North Haverhill Fair

July 23-27

Described as “Christmas in July,” the North Haverhill Fair features a boatload of free events. Crowd pleasers include concerts on Friday and Saturday nights, horse, pony and oxen stone boat pulling, a demolition derby, tractor and pulling events with transfer sleds, dairy, sheep, goat and dog shows for 4-H, an open horse show and art, photography, arts, crafts and flower shows. This year’s theme is “Blue Jeans and Country Dreams.” Prices and times vary, 1299 Dartmouth College Highway, North Haverhill. (603) 989-3305; nohaverhillfair.com