Apple Harvest Day, Food Truck and Craft Beer Festival: Things to do in Seacoast
As we head into the weekend, it's time to get excited for all the entertainment the Seacoast has to offer. Check out an antique farmhouse fall show at Sage Farm in North Hampton, the 39th annual Apple Harvest Day in downtown Dover, head to Portsmouth for Westival 2023, sample some beer and food at the Smuttynose Food Truck & Craft Beer Festival, plus so much more.
Read on for a look at 11 things to do this weekend:
A Celebration of The Cure
What: Seth Warner and Friends return with an eight-piece ensemble, performing music of The Cure.
When: Friday, Oct. 6, 8-10 p.m.
Where: The Dance Hall, 7 Walker St., Kittery, Maine
Cost: $15-$20
More info: thedancehallkittery.org
Sage Farm Antiques Farmhouse Fall Show
What: Autumn is our favorite time of year and you can see that in beautiful shows our 25 dealers from across New England have set up.
When: Friday, Oct. 6, noon-9 p.m. and Saturday, Oct. 7, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Where: Sage Farm Antiques Farmhouse, 5 Exeter Road, North Hampton
Cost: Free
More info: sagefarmantiques.com
Michael Carbonaro at The Music Hall
What: Michael Carbonaro is best known as the star and executive producer of the hit series "The Carbonaro Effect" and has appeared in "Happily Divorced," "30 Rock," "Grey’s Anatomy" and "CSI Miami."
When: Friday, Oct. 6, 7:30 p.m.
Where: The Music Hall, 28 Chestnut St., Portsmouth
Cost: $48-$193
More info: themusichall.org
Apple Harvest Day in Dover
What: The 39th annual Apple Harvest Day, which is part of the city's 400th anniversary celebration in 2023, will take over downtown. Produced by the Greater Dover Chamber of Commerce, the festival will feature more than 300 vendors, food, live entertainment and more.
When: Saturday, Oct. 7, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
Where: Downtown Dover
Cost: Free
More info: appleharvestday.com
More: Everything you need to know before you go to Apple Harvest Day 2023 in Dover
Powder Keg Beer & Chili Festival
What: The event will feature over 200 different beers, ciders and hard seltzers from several breweries includingCzar’s Brewery, Deciduous Brewery, Concord Craft Brewing Company, Chapel + Main, Lone Pine Brewery,and many more. Chili samples will also be available from area restaurants and breweries who will becompeting for the “People’s Choice Award” for best chili.
When: Saturday, Oct. 7, from 12 to 4 p.m.
Where: Along Swasey Parkway in Exeter
Cost: V.I.P admission starting at 12 p.m. for $60 and General admission starting at 1 p.m. for $45. Designated driver and youth tickets are $10.
More info: powderkegbeerfest.com
Westival 2023 in Portsmouth
What: The 7th annual Westival celebrates all things Portsmouth, including the West End and its residents, businesses, patrons, visitors and you.
When: Saturday, Oct. 7, noon-4 p.m.
Where: 110 Brewery Lane, Portsmouth
Cost: Free
More info: facebook.com/events/280316144854248
Smuttynose Food Truck & Craft Beer Festival
What: The event will feature 10-plus of New England’s fabulous food trucks and Smuttynose's most popular beers and cocktails, lawn games, music and an artisan market with local businesses and crafters. The festival is family-friendly.
When: Saturday, Oct. 7, noon-5 p.m.
Where: Smuttynose Brewing Company, 105 Towle Farm Road, Hampton
Cost: $5-$20
More info: foodtruckfestivalsofamerica.com/smuttynose
James Haller at Pontine Theatre
What: Chef and author James Haller reads from his book, "At the End of Ceres Street: A Chef’s Salute to Portsmouth, New Hampshire." In 1970 he and two partners opened Blue Strawbery restaurant.
When: Saturday, Oct. 7, 2 p.m.
Where: The Plains School, 1 Plains Ave., Portsmouth
Cost: Free but reservations required. Email info@pontine.org or call 603-436-6660.
More info: pontine.org
Lady Luck Burlesque at The Music Hall Lounge
What: It's billed as an evening of glamour, seduction, and irresistible charm with Lady Luck Burlesque, featuring classic and neo-burlesque, circus performance and comedic acts.
When: Saturday, Oct. 7, 8:30 p.m.
Where: The Music Hall Lounge, 131 Congress St., Portsmouth
Cost: $25-$35
More info: themusichall.org
Yacht Rock Schooner
What: The 8-man Schooner specializes in the smooth sounds of the late '70s and early '80s. It’s a party that spans generations, and the band is comprised of some of Atlanta’s top players with a dual keyboard setup, multiple ace vocalists and (of course) a sax man.
When: Sunday, Oct. 8, 7:30 p.m.
Where: Jimmy’s Jazz & Blues Club, 135 Congress St., Portsmouth
Cost: $10-$45
More info: jimmysoncongress.com
‘The Tragedy of Macbeth’ at Millspace
What: "The Tragedy of Macbeth," presented by RGC Theatrical.
When: Sunday, Oct. 8, 2:30-5:30 p.m.
Where: Newmarket Millspace, 55 Main St., South Entry, River Level, Newmarket
Cost: $25
More info: millspace.org
The Lost Melody at The Press Room
What: The Lost Melody is a jazz trio comprising pianist Joe Davidian, winner of the 2019 Jacksonville Jazz Piano Competition, bassist Jamie Ousley and drummer Austin McMahon. They present a collection of new melodies, jazz standards and selections from the Bill Evans songbook.
When: Sunday, Oct. 8, 6 p.m.
Where: The Press Room, 77 Daniel St., Portsmouth
Cost: $10-$20
More info: pressroomnh.com
This article originally appeared on Portsmouth Herald: Apple Harvest Day, Food Truck and Beer Festival: Things to do
