The Granite State was the first of the 13 colonies to form an independent government. The 250th celebration highlights New Hampshire’s motto “Live Free or Die,” reflecting our early commitment to independence.
Celebrations throughout New Hampshire are planned to commemorate not just the signing of the Declaration of Independence on July 4th, but the entire revolutionary period. Educational programs, re-enactments, and the display of the original 1776 constitution are some of the community events taking place. Visit Events | Discover and Promote Events — New Hampshire 250 for more information.
Here’s a list of Granite State fireworks, enjoy!
(Dates and times subject to change. Check with your local community.)
- Amherst: 7/2 (9:30 p.m.) at Souhegan High School
- Ashland: 7/3 (9:30 p.m.) at Ashland Ballpark
- Bradford: 6/27 (9 p.m.) at East and West Main Street
- Bretton Woods: 7/4 (9:45 p.m.) at Omni Mount Washington Resort (fireworks only open to guests of the resort)
- Bristol: 7/11 (Dusk) at Newfound Lake; rain date 7/10
- Brookline: 7/4 (9:15 p.m.) at Grove Beach, Lake Potanipo
- Center Harbor: 7/4 (9:15 p.m.) at Center Harbor Bay
- Claremont: 7/3 (9:30 p.m.) at Monadnock Park; rain date 7/5
- Concord: 7/4 (9:30 p.m.) at Memorial Field
- Conway: 7/4 (9:45 p.m.) at Schouler Park
- Derry 7/4 (9:00 pm) Rain date Sunday 7/5 Buckley Field (located behind the Gilbert H. Hood Middle School).
- Dover: 7/5 (9:30 p.m.) at Garrison Hill Tower
- Exeter: 7/11 (9 p.m.) at Swasey Parkway
- Franconia: 7/12 (9:30 p.m.) at Dow Field and Dow Field Pavilion
- Gilmanton: 6/27 (10:00) at Crystal Lake Park
- Gorham: 7/4 (10 p.m.) at Town Common (fireworks are shot off at Promenade Field)
- Grafton: 7/11 (dusk) at Recreation Field on Prescott Road
- Greenville: 7/3 (11:20 p.m.) at Town Field
- Hampstead: 6/27 (dusk) at Behind the town office on Main Street
- Hampton: 7/4 (9:30 p.m.) at the beach, near B, C Streets
- Jackson: 7/5 (9:00 p.m.) at Jackson Village Park
- Jefferson: 7/3 (Dusk) at Couture Field
- Keene: 7/4 (9:30) at Alumni Field
- Laconia: 7/3 (10 p.m.) at Weirs Beach
- Laconia: 7/4 (dusk) at Opechee Park
- Lincoln: 7/3 (Dusk) along Main Street, at Hobo Railroad
- Littleton: 6/27 (9 p.m.) at Remich Park
- Manchester: 7/3 (music and Vendors from 6 pm on, fireworks around 9:15 pm) at Arms Park
- Meredith: 7/4 (9:30 p.m.) at Meredith Bay; rain date 7/5
- Merrimack: 7/4 (9:15 p.m.) at Kollsman Athletic Fields
- Nashua 7/4 (dusk) Holman Stadium
- New Boston: 7/4 (9:30 p.m.) at Fairgrounds
- Pelham: 6/27 (Dusk) at Pelham Municipal Center; rain date 6/28
- Portsmouth: 7/3 (9:15 p.m.) at South Mill Pond
- Rochester: 7/11 (9 p.m.) at Lilac Family Fun Festival at Spaulding High School & James W. Foley Community Center; rain date 7/12
- Salem: 7/4 (9:15 p.m.) at Canobie Lake Park
- Salem: 7/2 (9 p.m.) at Tuscan Village
- Sandwich: 7/3 (Dusk) at Sandwich Fairgrounds
- Tamworth: 7/5 (Dusk) at Brett School
- Waterville Valley: 7/4 (9:30 p.m.) at Town Square
- Windham: 6/24 (9:30 p.m.) at Windham High School
- Wolfeboro: 7/4 (Dusk) at Wolfeboro Bay
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Win a $500 gift card to Old Glory Guns and Ammo in Hudson and Greenville.
Check out their massive inventory of firearms, stock up on ammo, or customize your gun with their gunsmith and cerakote services.
At Old Glory they pride themselves on having a massive inventory of firearms, ammunition and accessories. If you can’t find it there you can’t find it anywhere! At Old Glory Guns & Ammo, you are not a number; you are part of their family! Whether you are looking to purchase a firearm, sell a firearm or just browse their inventory, you will always be greeted with a smile and a fair price.
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Decide the Design – Win a $30,000 Bathroom Makeover!
WFEA and Cyr Kitchen & Bath are giving you the chance to transform your space with the “Decide the Design” – $30,000 Bathroom Makeover Contest!
Every weekday, we’ll post a fun, opinion-based question about bathroom features — think tile styles, tubs vs. showers, vanity vibes, and more. Just vote on the daily question below and you will be entered to win the more days you vote, the better your chances! .
No wrong answers — just your preferences and a shot at winning big!
It’s your dream bathroom — you just have to Decide the Design.
