Monadnock Food Co-op

Keene Music Festival
2025-08-30 10:30 - 18:30 (America/New_York) | Monadnock Food Co-op, 34 Cypress Street, Keene, NH, 03431, United States
Come jam with us on Saturday, August 30th, 2025, at the 23rd annual Keene Music Festival! This FREE event throughout downtown will feature 80+ artists across all genres.
Performers will be at the Co-op from 10:30am-6:30pm!
BBQ from our Co-op’s prepared foods department from 11:30-3 pm!

Carolina BBQ Pulled Pork Sandwich, pickles

Veggie Burgers with Carolina BBQ, pickles

Jalapeno Popper Mac & Cheese

Vegan Baked Beans

Potato Salad

Buttermilk Coleslaw

(Menu subject to change)

Provisions Wholesale Training - New Special Order System
2025-09-04 09:00 - 10:00 | NH
RSVP HERE (FREE)
Our special orders program has moved online. Come learn about the new system and how it will benefit you!
We will be hosting informational sessions on September 4th at 9 am and September 10th at 6 pm in our Co-op meeting room.
Learn more about the program here!

Provisions Wholesale Training – New Special Order System
2025-09-10 18:00 - 19:00 | NH
RSVP HERE (FREE)
Our special orders program has moved online. Come learn about the new system and how it will benefit you!
Please join us for an informational session on September 22nd at 9 am in our Co-op meeting room!
Learn more about the program here!

Randy Miller Live at the Co-op
2025-09-13 11:30 - 13:30 | Monadnock Food Co-op, 34 Cypress Street, Keene, NH, 03431, United States
Randy Miller Live at the Co-op – September 13, 11:30 AM – 1:30 PM

23rd Annual HairBall Gala to Benefit the Monadnock Humane Society
2025-09-13 17:00 - 22:00 | Keene Country Club, 755 W Hill road, Keene, NH, 03431, United States
Join us on Saturday, September 13th, at 5:00 PM at the beautiful Keene Country Club for our 23rd Annual HairBall Gala—a celebration of compassion, community, and commitment to animal welfare.

This year’s event is especially meaningful as we celebrate our 150th anniversary! For a century and a half, MHS has been dedicated to strengthening the bond between people and animals, and we can’t wait to honor that legacy with you.

For ten years running, the HairBall Gala has been voted the #1 Charity Event in the Best of Monadnock, and this year promises to be more inspiring than ever. Come and enjoy a festive evening featuring cocktails, delicious food, live entertainment, and exciting silent and live auctions at our largest fundraising event of the year.

Even if you’re unable to attend in person, you can still support our cause by:
Purchasing 50/50 raffle tickets (you do not need to be present to win)
Making a donation to help us reach our fundraising goal

Visit mhshairball.com to purchase tickets, donate, or enter the 50/50 raffle today.

Let’s come together for an evening of celebration and make a lasting difference for animals in need!

Nail & String Art with MAXT Makerspace
2025-09-18 17:30 - 18:30 | Monadnock Food Co-op, 34 Cypress Street, Keene, NH, 03431, United States
RSVP HERE!
Join MAXT Makerspace for a free class on nail & string art! All ages are welcome. Materials are provided. RSVP required.

The Amazing Race - Fundraiser for Hundred Nights Inc.
2025-09-20 11:30 - 15:00 | NH
Come out and support our Co-op’s team in the 3rd annual Amazing Race – a scavenger hunt, obstacle course, and trivia challenge throughout downtown Keene!
Event proceeds fund the Hundred Nights mission of providing shelter and supportive services to individuals and families experiencing or at risk of homelessness in southwestern New Hampshire.

Keene Pride Fest 2025!
2025-09-21 12:00 - 19:00 | Central Square Downtown Keene, NH, NH
KEENE PRIDE is this Sunday, September 21! 🏳️‍🌈 🏳️‍⚧️ Look for our booth on Main Street between Railroad & Church Streets – we’ll be serving up a BBQ with many delicious housemade sides from noon to 4pm! 🍎 Free fruit and snacks from 4-7pm. We can’t wait to see you! 🥳

Third Annual Monadnock Clean Energy Fair
2025-09-27 10:00 - 14:00 | Peterborough Elementary School, 17 High St, Peterborough, NH, 03458, United States
Check out the third annual Monadnock Clean Energy Fair:
Live music from No Planet B!
Connect with organizations working to create a brighter energy future for our region!
Yalla and Salt & Lime food trucks!
Face painting!
Programming from the Harris Center!
Workshops:
10:30-11:30am What’s Going on With Energy Incentives
12:30-1:30pm Home Energy Improvements 101
Contact info@monadnocksustainabilityhub.org for more information
https://monadnocksustainabilityhub.org/programs/monadnock-clean-energy-fair/

Clarence DeMar Marathon
2025-09-28 | NH
Find more information here!

