Escape to Gorham, New Hampshire

Calendar of Events

Summer 2024

For More Information Please Contact these Websites...

Mt. Washington Auto Road - 603-466-3988

Mount Washington Observatory


Great Glen Trails

AMC Pinkham Notch Visitors Center


Medallion Opera House

St. Kieran Community Center for the Arts


June

May24  - Gorham Moose Tours begin

7pm - thru September 30th - From the Town Common, a 3-4 hour tour in a comfortable tour bus. Enjoy a moose / wildlife tour on the North Country's longest-running tour with experienced wildlife guides that know just where to search and find Moose! more info

June 3 & 6 - Bicknell's Thrush Tour at Mt. Washington Auto Road

6am - Early morning self-driving guided tour to see this rare Bicknell’s Thrush, an extremely rare secretive species with very limited breeding grounds. It is the only bird whose breeding is restricted to the Northeastern part of the continent. They usually breed at higher elevations, normally nesting above 3,000 ft. more info

June 6 - Gorham Farmers' Market begins

Every Thursday thru September 26 from 3:00 - 6:00pm, Town of Gorham Common. Live music, family activities, good food and great vendors! Featuring a variety of local vendors selling fresh and organic produce, fruits, meats, baked goods, pastries, eggs, jams / jellies, preserves, goat dairy products, coffee, cheeses, honey products, maple products, local authors, handcrafted items such as; leather goods, soaps, dog treats, sewn / crochet items, wood turned kitchen items, prepared food including; Thai food, meatball / pork / beef sandwiches and chicken wings, homemade sauces, lemonade, teas, wild forged items; mushrooms, chaga, fiddleheads, local author novels, and much more! more info

June 8 - Black Fly Trail Run & Relay at Great Glen Trails

10 am - Choose a 3 mile or a 10 mile course. Run as an individual oras partof a relay race team. more info

June 11 - Summer Concert Series begins

6:30 - 8:30 Tuesdays, On the Town Common, bring your banket or lawn chair. Barbeque 6/8 and 8/10 starts 5:30. Every Tuesday thru August 6th  more info

June 15 - Northeast Delta Dental Road Race up Mt. Washington

9am - THERE'S ONLY ONE HILL. This historic all-uphill run draws thousands of runners from around the globe to make the grueling climb to the summit of the highest peak in the Northeast. more info

June 15 - Minis on Top, Mt. Washington

5pm - 200+ MINI Coopers gather annually to make their way to the summit of Mt. Washington. You can be a part of this exciting MINI owners event! more info

June 16 - Youth Ensemble of New England at St. Kieran Arts Center

2pm - Hear the students of Thayer Conservatory General admission $15. more info

June 29 - NH ATV Day on Mt. Washington

8am - 12pm - This exclusive event for ATVs and UTVs only is a benefit fundraiser for the NH ATV Club, which goes to support trail maintenance and access, rider safety, and education. more info

June 25 - July 30 - Summer Mountain Bike Series at Great Glen Trails

A weekly mountain bike series for all abilities and ages. Every Tuesday for 6 weeks, racers can ride the long, short, or mini courses between 3:30 and 6:45 pm. Register online — no fees! more info

July

July 3 thru July 7 - Gorham 4th of July Celebration

The longest running Independence Day Celebration in the state of NH, takes place on the Town Common. Miller Amusements Carnival on the midway, a live concert every night, Classic Car Show, sidewalk vendors, music and Karioke, Kiddie Parade and Main Parade on Main Street with fireworks at 10 pm. more info

July 6- Mt. Washington Auto Road Sunset Drive & Guided Tours

7PM - The Mt. Washington Auto Road stays open late, allowing guests to drive themselves or take a guided tour to the summit of Mount Washington to view the sunset. more info

July 12 - Dueling Pianos at St. Kieran Arts

8PM - An evening of your favorite music with audience interaction. Enjoy the beautiful venue of St. Kieran's Cathedral, Berlin, NH   more info

July 20 - 2023 Seek the Peak

The largest annual fundraiser for the Mount Washington Observatory is proudly hosted at the base of Mt. Washington Auto Road. All outdoor enthusiasts are invited to raise funds, set goals, and earn gear! more info

