FESTIVAL: Gundalow Company's Piscataqua Riverfest 2026
Gundalow Company's Piscataqua Riverfest is Portsmouth's annual celebration of our rivers, bays & maritime history.
** This family-friendly event is FREE thanks to our lead sponsor Newburyport Bank **
This event has something for everyone including:
~Traditional boat show with many handcrafted vessels, including gorgeous wooden boats made locally
~ Hands-on demonstrations from Gundalow Company’s regional nonprofit partners
~ Local businesses and artisans committed to sustainability, maritime recreation, history and culture
~Face Painting, Lyndsay's Puppet Pals & Children's music by Sammie Haynes
~Whoa Nellie and Loco Cocos Food Trucks, Beer Garden by Maeve's Mobile Cocktail Hour & delicious Fox Point Oysters
~ Live music by Carol Coronis with EJ Ouellete
~ Free admission to Strawberry Banke Museum throughout the event
Date and Time
Saturday Jul 11, 2026
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM EDT
July 11, 2026 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Location
Strawberry Banke Museum |via Hancock Street or Marcy Street entrances in Portsmouth, NH
Fees/Admission
Donations to the non-profit Gundalow Company are always welcome & help us continue our mission to preserve the maritime heritage of the Piscataqua Region and promote stewardship through education and action.
