Forkfest 2026: Monday June 22nd to Monday June 29th

What’s the plan for Forkfest 2026?

It’s Forkfest, which means no one’s in charge, so we can’t tell you what to do. What you read on this site is not “official” because there is nothing official with Forkfest. Some people may come earlier than the dates shown here. It’s up to you.

In 2026, Forkfest will unofficially be Monday June 22nd through Monday June 29th.

The Porcupine Freedom Festival, which traditionally follows after Forkfest appears not to be happening this year, but should the Free State Project get its act together has told people to reserve the dates for June 30th to July 5th. Despite an uncertain turn out this year (it may end up being more popular than ever) we suggest reserving your camp site, RV site, or hotel room before the park potentially fills up. Forkfest traditionally being a smaller event that doesn’t take up the entire campground benefits from folks locating their campsites nearby each other, so you may want to check in with the Forkfest Matrix or Telegram chats or the Forum when you’re getting ready to reserve your site. Then call Rogers Campground at 603-788-4885 to lock in your reservation! Please be aware that Roger’s Campground is largely shut down during the winter and the office is open for reservations for a limit number of hours Monday, Wednesday, and Fridays from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM (eastern).  So be sure to call during these hours to book your campground or hotel room. If your not the camping type and looking for a nicer place to stay consider the Barron Brook Inn. It’s about 8 minutes by car to Roger’s Campground. Too far? The Cabot Inn is right down the road and within walking distance of Roger’s Campground. Roger’s Motel is rated at about ~3.3 out of 5, the Cabot Inn is rated at about ~3.6 out of 5, and the Barron Brook Inn is rated at ~4.8 out of 5.

What have people said about Forkfest?

Rodger Paxton

“I have attended all of them so far, so I hope to see you there.”

-Rodger Paxton, Porcfest Organizer 2018-2019
Jay Noone

“Much like Porcfest 10 years ago.”

-Jay Noone, Longtime Porcfest Attendee
Tim Condon

“Our own party that harkens back to the original ideal of the Porcfest, I think it’s just great. I’m really enjoying it.”

-Tim Condon, Founder of Porcfest

What is Forkfest?

Forkfest is the yearly camping party in the woods that began in 2017 at Rogers Campground in the beautiful White Mountains of New Hampshire.  You’re invited to come and create whatever experience you’d like others to have.  No one is in charge and the event is decentralized so there are no tickets.  In fact, some people have different names for the event, including Somaliafest, Shirefest, and Banned Camp. It’s up-to-you what happens at Forkfest. All you need to do to attend Forkfest is to reserve your camping, RV site, or hotel room at Rogers Campground!

Connect with other attendees before, during, and after Forkfest: