2026 Concord NH Winter Fest

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

Pre-Event Activities in Concord:

• Art & Bloom - Floral designers will be working with art from the Women’s Caucus for Art - NH Chapter at Kimball Jenkins from 10 AM- 4 PM. $10 suggested donation.
• Red River Movie - Exclusive $5 movie screening during Concord NH Winter Fest at 10 AM!

This schedule is tentative based on last year's and subject to change as we get closer to the event. 

11:00 AM - Ice carving competition starts on The State House Lawn.

• Sponsors & Food Trucks on Capitol Street, 11:00 AM- 4:00 PM
• Ram Axe Throwing - Take a swing at axe throwing! $10/10 throws. 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM
• Activity about Europa, the ice moon, and sky viewing with the McAuliffe-Shepard Discovery Center and the New Hampshire Astronomical Society. 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM.
• Meet & Greet with Adoptable Dogs with Darbster Rescue on City Plaza. 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM.
• Concord Winter Fest Hot Cocoa Tour at participating downtown coffee shops, 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM. 

1:00 PM - Free Wine Tasting - at Wine on Main until 4 PM. 

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. 

For more event information click HERE