FESTIVAL FAQ

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General

What is the Recovery Festival?

Celebrating Recovery through connection and support, for all of those in recovery or who are allies in recovery to show up! We celebrate Recovery organizations, recovery artists, recovery business owners, and more!

Saturday September 26th 11am-4pm @ Veterans Memorial Park in Manchester, NH

Attendance is totally free, and so many of our awesome tables will have free swag as well

Attendance is totally free, and so many of our awesome tables will have free swag as well

To those in recovery, their friends and family, recovery allies, and those considering recovery

The recovery festival is for all ages, and there will be activities provided for various age groups

This event happens rain or shine! If there is a forecast for rain, please bring an umbrella or raincoat.

Veterans Park has several benches located through out the park. There are also flat, grassy spaces where you are welcome to bring blankets, towels, or chairs so you can chill out and take in the good vibes and music.

Activities

What can I expect at the festival?

Every year the Recovery Festival gathers those in Recovery to show up and have fun! Some of our most popular recurring activities include the dunk tank, cornhole, caricatures, and so much more.

Yes! Alongside the public speakers, live music will be played during the latter half of the festival.

Absolutely! Each year the Festival brings in public speakers to share their stories and iterate the impact of recovery.

This Festival is for all ages and activities for children will be present.

Hope Recovery’s Wellness Clinic will have a tent where they will be sharing wellness activities and resources.

Vendors & Food

Will food be available for purchase?

Food trucks will be present.

Artists, wellness organizations, recovery and mental health resources, sober houses, and so much more. There is a great variety of businesses, organizations, and individuals who show up for the Recovery community.

Absolutely! Please follow the instructions on our website to sign up.

There will be an artists alley where artists will have artwork for sale, including an on-demand printing vendor.

You are welcome to bring your own food! Please feel free to bring a blanket and set up a picnic in the cleared grassy areas.

Please bring your own 10×10 tent. Tents larger than 10 feet by 10 feet are not permitted.

Vendors are provided a 10 foot by 10 foot space. Artists who are in the Artists Alley will have a 5×5 space.

Yes, please bring your own tables.

Vendor setup begins at 9am.

Accessibility

Is the festival wheelchair accessible?

Veterans Park has smooth, paved sidewalks that are easy to navigate for those in wheelchairs. Please be mindful that some grassy areas could have uneven terrain.

On-street parking is available throughout downtown Manchester, as well as Victory Parking Garage being nearby.

Service animals are welcome!

Porto-potties will be present at the Festival.

Recovery & Safety

Do I have to be in recovery to attend?

All are welcome at the Recovery Festival, whether you are in recovery or not.

Recovery resources will be available all throughout the park!

Yes, we have zero-tolerance for alcohol or drug use at the Festival.

Please find the Hope Recovery tent where coaches will be present and able to connect you with the support you need.

Alcohol and drugs are prohibited from the park, along with any materials that could pose a fire or safety hazard.

Getting Involved

How can I volunteer?
Reach out to festival@recoverynh.org or visit the Hope Center to get involved!

Follow the instructions on the website or email festival@recoverynh.org

Absolutely! Donations help keep the Festival running every year!