New England Events attract hundreds of thousands annually to attend Country Fairs, Festivals, Celebrations, and Annual Traditions.
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A real authentic Agricultural Fair – in fact, Skowhegan State Fair is the oldest consecutively running Agricultural Fair in the entire country! Enjoy farm animals, tractor pulls and fair competitions. Entertainment and a huge midway, animal exhibits, crafts, commercial exhibits, flower show, animal pull events and harness racing. A great time to visit the great […]
Once called the Rutland Fair - the Vermont State Fair is a great time to visit Rutland.
The Champlain Valley Fair — Vermont’s Big, Friendly Summer Block Party There are county fairs, and then there’s the Champlain Valley Fair — the kind of place where you’ll find Vermont’s agricultural heart beating loud and proud under a tarp by the grandstand. Held each late August at the Champlain Valley Exposition in Essex Junction, […]
Lancaster Fair – A Classic New Hampshire Country Celebration Welcome to Lancaster, New Hampshire, a town steeped in history and tucked into the rolling green landscapes of New England’s Great North Woods. Every year as summer fades into fall, Lancaster comes alive with one of the region’s most beloved traditions: the Lancaster Fair. For more […]
Experience the Hopkinton State Fair – New Hampshire’s Favorite Fall Tradition Join the fun in Hopkinton, NH, at the Hopkinton State Fair for a fun-filled celebration of agriculture, community, and entertainment. Enjoy heart-pounding Midway rides, live music, mouthwatering fair food, and thrilling Grandstand events like the Monster Truck and Demolition Derby shows. Explore local crafts, […]
2 Weeks of more fun, displays, and excitement. Displays from all six New England states. Live concerts, food tastings, fair vendors, kiddie rides and much more. Please note that no weapons are allowed on the grounds. Metal detectors are in use at every entrance gate to the fairgrounds.
NH Scot – The New Hampshire Highland Games & Festival If you love the skirl of the bagpipes, the swish of a tartan kilt, the energy of Highland dancers, and the thrill of a well-flipped caber, then there’s one autumn weekend in New Hampshire you won’t want to miss. The New Hampshire Highland Games & […]
Enjoy 19th-Century Suburban Boston Charm in Winchester, MA at the “Fabulous First Fifty” Tour If you love exploring the history and culture of New England, head over to Winchester, Massachusetts, on Saturday, September 20th, for a special tour of some of its well-preserved 19th-century homes, inside and out! Just eight miles north of Boston, today […]
Durham Fair – A Connecticut Agricultural Fair Classic Each year as the leaves begin to turn and the air takes on that unmistakable early fall crispness, one Connecticut event rises above the rest in terms of tradition, charm, and sheer fun. We’re talking about the Durham Fair, a community celebration that’s been delighting generations of […]
Fryeburg Fair – A Classic Maine Celebration of Agriculture, Tradition, and Fun When the air turns crisp and the leaves start putting on their vibrant New England show, there’s one event that locals and travelers alike circle on the calendar: the Fryeburg Fair. Tucked into the western foothills of Maine, this weeklong celebration of farming, […]