Here's a look at 10 agricultural fairs within a short driving distance of Hartford: Connecticut's central capital city. Visit the Web site of the Association of Connecticut Agricultural Fairs for a complete guide to fairs in the state.
August 7-9, 2009
Lebanon Country Fair
Lebanon Lions Fairgrounds, 144 Mack Road, Lebanon, CT
860-642-7410
Admission: $8 for adults ($7 on Sunday), $7 for seniors ($6 on Sunday), free for children under 12.
Hours: Friday 6 p.m.-11:30 p.m.; Saturday 9 a.m.-12 a.m.; Sunday 9 a.m.-8 p.m.
Special Features: Live Music, Modified Tractor Pull, Livestock Judging, Helicopter Rides, Monster Truck Show and Rides, Chicken Barbeque.
August 14-16, 2009
Hartford County 4-H Fair
Four Town Fair Grounds, Egypt Road, Somers, CT
860-574-9074
Admission: $5 for adults, free for children under 12
Hours: Friday 10:00 a.m.-10:00 p.m.; Saturday: 9:00 a.m.-10:00 p.m.; Sunday 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
Special Features: Livestock Judging, Exhibits, Children's Activities.
August 27-30, 2009
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 $4 per car.
Hours: Thursday 4:00-11:00 p.m.; Friday 8:00 a.m.-11:00 p.m.; Saturday, 8:00 a.m.-11:00 p.m.; Sunday 8:00 a.m.-11:00 p.m.
Special Features: Animal Exhibits, Veggie Races, Country Store and Museum, Carnival Rides and Midway, Main Stage Entertainment including Julianne Hough (Friday) and Jake Owen (Saturday).
September 4-7, 2009
Haddam Neck Fair
26 Quarry Hill Road, Haddam Neck, CT
860-267-5922
Admission: $7 for adults, $6 for seniors, free for children under 12; parking is free.
Hours: Friday 4-10 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday 7:30 a.m.-10 p.m.; Monday 7:30 a.m.-6 p.m.
Special Features: Rides, Musical Entertainment.
September 10-13, 2009
Hebron Harvest Fair
Lions Park, 347 Gilead Street (Route 85), Hebron, CT
860-228-0892
Admission: $10, free for children 12 and under, free for seniors on Friday only until 4 p.m.; 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, Family Agricultural Entertainment, Demolition Derby, Stage Entertainment.
September 10-13, 2009
Wapping Fair
Evergreen Walk, South Windsor, CT
Admission: $6 for adults ($3 on Thursday, $5 on Sunday with the donation of one non-perishable food item), $3 for seniors, 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, Racing Pigs, Saturday Fireworks, Midway, Stage Entertainment, Magic Show, Wapping Idol Contest, Thank You Bags.
September 17-20, 2009
Four Town Fair
Egypt Road, Somers, CT
860-749-6527
Admission: $7 for adults, free for children 12 years and under, $5 for seniors on Thursday and Friday; parking is free.
Hours: Thursday and Friday 4-11 p.m.; Saturday 8 a.m.-11 p.m; and Sunday 8 a.m.-7 p.m.
Special Features: Midway, Antique & Farm Machinery, Livestock, Stage Entertainment, Children's Activities.
September 25-27, 2009
Durham Fair
1 Townhouse Road, Durham, CT
860-349-9495
Admission: $15 for adults (or $32 for all three days), $13 for seniors, free for children 11 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 Blake Shelton, Children's Activities and Shows, Carnival Midway, Talent Show, Pulling Contests, Livestock Competitions, Giant Pumpkins.
October 2-4, 2009
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. - 6:30 p.m.
Special Features: Arts & Crafts, Animal Exhibits, Horse Show, Stage Entertainment including Phil Vassar and Grand Funk Railroad, Racing Pigs, Bubble Show, Rodeo.
October 9-11, 2009
Portland Fair
Exchange Club Grounds, Route 17A, Portland, CT
Admission: $7 for adults. $5 for seniors, and free for children under 10.
Hours: Friday 5-11 p.m.; Saturday 9 a.m.-11 p.m.; Sunday 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Special Features: Talent Show, Musical Acts, Midway, Farm Animals.
