Episode 16: Your State-by-State Guide to Summer Fun in New England (2025 Edition)

Summer is finally here, and it's time to take advantage of the sunshine and longer days! In this episode of Notable New England, we’re exploring incredible summer events happening across all six New England states—from coastal festivals in Maine to classical music in Vermont, seafood feasts in Rhode Island, historic reenactments in New Hampshire, renaissance flair in Connecticut, and star-studded concerts in Massachusetts. Whether you're into live music, local art, blueberry pie-eating contests, schooner races, or just looking for a fun weekend road trip idea, this list is designed to inspire you to try something new and experience the charm of New England this summer. 🗺️ Events featured include: Windjammer Days in Boothbay Harbor, Maine Vermont Symphony’s Summer Festival Tour Newport Folk, Jazz & Classical Festivals in Rhode Island Chocolate Fest in Waterville Valley, NH Podunk Bluegrass Festival in Connecticut Tanglewood concerts in the Berkshires, MA …and many more! I’ll be sharing links to every event in the show notes, so be sure to check those out if something piques your interest. Let’s make the most of summer in New England—one event at a time!   📌 Show Notes & Resources: 🔹 Episode Sources, References & Featured Links 🔹 Music licensing & credits 💙 Support Notable New England: Join our Notable New England Patreon community for a dedicated space to connect, explore New England history, hidden gems, and local stories without the distractions of traditional social media! Get early, ad-free episodes and exclusive perks starting at just $2 a month. Your support helps cover production costs and keeps engaging episodes coming! Or, sign up for free and connect with other lovely listeners. 👉 Join here To make a one-time donation to Notable New England, head over to buymeacoffee.com/notablenewengland You'll get an on-air shout out of thanks for your donation.  📢 Follow Notable New England: 🔹 Patreon 🔹 BuyMeaCoffee 🔹 Facebook 🔹 Instagram 🔹 Threads 🔹 Bluesky 🔹 YouTube 🔹 TikTok 🎙️ Podcast Website: https://notablene.podbean.com/  📩 Contact: [email protected]