FESTIVAL: Gundalow Company Piscataqua Riverfest 2026
Date and Time
Saturday Jul 11, 2026
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM EDT
Saturday July 11, 2026 |. 10:00a - 4:00p
Location
Strawbery Banke Museum Field via Hancock Street or Marcy Street entrances in Portsmouth, NH
Fees/Admission
FREE Event for all thanks to our Lead Sponsor Newburyport Bank
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.
Description
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
