A new PorcFest rises.

The Porcupine Post Newsletter
Sunday, March 8, 2026

Hon. Eric Brakey
Free State Project, Executive Director

I am still catching my breath, but……here are a few things we are reporting on in this week’s Porcupine Post:
NH Liberty Forum 2026 — Hundreds of thinkers and doers gathered this weekend to discuss how to build freedom. Watch for a full overview next week. In the meantime, listen to my “2026 State of the Free State” remarks.

PorcFest XXIII — At LF26, Carla Gericke announced the next evolution of PorcFest. Learn more and grab early-bird tickets.

A Porcupine Patron Update — Thank you to the 295 Porcupine Patrons that fund our year-round mission. Can you help us reach 300? Become a patron!

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The 2026 State of the Free State: “A Culture of Libertarian Achievement”

Liberty Forum brought together hundreds of builders, thinkers, and activists to share strategies for expanding liberty in our lifetimes.
After this successful marathon of a weekend at the 2026 New Hampshire Liberty Forum, I hope you don’t mind if I take a moment to catch my breath.In next week’s newsletter, we will have a full overview of the conference for freedom builders — as we were excited to welcome Tom Woods, Matt Kibbe, Mike Sertic, and many more.We will shortly begin processing and publishing video from the conference to our social media and in this newsletter. Be sure to watch in the weeks ahead.
In the meantime, I thought I would share a recording from the audience of my “State of the Free State” remarks.

In this year’s “State of the Free State,” I reflect on how the Free State Project turned a scattered remnant of liberty lovers into a growing force for freedom in New Hampshire. And I share why the next chapter depends on continuing to build a libertarian culture of achievement.(I don’t mean to brag, but several people told me afterward they had goosebumps. You should really listen.)

SIDE NOTE: You may have heard that Scott Horton was unable to join us. His presence was missed, but we did not skip a beat. We adapted the schedule seamlessly on Friday and threw in an unplanned panel discussion on strategies for Defend the Guard in New Hampshire.So that you know exactly what happened, Scott made every effort to be at Liberty Forum 2026 with us. When we booked him, we knew he had a very tight travel schedule due to existing commitments.He had to fly in and out during the same day. Of course, when you are dealing with airport travel, logistics don’t always work as you hope for. We look forward to having Scott back in New Hampshire — and we are already discussing PorcFest.

PorcFest: The Next Generation

Yesterday at Liberty Forum, Carla Gericke announced this summer’s next evolution of PorcFest: a gathering that extends beyond a single campground.
Read below for PorcFest details from Carla — and mark your calendar for June 21-28, 2026.

PORCFEST: THE NEXT GENERATIONYour Passport Across the Free StateFor more than two decades, people have come to New Hampshire for PorcFest to see what the Free State Project is all about. But during those same two decades, something else has been happening quietly across the Granite State.Free Staters have been building:Clubhouses.Farms.Businesses.Schools.Communities.
Now it’s time to open the doors and welcome you in.

From Summer Solstice, June 21 through June 28, 2026, PorcFest will take place across the Free State, with participating venues hosting programming throughout the week.
Roger’s Campground will remain open for camping as always — for those who love the traditional experience. But now you can also explore the wider Free State: the different regions, the cities, the towns, the parks, and most importantly, the people who have chosen to build their lives here.
Stay where you like. Travel the state. Pick the programming that excites you.
Your PorcFest ticket becomes a passport across the Free State.

Visit participating venues, get your passport stamped, and you’ll be eligible for sponsor-funded prizes.
Instead of a centralized event, PorcFest XXIII will be a tour of what we’ve built in the Free State — and an invitation for more builders to join us.

🎟 Tickets are on sale now. Go to fsp.org/PorcFest
As a special thank-you to our early supporters, use code FREESTATER through Tuesday to get $25 off your ticket.

Adult tickets are $75, and kids attend free with a ticketed adult.
Come see what two decades of building liberty actually looks like.

PorcFest: The Next Generation
June 21–28, 2026
We’ll see you across New Hampshire.

Confirmed Participating Venues: The Domes, Independence Inn, Latitude Learning, The Prickle, The Quill, Rooted Free, The Wearehouse.
More announcements coming soon.

Think of it as the HUB model from recent PorcFests, but zoomed out — from a map of Roger’s Campground to a map of the entire state.
Each venue will host its own programming throughout the week. Attendees can choose what catches their interest each day, travel between venues, and explore the Free State while earning passport stamps toward prize eligibility.

