BaconFest is one of Continuum Arts Collective's showcase events, and this year, it's on Saturday, May 30, from 2-8 p.m. This event features a Bac-Off/cooking competition, a 50-pound BLT bar, infused spirits, local beer, and the best selection of bands this side of the Salmon Falls River.

Bands

• Hambone 7-8:15

• Terra-Funk 5:45-6:35

• Spoondrift 4:45-5:35

• Brad Dubay 3:45-4:35

• Lightheaded Collective 3-3:30

• The Reconstructed 2-2:50

The Seacoast Last Waltz Band is a tribute to The Band and features the best musicians on the Seacoast of New Hampshire and Southern Maine, including Jim Rudolph (drums), Greg Glasson (bass), Daniel King (guitar, vocals), Duncan Watt (piano), Jason Cohen (keyboards), Martin England (vocals, guitar), Brian McGrath (trumpet), Ari Landau (saxophone), Joe Young (vocals), Stu Dias (vocals), Courtney Brocks (vocals, guitar), and Eric Fernald (guitar, vocals), along with occasional special guests. 

There will be live entertainment featuring Lightheaded Collective (with members of the Somersworth Student  Jazz Ensemble) at 5:30, Tricky Dick's Magic Show at 6:15, and Bad Breath Microphone at 7 p.m. Joshua Austin will sing the National Anthem. There will be great food and a spectacular fireworks display! Bring your blanket and enjoy the show!

Many thanks to our sponsors, (to be announced) and the City of Somersworth. 

When:  June 26th, 2026, with a rain date of June 27th

Where: Somersworth High School

​11 Memorial Drive, Somersworth NH

Time: From 5:30 p.m. to dark

The Festival began in the summer of 1987, after the Chamber had accepted the challenge of matching an anonymous donation to produce a summer concert series. The summer-long Festival showcases regionally recognized acts as well as top local Seacoast entertainers. The Chamber is proud to have taken the lead in promoting the arts and community events in Dover with the belief that everyone benefits from a vibrant, healthy community. All Cochecho Arts Festival events are free to attend and open to the public.

Details soon!

Three teenage bands take the stage at Somersworth's own Hilltop Playhouse!
Featuring Magic Mobile, Lightheaded Collective, and Spectre Moose.
Doors at 6pm, show at 7pm. $5 for students/seniors; $7 general.

CAC presents the debut of our Student Music Matinee, featuring Lightheaded Collective with special guest Two-Cent Mountain. Free admission for students 18 and under. $10 suggested donation at the door. 

All proceeds benefit Continuum Arts Collective, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit providing Maine and New Hampshire student artists and musicians with the materials, instruction, and experiences they need to flourish as creators.