NH Bacon & Beer Festival is a fundraiser hosted by High Hopes Foundation of NH.
Celebrating more than 40 years, High Hopes Foundation of NH is committed to providing life-enhancing assistance promoting more indepedence, more inclusion and more fun to New Hampshire’s chronically ill children. Our guiding principle is to Make Hope Happen.
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The 9th annual NH Bacon & Beer Festival returns Saturday, June 7th, 2025, to the Anheuser-Busch fields in Merrimack NH.
The NH Bacon & Beer Festival is our primary fundraiser, celebrating savory bacon alongside the endless possibilities of incredible craft brews.
Over the past 9 years, this event has raised more than $720,000, helping hundreds of families throughout the state.
VIP Admission: $120 Online / $140 On-Site (if available)
General Admission: $65 Online / $85 On-Site (if available)
Designated Driver: $35 Online / $55 On-Site (if available)
Important things to know:
DON'T FORGET THE SWAG!! Special order T's, tanks, hoodies and caps in various size and colors - all delivered to your home!! GET YOUR SWAG NOW!
Bring a valid, government-issued form of identification to NH Bacon & Beer Festival. All IDs will be checked at the gate. This guideline cannot be bent in any way, shape or form.
All ticket sales are final, unless event is canceled. BeerFests.com's fee is nonrefundable.
This event is rain or shine.
This is a 21+ charity event – no one under 21 years of age may enter the festival gates, including designated drivers, children and infants in carriers
Bags are subject to search — no outside alcohol or weapons of any kind may be brought in. Lawn chairs and blankets are permitted. The Festival is not responsible for any lost or stolen items.