To preserve the sense of UNITY that has always made PorcFest special, everyone is invited to gather Saturday, June 28, 2026, on the field at Roger’s for the traditional group photo and the drawing of prizes. (Must be present to win.)

Use promo code FREESTATER today for the insider track to PORCFEST: THE NEXT GENERATION.
Claim your pioneer status now. Go to fsp.org/PorcFest!

Be sure to check our new FSP introduction video:
“Live Free or Die — Start your Journey with the Free State Project.”
Thank you to FSP Video Strategist Reinita Susman.

Thank you to our Porcupine Patrons!

If you believe in our mission to build a liberty homeland in New Hampshire, I’d like to ask you to become a Porcupine Patron for the Free State Project.
For just $10/month, you can support our year-round efforts to build “Liberty in Our Lifetime.” Additionally, you will receive exclusive patron benefits, including our quarterly print newsletter, access to our private Signal group, and perks at all FSP events.

We’re 5 patrons away from 300. Will you be one of them?
If you’ve ever thought about becoming a $10/month Porcupine Patron (or at a higher tier), this is the week I’d be especially grateful if you did.
As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, donations to the Free State Project are tax-deductible. We welcome donations in dollars, cryptocurrency, and other forms.
Can I count you in as a Porcupine Patron?

It is my honor to serve as Executive Director of the FSP.Please read on for more of our weekly newsletter from the Free State, prepared with assistance from our Communications Director, Mahgdalen Rose.

For Liberty!
Hon. Eric Brakey
Executive Director
Free State Project

MARK YOUR CALENDAR!

Join In for Upcoming Events at the SHELL! The SHELL Liberty Clubhouse in the New Hampshire Seacoast hosts regular events for Free State community building. Visiting the SHELL for the first time? Don’t get lost. Click here for directions to find the SHELL.

Recurring Free State Events
New Mover Potluck Parties!
Manchester – First Friday
Upper Valley – First Saturday
Seacoast – Third Sunday
North Country – Third Saturday
Local Meetups!
Bedford – Weekly, Tuesdays
Plymouth – Semi-monthly, second and fourth Wednesdays
Seacoast – Weekly, Thursdays (changes town)
Upper Valley – Monthly, fourth Tuesday
Nashua – Weekly, Sundays
Gilford – Monthly, third Saturday
Ossipee – Semi-monthly, second Sunday and third Tuesday
Madison – Monthly, second Saturday
Grafton – Monthly, second Saturday
Keene – Weekly, Sundays
This is only a small sample of what’s going on in the Free State! Recurring topical events include agorism, family play time, range shooting, and crypto.

Recurring topical events include agorism, family play time, range shooting, and crypto.
Find upcoming events across the state on our NH Liberty Calendar.

NH Liberty Calendar

Free State Voices

Porcupine Report #102: “Plan Your Relocation” with Adam McGuire
Eric builds excitement for the 2026 New Hampshire Liberty Forum and sits down with recent mover Adam McGuire to talk about turning liberty dreams into a concrete relocation plan. Adam shares how COVID lockdowns in Maine pushed his family to seek greater freedom in New Hampshire—and why he believes more liberty-minded Americans don’t have 20 years to make the move.The conversation dives into the practical and psychological hurdles of relocating, the importance of community fit, and Adam’s new “Porc-U Plan” designed to help prospective movers create a step-by-step path to the Free State. They also explore the growing influence of Free Staters in New Hampshire politics and even float the bold idea of northern Maine joining a “Greater New Hampshire.” If you’ve ever wondered what it would really take to move to the Free State—and why now might be the time—this episode is for you.
Click to watch the full episode.

The Granite Discourse Live from the 2026 NH Liberty Forum.
Click to watch the full stream!

Liberty Forum with Free State Acoustics with Keith Bessette, Carol Pratt, and Dennis Pratt.
Click to watch.

News from the Free State

Concord Monitor: Free Staters convene at Liberty Forum in Concord
InDepthNH: Protesters Rally Against Free State Project
National Today: NH Liberty Forum 2026 Returns to Concord
The National Law Review: 2026 NH Liberty Forum to Host U.S. Senate Candidates Scott Brown and Aaron Day
NHPR: NH National Guard activated in connection with Iran war
WMUR 9: Milder temperatures expected across New Hampshire this week; highs in 60s Tuesday
NHPR: In this small New Hampshire town, you can still be elected to these 17th-century jobs
WMUR 9: Portsmouth exhibit celebrates women trailblazers in New Hampshire
NHPR: The Big Question: What’s an experience you’ve had that best represents town meetings in New Hampshire?

As Seen in the Free State