Friday, May 1 – Saturday, May 2 (all day)
Outside of Building B (barn)

Forever Locked

A life-size exhibit featuring two moose found interlocked in battle, offering a rare look at how this iconic New Hampshire symbol connects to the lands, forests, and wild places that define our state.

Wildlife Heritage Foundation of NH‘s Forever Locked exhibit travels across New Hampshire, helping families learn how moose shape our landscapes, forests, and cultural identity. Stop by to discover interesting facts and better understand why moose are such an important part of our state.

Sponsored by Muck Masters LLC

Horse-Drawn Wagon Rides

Iron Kettle Farm will be providing FREE wagon rides all day Friday and Saturday.

Sponsored by KENT Nutrition Group/Blue Seal Feeds and Peter DeSalvo Contracting.

Friday, May 1 – Saturday, May 2 (all day)
Building A (White)

FARMO

FARMO is a family-friendly scavenger hunt where kids solve clues, learn about exhibitors, and earn prizes along the way.

Sponsored by Farm Credit East & New Hampshire Insurance Company

Crafts

Visit the NH Tourism booth, which will have a crafting area with a variety of fun projects to create and take home with you. 

Getaway Drawing

All adult ticket holders will receive an entry for an overnight stay for up to four guests, including three meals in deluxe accommodations for Summer 2026 at The Inn at East Hill Farm, Troy, NH.

Braiders of the Lost Art

Watch and learn the traditional craft of rug braiding, and explore beautiful handmade heirloom pieces up close.

Only FRIday, May 1 (all day)
Building A (White)

Chair Caning

Learn chair caning from the folks who maintain the Star Island woven rocking chairs and other furniture!

Only Saturday, May 2 (all day)
Building A (White)

Pine Island Spinners

See fiber arts in action as spinners demonstrate traditional techniques and share their craft.

Building A (White)

4-H Clover Corner

All Day Friday, May 1 – Saturday, May 2

• 4-H Club Displays
• 4-H STEM Activities (Make a Cardboard Tractor; Paper Rockets)
• 4-H Foundation Ice Cream!!!!
• Exhibits and Information. 4-H AiTC
• 4-H Archery (Next to Building A)

Saturday, May 2

• 9:30AM-4PM: 4-H Action Exhibits at Clover Corner; 4-H Photos and Posters displayed
• 10AM – 12PM: 4-H Grill Master Cook Off
• 11AM – 3PM: 4-H Chain Reaction Challenge (Busy Bee)
• 12-2PM: 4-H Grilled Cheese Challenge
• 1-4PM: 4-H Youth Presentations (Stage)

Learn more about the 4-H Clover Corner

FFA Building

FFA Floral Demonstrations

All Day Friday, May 1 – Saturday, May 2

Future Farmers of America will be doing floral demonstrations and selling bouquets. They will have their building open with displays, as well.

Friday, May 1, 12-4:30pm
Outside of Building C (barn)

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!

Sponsored by: East Coast Lumber & Raymond Bucket Guys

Friday, May 1, 1-4pm
Field near Wagon Rides

Children’s Entrepreneur Market

Kids run their own mini-businesses and sell products like handmade crafts, packaged food items, and games. It’s like a farmer’s market, but with kids as the vendors!

Friday, May 1, 10AM
Concord Tractor Booth

Concord Tractor
Abbott Presby, Service Manager

Load It Right: Safe Tractor & Equipment Transportation

Transporting tractors and equipment safely is critical for protecting operators, the public, and the equipment itself. This hands-on workshop will demonstrate best practices for loading, positioning, and securing compact tractors and attachments for road transport. Participants will learn directly from Concord Tractor’s service manager, Abbott Presby, a retired New Hampshire State Trooper who specialized in federal motor carrier compliance and commercial motor vehicle safety. Drawing from years of field experience in enforcement and accident investigation, he will share practical recommendations for safe equipment transport. During the session, a truck and trailer loaded with a tractor will be used for a live demonstration. Participants will observe proper loading techniques, proper use of anchor points, attachment securement, and other considerations. The demonstration will highlight common mistakes, explain why they create risk, and show simple adjustments that improve safety and compliance. Participants will have the opportunity to ask questions about regulations, best practices, and real-world scenarios they encounter when transporting equipment. This session is designed to give participants practical knowledge they can immediately apply to safely transport their own equipment and help promote safer roads for everyone.

