Connecticut Fairs 2009
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North Stonington
New London County 4-H Fair, Grange Grounds, Wyassup Road, held July 24, 25 and 26. Features livestock, talent show, ox pull, Mystic Marinelife exhibit, 4-H olympics and more. Admission: adults $3; seniors $2; exhibitors and children 12 and younger free. Parking free.
Brooklyn
Windham County 4-H Fair, Brooklyn Fairgrounds, Route 169, held July 31, Aug. 1 and 2. Features livestock, arts and crafts, exhibits and more. Admission and parking free.
Durham
Middlesex/New Haven County 4-H Fair, Durham Fairgrounds Route 17, Durham held Aug. 7, 8 and 9. Features oxen draw, arts and crafts, livestock, tractor pull, square dancing. Admission is free. Parking $5.
Lebanon
Lebanon Country Fair, Mack Road (Off Routes 87 & 207), held Aug. 7, 8 and 9. Features arts and crafts, tractor pull, animal shows, baked goods, barbecue, monster truck show, and more. Admission: adults $8 (Fri. and Sat.) $7 (Sun.); seniors (65+, Sunday only) $6; children 11 and younger are free. Parking free.
Vernon
Tolland County 4-H Fair, 24 Hyde Ave. (Route 30) Vernon, held Aug. 7, 8 and 9. Features plants, arts and crafts, baked goods, tractor obstacle course, livestock, frog jumping contest and more. Admission: one day admission: $8 per car or $5 walk-in; (Friday only) Senior Citizen Day: $5 per car or $3 walk-in.
Goshen
Litchfield County 4-H Fair, Route 63, Goshen, held Aug. 8 and 9. Features arts and crafts, animal shows, tractor driving contest, pet parade and more. Admission and parking free.
Sterling
Ekonk Community Grange Fair, 723 Ekonk Hill Rd., held Aug. 8. Features flowers, arts and crafts, baked goods, contests and games, livestock and more. Admission and parking free.
Lyme
Hamburg Fair, Route 156 Hamburg Cove, Lyme held Aug. 14, 15 and 16. Features flowers, arts and crafts, baked goods, fruits and vegetables, live music, tractor pull, livestock and more. Admission: adults $5; senior citizens $3; children 12 and younger are free. Parking free.
Somers
Hartford County 4-H Fair, Four Town Fairgrounds, Egypt Road, Somers, held Aug. 14, 15 and 16. Features arts and crafts, livestock, animal shows, barbecue and more. Admission: adults $5; children 12 and younger are free. Parking free.
Weston
Norfield Grange Agricultural Fair, 12 Goodhill Rd., held Aug. 14. Features arts and crafts, fruits and vegetables judging, entertainment, petting zoo and more. Admission adults $2; seniors $1 and are free. Parking free.
Southington
Southington Grange Community Fair, Corner of Knowles Ave. & Summit St. Plantsville, held Aug. 15. Features fruits and vegetables, flowers, arts and crafts, contests, livestock and more. Free admission and parking.
Bridgewater
Bridgewater Country Fair, Route 133, 100 Main St. South Bridgewater, held Aug. 21, 22 and 23. Features petting zoo, arts and crafts, fruits and vegetables, baked goods, canning, contests and games, entertainment and more. Admission: adults $8; senior citizens (Sat. & Sun. only) $5; children 12 and younger are free. Parking free.
Wolcott
Wolcott Country Fair, Frisbie School, Woodtick Road & Todd Road, held Aug. 21, 22 and 23. Features carnival rides, arts and crafts, fruits and vegetables, livestock, baked goods, live music, contests, games and more. Admission: adults $7; senior citizens $4; children 12 and younger are free. Parking $3 with free shuttle service.
Brooklyn
Brooklyn Fair, Route 169, held Aug. 27, 28, 29 and 30. Features livestock, arts and crafts, baked goods, flowers, photography, midway, petting zoo, live entertainment, contests and games all four days. Also, fireworks on Thursday night, baking contests, talent show, animal shows, childrens games, tractor shows and more. Admission: adults $10; senior citizen day (65+) $6 (Sun.); children 12 and younger are free. Parking $4.
