{"id":2766,"date":"2026-01-05T06:43:30","date_gmt":"2026-01-05T06:43:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/worldbodybuildingnews.com\/?p=2766"},"modified":"2026-01-05T06:43:30","modified_gmt":"2026-01-05T06:43:30","slug":"granite-state-open-natural-bodybuilding-contest-nh","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/worldbodybuildingnews.com\/?p=2766","title":{"rendered":"Granite State Open \u2013 Natural Bodybuilding Contest NH"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized is-style-default\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1700\" height=\"2267\" src=\"https:\/\/anbfnatural.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/GSO-Poster-Green-2026-Lighter-WEB.jpg\" alt=\"natural bodybuilding contest new hampshire. gso granite state open. 100% drug tested\" class=\"wp-image-3074\" style=\"width:700px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/anbfnatural.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/GSO-Poster-Green-2026-Lighter-WEB.jpg 1700w, https:\/\/anbfnatural.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/GSO-Poster-Green-2026-Lighter-WEB-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/anbfnatural.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/GSO-Poster-Green-2026-Lighter-WEB-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/anbfnatural.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/GSO-Poster-Green-2026-Lighter-WEB-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/anbfnatural.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/GSO-Poster-Green-2026-Lighter-WEB-1536x2048.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1700px) 100vw, 1700px\"\/><\/figure>\n<p>Now in its 32nd year, the <strong>Granite State Open<\/strong>, promoted by <strong>Laura Turtle<\/strong>, remains one of New Hampshire\u2019s most established and respected <strong>drug-tested natural bodybuilding events<\/strong>. Sanctioned by the <strong>ANBF (American Natural Bodybuilding Federation)<\/strong>, this show provides a professional, athlete-first experience built on fairness and integrity.<\/p>\n<p>As an official <strong>Pathway Event<\/strong>, the Granite State Open gives local and regional athletes a chance to shine, while also serving as a launchpad toward <strong>New England\u2019s premier contest, the Monster Mash<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>With its long-standing reputation, supportive atmosphere, and dedication to clean sport, the Granite State Open continues to be a key stop for athletes looking to gain experience, exposure, and momentum.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-vivid-red-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-f0d0e0fd6ef53b39c0c7ee9b3c8fd7e7\">Official Website:<\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.granitestateopen.com\">https:\/\/www.granitestateopen.com<\/a><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-vivid-red-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-a93d9bb2b1517e635bc7a807b289eee1\">Date: <\/h3>\n<p style=\"font-size:16px\">October 17th, 2026<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-vivid-red-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-faefa70e653f7588ad165d58447ae1a4\">Location:<\/h3>\n<p style=\"font-size:16px\">Doors open at 11:00 The GSO begins at 11:30 The Event will run strait through. Finals and awards follow each Division<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-vivid-red-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-dde30c246e0624621b026ee34a11f62c\">Promoted by:<\/h3>\n<p style=\"font-size:16px\">Laura J. Tourtellot | LJT Promotions<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/anbfnatural.com\/2026-anbf-granite-state-open\/\">Source link <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Now in its 32nd year, the Granite State Open, promoted by Laura Turtle, remains one of New Hampshire\u2019s most established and respected drug-tested natural bodybuilding events. Sanctioned by the ANBF (American Natural Bodybuilding Federation), this show provides a professional, athlete-first experience built on fairness and integrity. 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