NEW ENGLAND EVENTS & Festivals 2012
The following pages provide just a selection of the interesting events and festivals held in New England for 2012. For more information on each event, be sure to check the applicable website. Discover New England is not responsible for cancellations, changes in dates or venues.
AUGUST 2012 EVENTS
There are fantastic music festivals of all genres throughout New England in August – pick your favorite. Choose from lobster festivals, celebrated artisan crafts fairs and a festival of “fools” — international street performers from around the world.
JULY 2012 EVENTS
Tall ships arrive in Connecticut and Rhode Island, see the amazing WaterFire in Providence, blues and bike festivals and more! Read about more than 40 great New England events in July.
JUNE 2012 EVENTS
Summer is here! Choose from over 40 major events and festivals in June – see fields of lupines in New Hampshire and Maine; jazz bands in Burlington, Vermont; chowder and strawberry fests.
May 2012 Events
Hello May! Time for flower festivals, a Taste of Bar Harbor, the famous Brimfield Antiques Show, a duckling parade in the Boston Public Garden, the Nantucket Wine Festival and much more.
APRIL 2012 EVENTS
Three million daffodils, beer festivals, open house at Fenway Park and the famous Boston Marathon are all part of the fun in April in New England. Plus a new Titantic exhibit and a re-enactment of the Revolutionary War.
March 2012 Events
March in New England is maple sugar time! Visit Maple Sugar farms in Vermont and in other New England states, or warm up for Spring with a chili festival. Mid-month look for Irish celebrations for St. Patrick’s Day.
FEBRUARY 2012 EVENTS
February is all about chocolate and snow! Go on a chocolate and snowshoeing tour, see fantastic snow sculptures, participate or watch in fun winter sport competitions.
JANUARY 2012 EVENTS
Start of the year with sparkle at one of New England’s wine festivals, head for a winter carnival, or watch some top-notch skiing events.
DECEMBER 2011 EVENTS
The holidays are magical in New England – sparkling town centers, festive celebrations, and with some luck, a White Christmas. Mix in fabulous shopping with these memorable December New England events. Catch Santa as he arrives by lobster boat or train,visit historic mansions decked out for the holidays, and be wowed by special performances — from the Rockettes to the Boston Pops. In the northern New England states, it’s ski time – winter fun is just getting started!
The fall foliage is gone, but the New England holiday season gets in full swing this month. This is a great time for museum hopping and lots of shopping — with side trips for special Thanksgiving celebrations and pre-Christmas and holiday festivities.
October 2011 Events
With the fall season in full swing, October is the time to enjoy cold apple cider, pumpkin pie, and favorite foods in one of the region’s harvest, art, or food festivals. Check out an Oktoberfest or Beerfest, or taste sweet delights at a cranberry festival.
This month offers arguably the best weather in New England, so choose from a full selection of great events – from boating regattas to favorite food festivals. And don’t miss some of New England largest fairs.
Comprehensive New England Events by State
For a more comprehensive list of events in each state, check the state websites.