Radically Rural
2025-10-07 08:00 - 2025-10-09 17:00 | Downtown Keene, Main Street, Keene, NH, 03431, United States
Small towns. Extraordinary Impact!

October 7-9, 2025
Founded by the Hannah Grimes Center and the Keene Sentinel
Join us in Keene, NH on October 7-9 – we promise you will leave overflowing with inspiration, ideas, connections, and tools that will be useful in your personal, professional, and community life. Our sessions spread throughout downtown Keene will inspire you to reimagine rural under the backdrop of a quintessential New England main street with the fall breeze on your face.
We know you will leave Radically Rural overflowing with great ideas, new friends, and filled with inspiration to make a difference in your community.

Fall Jubilee – Make Your Own Scarecrow at Stonewall Farm!
2025-10-12 11:00 - 15:00 | Stonewall Farm, 242 Chesterfield Road, Keene, NH, 03431, United States
As you’re clearing out closets and getting organized, keep us in mind! We’re gearing up for another Scarecrow Festival this fall and are on the lookout for used (items that are not quite good enough for the Salvation Army or Yellow Box) long sleeve shirts, pants, hats and scarves, and pillow cases (for heads) to help bring our scarecrows to life!
You can drop donations inside the Education Center, right near the snowshoes.
Thank you for supporting this fun and festive community tradition! 💚
JUBILEE:
Join us on Sunday, October 12th from 11-3 PM for our Fall Jubilee & Make Your Own Scarecrow event! It’s the perfect way to celebrate the season with your family and friends.
Here’s what’s in store:
FREE admission (suggested donation $5/person age 13+ to support our non-profit educational farm) – Live music with local favorite, DRAGONFLY, meet our adorable farm animals, play lawn games like corn hole, sack jumping, and pumpkin bowling!
In-event Purchases:
Make Your Own Scarecrow ($15) – Bring in a canned good for the Community Kitchen and get $5 off!
Enjoy the crisp fall air on a horse-drawn wagon ride (with Iron Kettle Farm) through our scenic trails
Enjoy delicious eats from Toasty Buns Food Truck, pizza by the slice, and treat yourself to real maple cotton candy, apple cider donuts, popcorn, pumpkins, mums, cider, and hot cocoa!
Purchase beautiful Mums and other locally grown flowers/plants from Cheshire Floral Farm.
Take a picture with our snuggly sheep, Hewe! (suggested $1 donation)

Peak into Peterborough
2025-10-18 08:30 - 15:30 | Peterborough, NH
Swing by Putnam and Depot Parks in Peterborough from 8:30 am to 3:30 pm for a fun day for the whole family! Organized by the Greater Monadnock Collaborative (Peterborough Events and Development Committee), you can’t miss this fall festival featuring a 5k race, vendors, a bouncy house, live music, a soup contest, hayrides, and a fashion show!

https://greatermonadnock.com/peak-into-peterborough/

80th Annual Celebration of The Cheshire County Conservation District
2025-10-22 18:00 - 20:00 | Alyson’s Orchard, 57 Alyson's Lane, Walpole, NH, 03608, United States
Celebrate 80 Years of Conservation in Cheshire County!
Registration is required and limited tickets are available – RSVP By October 8th!

Enjoy live music from local musicians!
Participate in our auction of locally donated items!
Celebrate our awardees: Wendy Ward, 2025 Educator of the Year and Manning Hill Farm, 2025 Cooperator of the Year!
Join us to hear stories from community members involved in CCCD’s programs!
Enjoy a catered dinner from CC&D’s kitchen! Including dessert!
Connect with community, both old friends and new!
Learn more about ways to support CCCD’s conservation programs and help further our impact!

