The festival was born in with a modest production of Peter and the Wolf , performed under a tent. It was founded through a collaboration between city trustees and local arts groups, including Theatre-By-The-Sea, to bring permanent summer theatre to Prescott Park .
For over five decades, the has been more than just a calendar of events. It is the unofficial backyard party for the Seacoast—a place where high-caliber professional arts meet the democratic ideal that a night out should not require a second mortgage.
If you are planning a date or a family outing, here is a tried-and-true schedule:
At the time, the area along the Piscataqua River was a rough, run-down district filled with warehouses and booze bars.
While the event is free, the festival relies on donations to survive.
The best part? While there are VIP options (more on that below), the festival operates on a suggested donation basis, ensuring that the arts remain available to all members of the community.
The festival was born in with a modest production of Peter and the Wolf , performed under a tent. It was founded through a collaboration between city trustees and local arts groups, including Theatre-By-The-Sea, to bring permanent summer theatre to Prescott Park .
For over five decades, the has been more than just a calendar of events. It is the unofficial backyard party for the Seacoast—a place where high-caliber professional arts meet the democratic ideal that a night out should not require a second mortgage.
If you are planning a date or a family outing, here is a tried-and-true schedule:
At the time, the area along the Piscataqua River was a rough, run-down district filled with warehouses and booze bars.
While the event is free, the festival relies on donations to survive.
The best part? While there are VIP options (more on that below), the festival operates on a suggested donation basis, ensuring that the arts remain available to all members of the community.
