing as complete and current as this list, just updated! All the blueberry festivals in New Hampshire we can find are listed on this page! If you love strawberries, look for a festival near you below! And I'm always looking for more blueberry festivals! Please write me, if you know of any to add!  I update the dates as soon as the festivals publish their information, but you can always click on the links (usually the name of the festival) to see the current information on the festival's own website. 

Always click on the links to the festival to confirm this year's dates; weather and other conditions could cause a change at the last minute. They may change or cancel at the last minute. . If they don't have a website, call the phone number provided, but ALWAYS CONFIRM THIS YEAR'S DATES AND TIMES BY EITHER VIEWING THEIR WEBSITE OR CALLING.

Click here for the form to add a festival and have detailed information; or click here if you have general information and are not connected with the event!

2024 Blueberry Festivals in New Hampshire - Where, When and More to Find a Blueberry Festival Near You!

New Hampshire

Blueberries typically ripen from April (in Florida and Texas) through June and August in the upper Midwest and New England. June dominates as the month for blueberry production (and festivals) Unlike strawberries, which grow almost anywhere, blueberries are grown commercially in half as many states.

There are two general types of blueberry festivals 1) community festivals, usually organized by a church, school, local Chamber of commerce or a town and 2). Blueberry festival held at and by a farm. They are different in what they offer, and community festivals tend to be less expensive so they are grouped separately. (of course not all states and areas have both.)
Following the festival listings are links to our easy to follow directions about making blueberry jam, freezing blueberries, blueberry pies and much more.

Community Blueberry Festivals

• Attitash Mountain Resort Blueberry Fest - August - from 10 am to 6 pm on Saturday typically in early August
  ROUTE 302 BARTLETT, NH 03812. Phone: 800-223-7669. Email: cmadden@attitash.com. Admission: Free. Join us for our 7th Annual Blueberry Fest. This event includes a Cornhole Tournament, Face Painting by Mt Washington Valley Children's Museum, Blueberry Pie Baking Contest, Blueberry Pie Eating Contest, and an assortment of Blueberry BBQ, Treats, and Elixirs, all topped off with a live band. It is FREE to attend, although Attitash Resort Summer Attractions Park Tickets are an additional cost. This is a rain or shine event. In the case of poor weather, all activities and entertainment will be held inside the Main Base Lodge and Ptarmigan's Pub. Check back soon for more details. We will announce the live entertainment as well as more info on activities and events in May. 
• Effingham Annual Lords Meeting House Blueberry Festival - Saturday in early August from 12 pm to 4:00t ( in 2024, August 3, 2024)
  660 Province Lake Rd, Effingham , NH 03882. Phone: (207) 205-0987. Everything Blueberry festival; Fun, educational and delicious!.. Directions: See their website for directions. Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Free, no payments needed, unless you buy from concessions/vendors . Guest speakers, demonstrations. Blueberry food smorgasbord. All at historic Lord's Hill Meeting House and Parade Grounds. Click here for our Facebook page.  ,Blueberry festival, Best pie contest (enter your pie!), Crafts and crafters sales and exhibitions, Baked items for sale, Deserts for sale (like strawberry shortcake, blueberry pie, etc.) , Live music, Games, Raffle or drawing, Pets are NOT allowed, Free parking. (ADDED: March 28, 2023, Suggested by a visitor)
• First Church Congregational, Rochester NH Blueberry Festival - August, Saturday from 8am-noon (August 7, 2021)
  63 South Main Street, Rochester, NH 03867. Venders sold everything from Italian Ice and funnel cakes to clothing and toys. Blueberries were offered from at least three booths - Morris and Nelson farms in Bridgeton and Southside Farms of Chocowinity - along with other farms products. Blueberry pancake breakfast, bakery, used furniture, handcrafts, previously-loved art, 50% off themed gift baskets and a raffle where winner takes all of over $200 worth of gift cards/certificates (tix only $1, 6/$5).
  Also a Blueberry Pancake Breakfast on Sat. August 28, 8am-noon
  Also featuring our infamous "$5 GRAB-a-BOX Deal"---join us, then enjoy the Rochester Pride activities from 1 pm to 4 pm.
• Greenfield Blueberry Jamboree - The Blueberry Jamboree will be held on the 1st Saturday in August from 9 am to 3 pm. (UPDATE for 2022, There is nothing on their website about it, as of early May 2022 - call them, email them or keep checking their website
  Greenfield, New Hampshire. Phone: (603) 547-3442. This town is where the first high-bush blueberries were discovered, and all cultivated high-bush blueberries descend from them.   (UPDATED: July 13, 2014, from internet reports)
• Swanzey Blueberry Fiddle Festival - Saturday early in August from 9am to 9pm. UPDATE for 2022, Hasn't been held since 2018 and their website is gone, so I assume the festival is no more. f
  247 Monadnock Hwy, Swanzey, NH 03446. Phone: 603-239-6495. Email: ihmsisters@catholicism.org. Open: Click here for current open hours, days and dates. Directions: Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check. Come join us at the Cheshire Fairgrounds for an unforgettable day of grand old-fashioned family fun (rain of shine) at the Annual Richmond Blueberry Fiddle Festival. With a delightful lineup of great performers, Showcase Musicians, Fiddle Contest, dancing, traditional folk games and races, blueberry bake-off, melodrama, contra dance, Living History Timeline, and other events ; young and old alike are sure to be pleased. blueberries, produce for sale, produce for sale, parking provide for a fee, snacks and refreshment stand, musical entertainment, restrooms, picnic area, face painting, Tents or other provisions are made for bad weather, FREE admission. Bring your chair and we will see you there! Organized by Richmond's Immaculate Heart of Mary School. 