We look forward to sharing our exceptional collection of local auction items with you! Previous auction items included gift baskets, paintings, framed photographs, gift cards, handmade pottery and quilted items, and many, many more!
To get in touch about the auction, contact Ellinore Todd Long:
ellinore@cheshireconservation.org or 603-904-3011
Thank you for helping make this a fun and exciting event to further benefit conservation efforts in Cheshire County!

Badger's 30th Birthday Open House!
2025-10-25 09:00 - 12:00 | W.S. Badger Co., 768 Route 10, Gilsum, NH, 03448, United States
Celebrate Badger’s 30th Birthday on October 25th from 9am-noon!

2025 Monadnock Food Co-op Annual Meeting
2025-10-30 17:00 - 19:30 | Keene Public Library, 60 Winter St, Keene, NH, 03431, United States
RSVP HERE!
All are welcome! Come join us in Heberton Hall at the Keene Public Library for our 2025 Monadnock Food Co-op Annual Meeting! Connect with fellow Member-Owners, hear updates on our Co-op, and enjoy dinner and drinks!
5:00 pm: Complimentary drinks, appetizers, and dinner featuring live music from Randy Miller!
Beer and wine provided by Fireworks!
House-made charcuterie, salad, soup, and rolls!
House-made dinner:

Roasted Cider Brined Chicken with Apple Pie Glaze
Acorn Squash Lasagna Boats with Lentil Bolognese
Maple Roasted Potatoes & Pepitas
Autumn Roasted Vegetable Medley
Vegan Butternut & Apple Bisque with Cilantro Pesto

5:45 – 6:45 pm: Welcome from our Board of Directors and General Manager, Business Meeting, Q&A, Cooperator of the Year Award, Board of Directors election results
Celebrate our Cooperator of the Year: Farmers Helping Farmers!
6:45 pm: Dessert and coffee break
Frisky Cow Gelato!
House-made apple crisp and shortbread cookies!
6:40 pm: Celebrating the International Year of Co-ops: Guest speakers present local cooperative initiatives in banking, consumer packaged goods, and housing
Learn about other community-owned organizations: Tree-Free Greetings, Tanglewood Estates, and Savings Bank of Walpole!
7:30 pm: Closing remarks
Click Here To See The Parking Map

11th Annual MDS Run~Walk~Smile
2025-11-01 09:00 - 13:00 | The Starting Line, 97 Railroad St, Keene, NH, 03431, United States
Join us on Saturday, November 1st as the 11th Annual MDS Run~Walk~Smile once again joins forces with the Flutie 5K for Autism in Keene, NH! Come out and run, walk, and smile at this fun, family-friendly event in the Monadnock Region. Together with our sponsors and donors, this year’s collaboration with the Flutie 5K will once again make a difference in the Monadnock Region disability community. All funds raised will benefit the unmet dental needs of adults with developmental disabilities!
LEARN MORE HERE

REAPing the Benefits of Farm Grant Opportunities!
2025-11-05 17:00 - 18:00 | Monadnock Food Co-op, 34 Cypress Street, Keene, NH, 03431, United States
Join the Cheshire County Conservation District in our Co-op Community Room to learn about resources for small businesses and farmers in NH!
Discover how the USDA’s Rural Energy for America Program (REAP) is revolutionizing support for small businesses and farmers in New Hampshire. Rising energy costs are a pressing concern, but with REAP, renewable energy and efficiency technologies are within reach. Clean Energy NH (CENH) is available to guide you through accessing these crucial funds, ensuring resilience, stability, and long-term energy savings. During this in-person workshop, you’ll uncover the wealth of opportunities available through REAP. Learn from successful projects, grasp the ins and outs of the application process, and benefit from Clean Energy NH’s expert support every step of the way. We will also outline initial actions to prepare your application and provide insights on federal tax credits.
Cheshire County Conservation District staff will also provide an overview of 2026 grant opportunities including the Monadnock Food Co-op Farm Fund and NH Conservation District Climate Resilience Grant.

Girl Scout Food Drive!
2025-11-08 08:00 - 11:00 | NH
The Winchester Girl Scouts will be holding a food drive in front of the Co-Op this Saturday from 8-11am!
An emergency food pantry is being set up to support approximately 70 families in Winchester who have been affected by the current SNAP funding pause. We are in urgent need of meat and protein items for these families, and the girls are eager to help by collecting donations from the community.