July 21 - Summit Salute

2 PM - Join other service members, veterans, & military families for this special FREE event at the base of Mt. Washington. Share stories, play outdoors, eat great food and enjoy a discounted drive on the Auto Road. Military ID required. more info

July 21 - Mt. Washington Auto Road Sunrise Drive & Guided Tours

4AM - The Mt. Washington Auto Road opens early on two Sundays every summer, allowing guests to drive themselves or take a guided tour to the summit of Mount Washington to view the sunrise.No ATV's permitted. more info

July 27 - White Mountain Jeep Invasion at Mt. Washington Auto Road

10am - 5pm - See Jeeps from across the New England area and enjoy the spectacular scenery at this event which benefits Mt. Washington Valley Adaptive Sports. Jeep/offroad, food trucks, and other vendors included. All Jeep brand trucks welcome, spectator parking also available. Also join us for our one-of-a-kind Jeep Exclusive sunset ride up the historic Auto Road! more info

July 28 - Sunrise Ascent on Mt. Washington by Adaptive Sports Partners

2 am - An empowering fundraising event to benefit Adaptive Sports Partners of the North Country, a nonprofit dedicated to providing year-round sports, recreation, and wellness opportunities for people with disabilities. more info

August

August 3 - 4th Annual Food and Fun Festival on the Common

11am - 5pm Lots of great food, beer tasting, 2 live bands, cornhole tournament and softball game on the town common. Bring your lawn chair! more info

August 3-4 - Moat Mountain 24 Hours of Great Glen

Join us for the best bike race and party of the summer. Register as a solo competitor or a team of two, four, or five on the 8.8 mile course throughout the Wonderland of Great Glen Trails. All day, all night, family and friends welcome. more info

August 10 - Mt. Washington Auto Road Sunset Drive & Guided Tours

6:15 PM - The Mt. Washington Auto Road stays open late, allowing guests to drive themselves or take a guided tour to the summit of Mount Washington to view the sunset. more info

August 19 - Mt. Washington Auto Road Bicycle Hillclimb

8:30 AM - *RAIN DATE* August 20 - Cyclists come from all around for this challenging race to the top of Mount Washington. Benefits Tin Mountain Conservation Center, which provides educational programs that foster greater awareness and understanding of the natural environment. more info

August 25 - Mt. Washington Auto Road Sunrise Drive & Guided Tours

4:30 AM - The Mt. Washington Auto Road opens early on two Sundays every summer, allowing guests to drive themselves or take a guided tour to the summit of Mount Washington to view the sunrise. No ATV's permitted. more info

August 25 - Tom's Elton Tribute at St. Kieran Community Center for the Arts

7pm - The Rocket Man Experience, hear the music of Elton John by the talented Tom Cridland. Enjoy the beautiful venue of St. Kieran's Cathedral, Berlin, NH - more info

September

September - Mid-October - Fall Trail Running / Walking Series

Thursday 3:30 - 6:15 - Weekly trail running/walking series for all abilities and ages. You can enjoy the series as a timed racer, or untimed — just to get out each week and enjoy the fresh air. more info

September 6 thru 8 - Muster in the Mountains - Mt. Washington Auto Road

A Colonial encampment of re-enactors from the French and Indian War, Revolutionary War and Mountain Man periods from 1750-1840. Demonstrations at the base of Mt. Washington, free and open to the public. more info

September 15 - Counterfeit Cash at St. Kieran Community Center for the Arts

2pm - Being Influenced by Johnny Cash in younger years listening to the great lyrics of the "Man in Black" and the story that they told Rodney Brunelle with his Johnny Cash voice decided to be his mission In life to keep the stories of Johnny Cash going. more info

September 22 - Bennett & Perkins, American Folk Music at St. Kieran Arts

2pm - From the mountains of northern New Hampshire comes the haunting harmonies and memorable vocals and guitar, fiddle and mandolin by Kathy Bennett and Thom Perkins, joined by multi-instrumentalist Taylor Whiteside. more info

September 28 - Slane at St. Kieran Arts

7pm - Maine's premier U@ Tribute more info

September 29 - Lumberjack and Jill - Jigger Johnson Competition on the Gorham Common

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