In 1916 the Durham Fair began a tradition. That tradition continues today during the last full weekend in September when the fairgrounds come alive and magically transform into Connecticut's largest agricultural fair. Come visit the Durham Fair and you'll see what a real fair is all about. Live entertainment, rides and games on the Midway, first-class animal competitions and discovery events on the Corn Stalk Stage.
Along with a trove of crafts, exhibits, shopping and fun food. Yum! The Durham Fair is easy to reach yet hard to leave. We know you will have a great time! The Durham Fair is owned and operated by the Durham Agricultural Fair Association, Inc., and is a private, not-for-profit corporation. The Durham Fair is one of the largest fairs in North America managed entirely by unpaid volunteers.
Along with a trove of crafts, exhibits, shopping and fun food. Yum! The Durham Fair is easy to reach yet hard to leave. We know you will have a great time! The Durham Fair is owned and operated by the Durham Agricultural Fair Association, Inc., and is a private, not-for-profit corporation. The Durham Fair is one of the largest fairs in North America managed entirely by unpaid volunteers.
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We celebrate the 100th Anniversary of the town "Grange" meeting that started the Durham Fair tradition we know and love today! Video produced by Ryan Donecker, Matt, Woznyk and Flynn Molkenthin of CRHS. At subsequent meetings, it was voted to make the general admission fee 25 cents for adults and 10 cents for children ages 5 to 14 and to allow schoolchildren to exhibit in Town Hall free of charge.
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There are several ATMs located on the fairgrounds. Due to the large volume of use during the fair, funds in the ATM's can occasionally be diminished. The 2021 Durham Fair Map and the Daily Schedule are great tools to help you plan your visit to the Durham Fair. The first aid station is located on the fairgrounds at the area usually used for the Main Stage (above the roller coaster) and is staffed during the hours of the fair by medical personnel.
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PLEASE NOTE: For the safety of our volunteers and fairgoers, masks will be required on bus transportation for everyone whether vaccinated or unvaccinated. Parking in the Durham Fair operated lots is $5 per day/single entry (OR $10 for unlimited entry during the fair weekend with advance purchase). There is no visitor parking available directly on the fairgrounds.
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Ongoing exhibits and demonstrations of early farm life, continuous blacksmith demonstrations. In addition, 3 times daily, pulley-driven antique farm equipment demonstrations, including corn grinders, hay press, lime crusher, corn chopper, wood saw, shingle mill and lunger engine. Ongoing activities include corn crib, bubbles, photo opportunities and more with prizes all day!
Exhibitors
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Whether it's the thrill of competition, the prize money, winning that coveted blue ribbon, or perhaps a Best in Show rosette, every exhibitor has their own reason for entering. We thank all of our exhibitors, past and present, for sharing the results of their efforts and talents. We encourage everyone, especially those who have never exhibited, to give it a try this year!
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