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A retro-style four-piece blues band from the Concord, NH area that is both authentic and unique, but not loud. A throwback to a more simple blues with its dedicated stylization and engaging personalities, Kid Pinky is always intimate and fun, a blues that’ll knock you out! Ben Mere Park in Sunapee Harbor
Becky Rylander will use maps and old photos to trace Sunapee’s rich history from farming community to industrial hub and tourism mecca. All events are free and at the Flanders-Osborne Museum in Sunapee Harbor unless noted otherwise.
Take one watermelon, add axles and wheels (any size), decorate it, and get ready to race down Maple Street to River Road!
Start your day with a tasty breakfast of pancakes, scrambled eggs, sausage, and muffins! All proceeds benefit Abbott Library.
BOOK DROP OFF: 7/1 – 9:00-12:00; 7/2 – 10:00-6:00; 7/3 – 9:00-5:00 SALE: 7/4 8:00-1:00
The Sunapee Recreation Department is excited to host our Independence Day parade again this year! Participants should line up on Old Georges Mills Rd. Spectators can watch the parade along Maple Street & River Road. Get creative in building a music-themed float and play your favorite tunes from any time or genre while traveling along […]
Explore early lake shore development from Gardner Bay to Georges Mills with the Sunapee Historical Society. Light snacks and cash bar provided. Tickets @ $50/person Reservations Required: (603) 763-9872 or sunapeehistory@gmail.com Location: Sunapee Harbor Pier
To understand the headlines of today, one must first navigate the layered history of the last century. This talk serves as a comprehensive primer on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, tracing its evolution from the rise of political Zionism in 1897 through the transformative events of October 7. Rather than viewing the struggle as an intractable religious […]
Better Days Band continues from the 1970s with three of the founding members; Steve Hirsch on guitar; Mike Colburn on guitar and vocals; Bobby Gagnier on drums and vocals; and Skip Truman on bass and vocals. Drawing on years of musical experience and widely varying styles and tastes, BDB plays a mix of pop, B […]
Naturally New England Artist Show & Sale Join us at the beautiful Livery building for the 2026 Naturally New England Art and Photography Show. This juried art exhibit celebrates New England’s landscapes, wildlife, and historic architecture, offering a stunning display of artistic talent from July 10–19, 2026. The show will feature an online virtual exhibition […]
If you go down to Sunapee Harbor today, you’re in for a big surprise. Bring your Teddy, a blanket & picnic. Entertainment, prizes & the Traditional Teddy Parade. Everyone welcome. Free. Project Sunapee
Teens and tweens grades 6-12 can participate in the Teen Advisory Board to provide input for book selection and library programs all while earning volunteer hours. No Registration Required
Join Opera North for an intimate 2-hour, buffet dinner cruise on Lake Sunapee. As you enjoy a delicious meal and the stunning scenery on a summer evening, your guide will point out key sites, like John Hays’ The Fells, on our “epic journey” (in keeping with our Summerfest 2026 theme) through the lake’s history. The […]
Join historical reenactor and author M. Allyson Szabo, creator of The Re-enactor’s Cookbook, for an engaging look at 18th-century cooking and daily life. Allyson will share insights into colonial living, and guests will enjoy a sampling of authentic colonial recipes. Allyson has brought history to life at notable sites including the Fort at No. 4 in […]
Bruce Marshall’s music career spans five decades as a singer, songwriter, and guitarist. Rooted in blues, rock, and ’60s pop, he toured nationally in ‘89 alongside Toy Caldwell of the Marshall Tucker Band, sharing stages with Charlie Daniels, Lynyrd Skynyrd, and The Outlaws. The Bruce Marshall Group has been performing since 1991, his duo with […]
Becky Rylander and Barbara Chalmers will explore the lives of our first settlers as they carved our town out of the wilderness. All events are free and at the Flanders-Osborne Museum in Sunapee Harbor unless noted otherwise.
Arts in the Harbor is a two day event celebrating the creative talents of a diverse range of artists through a one day, outdoors, juried fine arts and craft show. Arts in the Harbor is a two day juried Fine Arts & Fine Crafts Show including painting-oils, acrylics, watercolors, monotypes, pastels, drawings, photography, block prints, […]
Each day includes individual foot skills, technical drills, tactical practices, small-sided games, coached scrimmages and a daily World Cup tournament. July 20-July 24, 2026 at Veterans Field For more information and to sign-up visit challengersports.com
Amelia from the Kearsarge Beekeepers Association is visiting the Abbott Library to talk about all things bees! She will talk about beekeeping basics, honeybees, native bees, and their ecosystem and […]
A four-piece Rock & Roll band playing music of the 50s, 60s & 70s with three vocalists including John Lovejoy on keyboards, Cam Cross on guitar, Eric von Ammon on drums and Terry Langford on tenor sax.
Mary Adams, from NH Historical Society, will tell the story of New Hampshire’s often unsung contributions to our independence. All events are free and at the Flanders-Osborne Museum in Sunapee Harbor unless noted otherwise. New Hampshire often gets overlooked in the narrative of the American Revolution, overshadowed by its noisy neighbor to the south. Nowadays, […]
Join us for a most delightful and convivial evening at The Livery on the twenty-fourth of July, at seven o’clock. You shall be treated to an engaging and instructive exploration of wines from all corners of the globe. Within the gracious surroundings of our Main Hall, a knowledgeable presenter shall conduct a guided tasting of […]
A whimsical gathering for young ladies and gentlemen. Two sittings: 10 am or 11:30 am At the Woodbine Property, 34 River Road in Sunapee Harbor. $5/per child More information and registration coming soon!
Project Sunapee – Nurturing the Roots of our Community
PO Box 602, Sunapee, NH 03782
info@ProjectSunapee.org | www.projectsunapee.org