We look forward to seeing you at the Deerfield Fairgrounds

Deerfield, New Hampshire

Friday, May 2, 9am-5pm
Saturday, May 3, 2025, 9am-4pm

In its 42nd year, the New Hampshire Farm, Forest and Garden Expo continues to provide a community space where we honor traditions new and old. This two day “continuum” of time educates and entertains, while it connects us to the roots of our resources in the most meaningful ways. Where else can you take a horse drawn wagon ride, learn about how to begin beekeeping, try out the newest compact farm equipment, learn how to manage your land to protect its future conservation?

Maybe instead you came to watch the timber competition, listen to some live music, indulge in some maple cotton candy, pet some animals and watch your kids grow with lots of hands-on activities? Ok, maybe you’re just curious about homesteading and becoming more self-resourceful…you could take a class from the UNH Cooperative Extension, maybe learn to cultivate mushrooms, learn more about Amateur Radio Communications or even solar power solutions for your property needs?

There really isn’t another one stop shop for the expertise and camaraderie that is on display this May 2nd and 3rd at the Deerfield Fairgrounds. Come be part of the evolution of traditions in this annual event at the New Hampshire Farm, Forest and Garden Expo.

This is a family friendly event!

WORKSHOPS

Free with your admission!
Here are a few from 2024.

Introduction to Permaculture
Let’s Talk Poultry
Think Like a Rat to Catch your Query
Farm Without Stress and Make a Profit
Insurance for Agritourism
Tree Identification
Tree Planting
Chainsaw Use and Safety
Researching your Old Farm
Soil Health
Naturally Dyeing Wool

DARK HORSE LUMBERJACK SHOW

Watch the best lumberjacks and lumberjills in the Northeast compete against each other and the clock for 1st place in events such as axe throw, chopping, springboard, and hot saw!  This event is free for Expo attendees and fun for the whole family!

HORSE DRAWN WAGON RIDES

The NH Farm, Forest and Garden Expo giving complimentary wagon rides to our guests.

4-H and FFA Competitions

Annually, we invite 4H and FFA groups to hold their competitions during our expo.

In 2024, we hosted the 4H GRILL MASTER COOK-OFF competition and FFA’s, Floral Design, livestock and lumberjack competition.

DEMONSTRATIONS


BRAIDERS OF THE LOST ART
Friday and Saturday – ongoing
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ISLAND POND SPINNERS
Saturday – ongoing

4-H CLOVER CORNER

Don’t miss the 4-H Clover Corner at the NH Farm, Forest & Garden Expo.  Clover Corner is a space for families to interact with a variety of STEM agricultural-themed stations, exhibits, presentations and more.  Fun for all ages.

FARMO

Participate in our wildly popular FARMO scavenger hunt game. Answer educational questions around the grounds to win prizes.

Sponsored by Farm Credit East 

PRESENTING SPONSOR

UNH Extension


The UNH Extension is the base for the home, yard and garden education and outreach programs, Pesticide Safety Education Program, and strategic Master Gardener initiatives delivered state-wide. Our friendly and helpful staff and volunteers provide New Hampshire residents and beyond with trusted information, practical education and high quality services that improve people’s lives, the economy and communities. 

PRESENTING SPONSOR

New Hampshire Department
of Forests and Lands

As stewards of New Hampshire’s forests and related resources, the Division of Forests and Lands protects and promotes the values provided by trees, forests, and natural communities. Our mission is accomplished through responsible management of the State’s forested resources; by providing natural resource information and education to the public; and through the protection of these resources for the continuing benefit of the State’s citizens, visitors, and forest industry.

PRESENTING SPONSOR

New Hampshire Department
of Agriculture, Markets,
and Food

The mission of the New Hampshire Department of Agriculture, Markets, and Food is to support and promote agriculture and serve consumers and business for the benefit of the public health, environment and economy.

The founding sponsors for the NH Farm, Forest & Garden Expo are the University of New Hampshire Cooperative Extension, the NH Division of Forests & Lands and the NH Department of Agriculture, Markets, and Food.

As a 501(c)3 non-profit organization, a volunteer board of directors representing agriculture and forestry interests statewide oversees the annual operation of the exposition.

Questions? Email info@nhfarmandforestexpo.org

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PRESENTING SPONSORS

THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS!

Farm Credit East