Name: March 7/8 ~ New England Specialty Food & Craft Festival
Start: 2026-03-07T10:00:00-05:00
Location: The RIM Sports Complex

The RIM Sports Complex

The New England Specialty Food &amp; Craft Festival returns for the 5th year!!   Bigger and Better than ever!! 
40+ Specialty Food &amp; Prepared Food Makers joining Craftsmen and Artisans for 125 Booths!  
Join us on the Seacoast for food, fun &amp; shopping thousands of handmade products!!
Saturday, March 7 | 10 - 4 pm
Sunday, March 8 | 10 - 4 pm
The HUGE Rim Sports Complex
311 Winnacunnet Rd - Hampton, NH
125 Exhibitors of handmade wares and Specialty Foods!
PLUS:
Live Music
Lots of Food Samples
Food Trucks &amp; Prepared Foods (come hungry!)
Cocktails - St Patrick's Day fun!  
Face painting
Workshops all weekend long! - Register for one on our website
Free Parking
$100 Cash Door Prize- chance to win just for attending!!
$7 two day admission fee - ages 14 &amp; under free of charge
Free entry after 3pm on Sunday
Free admission on Sunday with paid Saturday admission
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March 7/8 ~ New England Specialty Food & Craft Festival 

Exeter Town Hall (10 Front Street, Exeter, NH),

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A public meeting is being held to discuss the impact of the Exeter Hospital merger—what it means for access, cost, and services in our community.
These conversations matter. Across New Hampshire, changes in hospital systems are affecting how and where people receive care, often in ways that aren’t always clear to patients and families. 
This is an opportunity to:
<ul><li>Hear what’s changing</li><li>Ask questions</li><li>Share your experience and perspective</li></ul>
👉 Learn more and attend: <a target="_blank" href="https://null" rel="nofollow noopener">https://www.nhhealthcostinitiative.org/blog/public-meeting-on-exeter-hospital<svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" width="20" height="20" aria-hidden="true" data-rtl-flip="" class="block h-[0.75em] w-[0.75em] stroke-current stroke-[0.75]"><use href="/cdn/assets/sprites-core-f8sla627.svg#304883" fill="currentColor"></use></svg></a>
Your voice matters—especially on issues that affect care close to home.

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Discover a stunning collection of handcrafted ceramics featuring various styles, from intricate birdhouses and floral-adorned vases to functional mugs and bowls in earthy glazes. This showcase highlights the artistry of pottery with pieces ranging from deep cobalt blues to soft celadon greens, perfect for any home decor enthusiast or collector.

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Join us at LaBelle Winery in Derry, NH for The Great New England Spring Fine Craft &amp; Artisan Market!
Free Admission!
Friday, May 8 | 4 - 8 pm
Saturday, May 9 | 10 - 5 pm
Be sure to visit all four spaces on-site at LaBelle Winery Derry:
<ul><li>Vineyard Ballroom,</li><li>Vineyard Ballroom Terrace (under a heated tent) ,</li><li>Harvest Room (upstairs)</li><li>Parking lot (just outside the Terrace)</li></ul>
While you’re here, make the most of your visit and enjoy a LaBelle wine tasting, play golf at The Links, mini golf at Mini Links, shop at LaBelle's Cafe Market, and dine at Americus Restaurant.
See all event details and register (for updates &amp; news): <a href="https://labellewinery.com/.../great-new-england-spring.../?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAYnJpZBExYW1DRDVoRm81RVNJTjBlaXNydGMGYXBwX2lkEDIyMjAzOTE3ODgyMDA4OTIAAR4B3mvUau9b5Zk2rHkEBwhDEYwF1bI74xVYTEqPAb0kFbcjzK6gS8-bdIMfjw_aem_mGnFxSu9geVtKlB4_FKHdw" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://labellewinery.com/.../great-new-england-spring.../</a>
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There will be educational information and displays for all ages, hourly raffles, and lots of great activities for all ages.&nbsp;
Here is a sample of what to expect:
<ul><li>NH Native Fish Meet and Greet</li><li>Explore the&nbsp;relationship of Native People with fish and the river,&nbsp;and how it continues today</li><li>Learn the secret water cleaning skills of native oysters</li><li>Meet water bugs that tell us if our streams are healthy</li><li>Learn how to support pollinators, limited supply of native seeds available</li><li>Electric vehicle display</li><li>Culvert Cornhole&nbsp;</li></ul>
AND SO SO MUCH MORE!&nbsp;&nbsp;

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Experience&nbsp; delicious eats, a beer garden, music and more at the 6th annual Great Bay Food Truck Festival! Enjoy all the food trucks and the Mobile Marketplace at this fun-filled event! May 9th, noon to four at Stratham Hill Park! Tickets ten dollars in advance, fifteen dollars at the gate. Get them now at Great Bay Food Truck Festival dot com!

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Creative Community Staff will pick students up at Epping Elementary School and walk them down to the Art Center.&nbsp; Students who are commuting should arrive by 3:35.
Registration deadline May 1st, midnight

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