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.

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VIP Presented by Gate City Casino: $120 Online / $140 On-Site (if available)

Limited number of tickets sold
1-hour early admission into the festival at 12:30pm
VIP Cocktail Hour from 11:30am-12:30pm with exclusive whole roasted hogs, mouth watering sides and VIP craft beer sponsor’s pours
Exclusive VIP lounge with rain cover, tables, seating
Exclusive VIP restroom use inside Biergarten
Continuous 3.5 oz. brew tastings
North Country Smokehouse bacon samples – vote on your favorite
Keepsake take-home sampling glass
(1) bottled water
Premiere parking on paved lots (overflow parking across the street for late arrivals with shuttles provided)
Access to entertainment

General Admission: $65 Online / $85 On-Site (if available)

Continuous 3.5 oz. brew tastings
North Country Smokehouse bacon samples – vote on your favorite
Keepsake take-home sampling glass
(1) bottled water
Free parking at venue with overflow parking across the street (shuttles provided)
Access to entertainment

Designated Driver Presented by Heritage Home Service: $35 Online / $55 On-Site (if available)

North Country Smokehouse bacon samples – vote on your favorite
(2) Bottled waters
Free parking at venue with overflow parking across the street (shuttles provided)
Access to entertainment

Important things to know:

New Hampshire's largest sampling fest with 60 craft brewers (150+ brew options), 20+ bacon samplers with your favorite North Country Smokehouse bacon.
Visit a variety of additional dessert and merchandise vendors, so bring money to spend!
Buy in advance, on-site ticket prices increase, if tickets are still available the day of the event
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
Last pour is at 4:30pm
No pets allowed, service animals are always welcome
Event is held rain or shine
Ticket sales are final but may be transferred
Brewery and restaurant participation are subject to change
Bacon samples available while they last
Bring lawn chairs (collapsible) and blankets to enjoy the band or to sit in the shade.
The Festival is not responsible for any lost or stolen property.

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.

NH Bacon & Beer Festival 2025