The Ag Stage

The Ag Stage, located inside the Farm-A-Rama building, is all about music — featuring accomplished musicians performing live throughout the fair. While you’re enjoying the sounds, grab a hearty, homestyle meal from the HSF’s Log Cabin kitchen. With great tunes, delicious food, and a relaxed atmosphere, the Farm-A-Rama is the perfect place to take a break and soak in the spirit of the fair.

Lynda Nelson

Thursday – 5:30pm to 7:30pm

Lynda Nelson is a New Hampshire-based singer-songwriter whose heartfelt country folk music captures the beauty of life’s simple moments. Blending stories of love, family, and memory, her songs feel warm, familiar, and deeply personal. With three albums—Forever in a Song, This Heart of Mine, and By the Yukon—Lynda’s music reflects a life shaped by love, resilience, and a strong connection to her roots.

After raising a family, Lynda returned to songwriting with a renewed sense of purpose. Her melodies now carry the weight of lived experience, offering comfort, honesty, and hope. Whether on stage or in the studio, she writes to connect—inviting listeners into a world where every lyric tells a story and every song feels like home.

Website: LyndaNelson.com

Dan Morgan

Friday, Saturday & Sunday – 3pm to 7pm
Monday – 11am to 3pm

Singer, songwriter, musician Dan Morgan performs a unique blend of traditional and contemporary music in multiple musical formats. He leads high-energy performances to entertain crowds of all ages.

Grabbing an audience with powerful originals and entertaining Cover favorites. Dan’s strong vocals and brilliant guitar talent will keep audiences entertained for hours.

Dan’s influences, by artists such as Merle Haggard, George Strait, Toby Keith, Kenny Chesney, Dave Matthews, Bruce Springsteen, Darius Rucker and Zach Brown, can be heard through his large catalog of radio ready original music and offers something for everyone.

Website: Dan Morgan

April Cushman

Friday & Saturday – 11am to 3pm

A New Hampshire native April Cushman is a top 10 emerging artist and songwriter, recognized by Tractor Supply and Grammy-winning Lainey Wilson. Named the 2022 & 2023 Country Act of the Year by the New England Music Awards, April captivates audiences with her blend of Ashley McBryde’s style and Lori McKenna’s storytelling.

Starting her musical journey at age five, April sang in church and excelled in school bands, mastering flute, saxophone, and guitar. Influenced by artists like Terri Clark and Wynonna Judd, she has supported acts such as Kip Moore and Scotty McCreery, and appeared at shows for Darius Rucker and Old Dominion.

Living on her family farm in Swanzey, NH, with her husband Mike and daughter Maddison, April is preparing for her next album, set to release in 2024. Her debut album, “The Long Haul,” produced by Grammy-nominated Colt Capperrune, reached #16 on the iTunes Country Album charts.

Website: AprilCushman.com

Brad Myrick

Sunday – 11am to 3pm

Hopkinton, NH native Brad Myrick is a performer, composer, educator, producer, and explorer. A 3X New England Music Awards nominee, including 2023 Male Performer of the Year, and 2023 The Hippo Best Musical Act winner, he performs in many formats ranging from solo acoustic shows to full band performances with influences ranging from rock and pop to world music, Americana, and contemporary jazz.

Brad’s instrumental duo, Nicola Cipriani & Brad Myrick, has released 5 albums of original music, and has had multiple successful international tours. He has also toured the USA, Canada, France, and Italy as guitarist for internationally acclaimed singer Vinx, playing prestigious venues like Birdland in NYC and Montreal Jazz Festival. Brad has worked on numerous albums in the studio, including #1 Mexican pop artist Maria José, multiple artists for Italian label IRMA Records, & releases by dozens of New England musicians. Also an entrepreneur, he is the founder and former owner of NH Music Collective, a New Hampshire-based booking, promotion, and artist development business.

Website: BradMyrick.com