When Dave Matthews Band comes to Gilford we party! Of course, you don’t need to be a Dave Matthews Band fan to attend our summer celebration in Bicentennial Square. This event is free and open to the public- an opportunity for community and fun on a summer afternoon!
This marks our fourth year hosting this event. This event is family-friendly and open to all ages.
Here are some things that you can look forward to:
–JUST ADDED: A pop-up exhibit with Sanjay Suchak, official Dave Matthews Band photographer. There will be prints for sale and he will be joining us from 2-5pm. Find the pop-up at The Writing Gallery located nearby at 146 North Main Street.
-Free wine tasting from 1-5pm inside at Wine on Main (21+)
-Yoga by donation with Blossom Yoga & Wellness in the Square from 1-2pm. Register here.
-Live Music with Concord resident Kevin Horan as well as Zach Sweetser and Abe Dewing, 2:30-5pm
-Granite State Glizzys is back with made-from-scratch specialty hot dogs for purchase all afternoon
-Pop-up shops like La Mia Mano Jewelry and Magic Lantern Memories all afternoon
-A raffle featuring merchandise, posters, and local gift cards to benefit the Jake Deware Kindness Project. Interested in donating? Email info@wineonmainnh.com. Check out all of the items that will be raffled here. New items added regularly!
-A commemorative Day 0 event poster with 100% of profite going to Hero Pups NH. Interested in pre-ordering? Click here.
-Visit our friends at Wicked Needles in Laconia, NH for a flash tattoo sale. They will be offering flash DMB inspired tattoos July 13th-15th. They are located at 371 Union Ave Unit C Laconia in NH. We recommend calling ahead.
… and more!
Thank you to the Concord Monitor for a wonderful article about 2025’s Day 0 celebration. Read it here: ‘A celebration of summer’: Wine on Main hosts outdoor party – Concord Monitor
We’ll be adding details and more offerings in the weeks ahead.
Thank you to Blossom Yoga & Wellness and East Coast Community Caravan for co-sponsoring this event with us!
Eat, drink, and be merry!

