Rocky the Lobster promises to be one of the biggest attractions at the 70th annual Maine Lobster Festival in Rockland this summer.
Photo Credit : Maine Lobster Festival
EDITORS’ NOTE: The nation is still dealing with COVID-19 at the time of this post, meaning it’s not known whether the 2020 dates for these events are confirmed. We’re hoping for the best, but please check with organizers before making your summer travel plans!
Heading to New England this summer and wondering what the best New England summer events are in each of the six states? We’ve done the footwork for you. Read on to learn more about the 10 best New England summer events in Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, and Vermont!
Rocky the Lobster is one of the most memorable sights at the annual Maine Lobster Festival in Rockland. Photo Credit : Maine Lobster Festival
Our picks for the best summer events in Massachusetts, from modern dance in the great outdoors to tall ships in the harbor and music under the stars at Tanglewood.
Crowds gather on the lawn at Tanglewood, the summer home of the Boston Symphony Orchestra. Photo Credit : Stu Rosner
Our picks for the best summer events in New Hampshire, from a seafood extravaganza to the country’s biggest motorcycle rally and the grand dame of local craft fairs — the League of New Hampshire Craftsmen’s Fair.
Our picks for the best summer events in Vermont, from a bluegrass blowout to a cheese lover’s paradise at the Vermont Cheesemakers Festival.
Which New England summer events are your favorites?
This post was first published in 2017 and has been updated.