FRIDAY, MAY 1,  10:30AM
Classroom, Entrance in Back of Building A (white)

UNH Extension (Panel)
John C. Porter, UNH Extension Professor/Specialist Emeritus;
Heidi Bundy, Tomapo Farm;
Tom Osborne, Osborne’s Farm;
Susan Cole, Ascutney View Farm

Celebrating Semiquincentennial Farms: Stewardship and Legacy

The New Hampshire State Department of Agriculture published a report for the Nation’s bicentennial, “200 Years on the Land,” and featured farms that have been in the same family for at least 200 years. In 1976 there were 54 farms listed, and today only a small percentage are still legacy farms. For the Nation’s 250th, we are celebrating farms that are now semiquincentennial farms and speaking with their owners at the Expo. Join John C. Porter, UNH Extension Professor/Specialist, Emeritus as he moderates a panel discussion with Heidi Bundy, Tomapo Farm, Lebanon, Tom Osborne, Osborne Farm, Pittsfield, and Susan Cole, Ascutney View Farm, Lebanon. Learn about the state’s Bicentennial Farm Program, and how these long-standing family farms have sustained operations for centuries. 

Friday, May 1, 10:30AM
Workshop Tent

Cathedral Ledge Distillery
Tyler Foran, Assistant Distiller / Events Coordinator

Commitment to Organic Grain Distilling

How we create a full-flavored spirit through the use of only organic grains and environmental sustainability in mind. When we first opened our doors in December 2020, we were learning and developing new practices in a trade that spans over 4,000 years. The one thing we would not change is our dedication to being certified organic and our commitment to the environment. By partnering with organic farmers, we were able to not only source our grains locally but also find a use for the spent grains to feed livestock. By utilizing these practices, we believe our customers can take a sip of our spirit with pride, knowing we have done what we can to create a unique product with a reduced environmental impact, unlike other producers. This message will be conveyed in words via a lecture from assistant distiller Tyler Foran.

FRIDAY, MAY 1,  11:30AM
Classroom, Entrance in Back of Building A (white)

Jamaica Central Labour Organisation, Annex – Embassy of Jamaica
Nora Smikle-Dryden, Vice Consul/Liaison Officer

Choose Jamaica Your Partner for Reliable H2A & H2B Workers

This presentation provides an overview of Jamaica’s role in supporting U.S. labor needs through the H-2A and H-2B programs, facilitated by the Jamaica Central Labour Organisation (JACLO) and the Ministry of Labour in Jamaica. It highlights JACLO’s history from 1943, functions, and services, including worker screening, visa processing, and on-the-ground support for both employers and workers. The presentation also outlines the benefits of hiring Jamaican workers, emphasizing their reliability, English Speaking, strong work ethic, and high return rate. Additionally, it explains how the program operates and the support available to employers throughout the process. Overall, it demonstrates how Jamaica serves as a dependable partner in helping to address labor shortages while fostering economic benefits for both countries at NO-COST. 

Friday, May 1, 1Pm – 3Pm
Classroom, Entrance in Back of Building A (white)

Mary Choate, Food Safety Field Specialist, UNH Extension;
Royann Bossidy, Food Safety & Defense Specialist, NH Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS);

Strategies for Selling Safe Food at NH Farmers’ Markets

Thinking about selling homemade foods at a farmers’ market—or already doing it? This friendly, practical session is for farmers exploring value-added foods; bakers; jam, hot sauce and pickle makers; and farmers’ market managers. Value-added foods are farm products that are processed to increase their value and marketability, such as turning berries into jam. We’ll cover what you can sell from a home kitchen, when you need a homestead license or a commercial kitchen, and simple, real-world tips for sanitation, labeling, transport, and sampling. You’ll get clear answers to your questions and leave knowing how to sell safely, legally, and with confidence—while protecting your customers and your business.

Friday, May 1, 1Pm
WORKSHOP TENT

UNH Extension
Mike Gagnon, Hillsborough County Extension Forester

Chainsaw Bar & Chain Maintenance and Chain Sharpening Demonstration

Having a properly tensioned and sharp chain on your chainsaw makes work more efficient, enjoyable, and safer. During this hands-on workshop, we will cover routine maintenance needed to keep your chainsaw bar and chain running at peak performance. We will cover basic bar cleaning, maintenance, and proper chain tensioning needed to keep bar oil flowing, prolong the life of the bar, and avoid hazards. We will also discuss and demonstrate hand-filing chain sharpening and depth gauge setting techniques using an assortment of tools and file guides.

Friday, May 1, 2:30PM
Outside of Building A

NH Ag in the Classroom / 4-H Community Agriculture
Michael Smith, Program Manager

Cider Making with Youth

Sweet ways to Engage Youth Learners: Crushing Apples and Making Cider!
Apples and cider making are interwoven into the fabric of NH agriculture. Having students participate in the process really leads to hands-on, minds-on learning that engages the participant. Young, old, and everywhere in between love the process but enjoy the “”fruits”” of their labor even more. See how easy cider making can be and get ready to not just watch cider being made, but hop in and help!

Saturday, May 2, 9:30AM
Classroom, Entrance in Back of Building A (white)

UNH Extension
Steven Roberge, Extension State Specialist, Forest Resources

Maple Sugaring for Beginners

The best time to start thinking about maple season is before the sap starts running! Join State Extension Forester Steve Roberge for a presentation and discussion on maple sugaring. All aspects of sugaring will be covered from tree ID to finishing maple syrup. This talk is geared towards beginner maple sugar makers.

