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Connecticut Fall Fairs and Festivals
September 2-5, 2011 Haddam Neck Fair 2011
26 Quarry Hill Road Haddam Neck, CT Phone: 860-267-4671 Livestock exhibits and competitions; contests, live music; tractor pull; baby show; horse show; skillet throw, and more. Admission: General admission, $7; seniors age 60 years and older, $6; three-day pass, $18; children under age 12 admitted free. Hours: Friday, 4-9 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday, 7:30 a.m.-10 p.m.; Monday, 7:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Information:www.haddamneckfair.com.
Woodstock Fair 2011
281 Route 169 South Woodstock, CT Phone: 860-928-3246 Agricultural exhibition building, civil war camp, Brunn Barn Agricultural Museum complex, barnyard babies, heritage breeds, antique engines, antique cars, craft tents, midway by Fiesta Shows, fireworks, Labor Day parade, antique farm machinery, antique trucks, the living statue, go-kart racing, ceremonial Indian dancing, open horse show, grange exhibits, live music on stage by Little Big Town, The Guess Who, The Outlaws, Foghat, Head East, Bo Bice, and Blackberry Smoke. Hours: Friday-Sunday, 9 a.m.-11 p.m.; Monday, 9 a.m.-8 p.m. Admission: General Admission,$12; seniors age 65 and older, $8; children age 10 and younger admitted free. Information: www.woodstockfair.com.
September 3-5, 2011
Goshen Fair 2011
116 Old Middle Street (Route 63) Goshen, CT Phone: 860-491-3655 Livestock exhibits and competitions; live music; demonstrations of quilting, spinning, weaving, and basketry; magician; clowns; wood cutting contest; tractor pull; antique barn Hours: Saturday and Sunday 8 a.m.-8 p.m.; Monday, 8 a.m.- 6 p.m. Admission: Adults, $8; seniors, $5 on Saturday only; children under age 12, free. Information: www.goshenfair.org.
September 8-11, 2011
North Haven Fair 2011
Washington Avenue (Route 5) North Haven, CT Great fun the the whole family with food, rides, entertainment, exhibits, a petting zoo, music, and much more. Pony, horse, and ox pulling contests, Entertainment by B Wille Smith, Fleetwood Maxx, Northeast Wrestling, Famous Wallandas, Rosie's Racing Pigs. Admission: General admission, $10; senior on Sunday only, $5; children under age 12 admitted free when accompanied by an adult. Hours: Thursday, 5-10 p.m.; Friday, 3-11 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m.-11 p.m.; Sunday, 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Information: www.northhaven-fair.com.
Wapping Fair 2011
Evergreen Walk, 100 Cedar Avenue South Windsor, CT Special features include animal exhibits, racing pigs, Saturday fireworks, midway, stage entertainment, magic show, Wapping Idol Contest. Admission: Adults, $6; seniors over age 64, $3; children 57 inches tall and taller, $6. arking 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. Information: www.wappingfair.org/
Hebron Harvest Fair 2011
Hebron, CT Phone: 347 Gilead Street (Route 860-228-0892 Hebron Harvest Fair is a country agricultural fair featuring animal displays, various food, animal pulls, truck pulls, country music, carnival midway, and something to do for the entire family. Admission: $12; parking, $5. Hours: Thursday, 4-10 p.m.; Friday, noon-11 p.m.; Saturday, 9 a.m.-11 p.m.; Sunday, 9 p.m.-8 p.m. Information: www.hebronharvestfair.org.
 September 9-11, 2011Bethlehem Fair 2011
284 Main Street North Bethlehem, CT Phone: 203-266-5350 Livestock exhibits and competitions, tractor parade, martial arts demonstration. Lumberjack competition; hollerin’ contest, live music, and more. Time: Friday, 5-10 p.m.; Saturday, 8 a.m.-11 p.m.; Sunday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Admission; General $8; seniors $6, Saturday And Sunday only; children under age 12 admitted free with an adult. Information: www.bethlehemfair.com/
Norwalk Oyster Festival 2011
Veteran's Memorial Park, 42 Seaview Avenue Norwalk, CT Highlights of the event include musical performances; the Bar-B-Q Pit featuring competitions, demonstrations and food; children's activities and rides; harbor cruises; an arts and crafts show; oystering and environmental exhibits and, of course, oysters galore. 203-838-9444. September 16-17, 2011
Milford Irish Festival 2011
Fowler Field Rotary Pavilion behind the Milford Public Library, 57 New Haven Avenue Milford, CT Phone: 203-874-7275 There will be Irish music, Irish culture, dancing, youth activities, food, drink and Irish ware for sale. There is no parking at the festival site so free shuttle bus service will be available to & from The Westfield Connecticut Post Mall off I-95, exit 39B. Time: Friday, 6-9:30 p.m.; Saturday, 11 a.m.-9:30 p.m. Admission is $10 Saturday; $5 on Friday; and free for children age 12 and younger. Information: www.milfordirishfest.com.