Chester
Chester Fair, Route 154, held Aug. 28, 29 and 30. Features flowers, arts and crafts, foods, photography, baked goods, exhibits, midway, entertainment, and livestock all three days. Also, tractor pull, animal shows, children's activities and more. Admission: adults $7; senior citizens $5 (Sat. and Sun.); children 12 and younger are free. 3-day pass $18. Parking free.
Plymouth
Terryville Lions Country Fair, 135 Town Hill Rd., off Route 6, Terryville, held Aug. 28, 29 and 30. Features crafts, canning, exhibits, stage entertainment and livestock all three days. Also, childrens contests and games, baking contests, photography, bingo, animal shows, barbecue, tractor pulls, fireworks and more. Admission: adults $6 (Fri. only), $8 (Sat. & Sun.); senior citizens $4 (Fri. only) $6 (Sat. & Sun.); children 12 and younger are free. Parking free.
Litchfield
Litchfield Grange Fair, 453 Bantam Rd., held Aug. 29. Features fruits and vegetable, flowers, arts and crafts, entertainment, contests, animal shows and more. Free admission and parking.
Monroe
Harmony Grange Fair, 2 Shelton Rd. (corner of Route 110 and 111), held Aug. 29. Features fruits and vegetables, flowers, arts and crafts, entertainment, contests, animal shows and more. Free admission and parking.
Simsbury
Simsbury Grange Agricultural Fair, 236 Farms Village Rd., Route 309, West Simsbury Aug. 29. Features fruits and vegetables, flowers, arts and crafts, entertainment, contests, animal shows and more. Free admission and parking.
Wilton
Cannon Grange Agricultural Fair and Exposition, 25 Cannon Rd., off Route 7, Wilton held Aug. 30 features fruits and vegetables, flowers, baked goods, crafts, livestock, games, baking contest and more. Admission: adults, $2; grangers, $1; children 12 and younger are free. Parking free at Cannondale railroad station.
Haddam
Haddam Neck Fair, Quarry Hill Road, Haddam Neck section, held Sept. 4, 5, 6 and 7. Features flowers, arts and crafts, collections, baked goods, food, photography, midway, stage entertainment and livestock. Also, baking contests, tractor pull, animal shows and more. Admission: adults $7; senior citizens (60+) $6 and children 12 and younger are free. Parking free.
Woodstock
Woodstock Fair, junctions of Routes 171 and 169, South Woodstock, held Sept. 4, 5, 6 and 7. Features flowers, arts and crafts, collections, baked goods, exhibits, midway, entertainment, livestock, animal shows and more. Admission: adults $12, senior citizens (60+) $8 (Fri. and Sat.); children 10 and younger are free. Parking $5.
Goshen
Goshen Fair, Route 63, South of Goshen Center, held Sept. 5, 6 and 7. Features arts and crafts, baked goods, fruits and vegetables, exhibits, midway, entertainment and livestock. Also, pony pulling, antique barn, animal shows, antique tractor pull, working oxen, exhibits and more. Admission: adults $7; senior citizens, $5 (Saturday only); children 12 and younger are free. Parking free
Hebron
Hebron Harvest Fair, Hebron Lions Fairgrounds, Gilead Street, Route 85, held Sept. 10, 11, 12 and 13. Features flowers, arts and crafts, foods, baked goods, collections, photography, exhibits, midway, petting zoo and livestock all four days. Also, talent show, guitar hero contest, truck and tractor pulls, animal shows, games and more. Admission: adults $10; senior citizens (65+), free between 12-4 p.m. on Friday only and $10 after 4 p.m. and all other days; children 12 and younger are free. Parking $5 per car. Free off-site parking with shuttle.
North Haven
North Haven Fair, Route 5, Washington Avenue, held Sept. 10, 11, 12 and 13. Features flowers, arts and crafts, baked goods, exhibits, midway, entertainment, games, baking contests and livestock all four days. Also, ox pull, horse pull, petting zoo and more. Admission: adults $9; senior citizen day $5 (Sunday only); children 12 and younger are free. Parking free.
