The countdown to summer is on—and if you’re anything like me, you’re still trying to decide whether to keep the flannel sheets or finally switch to cotton. Welcome to June in the Lakes Region: where iced coffee and electric blankets still compete for your attention!
Whether you’re planting flowers, cruising Weirs Beach, or just daydreaming about a new front porch, June in Belknap County is packed with local events that are too good to miss. From hands-on nature workshops to high-energy concerts and Bike Week celebrations, this month’s calendar is full of ways to connect with your community, explore the outdoors, and support local.
Let’s dive in!
Local Events in Belknap County – June 2026
Prescott Farm Environmental Education Center – Laconia
Prescott Farm is known for its down-to-earth, hands-on programs—and June is full of them:
- Sourdough Bread, Saturday, June 6; 10am – 2pm
- Summer’s Eve Tractor Tour, Saturday, June 13; 10am – 12pm
- Beeswax Resist Dying, Saturday, June 13; 1pm – 3pm
- Garden to Table Summer Scones, Saturday, June 20; 10am – 1pm
- Beekeeping Basics, Saturday, June 27; 10am – 12pm
Belknap Mill – Laconia
Art, music, and heritage all in one beautiful spot:
Mill After Hours, Friday, June 5; 5pm – 8pm
- Berry Picking Basket Workshop, Saturday, June 13; 12pm – 4pm
Bank of NH Pavilion – Gilford
Dark Star Orchestra, Thursday, June 11
- Ty Myers, Brent Cobb, and Benny G, Friday, June 12
- Darius Rucker, George Birge, and Austin Williams, Saturday, June 13
- Jack Johnson and Hermanos Gutierrez, Friday, June 19
- James Taylor, Saturday, June 20
- Jelly Roll, Sunday, June 21
- Hardy, Muscadine Bloodline, and McCoy Moore, Thursday, June 25
- Tobymac, Zach Williams, and Seph Scheuter/Jamie MacDonald, Saturday, June 27
- Paul Simon, Tuesday, June 30
More June Events in the Lakes Region
- 2026 East Coast Watercross Tour at Opechee Park, June 5 12pm – June 7 5pm
- 2nd Annual Howls & Hardscapes Dog Food Drive & Open House to benefit the Husky Halfway House Foundation, Saturday, June 6 at Gilbert & Son Block Co., Inc. in Laconia
- Water color painting and gardening tips (these are separate booths) at Gilmanton’s Own Market, Saturday, June 13 10am – 4pm
- Kids Fishing Derby at Gunstock Mountain Resort, Sunday, June 7 at 9am
- Laconia Motorcycle Week, June 13 – 21
- AMA Sanctioned Vintage Motorcycle Hill Climb, Tower St., Laconia, Tuesday, June 16; 1pm – 3pm
- Soul-Full Saturday, a day of in-person classes to feed your soul at Lavender Sense Relaxation Retreat in Alton Bay, Saturday, June 20 10am – 6pm; Tickets are limited, $25/class; $85 for all 4 classes; or $210 for all 4 classes plus use of all amenities for the day. Classes include:
- 10:30am – 11:30am – Reiki with cacao enhancement
- 12pm – 1pm: Meditation and Breathwork
- 1:30pm – 2:30pm: Yoga by Karen Holland
- 4pm – 5pm: Summer Solstice Sound Journey
- Book Club at the Gilmanton Winery meets Thursday, June 25. What are we reading? It should be posted on their FB page soon…or email me and I’ll keep you posted when I find out.
- 4th of July Fireworks at Crystal Lake Park in Gilmanton, Saturday, June 27; gates open at 5:30pm, fireworks at dusk
- Beans and Greens Annual Strawberry Festival, Saturday, June 27 & 28
- Check the Gilmanton Winery Facebook page for events like Cribbage Night or live music.
- Not in Belknap County, but: NH Muscle Cars Season Opener Car Show: Let the Good Times Roll at Deerfield Fair Grounds, Saturday, June 6; 9am – 2pm
Whether you’re taking a tractor tour, sipping wine at a concert, or cheering at the hill climb, there’s no shortage of fun in the Lakes Region this month. Wishing you sunshine, lake days, and lots of local love.
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