Choose from Four Options
- $12 for two Groupons, each good for one Sunday (Sept. 27th) admission ($20 value)
- $24 for four Groupons, each good for one Sunday (Sept. 27th) admission ($40 value)
- $38 for two Groupons, each good for one four-day pass ($64 value)
- $74 for four Groupons, each good for one four-day pass ($128 value)
- Each option includes one parking pass for one vehicle. Valid only in Durham Fair–operated lots.
Event Times:
- Thursday, September 24: 4 p.m.–10 p.m.
- Friday, September 25: 9 a.m.–10 p.m.
- Saturday, September 26: 9 a.m.–11 p.m.
- Sunday, September 27: 9 a.m.–7 p.m.
96th-Annual Durham Fair
When the first Durham Fair was held in 1916, about 2,000 people from the town and other surrounding communities visited the fairgrounds. Last year, visitors from all over the region attended the Durham Fair, which has been voted Best Fair by Connecticut Magazine for its combination of family activities, mouthwatering food, good music, and lack of robot overlords.
This year, the agricultural fair features more than 1,000 animals and more than 10,000 exhibits, plus carnival rides and appearances by CMA Award–winner Martina McBride. It also entertains visitors with everything from a demolition derby to a comedic dog show to a wine festival.
Though the fair has grown substantially since its early days, it is still run entirely by volunteers. Furthermore, it gives a portion of its profits back to the community via scholarships and the support of numerous local projects and events.