Durham Fair

The Durham Fair, held in Durham, Connecticut, is one of the largest agricultural fairs in New England and was first held in 1916. The three-day event takes place during the last full weekend of September. Activities include livestock and competitive exhibits, pulling contests, craft and commercial tents, various forms of entertainment and a carnival midway. The fairgrounds accommodate both permanent buildings for commercial and agricultural exhibits and space for tents and other non-permanent structures to be brought in each year. Past entertainers on the main stage have included George Jones, SHeDAISY, Bill Monroe, Loretta Lynn, .38 Special, Charlie Daniels, Phil Vassar, The Guess Who, REO Speedwagon, Blues Traveler, and KC and the Sunshine Band.

The Durham Fair is staffed entirely by volunteers; in fact, it is the second largest fair in North America without paid management or employees. In addition to the members of the Durham Agricultural Fair Association and other volunteers, local organizations such as schools, churches, clubs, civic groups, and more, participate in the fair to help raise funds for their organizations.

Read more about Durham Fair:  Pulling Contests, Use of Durham Fairgrounds

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