The Annual New England Specialty Food & Craft Festival kicks off on March 7th & 8th at the Rim Sports Complex in Hampton, NH.
We are so excited to start the year surrounded by talented makers, incredible specialty food creators, and our amazing community. There is no better way to get 2026 started than by supporting small businesses and discovering beautiful handmade creations.
This year, we are bringing you MORE of everything you love…
✨ 40+ NEW exhibitors joining our events for the first time
🍴 45 prepared & specialty food makers
🥖 More food samples
🍹 NEW bartender – please welcome Rolling Spirits serving mocktails, cocktails & cold craft beers
🎶 New musicians performing live all weekend
🚗 Added parking
🎨 Face painting & raffles
PLUS — NEW THIS YEAR — Workshops!
We’re still finalizing the full schedule, but here’s what’s confirmed so far:
• Learn to Make Focaccia Bread
• Create a Chunky Pouf Pillow
• Make a Sea Glass Succulent
• Paint & Sip a Cardinal Couple
⚠️ Class sizes are limited — register early!
🎟️ Workshop participants receive FREE admission to the Festival both days!
New England Specialty Food & Craft Festival
📅 March 7 & 8
⏰ 10am – 4pm both days
💲 $7 Two-Day Admission
• Ages 14 & under FREE
• FREE Sunday entry with paid Saturday admission
• Sunday FREE after 3pm
• Always FREE parking
Come meet our new team members — GNE is growing, and we are so happy to have you along for what’s going to be an incredible year of events!
To join our email list, additional details and tickets
GNE 2026 Craft Shows
Website – GNECraftArtisanShows.com
Facebook – facebook.com/GNECraftArtisanShows
Email – GNECraftArtisanShows@gmail.com
GNE 2026 Food Truck Fests
Website – GNEFoodTruckFest.com
Facebook – facebook.com/GreatNEFoodTruckFest
Email – GNEFoodTruckFest@gmail.com
Gluten Never Ever Expo
Website – GlutenNeverEverExpo.com
Facebook – facebook.com/GlutenNeverEverExpo
Email – GlutenNeverEverExpo@gmail.com
