Sunapee and its neighboring towns buzz with activity year-round. From festive community gatherings to scenic seasonal celebrations, you’ll always find something to do near Sunapee Harbor Cottages, where you’re perfectly positioned at the heart of it all.
Explore these local resources to plan your next adventure:
Visit Sunapee Harbor: A website run by local business in the harbor dedicated to showcasing the historic Sunapee Harbor. It serves as a guide for tourists and locals to explore the area’s shops, restaurants, boat cruises, and community events.
Lake Sunapee Living Event Calendar: Your go-to guide for local happenings and regional highlights.
Lake Sunapee Chamber of Commerce: A comprehensive look at business-sponsored events and community festivities.
VisitNH.gov: The official state calendar for events and major attractions throughout New Hampshire.
Project Sunapee: Discover events hosted by this local organization dedicated to nurturing the town’s vibrant community roots.
Sunapee Historical Society: The Flanders-Osborne Museum is open Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays & Holiday Mondays 11a-4p from Memorial Day Weekend to Mid-October. They hold many programs throughout the year.
Self-guided tour of our historic Sunapee harbor: This tour includes maps, old pictures, current pictures, and historical information about our lovely harbor. Download the CLIO app on your phone. Search under “Tours” by either Location or Title “Sunapee Harbor Historical Walking Tour. Enjoy!!
VisitSunapeeHarbor Facebook Page: Provides information about events and businesses happening in the harbor.
Major 2026 Festival Dates:
2026 Ben Mere Concert Series: These free performances take place on Wednesday evenings from 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM at the stage on the water in Sunapee Harbor, just steps from our property – so close you can even watch and listen from your private porch!
93rd Annual Craftsmen’s Fair: Saturday, August 1, through Sunday, August 9, 2026. Held daily from 10 AM to 5 PM at the Mount Sunapee Resort, this fair features over 300 artists, live music, and interactive demonstrations.
Craftsmen’s Fair Preview Party: Friday, July 31, 2026, from 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM at Mount Sunapee Resort.
NH Beer & Bacon Festival: Saturday, June 6, 2026, in nearby Merrimack.
Hillsboro Summer Festival: Thursday, July 9, through Sunday, July 12, 2026