Saturday, May 2, 10AM
Concord Tractor Booth

Concord Tractor
Abbott Presby, Service Manager

Load It Right: Safe Tractor & Equipment Transportation

Transporting tractors and equipment safely is critical for protecting operators, the public, and the equipment itself. This hands-on workshop will demonstrate best practices for loading, positioning, and securing compact tractors and attachments for road transport. Participants will learn directly from Concord Tractor’s service manager, Abbott Presby, a retired New Hampshire State Trooper who specialized in federal motor carrier compliance and commercial motor vehicle safety. Drawing from years of field experience in enforcement and accident investigation, he will share practical recommendations for safe equipment transport. During the session, a truck and trailer loaded with a tractor will be used for a live demonstration. Participants will observe proper loading techniques, proper use of anchor points, attachment securement, and other considerations. The demonstration will highlight common mistakes, explain why they create risk, and show simple adjustments that improve safety and compliance. Participants will have the opportunity to ask questions about regulations, best practices, and real-world scenarios they encounter when transporting equipment. This session is designed to give participants practical knowledge they can immediately apply to safely transport their own equipment and help promote safer roads for everyone.

Saturday, May 2, 10:30AM
Classroom, Entrance in Back of Building A (white)

Averill House Vineyard
Stephanie Waite, Co-Founder & Accounts Manager

Mastering the Vine: A Beginners Guide to Grape Growing & Vine Management

Unlock the secrets to growing strong, productive grapevines in Southern New Hampshire with this engaging and educational workshop designed for beginners to intermediate growers of all ages! We’ll break down the fundamentals of grapevine structure, seasonal growth cycles, pruning basics, and canopy management in a clear and approachable way. Participants will gain insight into how proper vine care directly impacts fruit quality & quantity, plant health, and overall vineyard success! This session is ideal for backyard gardeners, hobby growers, small-scale vineyards, and anyone curious about the “why” behind professional “organically” grown vineyard practices. Whether you’re managing a few wild vines at home or exploring planting your own vineyard for the first time, you’ll leave with practical knowledge you can confidently apply to your grape vines. Presented through a structured multi-slide visual presentation enhanced with some hands-on props and interactive discussion, this session aims to build a strong foundational understanding of effective grapevine management.

Saturday, May 2, 10:30AM
Stage, Building A (white)

UNH Extension
Sean O’Brien, Home Horticulture Program Manager

UNH Extension Yard and Garden Infoline Live!

Ask your pressing garden questions to a panel of UNH Extension staff and Education Center Volunteers! The UNH Extension Yard and Garden Infoline answers over 2,500 questions every year and now we’re bringing the discussion out to the Farm, Forest, and Garden Expo! This panel discussion will focus on seasonal yard and garden questions on the topics of soils, lawns, trees, shrubs, pollinators, vegetables, flowers, food preservation and more. Everyone is invited to attend. Bring your questions, or just come listen to the fun discussion. The small panel of experts will come prepared to talk about some of the more common questions that we receive, but we encourage audience members to ask their own as well.

SATURDAY, May 2, 11:30AM
Classroom, Entrance in back of building A (white)

Poulin Grain
Dan Wright, Director of Sales – Wholesale Feed Division

Raising Healthy, Productive Poultry

Come learn about nutrition, best practices, and management for happy healthy birds! Learn how to successfully raise chicks and care for adult chickens. Great for first time chicken owners and those with more experience. There’s always more to learn! Presentation given by Dan Wright of Poulin Grain, who has decades of experience in animal nutrition. Attendees will have the opportunity to ask questions.

Saturday, May 2, 12:30PM
Classroom, Entrance in Back of Building A (white)

NH Department of Agriculture, Markets and Food
Morgan Dube, Entomologist II

Spotted Lanternfly: What to know, look for, and how to report it!

Spotted lanternfly, SLF, is a newly introduced invasive insect knocking on New Hampshire’s door. This presentation will talk about why SLF is a problem, how to be on the lookout for it and what to do if you find it. As an adult this pest is large, bright and charismatic, making them easy to spot! But the other life stages, egg masses and nymphs, are quite tricky. So, come learn why we care about this pest, how to hunt for SLF and what we can do to prevent it from getting to New Hampshire.

Saturday, May 2, 1Pm
WORKSHOP TENT

UNH Extension
Mike Gagnon, Hillsborough County Extension Forester

Chainsaw Bar & Chain Maintenance and Chain Sharpening Demonstration

Having a properly tensioned and sharp chain on your chainsaw makes work more efficient, enjoyable, and safer. During this hands-on workshop, we will cover routine maintenance needed to keep your chainsaw bar and chain running at peak performance. We will cover basic bar cleaning, maintenance, and proper chain tensioning needed to keep bar oil flowing, prolong the life of the bar, and avoid hazards. We will also discuss and demonstrate hand-filing chain sharpening and depth gauge setting techniques using an assortment of tools and file guides.