South Windsor
Wapping Fair, Evergreen Walk, behind LA Fitness, South Windsor, held Sept. 10, 11, 12 and 13. Features livestock, fruits and vegetables, photography contest, baked goods, exhibits, fireworks and entertainment. Also, amusement rides, magic show, doodlebugs and games. Admission: adults and children 57" and over $6; seniors (65+) $3; and children under 57" are free. Parking free.
Bethlehem
Bethlehem Fair, Route 61, 384 Main St. North, held Sept. 11, 12 and 13. Features fruits and vegetables, canned goods, exhibits, antique tractors parade, midway and entertainment. Also, animal shows, lumberjack competition, garlic festival, tag sale and more. Admission: adults $7; senior citizens $5 (Sat. and Sun.); children 12 and younger are free. Parking free.
Ledyard
Ledyard Fair, Route 117, Ledyard Center, held Sept. 11, 12 and 13. Features flowers, arts and crafts, fruits and vegetables, baked goods, photography, midway, entertainment, baking contests, and livestock. Also, animal shows, Miss and Little Miss Ledyard Pageant, tractor pull, and more. Admission: adults $8; senior citizens/youth (13-18) $5; children 12 and younger are free. Parking free at high school and middle school with shuttle bus service.
Granby
Granby Grange Agricultural Fair, 212 N. Granby Road, Route 189, held Sept. 12. Features exhibits, flowers, crafts, collections, canning, baked goods, baking contests, fruits and vegetables and more. Free admission and parking.
Killingly
Killingly Grange Fair, 801 Hartford Pike, Dayville, held Sept. 12. Features flowers, arts and crafts, canning, collections, baked goods, photography, contests and games, baking contests, exhibits and more. Free admission and parking.
Meriden
Meriden Grange Fair, 540 Broad St., held Sept. 12. Features flowers, fruits and vegetables, canning, baked goods, baking contests, and more. Free admission and parking.
Somers
Four Town Fair, 56 Egypt Rd., off Route 83, Somers held Sept. 17, 18, 19 and 20. Features arts and crafts, foods, exhibits, midway, baking contests and livestock all four days. Also, animal shows, childrens contests and games, and more. Admission: adults $7; senior citizens $5 (Thurs. and Fri.); children 12 and younger are free. Parking free.
Guilford
Guilford Fair, Stone House Lane, Exits 57, 58 or 59 from I-95, held Sept. 18, 19 and 20. Features flowers, arts and crafts, baked goods, midway, contests and games, live stock exhibits, petting zoo, instructional demonstrations and giant pumpkin contest. Also, pony pulling, dairy and beef judging, high wire sky walk, trapeze act, antique tractor show and more. Admission: adults $10; senior citizens $8; children 6-11 $2 and children 5 and younger are free. 2-day pass $16. Parking $3. Shuttle lot is at exit 57 and 59.
Cheshire
Grange Community Fair, 44 Wallingford Road, held Sept. 19 and 20. Features auction, flowers, crafts, collections, baked goods, contests and games, livestock, baking contests and more. Free admission and parking.
Orange
Orange Country Fair, Orange Fairgrounds, Orange Center Road, Route 152, Orange held Sept. 19 and 20. Features flowers, arts and crafts, canning, collections, baked goods, photography, stage entertainment, childrens contests and games, baking contests, livestock both days. Also, horse pulling, barbecue, antique cars, doodlebug pulling, hand saw contest and more. Admission: adults $7; senior citizens $5; children 15 and younger are free. Parking free.
Wallingford
Wallingford Grange Fair, Route 150, 586 Center St., Wallingford held Sept. 19. Features fruits and vegetables, flowers, arts and crafts, entertainment, contests, animal shows and more. Free admission and parking.
Winchester
Winchester Grange Fair, Winchester Center Green, Route 63, held Sept. 20. Features fruits and vegetable, flowers, arts and crafts, entertainment, contests, animal shows and more. Free admission and parking.
