Connecticut is home to more than 50
agricultural fairs held between the months of July and October, with the majority of these annual events clustered in the months of August and September. If you're in search of family entertainment and an opportunity to experience the bounty that is produced each year by Connecticut's farmers, you'll definitely want to attend at least one!
Here's a look at 10 agricultural fairs within a short driving distance of Hartford. Visit the Web site of the Association of Connecticut Agricultural Fairs for a complete guide to fairs in the state.
August 3-5, 2007
Montville Fair
Camp Oakdale, Route 163, Oakdale, CT
860-886-3135
Admission: $7 for adults, $6 for seniors, $1 for children 6-12, free for children under 6.
Hours: Friday 4 p.m.-11 p.m.; Saturday 9 a.m.-11 p.m.; Sunday 9 a.m.-7p.m.
Special Features: Strong Man Competition, Horse and Wagon Rides, Midway, Petting Zoo, Concerts, Magic Shows, Twinkie Eating Contest.
August 17-19, 2007
Hartford County 4-H Fair
Fourtown Fair Grounds, Egypt Road, Somers, CT
860-570-9074
Admission: $5 for adults, free for children under 12, free for seniors on Friday
Hours: Friday 10:00 a.m.-11:00 p.m.; Saturday: 9:00 a.m.-11:00 p.m.; Sunday 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
Special Features: Children's Entertainment, Homemaking Exhibits, Animal Shows.
August 23-26, 2007
Brooklyn Fair
Route 169, Brooklyn, CT
860-779-0012
Admission: $10 for adults; $6 for seniors on Sunday only, free for children 12 and under; parking is an additional fee
Hours: Thursday 4:00-10:00 p.m.; Friday 8:00 a.m.-10:00 p.m.; Saturday, 8:00 a.m.-10:00 p.m.; Sunday 8:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m.
Special Features: Working Dairy Barn, Children's Playland, Country Store and Museum, Arts & Crafts, Carnival Rides and Midway, Performances by Restless Heart on Thursday and Sawyer Brown on Friday.
August 31 - September 3, 2007
Haddam Neck Fair
26 Quarry Hill Road, Haddam Neck, CT
860-267-5922
Admission: $7 for adults, free for children 12 and under; parking is free.
Hours: Friday 6-11 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday 8 a.m.-10 p.m.; Monday 8 a.m.-6 p.m.
Special Features: Rides, Musical Entertainment.
September 6-9, 2007
Hebron Harvest Fair
Lions Park, 347 Gilead Street (Route 85), Hebron, CT
860-228-0892
Admission: $9 Thursday and Friday, $10 Saturday and Sunday for adults, free for children 12 and under, free for seniors on Friday only until 4 p.m.; parking is free until 5 p.m. on Thursday and until 4 p.m. on Friday, then there is a $5 charge for on-site parking; off-site parking and shuttle service are free
Hours: Thursday 4-10 p.m.; Friday 12 noon to 11 p.m.; Saturday 9 a.m. to 11 p.m.; Sunday 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Special Features: Carnival/Midway, Draft Horse Exhibition, Demolition Derby, Stage Entertainment.
September 6-9, 2007
Wapping Fair
Evergreen Walk, South Windsor, CT
Admission: $5 for adults ($1 on Thursday), $3 for seniors ($1 on Thursday), free for children under 57"; parking is free
Hours: Thursday 6-10 p.m.; Friday 6-11 p.m.; Saturday 10 a.m.-11 p.m.; Sunday 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
Special Features: Animal Exhibits, Free Drawings, Magic Show, Racing Pigs, Fireworks, Midway, Stage Entertainment.
September 13-16, 2007
Four Town Fair
Egypt Road, Somers, CT
860-749-6527
Admission: $5 on Thursday and $7 Friday through Sunday for adults, free for children 12 years and under, $4 for seniors on Thursday and Friday; a weekend pass is available for $20; parking is free.
Hours: Thursday 4 p.m. to close; Friday 3 p.m. to close; Saturday and Sunday 8 a.m. to close.
Special Features: Midway, Antique & Farm Machinery, Livestock, Stage Entertainment, Children's Contests, Bingo.
September 28-30, 2007
Durham Fair
1 Townhouse Road, Durham, CT
860-349-9495
Admission: $12 for adults (or $25 for all three days), $10 for seniors, free for children 10 and under; parking is free
Hours: Friday and Saturday 9 a.m.-11 p.m.; Sunday 9 a.m.-7 p.m.
Special Features: Nationally Known Music Stars including the Oak Ridge Boys and 38 Special, Children's Activities and Shows, Carnival Midway, Pulling Contests, Livestock Competitions.
October 5-7, 2007
Berlin Fair
430 Beckley Road, East Berlin, CT
860-828-0063
Admission: $12 adults, $8 seniors, free for children 11 and under; parking is free
Hours: Friday 11 a.m. -10 p.m.; Saturday 9 a.m. - 10 p.m.; Sunday 9 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Special Features: Arts & Crafts, Animal Exhibits, 1/4 Midget Race Track, Stage Entertainment.
October 12-14, 2007
Portland Fair
Exchange Club Grounds, Route 17A, Portland, CT
Admission: $6 for adults. $5 for seniors, and free for children 10 and under.
Hours: Friday 5-11 p.m.; Saturday 9 a.m.-11 p.m.; Sunday 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Special Features: Talent Show, Midway, Farm Animals.
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