Mark your calendars: Piscataqua Riverfest 2026!

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The nonprofit Gundalow Company’s Piscataqua Riverfest is Portsmouth’s annual celebration of our rivers and bays featuring a traditional boat show, kids’ entertainment, food trucks & beer garden, music, historical  live demonstrations, hands-on activities for all ages, dockside tours and great local vendors.In 2025 We welcomed over 2200 visitors. We hope you’ll be a part of our 2026 Piscataqua Riverfest. Piscataqua Riverfest is FREE to the public thanks to our Lead Sponsor Newburyport Bank.

WHEN: Saturday July 11th, 2026
TIME: 10AM – 4PM
LOCATION: Strawbery Banke, 14 Hancock Street, Portsmouth, NH
TOPIC: Boat Show, Exhibitors, Live Music, Food Trucks, Family Fun
COST: FREE to the public


Learn more about Piscataqua Riverfest right here!