Durham
Durham Fair, Routes 17 and 68, held Sept., 25, 26 and 27. Features, fruits and vegetables, arts and crafts, collections, stage entertainment, baking contest, midway, games and live stock exhibits all three days. Also, tractor pulls, llama competition, exhibits, animal shows and more. Admission: adults $15; seniors (62+) $13; children under 12 are free. 3-day pass $32.
Burlington
Whigville Grange Fair, 153 South Main St., Sept. 26. Features fruits and vegetables, flowers, arts and crafts, contests, animal shows and more. Free admission and parking.
Litchfield
Beacon Grange Fair, Route 254, held Sept. 27. Features flowers, exhibits, arts and crafts, fruits and vegetables, canning, collections, baked goods, baking contests and more. Free admission and parking.
Berlin
Berlin Fair, Beckley Road, East Berlin, held Oct. 2, 3, and 4. Features adults and youth crafts, baked goods, exhibits, midway, entertainment, contests and games, livestock, and tractor pulls. Admission: adults $12; senior (62+) $8; children 11 and younger are free. Free parking on-site and off-site with free shuttles bus.
Harwinton
Harwinton Fair, Locust Road, one mile southeast of Harwinton center, off Route 4, held Oct. 3 and 4. Features arts and crafts, baking contests, midway, entertainment, and animal shows both days. Also, wood chopping contest and childrens activities. Admission: adults $7; children 12 and younger are free. Parking free.
Barkhamsted
Riverton Fair, Route 20, Riverton section, held Oct., 9, 10, and 11. Features flowers, arts and crafts, canning, collections, baked goods, exhibits, contests and games, midway and livestock. Also, wood chopping contest, tractor pull and more. Admission: adults $5; children 12 and younger are free. Parking free.
Portland
Portland Fair, Exchange Club Grounds, Route 17A, Portland held Oct. 9, 10 and 11. Features arts and crafts, flowers, exhibits, fruits and vegetables, canning, collections, photography, baking contests, midway, truck pulling, live entertainment and more. Admission: adults $7; seniors citizens $5; children 10 and younger free. Off-site parking free.
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North Stonington
New London County 4-H Fair, Grange Grounds, Wyassup Road, held July 24, 25 and 26. Features livestock, talent show, ox pull, Mystic Marinelife exhibit, 4-H olympics and more. Admission: adults $3; seniors $2; exhibitors and children 12 and younger free. Parking free.
Brooklyn
Windham County 4-H Fair, Brooklyn Fairgrounds, Route 169, held July 31, Aug. 1 and 2. Features livestock, arts and crafts, exhibits and more. Admission and parking free.
Durham
Middlesex/New Haven County 4-H Fair, Durham Fairgrounds Route 17, Durham held Aug. 7, 8 and 9. Features oxen draw, arts and crafts, livestock, tractor pull, square dancing. Admission is free. Parking $5.
Lebanon
Lebanon Country Fair, Mack Road (Off Routes 87 & 207), held Aug. 7, 8 and 9. Features arts and crafts, tractor pull, animal shows, baked goods, barbecue, monster truck show, and more. Admission: adults $8 (Fri. and Sat.) $7 (Sun.); seniors (65+, Sunday only) $6; children 11 and younger are free. Parking free.
Vernon
Tolland County 4-H Fair, 24 Hyde Ave. (Route 30) Vernon, held Aug. 7, 8 and 9. Features plants, arts and crafts, baked goods, tractor obstacle course, livestock, frog jumping contest and more. Admission: one day admission: $8 per car or $5 walk-in; (Friday only) Senior Citizen Day: $5 per car or $3 walk-in.
Goshen
Litchfield County 4-H Fair, Route 63, Goshen, held Aug. 8 and 9. Features arts and crafts, animal shows, tractor driving contest, pet parade and more. Admission and parking free.
Sterling
Ekonk Community Grange Fair, 723 Ekonk Hill Rd., held Aug. 8. Features flowers, arts and crafts, baked goods, contests and games, livestock and more. Admission and parking free.
