Piscataqua Riverfest: Saturday July 11th, 2026!


 Strawbery Banke Field Portsmouth NH 10AM - 4PM


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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.

Averaging 2,000-2,500 visitors, we hope you’ll be a part of our Piscataqua Riverfest. Piscataqua Riverfest is FREE to the public thanks to our Lead Sponsor Newburyport Bank.



Piscataqua Riverfest is FREE to the public thanks to our LEAD Sponsor 

Logo for our lead Piscataqua Riverfest Sponsor Newburyport Bank!

What to expect


Please reach out to us for 2027 vendor opportunities.
Please email our Events coordinator or call the office (603)433-9505.
We are welcoming back many past participants and a few new ones including Miss Alli, a dynamic performer for children of all ages.

Here is a look back at some of the offerings from our 6th Annual Piscataqua Riverfest in July of 2026


2026 Exhibitors 

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2026 Piscataqua Riverfest Exhibitor!
2026 Piscataqua Riverfest Exhibitor!
2026 Piscataqua Riverfest Exhibitor!
2026 Piscataqua Riverfest Exhibitor!
2026 Piscataqua Riverfest Exhibitor!
2026 Piscataqua Riverfest Exhibitor!
2026 Piscataqua Riverfest Exhibitor!
2026 Piscataqua Riverfest Exhibitor!
2026 Piscataqua Riverfest Exhibitor!
2026 Piscataqua Riverfest Exhibitor!
2026 Piscataqua Riverfest Exhibitor!
2026 Piscataqua Riverfest Exhibitor!
2026 Piscataqua Riverfest Exhibitor!
2026 Piscataqua Riverfest Exhibitor!
2026 Piscataqua Riverfest Exhibitor!
2026 Piscataqua Riverfest Exhibitor!
2026 Piscataqua Riverfest Exhibitor!
2026 Piscataqua Riverfest Exhibitor!
2026 Piscataqua Riverfest Exhibitor!
2026 Piscataqua Riverfest Exhibitor!
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2026 Piscataqua Riverfest Exhibitor!
2026 Piscataqua Riverfest Exhibitor!
2026 Piscataqua Riverfest Exhibitor!
2026 Piscataqua Riverfest Exhibitor!
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2026 Piscataqua Riverfest Exhibitor!

Piscataqua Riverfest Gallery 

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    Our Sponsors 

    Our Lead Sponsor for Piscataqua Riverfest 2026!
    Our Mainsail Sponsor for Piscataqua Riverfest 2026!
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    Contact information, Parking & Directions

    The Piscataqua Riverfest is organized by the Gundalow Company in Portsmouth, NH. You can reach our Event Coordinator at 603-433-9505 or [email protected]

    This event is held in multiple locations:

    • The primary site for Piscataqua Riverfest  is on the grounds of the Strawbery Banke Museum – 14 Hancock St, Portsmouth, NH - with entrance gates at Marcy Street by Puddledock Restaurant and Hancock Street. Go to Google Maps. 
    • Gundalow sails depart from the Sheafe Warehouse dock, at the end of the Water St. alley in Prescott Park

    Visiting boats and other demonstration locations will be provided as the event schedule is confirmed.

    Pets

    During setup and the event, the grounds of Strawbery Banke are closed to all pets, including regular dog park guests. Actively working service animals assisting their humans are welcome.

    Bikes

    There are bike racks by the entrance to Strawbery Banke, and throughout Prescott Park. There’s a bike repair stand located nearby at the Portsmouth Library.

     

    Parking

    • There is not a main parking lot for the Piscataqua Riverfest, but there are many available lots in the area. Please see the City’s parking information page for locations, prices, and limits:
      https://www.cityofportsmouth.com/publicworks/parkportsmouth
    • Portsmouth has two parking garages downtown.
    • Please read all street and parking lot signs carefully to understand potential limits and costs.
    • For ADA parking: Multiple ADA parking spaces are at the north end of Prescott Park. Limited ADA parking may be available in the Strawbery Banke parking lot. Water St has 2 additional spaces for ADA-only. Note that time limits (typically 3 hours) apply to all spaces, so please check the specific limits for where you park. For more details see https://accessnavigators.com/portsmouth-nh/
    • Please note that the Strawbery Banke parking fills early and Water St inside Prescott Park is employee permit-only.