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All is Fair!
Connecticut Boasts More than 50 Agricultural Fairs

By , About.com Guide

Jul 15 2009
Connecticut is home to nearly 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: 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.

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