2026 Concord NH Winter Fest

Description

The Hotel Concord and Intown Concord are thrilled to announce the return of Concord NH Winter Fest presented by Breezeline now in its eighth year!

Join us on Saturday, January 24, from 11 AM to 4 PM for a jaw-dropping ice-carving competition featuring some of New England’s most talented sculptors. Then enjoy delicious food from a variety of top-notch food trucks, bringing an array of local flavors to warm up your Winter Fest adventure.

Please note, this is an outdoor event, so come dressed for the winter weather, it will be cold. This year, we’ll only be hosting food- trucks and interested event sponsors.

New this year will be an Ice Bar hosted by Arts Alley! More details to come! 

Before the event

Friday, January 23, at The State House- Sponsored ice carving preview from 3-9 PM.

Thursday, January 22- Saturday, January 14- Concord Garden Club's Art & Bloom at Kimball Jenkins. Click here for more details

Friday, January 23-Sunday, January 24- Black Ice Pond Hockey Tournament. Click here for more details

Event Schedule

10:00 AM-Red River presents the animated adventure Balto (1995) rated G- Based on an incredible true story, Balto is a dazzling animated adventure about one of the most courageous canines of all time. Part husky and part wolf, Balto isn't sure where he belongs in the wilds of Alaska. Tickets are just $5. 

11:00 AM - Ice carving competition starts on The State House Lawn and food trucks open.

3:00 PM - Ice carving competition ends

3:30 PM - Awards announcement

4:00 PM - Festival Ends

Want a preview of the ice carvings? Come watch them being carved live at The State House, Friday, January 23, from 3 pm-9 pm. 

 Food truck registration opens on Friday, October 31st at 8 AM.