Escape to Gorham, New Hampshire

Calendar of Events

Summer 2023

For More Information Please Contact these Websites...

Mt. Washington Auto Road - 603-466-3988

Mount Washington Observatory


Great Glen Trails

AMC Pinkham Notch Visitors Center


Medallion Opera House

St. Kieran Community Center for the Arts


June

June 3 - Gorham Moose Tours begin

7pm - thru September 30th - From the Town Common, a 3-4 hour tour in a comfortable tour bus. Enjoy a moose / wildlife tour on the North Country's longest-running tour with experienced wildlife guides that know just where to search and find Moose! more info

June 5 & 8 - Bicknell's Thrush Tour at Mt. Washington Auto Road

Early morning self-driving guided tour to see this rare Bicknell’s Thrush, an extremely rare secretive species with very limited breeding grounds. It is the only bird whose breeding is restricted to the Northeastern part of the continent. They usually breed at higher elevations, normally nesting above 3,000 ft. more info

June 6 - Summer Concert Series begins

6:30 - 8:30 Tuesdays, On the Town Common, bring your banket or lawn chair. Barbeque 6/8 and 8/10 starts 5:30. Every Tuesday thru August 1st more info

June 8 - Gorham Farmers' Market begins

Every Thursday thru September 28 from 3:00 - 6:00pm, Town of Gorham Common. Live music, family activities, good food and great vendors! Featuring a variety of local vendors selling fresh and organic produce, fruits, meats, baked goods, pastries, eggs, jams / jellies, preserves, goat dairy products, coffee, cheeses, honey products, maple products, local authors, handcrafted items such as; leather goods, soaps, dog treats, sewn / crochet items, wood turned kitchen items, prepared food including; Thai food, meatball / pork / beef sandwiches and chicken wings, homemade sauces, lemonade, teas, wild forged items; mushrooms, chaga, fiddleheads, local author novels, and much more! more info

June 10 - Black Fly Trail Run & Relay at Great Glen Trails

1am - Choose a 3 mile or a 10 mile course. Run as an individual oras partof a relay race team. more info

June 16 - Grosse Isle at the Medallion Opera House

Grosse Isle is a trio of “musiciens sans frontières who refuse to let the Atlantic sunder their love of their own and one another’s Irish and Québecois musical traditions” more info

June 17 - Karen Rontowski Comedy Show at St. Kieran Arts Center

7pm - General admission $20. more info

June 17 - Northeast Delta Dental Road Race up Mt. Washington

5PM - 200+ MINI Coopers gather annually to make their way to the summit of Mt. Washington. You can be a part of this exciting MINI owners event! more info

June 17 - 3rd Annual Food and Fun Festival on the Common

11am - 5pm Lots of great food, beer tasting, 2 live bands, cornhole tournament and softball game on the town common. Bring your lawn chair! more info

June 17 - Northeast Delta Dental Road Race up Mt. Washington

60th Anniversary - THERE'S ONLY ONE HILL. This historic all-uphill run draws thousands of runners from around the globe to make the grueling climb to the summit of the highest peak in the Northeast. more info

June 24 - NH ATV Day on Mt. Washington

SOLD OUT - The Gerry Pomerleau Memorial Ride on June 27th benefits the NH ATV Club – in 2019 the Auto Road gave back over $10,000 to the club which goes to support trail maintenance and access, rider safety, and education. more info

June 27 - August 1 - Summer Mountain Bike Series at Great Glen Trails

A weekly mountain bike series for all abilities and ages. Every Tuesday for 6 weeks, racers can ride the long, short, or mini courses between 3:30 and 7:30 pm. Register online — no fees!more info

June 30 - Adam Ezra Group at the Medallion Opera House

7:30 PM doors open - Presented by The Medallion Opera House and the Gorham 4th of July Committee, sponsored by The Town and Country Resort, we're excited to welcome the Adam Ezra Group back to Gorham, NH! more info

July

June 30 thru July 4 - Gorham 4th of July Celebration

The longest running Independence Day Celebration in the state of NH, takes place on the Town Common. Miller Amusements Carnival on the midway, a live concert every night, Classic Car Show, sidewalk vendors, music and Karioke, Sunday the 4th the Kiddie Parade and Main Parade on Main Street with fireworks at 10 pm. more info