Farm Blueberry Festivals

In addition to community and church festivals, some private farms have their own blueberry festivals.  See each farm for this year's dates (they often do not announce them until the end of May). They usually have PYO strawberries then, too.  Also, scroll down to see the links to recipes, freezing, canning and jam making directions at the bottom of the page. /p>

• Applecrest Farm Orchards, Inc. - Sunday in mid to late July
  133 Exeter Road, Hampton Falls, NH 03844. Phone: 603-926-3721. Fax: 926-0006. Email: iinfo@applecrest.com. Open: 8 am to 6 pm. BLUEBERRY FESTIVAL: Sunday, July (10a to 3p) Acre after acre of low-hanging ripe blueberries are the focal point for our 2nd Annual Blueberry Festival. Beat the Summer-time Blues with a fun-filled day of Pick-Your-Own blueberries, free live bluegrass music, tractor rides, face painting, kid's bouncy house, hot cider donuts and a generous spread of our blueberry inspired treats from our bakery and bistro.
• The 1780 Farm - Uses natural growing practices, UPDATE for 2022, There is NOTHING on their website about it, so I assume the festival is no more. blueberries, other berries, raspberries (red), raspberries (Spring, red), strawberries, Turkeys, Fresh eggs, restrooms, picnic area, farm animals, weddings and wedding parties, school tours
  89 Winchester Road, Chesterfield, NH 03443. Phone: 818-929-2901. Alternate Phone: 603-363-4476. Email: carpentr2@hotmail.com. Open: Monday through Sunday 8 am through Dusk; Farm stand and Berry picking. Directions: heading West out of Keene, New Hampshire go South on State route 63 towards beautiful downtown Chesterfield. Take your second leftand drive about a half mile. we're right there on the left. Click here for a map and directions. Blueberry Festival is August 12 Thursday, 2012 come one come all - pick and eat Blueberries 'til you are blue in the face. We use natural practices, but are not yet certified Organic. Payment: Cash, Check. Click here for our Facebook page. Don't forget our Blueberry Festival coming up in mid August and watch our web page for updates on other exciting happenings such as films on the farm ,nature walks, cross country skiing and visiting with the farm animals. don't forget to ask about our farm raised beef, pork, lamb, turkey and chicken. we can't wait to see ya!.

Related Blueberry Information: Freezing, Making Jam, Jelly, Canning, Blueberry Pies, Recipes and More

Also, see our pages on easy illustrated blueberry directions:

• Blueberry picking tips and information
• How to freeze blueberries!
• Worlds BEST and EASIEST blueberry pie
• how to make blueberry jam
• or blueberry jelly,
• blueberry pie filling to use later,
• blueberry butter
• blueberry syrup (shelf stable)
• canning blueberries
• blueberry coffeecake (aka, blueberry buckle)
• blueberry muffins
• blueberry vinaigrette
• more blueberry recipes
  

For other fruit and vegetable festivals, see this page!