Lyme
Hamburg Fair, Route 156 Hamburg Cove, Lyme held Aug. 14, 15 and 16. Features flowers, arts and crafts, baked goods, fruits and vegetables, live music, tractor pull, livestock and more. Admission: adults $5; senior citizens $3; children 12 and younger are free. Parking free.
Somers
Hartford County 4-H Fair, Four Town Fairgrounds, Egypt Road, Somers, held Aug. 14, 15 and 16. Features arts and crafts, livestock, animal shows, barbecue and more. Admission: adults $5; children 12 and younger are free. Parking free.
Weston
Norfield Grange Agricultural Fair, 12 Goodhill Rd., held Aug. 14. Features arts and crafts, fruits and vegetables judging, entertainment, petting zoo and more. Admission adults $2; seniors $1 and are free. Parking free.
Southington
Southington Grange Community Fair, Corner of Knowles Ave. & Summit St. Plantsville, held Aug. 15. Features fruits and vegetables, flowers, arts and crafts, contests, livestock and more. Free admission and parking.
Bridgewater
Bridgewater Country Fair, Route 133, 100 Main St. South Bridgewater, held Aug. 21, 22 and 23. Features petting zoo, arts and crafts, fruits and vegetables, baked goods, canning, contests and games, entertainment and more. Admission: adults $8; senior citizens (Sat. & Sun. only) $5; children 12 and younger are free. Parking free.
Wolcott
Wolcott Country Fair, Frisbie School, Woodtick Road & Todd Road, held Aug. 21, 22 and 23. Features carnival rides, arts and crafts, fruits and vegetables, livestock, baked goods, live music, contests, games and more. Admission: adults $7; senior citizens $4; children 12 and younger are free. Parking $3 with free shuttle service.
Brooklyn
Brooklyn Fair, Route 169, held Aug. 27, 28, 29 and 30. Features livestock, arts and crafts, baked goods, flowers, photography, midway, petting zoo, live entertainment, contests and games all four days. Also, fireworks on Thursday night, baking contests, talent show, animal shows, childrens games, tractor shows and more. Admission: adults $10; senior citizen day (65+) $6 (Sun.); children 12 and younger are free. Parking $4.
Chester
Chester Fair, Route 154, held Aug. 28, 29 and 30. Features flowers, arts and crafts, foods, photography, baked goods, exhibits, midway, entertainment, and livestock all three days. Also, tractor pull, animal shows, children's activities and more. Admission: adults $7; senior citizens $5 (Sat. and Sun.); children 12 and younger are free. 3-day pass $18. Parking free.
Plymouth
Terryville Lions Country Fair, 135 Town Hill Rd., off Route 6, Terryville, held Aug. 28, 29 and 30. Features crafts, canning, exhibits, stage entertainment and livestock all three days. Also, childrens contests and games, baking contests, photography, bingo, animal shows, barbecue, tractor pulls, fireworks and more. Admission: adults $6 (Fri. only), $8 (Sat. & Sun.); senior citizens $4 (Fri. only) $6 (Sat. & Sun.); children 12 and younger are free. Parking free.
Litchfield
Litchfield Grange Fair, 453 Bantam Rd., held Aug. 29. Features fruits and vegetable, flowers, arts and crafts, entertainment, contests, animal shows and more. Free admission and parking.
Monroe
Harmony Grange Fair, 2 Shelton Rd. (corner of Route 110 and 111), held Aug. 29. Features fruits and vegetables, flowers, arts and crafts, entertainment, contests, animal shows and more. Free admission and parking.
Simsbury
Simsbury Grange Agricultural Fair, 236 Farms Village Rd., Route 309, West Simsbury Aug. 29. Features fruits and vegetables, flowers, arts and crafts, entertainment, contests, animal shows and more. Free admission and parking.
Wilton
Cannon Grange Agricultural Fair and Exposition, 25 Cannon Rd., off Route 7, Wilton held Aug. 30 features fruits and vegetables, flowers, baked goods, crafts, livestock, games, baking contest and more. Admission: adults, $2; grangers, $1; children 12 and younger are free. Parking free at Cannondale railroad station.
