Squam Fest: A Witchy Weekend Recap

Billie Agey • October 28, 2025

Squam Fest: A Witchy Weekend!

What a weekend! Squam Fest: A Witchy Weekend at Cottage Place on Squam Lake was truly something special. We had the most beautiful weather, peak fall foliage, and a weekend full of smiling faces, music, and community. The energy all around the lake was relaxed, festive, and full of magic.


A Weekend Full of Fall Fun

Guests checked in at the Happier Camper Ticket Booth before wandering through rows of unique local vendors offering handmade goods, art, food, and fall favorites. Many visitors spent the afternoon lounging in Adirondack chairs, taking in the colorful foliage, sipping seasonal drinks, and listening to live music after browsing the vendor market. Others wandered down to Cottage Place’s private beach, where they soaked up the sunshine and the lake views.

Families had just as much fun — children played on the playground, joined in on Pumpkin Carving with their families, and enjoyed Trick or Treating, sponsored by NH Broadband, Meredith Village Savings Bank, and Amoskeag Beverages. Everyone found something to enjoy, from festive snacks to local vendors that catered to every age and interest.

The food lineup was a hit, with JRNY Flatbreads Pizza Bus, Buns on The Run, Lure Mobile Bistro, The Lively Lemon, Merrill Family Farm, and Free Spirits Mobile Bar serving up delicious food, fall favorites and drinks all weekend long.


Music, Makers, and Memories

The live music set the perfect tone for the weekend, featuring performances by Colin Hart, Audrey Drake, Gillian Turner, and the Dan Fallon Band, along with lively shows from the Stormbirds Belly Dancers and the Wicked Witches of the Lakes Region. The combination of music, laughter, good food, and lake views made it an unforgettable fall weekend.


Thank You

A huge thank you to everyone who came out to support our event, celebrate the fall foliage, and enjoy local vendors with us. We also want to thank our sponsors, NH Broadband, Meredith Village Savings Bank and Amoskeag Beverages for their contributions and support.  Thank you to Andrew and Ashleigh, owners of Free Spirits Event Co for co-hosting and coordinating the festival with such care and creativity. And of course, thank you to Cottage Place on Squam Lake and its Team for welcoming so many guests, vendors, and performers to this beautiful lakeside property.


See You in May

Thank you to everyone who joined us and helped make Squam Fest: A Witchy Weekend such a success. It was truly a magical celebration of community, creativity, and the beauty of Squam Lake. We can’t wait to welcome everyone back this May for Squam Fest Spring Edition, featuring more live music, local vendors, lakefront fun and maybe a surprise or two!



Interested in being a vendor or performer for Squam Fest in May or October 2026?

Email eventsonsquam@gmail.com. Spots are limited so inquire today.


Planning your next event, wedding, or big celebration on Squam Lake?

Email cottageplace@gmail.com to start planning your lakeside gathering.

Vendor inquiries: eventsonsquam@gmail.com
Lodging: www.cottageplaceonsquam.com


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