Treasure hunters, foodies, and families will all find something to explore when the Brimfield North Antique Show returns to the Hopkinton State Fairgrounds in Contoocook this Memorial Day Weekend.
Set for May 23–24, Brimfield North has grown into New Hampshire’s largest antique show, flea market, and food truck festival. The event draws thousands of visitors from across New England for a weekend filled with antiques, collectibles, handmade goods, live entertainment, and local food vendors.
Event Information
Location:
Hopkinton State Fairgrounds, Contoocook, New Hampshire
Dates:
May 23–24, 2026
Admission:
General Admission: $5
Early Bird Admission: $20
Children 17 and under: Free
Parking: Free
What Visitors Can Expect
With more than 400 vendors expected, shoppers can browse everything from vintage furniture to jewelry, collectibles, artwork, and locally made products. Organizers say the event is designed to appeal to serious antique collectors as well as visitors simply looking for a unique day out.
Brimfield North offers more than traditional antique shopping. The event combines a large outdoor market with a food truck festival and live entertainment throughout the weekend.
Food trucks from around the region will serve a wide variety of dishes, snacks, and specialty items. Live music and family friendly activities will help create a festival atmosphere across the fairgrounds.
Organizers describe the show as a full day experience where guests can shop, eat, explore, and spend time discovering unexpected finds.
Early Bird Shopping for Serious Collectors
For antique enthusiasts and dedicated collectors, Early Bird admission provides a quieter shopping experience with first access to vendor inventory before the general public enters.
The option has become increasingly popular among collectors searching for rare antiques, collectibles, and high demand pieces before they disappear from vendor booths.
Other Upcoming Brimfield Antique Shows
In addition to Brimfield North, organizers have announced several future antique and specialty markets happening across the Northeast. Including events in:
Brimfield, Massachusetts,
Bethlehem, New Hampshire,
and North Hudson, New York
More information, full event schedules, vendor details, and future updates can be found at brimfieldliveonline.com.
Organizers also say an updated online auction platform is expected to launch soon with additional information to follow.
About Brimfield Antique Shows LLC
Brimfield North is produced by Brimfield Antique Shows LLC, the company behind the long running Brimfield antique markets in Massachusetts.
Since 1959, the Brimfield shows have become some of the best known antique and vintage events in the country, attracting visitors from across the United States.
According to organizers, the company’s background as antique vendors themselves helps shape the experience they create for both sellers and shoppers. Their events focus on strong vendor support, heavy foot traffic, and a community centered atmosphere.
The company continues expanding beyond Massachusetts with traveling antique and vintage markets designed to bring the Brimfield experience to new audiences throughout the Northeast and beyond.
