About the Midnight Market 2026
The 2026 Life Forest Midnight Market took place at The Bowerâs outdoor venue space on Friday, September 25th, and Saturday, September 26th. This was a full moon weekend during peak North Country autumn colors. We celebrated the opening of our forest therapy trails by hosting this beloved event for its 5th year.
Visit our thank-you newsletter post for sights and sounds from the event.
Who attended the Midnight Market 2026?
At the host welcome station
The Bower (Web ⢠Instagram ⢠Facebook): Your event co-host and venue for the 5th annual Midnight Market! The Bower is a forest farm and ecotherapy trail system in Bethlehem, New Hampshires. Weâre on a mission to conserve open land for the benefit of future generations. Through exemplary forest management practices, wildlife habitat management, outdoor education, and guided ecotherapy programs, we aim to promote sustainable uses of The Bower for the benefit of our North Country community and visitors to this beautiful region.
Life Forest (Web ⢠Instagram ⢠Facebook): Creator and co-host of the Midnight Markethost. Life Forest is a nonprofit conservation cemetery offering legally protected cremation burial options in natural landscapes. Our cemeteries are designed to honor loved ones while preserving land for generations to come.
On the trails
Association of Nature & Forest Therapy (ANFT) certified guides led the eveningâs forest therapy walks and forest therapy circles:
By the campfire
Live music by Leah Cordero
Sâmores station
Storytelling circle
In the pop-up market
Annaâs Banana Bread: Homemade specialty banana breads in various flavors including chocolate chip, cinnamon swirl, maple walnut, and dark chocolate raspberry to name a few! Gluten free options available, chocolate chip cookies, breakfast cakes, and pumpkin breads
Celestial Dragon Creations: Jewelry, crystals, mystery boxes, and dragon statuaries
Cuddly by Counter: Handmade crotchet plushies and wearables with a cutsie cottage core aesthetic
Dopamine Dyes: Fabulous tie dye textiles in gorgeous styles and colors
Embrace the Light: Tanya Alexis is an intuitive healer based in the Upper Valley. Her mission is simple: to aid you in the release of anything that no longer serves you & to help you fill back up with your own essence so that you can live your life from your brightest version of you.
Fleeting Flair: Temporary tattoos and body art (including glow in the dark options)
Herbal Moon: Herbal products. lotions, salves, flower essences, deodorant, dry shampoo, aromatherapy play dough, dream pillows, elderberry gummies, tinctures. Everything formulated by a clinical herbalist and foraged/sourced ethically.
Lorna Colquhoun: Lornaâs photography and visual art features captivating landscapes and scenes from nature.
Madi Cakes Art: Baked goods, arts, and craftsâincluding baking-themed stickers, prints, original paintings, sculptures, and charms.
Martin Custom Designs: Pressed flower art, custom glasses, jewelry, hand knitted and crocheted items, sewn items,custom egg cartons, custom flavored salt and sugars, homemade slime and more
Modern Day Magick: Herbal apothecary offering products for spiritual/magickal/metaphysical development. We sell teas, tinctures, oils, salves, simmer pots, incense, sprays, and loose herbs, in addition to ritual and altar kits, educational zines, and kids products, all with a focus on herbalism, magick, personal development, sustainability, and seasonal living.
Nicole Lynn, Facilitating Love on Earth: Soul Writer, Intuitive Soul Mentor, Creator of Mushroom Medicine Oracle. Helping humanity remember the Purity and Power of their Divine Essence integrated into physical form.
Noodles Creationz: Whimsical Accessories, Adornments, and Art fit for Fairies, Monarchs, Jesters, and everything in between. Bringing magic back, one craft at a time!
Oracle of the Rose: Divination services, wood burned boxes, decorated vases and glass bottles, channeled paintings, wall hangings crafted from natural materials, and whimsical stickers.
Purple Plateau Farm: Lavender products, dried bundles, sachets, shower steamers, candles, shea butter soaps, Lavender and rice filled hot packs and our own field grown mums.
Shadow Alchemy Wellness: Tarot Readings, handcrafted magical tools & jewelry, tarot and oracle decks.
Silver Springs Market: Handmade jewelry, simmer pot kits, wind chimes, intention and manifestation materials, unique handmade kids items, upcycled flannelsâfunky, whimsical, and nature-focused.
Weathervane Theatre: Weathervane is best known for its signature alternating repertory. Each seasonâs mainstage calendar features the best of Broadway musicals, cutting edge and classic dramas and comedies, new works and more. Each world class production is performed by a resident company of professional actors. Celebrating our 61st season!
Wicked Stitches: Cross stitch, pumpkin boys, primitive dolls, and cat toys.
You Are My Sunchime: Sunchime is a kinetic, interactive immersive art installation. Step inside and experience light and create sound in motion.