 September 22-25, 2011Durham Fair 2011
Main Street and Fowler Avenue Durham, CT Livestock exhibits and competitions; truck and tractor pulls; home arts exhibits; lawnmower racing; Discovery Center; children’s events. Events include demolition derby. Live music by KC and the Sunshine Band on Friday at 7 p.m.; Blues Traveler on Saturday at 7 p.m.; and Steel Magnolia on Sunday at 3 p.m. Hours: Thursday, 4-10 p.m.; Friday and Saturday, 9 a.m.-10 p.m.; Sunday, 9 a.m.-7 p.m. Admission: Adults, $10-$15, depending on the day; children age 11 and younger admitted for free. Information: www.durhamfair.com.
September 23-25, 2011
Chrysanthemum Festival 2011
Veterans Memorial Boulevard Bristol, CT This weekend will feature a craft fair, food, and entertainment; including a truck and tractor show, car show, Touch-A-Truck, and a parade on Sunday at 1:30 p.m. Time: 9:30 a.m.-6 p.m. both days. Cost: Free. Information: http://bristolmumfestival.org/mumfestival/
September 24, 2011
Branford Oktoberfest
158 South Montowese Street Branford, CT Phone: 203-208-8788 German Beers, American craft beers and many more. German food from the best local restaurants. Vendor booths available. Live music all night. Raffles and games. Time: 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Cost: $20 in advance, $25 at the gate. See the website for a list of locations for presale tickets. Information: www.oktoberfestct.com
Sept. 24 & 25, Oct, 1-2, 8-10, 14-16
Connecticut Renaissance Faire
Lions Fairgrounds 347 Gilead Street Hebron, CT 06428 Phone: 860-478-5954 Open Sept. 24 & 25, Oct, 1-2, 8-10, 14-16 ; 11am-6pm
The “Something Different” you’ve been looking for is closer than you might think. Escape to the past with family & friends to experience a romantic age lost to time at the 13th annual Connecticut Renaissance Faire. Thrill to a full day of continuous entertainment on eight stages including jousting, armored combat, fire eaters, comedy, magic, chivalrous knights, and the best variety entertainment of any New England Festival – all included with your admission! New acts and old favorites return to chase they cares away with smiles and laughter.
Explore New England’s LARGEST Medieval Marketplace featuring handcrafted and unique items you won’t find anywhere else. Dine on turkey legs, bread bowl stews, apple crisp and a variety of other delectable foods and desserts in our food courtyard. Learn about this enchanted period in time and perhaps even a bit about your own heritage. You’ll have so much fun you’ll be looking for reasons to come back again and again! And as always, costumes are encouraged but not required.
September 30-October 2, 2011
Berlin Fair 2011
Berlin Fairgrounds, 430 Beckley Road East Berlin, CT Phone: 860-828-0063 Livestock exhibits and competitions; arts and crafts;; agricultural museum; tractor and truck pulls; oxen pull; garden club exhibits; live entertainment; baking, photo, and quilting contests. Featured entertainment includes Ryan Pelton as Elvis; racing pigs; Jake Owen; Michelle's Magical Poodles; Ma Martin's Wild West Rodeo; Micky Dolenz and The Monkees; Lucky Bob Juggling & Comedy Family Show. Hours: Friday, 11 a.m.-10 p.m.; Satuday, 9 a.m.-10 p.m.; Sunday, 9 a.m.-7 p.m. Admission: Adults, $12; seniors of age 62, $8; children under age 11, free. Information: www.ctberlinfair.com/ October 1-2, 2011
Harwinton Fair 2011
Locust Road Harwinton, CT Phone: 860-485-0464 Zircus Wallenda high wire entertainment; Civil War era demonstrations & living history; country store and early Americana display; draft horse exhibit and demonstration; demonstrations of pioneer living, blacksmithing and cooking; antique tractor show; rides and amusements; pig racing; children’s entertainment; magic act; Western horse show; women’s skillet throw; live music by Aces & Eights, and Connecticut Bristol Old Tyme Fiddlers. Hours: Saturday, 8 a.m.-10 p.m.; Sunday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Admission: Adults, $7; children age 12 and younger, free. Information: www.harwintonfair.com/
 October 15-16, 2011Harvest Festival Weekend
Stamford Museum & Nature Center, 39 Scofieldtown Road. Stamford, CT Phone: 203-322-1646 Enjoy hayrides, apple cider demonstrations, a scarecrow contest, pumpkin carving, and fun activities for the whole family. Wear a costume and participate in a parade led by a special guest. Other activities include an apple slingshot, farm animal demonstrations, face-painting, storytelling, children’s crafts and much more. Time: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Cost: $10; children age 3 and younger, free. Information: www.stamfordmuseum.org. |