Haddam
Haddam Neck Fair, Quarry Hill Road, Haddam Neck section, held Sept. 4, 5, 6 and 7. Features flowers, arts and crafts, collections, baked goods, food, photography, midway, stage entertainment and livestock. Also, baking contests, tractor pull, animal shows and more. Admission: adults $7; senior citizens (60+) $6 and children 12 and younger are free. Parking free.
Woodstock
Woodstock Fair, junctions of Routes 171 and 169, South Woodstock, held Sept. 4, 5, 6 and 7. Features flowers, arts and crafts, collections, baked goods, exhibits, midway, entertainment, livestock, animal shows and more. Admission: adults $12, senior citizens (60+) $8 (Fri. and Sat.); children 10 and younger are free. Parking $5.
Goshen
Goshen Fair, Route 63, South of Goshen Center, held Sept. 5, 6 and 7. Features arts and crafts, baked goods, fruits and vegetables, exhibits, midway, entertainment and livestock. Also, pony pulling, antique barn, animal shows, antique tractor pull, working oxen, exhibits and more. Admission: adults $7; senior citizens, $5 (Saturday only); children 12 and younger are free. Parking free
Hebron
Hebron Harvest Fair, Hebron Lions Fairgrounds, Gilead Street, Route 85, held Sept. 10, 11, 12 and 13. Features flowers, arts and crafts, foods, baked goods, collections, photography, exhibits, midway, petting zoo and livestock all four days. Also, talent show, guitar hero contest, truck and tractor pulls, animal shows, games and more. Admission: adults $10; senior citizens (65+), free between 12-4 p.m. on Friday only and $10 after 4 p.m. and all other days; children 12 and younger are free. Parking $5 per car. Free off-site parking with shuttle.
North Haven
North Haven Fair, Route 5, Washington Avenue, held Sept. 10, 11, 12 and 13. Features flowers, arts and crafts, baked goods, exhibits, midway, entertainment, games, baking contests and livestock all four days. Also, ox pull, horse pull, petting zoo and more. Admission: adults $9; senior citizen day $5 (Sunday only); children 12 and younger are free. Parking free.
South Windsor
Wapping Fair, Evergreen Walk, behind LA Fitness, South Windsor, held Sept. 10, 11, 12 and 13. Features livestock, fruits and vegetables, photography contest, baked goods, exhibits, fireworks and entertainment. Also, amusement rides, magic show, doodlebugs and games. Admission: adults and children 57" and over $6; seniors (65+) $3; and children under 57" are free. Parking free.
Bethlehem
Bethlehem Fair, Route 61, 384 Main St. North, held Sept. 11, 12 and 13. Features fruits and vegetables, canned goods, exhibits, antique tractors parade, midway and entertainment. Also, animal shows, lumberjack competition, garlic festival, tag sale and more. Admission: adults $7; senior citizens $5 (Sat. and Sun.); children 12 and younger are free. Parking free.
Ledyard
Ledyard Fair, Route 117, Ledyard Center, held Sept. 11, 12 and 13. Features flowers, arts and crafts, fruits and vegetables, baked goods, photography, midway, entertainment, baking contests, and livestock. Also, animal shows, Miss and Little Miss Ledyard Pageant, tractor pull, and more. Admission: adults $8; senior citizens/youth (13-18) $5; children 12 and younger are free. Parking free at high school and middle school with shuttle bus service.
Granby
Granby Grange Agricultural Fair, 212 N. Granby Road, Route 189, held Sept. 12. Features exhibits, flowers, crafts, collections, canning, baked goods, baking contests, fruits and vegetables and more. Free admission and parking.
Killingly
Killingly Grange Fair, 801 Hartford Pike, Dayville, held Sept. 12. Features flowers, arts and crafts, canning, collections, baked goods, photography, contests and games, baking contests, exhibits and more. Free admission and parking.
Meriden
Meriden Grange Fair, 540 Broad St., held Sept. 12. Features flowers, fruits and vegetables, canning, baked goods, baking contests, and more. Free admission and parking.
