Fall is a time for festivals and foliage in towns around New Hampshire, a combination that results in truly memorable experiences for the whole family. Some of the best festivals near North Conway homes for sale are around the corner, so now is the perfect time to start planning for family fun.

Events like RiverFire offer unique experiences you won't find anywhere else. Some of your favorite ski resorts will also be hosting festivals that allow you to take in the fall foliage on the mountainside, gear up for ski season, and enjoy activities for all ages. Our real estate agents have all the details for the upcoming lineup of festivals around the White Mountains and Central NH.

• RiverFire – October 15, 2022 – 961 Main St., Berlin, NH 03570
  Held every year near Berlin homes for sale at Service Credit Union Heritage Park, RiverFire is one local event that you definitely won't want to miss. The fun starts with hayrides, bouncy houses, food vendors, live music from the LA Harley Davidson Band, and a kids' Halloween parade perfect for showing off this year's costumes. Adults will enjoy a cornhole tournament, 5k run, and beer tent serving cold refreshments. This year's event also includes a fun Zombie ATV Poker Run, where you dress up yourself and your machine for a chance to earn prizes.
  
  The evening is capped off with fires on the river and carved, illuminated pumpkins on the bridge. The "river" fires are actually set on old docks that were once used for logging, creating the illusion of fire on the water that gives this event its unique name. It's an enchanting sight and well worth sticking around for after sunset.

• Fall Foliage Festival – October 8-10, 2022 – 1 Ski Area Rd., Waterville Valley, NH 03215
  Enjoy the fall foliage and prepare for ski season when you visit the Fall Foliage Festival at Waterville Valley Resort. This local favorite near Waterville Valley homes for sale is a full weekend of foliage and fun, with live music all day in the gazebo, nature hikes, boat/bike rentals, ski & snowboard swaps, and tent sales featuring the latest gear.

  There will also be a Fall Foliage 5k with a course featuring fantastic views, a 1.6k family fun run after the main race, and fun activities for kids like the Squam Lakes Science Center Live Animal Show.

• White Mountain Oktoberfest – October 8-9, 2022 – 60 Loon Mountain Rd., Lincoln, NH 03251
  Enjoy a traditional German Oktoberfest celebration with a few New Hampshire twists when you visit White Mountain Oktoberfest, taking place around the corner from Lincoln homes for sale. The Oktoberfest festivities include live traditional German music, an indoor/outdoor beer garden, and wild contests like the Stein Carryin', Keg Rollin' Relay Race. The contests are highlighted by the keg toss for adults and the root beer keg toss for the kids.
  
  In addition to the Oktoberfest theme, this event is a great choice for anyone who loves to view fall foliage. Gondola tickets will be available throughout the festival, allowing you to enjoy the mountainside fall leaves from a truly unique perspective. Included with your gondola ticket is a one-hour mountaintop yoga session featuring awe-inspiring views from the peak of Loon Mountain.

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