]]>Prize includes all fees for product and installation, and basic restrictions can apply. The winner must make a selection by August 31, 2026. Installation will begin no later than November 1, 2026, and estimated project completion by December 31, 2026. If the total prize value of $30,000 is not fully used, any remaining balance will be forfeited and not redeemable for cash. The winner is responsible for any expenses exceeding the $30,000 prize value. WFEA, along with WZID and Live Free Country, will be participating in this promotion, so listeners from all stations will be competing again one another for the “Decide the Design” prize.
The winner must pick up the prize information from the office located at 500 North Commercial Street in Manchester with a Social Security Card and photo ID between 9:00 am and 4:00 pm Monday through Friday. WFEA’s sole responsibility will be to award the prize and will have no further responsibility in connection with the prize if the prize winner, for any reason, cannot or decides not to use the prize.
Prize is valued up to $30,000. WFEA contests are open to all eligible (location/state) 18 or older have not won anything on WFEA in the past 30 days or any prize valued at $600 or more in the past 6 months. Only one winner per household is permitted within 30 days after a household has a winner. Any prize awarded to an ineligible listener will be deemed null and void, and an alternate eligible winner may be named. WFEA reserves the right to disqualify any entrant in its sole discretion. Any attempt by any participant to obtain more than the stated number of entries allowed by using same, multiple/different email addresses, identities, or any other methods void that participant’s entries and that participant may be disqualified. In the event of a dispute as to any online registration, the authorized account holder of the email address used to register will be deemed the registrant, and s/he must be eligible according to these official rules. No mechanically reproduced or automated entries permitted. Use of any automated system to participate is prohibited and will result in the disqualification and all such entries will be deemed void. No purchase necessary.
Employees of WFEA, Manchester Radio Group, and its ultimate parent company, Saga Communications, Inc., their advertising agencies, affiliates, contest sponsors, employees and immediate families of each, and employees of all media of mass communication within a one hundred mile radius of the WFEA main studio are not eligible to win any contest. Immediate family includes the spouse, great-grandparents, grandparents, parents, brothers, sisters, children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren of the employee and his/her spouse. This also includes individuals for whom the employee is current legal guardian. Full contest rules are available at Manchester Radio Group, located at 500 North Commercial Street, 5th Floor, Manchester, NH 03101 or by logging onto 1370WFEA.com.
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There are approximately 1.3 million American active-duty service members as of December 2025. Additionally, there are about 770,000 reserve and National Guard members, and 715,000 civilian employees, based on data from December 2025, giving the U.S. military a total force of approximately 2.8 million. * There are over 85,000 veterans living in New Hampshire. * We are ranked the 16th largest veteran population per capita in the nation!
Each week during the month of May on the WFEA Morning Update, Jeff Chidester will be interviewing and celebrating specific themes related to these veterans and their families. We will be focusing on specific areas of focus: Resource Sharing, Integrated Services, Advocacy and Awareness, Community Engagement, Collaborative Events and Programs, Education, Training, and Employment. We will have weekly celebratory themes like; RED Friday, Red and Blue Star Families, Military Spouse Day, Armed Forces Day, Victory in Europe Day.
This series highlights community‑based service organizations whose mission is to support active‑duty service members, veterans, and their families. Their work includes addressing veteran homelessness, mental health needs, and financial stability.
Key Dates and Segments:
Jeff will be at the Liberty House on May 12th from 6 am to 10 am to interview members of the Easterseals team, including, Mercedes Magistro, Campus Recreation Manager, and Brie McKeage, VSO Outreach Manager.
On May 15th, Jeff and Ana McKenna, Interim Program Director at the Easterseals Military & Veterans Campus, will be live at the Purple Finch Cafe for Counter Conversations, alongside guests from other community organizations.
May 22nd Jeff will be live at Sweeney Post #2, American Legion from 6 am – 9 am. He will also host the Veteran’s Forum from 10 am to 11 am with representatives from Easterseals including Mercedes Magistro, Campus Recreation Manager, Brie McKeage, VSO Outreach Manager, Sheryl Proulx, Retreat Center General Manager, and Ana McKenna, Interim Program Director, along with other panelists.
Jeff will wrap up the month with a live broadcast on May 28th at Easterseals Franklin Campus.
Proudly brought to you by: Easterseals New Hampshire
The Made in NH Expo is back and will be held April 17-19 at the DoubleTree by Hilton Expo Center in Manchester! Listen to The Morning Update with Jeff Chidester for chances to win a pair of one-day tickets!
The Made In NH “Try It & Buy It” Expo is the only Expo that showcases a wide variety of quality products made right here in the Granite State. Now in its 29th year, the Expo brings together over 100 talented exhibitors, each showcasing unique, handcrafted products made with passion and creativity.
Hours:
- April 17th, 2026 • 1:00pm to 7:00pm
- April 18th, 2026 • 10:00am to 5:00pm
- April 19th, 2026 • 10:00am to 4:00pm
Tickets Available at the Door (Cash or Check Only):
Adults: $8
Seniors (65+): $7
Children (Under 14): Free
You won’t believe what’s made in New Hampshire!
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