Fenton Family Food Drive
2025-11-22 09:00 - 14:00 | NH
No donation is too small!
This year’s wish list:
sliced bread, gluten free bread, gluten free pasta, gluten free snacks, shelf stable almond/oat/rice milk, dry soups, canned tuna/chicken/fruit, cooking oils, box cereal, canned meals, shelf stable yogurt, snacks (peanut butter crackers, etc.), 100% juice boxes, cereal bars, cereal cups
Support The Community Kitchen through the Fenton Community Food Drive on Saturday, November 22nd from 9am-2pm at the Co-op!

Building Communities In Trying Time - Monadnock DEIB Coalition
2025-11-22 10:00 - 12:00 | Heberton Hall, 60 Winter Street, Keene, 03431
Join a community conversation event hosted by the Monadnock DEIB Coalition. Click here for more information!

Date: November 22, 2025
Time: 10:00am- Noon

Location: Keene Public Library- Heberton Hall

Closed for THANKSGIVING
2025-11-27 | NH
🍂 We are closed today, November 27th, for Thanksgiving. Everyone at the Co-op wishes you a happy and safe holiday! 🦃

Christmas with the Cows at Brookford Farm
2025-11-29 11:00 - 17:00 | NH
Brookford Farm Christmas with the Cows event – a celebration of our animals returning to their winter housing from their green pastures.
Sat/Sun, Nov 29 & 30, 11am – 5pm, Brookford Farm, 250 West Rd, Canterbury, NH
Get into the holiday spirit with family friendly DIY’s crafts, delicious farm fresh food, holiday music and specialty gifts. This is the perfect event for families looking for a unique Christmas experience. The market will be set up inspired by the Strietzelmarkt (German Christmas Market) originating out of Dresden, Germany.
Events include: Christmas Caroling with the Cows • Live Music • Bonfire • Tractor Rides and more!
Available for Purchase: Farm to Table Foods including traditional German cuisine (Opa’s Goulash, Oma’s Dresdner Stollen, Quark Balls, Sauerkraut & German Wurst, Hot Mulled Punch)
German Christmas Market – Specialty items and gifts DIY Candles Christmas Tree Sales • Make your own Wreaths • Make your own Gnome Homes

Farm Fund Virtual Informational Session! ​
2025-12-04 16:00 - 18:00 | NH
The Monadnock Food Co-op Farm Fund program, in partnership with the Cheshire County Conservation District, is now accepting applications from local farmers. Currently, in its tenth year, the fund has supported 28 farms in the Monadnock Region!

The Monadnock Food Co-op Farm Fund’s mission is to support local farmers in increasing sustainable food production and wholesale sales to contribute to a thriving local farm economy. This grant supports several of the Co-op’s goals, including building a healthy, sustainable food system, supporting local farmers and producers, and contributing to a strong, sustainable, and improving local economy.

Interested farmers are invited to the online informational session!
Applications are due February 1, 2026 and materials will be made available on November 1st: https://www.cheshireconservation.org/farm-fund

Presented by the Cheshire County Conservation District and Monadnock Food Co-op.

When: Dec 04, 2025, 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Where: On Zoom

Cost: Free, Registration Required

Feast on This Film Festival 2025
2025-12-06 12:00 - 20:30 | NH
The Monadnock Farm and Community Coalition will be hosting a FREE film festival in the Co-op Community Room on Dec 6 from 12pm to 8:30pm!
The fest will be filled with delicious, locally sourced, finger food and captivating films including short documentaries for children about the importance of bees, maple sugaring, and gardening! Children’s shorts will run from 12pm – 1pm.
Locally made ice cream or gelato and other treats will make the viewing experience even more fun!
More information coming soon, click here!

Monadnock Agricultural Policy Forum
2026-01-06 17:30 - 19:30 | Stonewall Farm, 242 Chesterfield Road, Keene, NH, 03431, United States
Calling all policymakers, farmers, and those with a passion for small farms and local food!
Join the Monadnock Farm and Community Coalition and the Cheshire County Farm Bureau at Stonewall Farm for dinner and a roundtable conversation about issues affecting farm businesses. Don’t miss this chance to engage with like-minded individuals and gain new perspectives on important issues facing the agricultural community. Register now to secure your spot!

This is a event is free. Dinner will be served! Tickets are required, click here.
Please email coordinator@mfccoalition.org for more information!