Somers
Four Town Fair, 56 Egypt Rd., off Route 83, Somers held Sept. 17, 18, 19 and 20. Features arts and crafts, foods, exhibits, midway, baking contests and livestock all four days. Also, animal shows, childrens contests and games, and more. Admission: adults $7; senior citizens $5 (Thurs. and Fri.); children 12 and younger are free. Parking free.
Guilford
Guilford Fair, Stone House Lane, Exits 57, 58 or 59 from I-95, held Sept. 18, 19 and 20. Features flowers, arts and crafts, baked goods, midway, contests and games, live stock exhibits, petting zoo, instructional demonstrations and giant pumpkin contest. Also, pony pulling, dairy and beef judging, high wire sky walk, trapeze act, antique tractor show and more. Admission: adults $10; senior citizens $8; children 6-11 $2 and children 5 and younger are free. 2-day pass $16. Parking $3. Shuttle lot is at exit 57 and 59.
Cheshire
Grange Community Fair, 44 Wallingford Road, held Sept. 19 and 20. Features auction, flowers, crafts, collections, baked goods, contests and games, livestock, baking contests and more. Free admission and parking.
Orange
Orange Country Fair, Orange Fairgrounds, Orange Center Road, Route 152, Orange held Sept. 19 and 20. Features flowers, arts and crafts, canning, collections, baked goods, photography, stage entertainment, childrens contests and games, baking contests, livestock both days. Also, horse pulling, barbecue, antique cars, doodlebug pulling, hand saw contest and more. Admission: adults $7; senior citizens $5; children 15 and younger are free. Parking free.
Wallingford
Wallingford Grange Fair, Route 150, 586 Center St., Wallingford held Sept. 19. Features fruits and vegetables, flowers, arts and crafts, entertainment, contests, animal shows and more. Free admission and parking.
Winchester
Winchester Grange Fair, Winchester Center Green, Route 63, held Sept. 20. Features fruits and vegetable, flowers, arts and crafts, entertainment, contests, animal shows and more. Free admission and parking.
Durham
Durham Fair, Routes 17 and 68, held Sept., 25, 26 and 27. Features, fruits and vegetables, arts and crafts, collections, stage entertainment, baking contest, midway, games and live stock exhibits all three days. Also, tractor pulls, llama competition, exhibits, animal shows and more. Admission: adults $15; seniors (62+) $13; children under 12 are free. 3-day pass $32.
Burlington
Whigville Grange Fair, 153 South Main St., Sept. 26. Features fruits and vegetables, flowers, arts and crafts, contests, animal shows and more. Free admission and parking.
Litchfield
Beacon Grange Fair, Route 254, held Sept. 27. Features flowers, exhibits, arts and crafts, fruits and vegetables, canning, collections, baked goods, baking contests and more. Free admission and parking.
Berlin
Berlin Fair, Beckley Road, East Berlin, held Oct. 2, 3, and 4. Features adults and youth crafts, baked goods, exhibits, midway, entertainment, contests and games, livestock, and tractor pulls. Admission: adults $12; senior (62+) $8; children 11 and younger are free. Free parking on-site and off-site with free shuttles bus.
Harwinton
Harwinton Fair, Locust Road, one mile southeast of Harwinton center, off Route 4, held Oct. 3 and 4. Features arts and crafts, baking contests, midway, entertainment, and animal shows both days. Also, wood chopping contest and childrens activities. Admission: adults $7; children 12 and younger are free. Parking free.
Barkhamsted
Riverton Fair, Route 20, Riverton section, held Oct., 9, 10, and 11. Features flowers, arts and crafts, canning, collections, baked goods, exhibits, contests and games, midway and livestock. Also, wood chopping contest, tractor pull and more. Admission: adults $5; children 12 and younger are free. Parking free.
Portland
Portland Fair, Exchange Club Grounds, Route 17A, Portland held Oct. 9, 10 and 11. Features arts and crafts, flowers, exhibits, fruits and vegetables, canning, collections, photography, baking contests, midway, truck pulling, live entertainment and more. Admission: adults $7; seniors citizens $5; children 10 and younger free. Off-site parking free.
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