July 7 - Sweet Baby James at the Medallion Opera House

7 pm - The Number 1 James Taylor Tribute. General admission $20. more info

July 8 - Mt. Washington Auto Road Sunset Drive & Guided Tours

7PM - The Mt. Washington Auto Road stays open late, allowing guests to drive themselves or take a guided tour to the summit of Mount Washington to view the sunset. more info

July 14 - Medallion Opera House - Heather Pierson Trio

Heather Pierson is a pianist, multi-instrumentalist, singer/songwriter, songleader, and performer whose inspiring live performances and growing catalog of releases delve into Americana, blues, New Orleans jazz, vocal chants, instrumental piano, and folk. more info

July 15 - 2023 Seek the Peak

The largest annual fundraiser for the Mount Washington Observatory is proudly hosted at the base of Mt. Washington Auto Road. All outdoor enthusiasts are invited to raise funds, set goals, and earn gear! more info

July 16 - Summit Salute

2 PM - Join other service members, veterans, & military families for this special FREE event at the base of Mt. Washington. Share stories, play outdoors, eat great food and enjoy a discounted drive on the Auto Road. Military ID required. more info

July 21 - CANTRIP at the Medallion Opera House

7 pm - Scottish Music. General admission $20. more info

July 23 - Mt. Washington Auto RoadSunrise Drive & Guided Tours

4AM - The Mt. Washington Auto Road opens early on two Sundays every summer, allowing guests to drive themselves or take a guided tour to the summit of Mount Washington to view the sunrise.No ATV's permitted. more info

July 30 - Sunrise Ascent on Mt. Washington by Adaptive Sports Partners

An empowering fundraising event to benefit Adaptive Sports Partners of the North Country, a nonprofit dedicated to providing year-round sports, recreation, and wellness opportunities for people with disabilities. more info

August

August 5 & 6 - Moat Mountain 24 Hours of Great Glen

Join us for the best bike race and party of the summer. Register as a solo competitor or a team of two, four, or five on the 8.8 mile course throughout the Wonderland of Great Glen Trails. All day, all night, family and friends welcome. more info

August 8 - Bob Marley Comedy Show at the Medallion Opera House

Originally from Maine, Bob Marley began performing stand-up comedy in his hometown of Portland. Audiences are in for a treat whether they catch this Mainer’s act on stage or on screen. more info

August 12 - Mt. Washington Auto Road Sunset Drive & Guided Tours

6:15 PM - The Mt. Washington Auto Road stays open late, allowing guests to drive themselves or take a guided tour to the summit of Mount Washington to view the sunset. more info

August 18 - Medallion Opera House - Main Street: Bob Seger Tribute Band

Main Street is a nationally known touring Bob Seger Tribute Band... Over the last 50 years Bob Seger has stunned audiences with his ballads and rockers. Enjoy an "Evening of Seger" with Steve Kelly and "MainStreet", as they recreate all the hits... Originally from Maine, Bob Marley began performing stand-up comedy in his hometown of Portland. Audiences are in for a treat whether they catch this Mainer’s act on stage or on screen. more info

August 19 - Mt. Washington Auto Road Bicycle Hillclimb

8:30 AM - *RAIN DATE* August 20 - Cyclists come from all around for this challenging race to the top of Mount Washington. Benefits Tin Mountain Conservation Center, which provides educational programs that foster greater awareness and understanding of the natural environment. more info

August 20- Don Boudreau IS Elvis Presley

7 pm - General admission $20. more info

August 27 - Mt. Washington Auto RoadSunrise Drive & Guided Tours

4:30 AM - The Mt. Washington Auto Road opens early on two Sundays every summer, allowing guests to drive themselves or take a guided tour to the summit of Mount Washington to view the sunrise.No ATV's permitted. more info

August 30 - October 2 - Fall Trail Running / Walking Series

Thursday 3:30 - 6:30 - PRESENTED BY COTOPAXIA weekly trail running/walking series for all abilities and ages. You can enjoy the series as a timed racer, or untimed — just to get out each week and enjoy the fresh air. more info

September

September 8 thru 10 - Muster in the Mountains - Mt. Washington Auto Road

A Colonial encampment of re-enactors from the French and Indian War, Revolutionary War and Mountan Man periods from 1750-1840. Demonstrations at the base of Mt. Washington, free and open to the public. more info

September 22 - Medallion Opera House - Susan Goyette Sings Linda Ronstadt

Susan Goyette Sings the hit songs of Linda Ronstadt. more info
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