Newmarket’s Annual Backyard Bash is back – bigger and better than ever! Get ready for the ultimate night of fun as Newmarket Rec and local organizations team up to bring you the biggest Backyard Bash yet. Enjoy an evening under the lights packed with excitement, community spirit, and nonstop entertainment for all ages.

Friday, August 7, 2026
 5:00 PM – 9:30 PM
 Newmarket Recreation Complex & Fields

 Food Truck Alley
 2 Midways of Vendors
 Young Entrepreneurs
 Carnival & Kid Zone Inflatables
 Huge Beer Garden
 Live Music with Shuffle Mode (Boston Area Band) who will be rockin’ the greatest decades of music! | 6:00 PM – 9:15 PM

 Backyard Games & Fun Raffles, Contests throughout the night
 Local Non-Profit Fundraisers & FREE Fun Activities
 Touch-A-Truck with Newmarket Police, Fire and Rescue! 
 Aqua Land Splash Pad
 Playground & Gaga Pit
 Fireworks End the Night in Celebration of our USA 250th Bday bigger and better than ever which will begin at 9:10 ish PM

Also Good to Know

 Suggested Donation at Entry: $10 per person / $20 per family
 Wristbands will be provided for re-entry
 Parking details and participating food trucks/vendors will continue to be updated as the event gets closer
 Visit the Backyard Bash webpage for the latest event details and updates:
newmarketrec.org/320/Backyard-Bash