Calling all fair-goers...
Fall is upon us, and that means it's time for fairs and festivals! Connecticut has an awesome variety of fall fairs and festivals to choose from and there's sure to be one that's perfect for you.
From the oldest continuously active agricultural fair in the United States to a traditional country fair with pig races and thrill rides, there's something for everyone. Oh and did I mention food..?! Don't even get me started with the incredible food.
Here are many of the fairs you won't want to miss:
HEBRON HARVEST FAIR (September 5th-8th)
📍 347 Gilead St. Hebron, CT
🎟️ Tickets: $15, Children Under 12: Free
This fair is a great place to experience the best of Connecticut agriculture. Enjoy livestock shows, midway rides, exhibits, a small-animal barn, arts and crafts, food booths, and continuous stage entertainment.
NORTH HAVEN FAIR (September 5th-8th)
📍 290 Washington Ave. North Haven, CT
🎟️ Tickets: $12, Children Under 11: Free
This family-friendly fair has something for everyone. Visit the petting zoo, enjoy live music, see agricultural exhibits, and sample delicious fair food. https://www.northhaven-fair.com/
WAPPING FAIR, SOUTH WINDSOR (September 5th-8th)
📍 75 Brookfield St. South Windsor, CT
🎟️ Tickets: $20 (tickets include rides)
This agricultural fair in South Windsor features livestock shows, rides, bands, magic, food trucks, exhibits, children's attractions, aerialists, exotic animals, and more.
BETHLEHEM FAIR (September 8th-10th)
📍 384 Main St N, Bethlehem, CT
🎟️ Tickets: $10, Children Under 12: Free
This old-fashioned fair is a great way to experience rural Connecticut. See livestock shows, agricultural exhibits, horse shows, art and photography shows, farm displays, amusement rides, food, and entertainment.
FOUR TOWN FAIR (September 12th-15th)
📍 56 Egypt Rd Somers, CT
🎟️ Tickets: $10, Children Under 12: Free
This fair consisting of East Windsor, Ellington, Somers and Enfield, is a celebration of Connecticut's agricultural heritage. In fact, it stands as the oldest agriculture fair in CT! See antique cars, tractors, and farm animals. Enjoy contests, live music, and delicious fair food.
BERLIN LIONS AGRICULTURAL FAIR (September 12th-15th)
📍 430 Beckley Rd. Berlin, CT
🎟️ Tickets: $15, Children Under 12: Free
This fair has been a Connecticut tradition for over 140 years. Enjoy pie-eating contests, frog jumping, livestock shows, crafts, and live entertainment.
GUILFORD FAIR (September 20th-22nd)
📍111 Lovers Ln. Guilford, CT
🎟️ Tickets: $15, Children Under 12: Free
This fair has something for everyone. Enjoy midway rides, games, food, animals, exhibits, and live entertainment.
ORANGE COUNTY FAIR (September 21st-22nd)
📍525 Orange Center Rd. Orange, CT 🎟️ Tickets: $10, Children Under 15: Free
This fair is a great way to spend a day with the family. Enjoy classic cars, tractor pulls, animals, arts and crafts, and delicious fair food.
DURHAM FAIR (September 26th-29th)
📍 70 Maple Ave. Durham, CT
🎟️ Tickets: $15, Children Under 12: Free
This is Connecticut's largest agricultural fair. Enjoy rides, games, tractor pulls, livestock shows, crafts, exhibits, and delicious fair food.
HARWINGTON FAIR (October 4th-6th)
📍 150 Locust Rd. Harwington, CT
🎟️ Tickets: $10, Children Under 13: Free
This fair is a great way to experience old-fashioned fun. Enjoy pig races, antique tractors, rabbit costume contests, oxen draws, and Civil War displays.
PORTLAND FAIR (October 4th-6th)
📍 1348 Main St. Portland, CT
🎟️ Tickets: $15, Children Under 10: Free
This fair is a great way to end the fair season. Enjoy classic fair entertainment, food, exhibits, animals, and activities.
CELEBRATE WALLINGFORD (October 5th-6th)
📍 4 South Main St. Wallingford, CT
🎟️ Tickets: Free
This new england town celebrates its community, food and businesses by packing downtown with vendors, restaurants and more. Want to experience Wallingford? Come to Celebrate!
https://www.wallingfordcenterinc.com/celebrate-wallingford
RIVERTON FAIR (October 11th-13th)
📍 12 Riverton Rd. Riverton, CT
🎟️ Tickets: Unknown
This old-fashioned country fair is a great way to experience the Farmington River Valley with involvement from Barkhamsted, Colebrook, and Hartland. Enjoy exhibits, animals, vendors, food, midway rides, music, pie-eating contests, wood chopping events, and more.
So what are you waiting for? Start planning your fair-going adventures today!
TIPS FOR MAKING THE MOST OUT OF YOUR FAIR-GOING EXPERIENCE(S):
Wear comfortable shoes. You'll be doing a lot of walking!
Check for parking details ahead of arrival based on the specific fair
Bring sunscreen and a hat. It can get hot at the fair, even in the fall.
Bring cash for food and games.
Be prepared to wait in line. The fair can get crowded, especially on weekends. But it's always worth the wait!
Have fun and enjoy yourself. I hope you have a great time at the fair!
P.S. - If you find yourself falling in love with a town after visiting one of the fairs, give me a call! I'll help you find a new home in that desired town. Or maybe you've relished in your town's very own fair or celebration and you want family and friends to move closer... they too can give me a call for assistance with finding their next home!
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