Community Dinner!
2026-01-22 16:00 - 19:00 | NH
Our Co-op Community Dinners are back!! We are excited to invite YOU ALL for a delicious meal at our Co-op. Our Prepared Foods team will be serving Housemade Turkey Pot Pies and Vegetarian Lentil Pot Pies with a side of Mashed Potatoes and Sautéed Garlic Green Beans for only $6/plate! We will open up the meeting rooms for additional seating, so there will be plenty of space for everyone.
Save the date on your new 2026 calendar, make plans to meet a friend, and join us for a warm, hearty winter meal!

Keene Snow and Ice Festival
2026-02-07 11:00 - 17:00 | NH
The 23rd Annual Keene Ice and Snow Festival will be on Saturday, February 7, 2026 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. in downtown Keene!
Swing by the Co-op to participate in the yeti scavenger hunt and draw mandalas in the amphitheater!
Here and Now Mandalas from 11 am-4 pm
Join Sophie Sanders Studio in drawing mandalas with sand and stencils on 50lb blocks of ice. The event is free and family-friendly. All materials will be provided.

Love is in the Fleece – Shearing Day at Stonewall Farm!
2026-02-14 09:00 - 14:00 | Stonewall Farm, 242 Chesterfield Road, Keene, NH, 03431, United States
Sheep Shearing & Wool Prep Day
Date: Saturday, February 14th
Time: 9 AM start – approx 1:30/2 PM
Location: Stonewall Farm (Red Barn side of Chesterfield Rd.)
Looking for a fun way to spend Valentine’s morning? Come fall in love with farm life! Help us shear our adorable sheep and prepare their fluffy wool for spinning, all while enjoying the cozy vibes of Stonewall Farm.
What you’ll do:

Help gently handle and care for the sheep during shearing
Skirt and bag the freshly shorn wool (we will have rubber gloves available)
Learn about wool processing and sustainable farming

Who should come: Everyone! No experience needed, we’ll show you the ropes. Perfect for couples, friends, or solo volunteers who love animals and getting their hands a little fuzzy!
Bonus: Hot Cocoa and Coffee, sweet treats, and plenty of sheepy snuggles to get your heart racing.
RSVP: Walk-in volunteers welcome, but a heads-up would be appreciated so we know how many supplies to have on hand. RSVP to sam@stonewallfarm.org
Spend your Valentine’s Day giving a little love… to our sheep and to your community.

Show Some Love for Your Plants - Presented by Cheshire Floral Farm at Stonewall Farm!
2026-02-14 11:00 - 13:00 | Stonewall Farm, 242 Chesterfield Road, Keene, NH, 03431, United States
Celebrate Valentine’s Day with a little plant love and a festive drink! Whether you are doting on a favorite houseplant or trying to revive one that has seen better days, this hands-on workshop is all about caring, nurturing, and growing what you love.
Participants will learn the basics of houseplant care including light, watering, soil, and when to repot, along with an introduction to some newer and trending houseplant varieties. We will also explore easy propagation techniques so you can share the love and grow your collection. Bring one or two houseplants from home for personalized advice and troubleshooting, or simply come ready to learn. Everyone will take part in a propagation activity and go home with 5 to 6 newly started plants to grow and enjoy. Each participant will be welcomed with a mimosa or mocktail to enjoy during the workshop. Perfect as a gift to yourself, a fun outing with a friend, or a unique Valentine’s experience for plant lovers of all kinds.
A selection of house plants will be available for purchase including Snake Plants, Cactus, Philodendron, Rubber Trees, Wandering Dude, Succulents, Peperomia, and many others. If there’s a specific plant you’re hoping to find, let us know and we’ll do our best to bring it along (subject to availability).
Details:

Saturday, February 14th, 2026
11am (approximately 1.5-2 hours)
Stonewall Farm, 242 Chesterfield Rd, Keene, NH. In the Learning Center, first floor (same building as the Farm Store)
$45/person

Space is limited. Advanced registration required: https://www.ticketsignup.io/w/StonewallFarm
Cheshire Floral Farm is a small family nursery located in Marlborough, NH, and has been in business since 1980 selling Annuals, Perennials, Vegetable Starters, Fall Mums, and Christmas Decorations including Wreaths, Trees, and other Holiday Decorations. During the Holiday Season, they make over 1500 pieces of Holiday decorations from locally sourced Balsam Fir.
Questions? Email sam@stonewallfarm.org.
