Arts and Entertainment
August 18, 2022
From: Hamburg FairThis family friendly fair showcases many agricultural fair traditions while highlighting top local music talent and entertainment. Visitors will enjoy Milestone Midway Carnival rides and games, Grange Hall coffee and breakfast sandwiches, food concessions, pony rides and entries and exhibits for farm, animal, crafts, fruits, vegetables and more.
Fair Schedule:
Friday, August 19, 2022
Gates Open at 5pm
6:00-8:00 PM: Big Hix – Modern Country
8:30-10:30 PM: Sugar – Pop/Funk & Hip-Hop
Saturday, August 20, 2022
Gates Open at 9 AM
Tent Stage:
11:00AM to 12:00PM: Steve Roslonekof Steve Songs has been writing and performing his award-winning music for kids and families for the past fifteen years. Steve blends participatory songs, clever stories and great melodies to create what the Boston Globe called “not just a musical journey but an entertaining, interactive and educational one.” Steve has delighted audiences throughout the country, including at prestigious venues including the Kennedy Center, Fenway Park and the White House.
1:00 – 4:30PM: Music Now Foundation | Nightingale’s Showcase-featuring the best of the areas emerging young artists in collaboration with MusicNow and Nightingale’s Acoustic Cafe.
1 PM: Braiden Sunshine & Ian Maxwell – Pop, Rock
2 PM: The Midnight Anthem – Country flavored originals and covers
3 PM: Colin Hallahan – Solo Soft Rock / Pop Original
4 PM: Sophia Griswold Band – Upbeat Funk/Soul Horn Band
In the Arena:
1:00 – 4:00 PM: Radio Control Car Racing
Discover the latest craze for kids and adults – competitive racing with fast and fun radio control cars! The folks from R/C Madness are setting up a racetrack and will have all the cars and equipment you need to start your engines. Try out one of their ready demo cars or bring you own and let the fun begin.
12:00 to 2:00 PM: Kid’s Activities & Games!
There’s fun for the young one’s in the family with sand art, giant bubble blowing, a scavenger hunt, a slime making station, and a pie eating contest (for ages 5-15). Finish up all the fun and cool off the summer heat with water balloon tossing (don’t forget to bring a towel!). More activities to come!
2:00 – 4:30 PM: The 1st Ladies Fry Pan Toss Competition!
Ladies will compete to see who throws a cast iron fry pan the straightest and farthest. The event is open to all ladies 18 years old and up. Husbands, boyfriends, family members and friends are allowed in the “Cheering Section outside the ring and are encouraged to cheer you on. Costumes are encouraged to enhance and liven the competition!
5:00 PM: Presentation of the Official Hamburg Fair Song
Written & Produced by Children of the Lyme – Old Lyme Community
6:00PM – 8:00 PM: Katie Perkins – Contemporary Country
8:30 – 10:30 PM: Wicked Peach – Hard & Pop Rock
Sunday, August 21, 2022
Gates Open 9 AM
Tent Stage:
11:00AM – 12:00 PM: Magic Show
12:00 – 1:00 PM: CT Balloon Twister
1:00 – 3:30 PM: Jamie’s Junkshow – Groovy Acoustic style incorporating Pop, Country, Rock, Reggae and Jazz
4:00 – 6:00PM: The Bristol Old Time Fiddlers
Arena:
11:00 AM – 1:00 PM: Family + Friends Cornhole Tournament
1:00 – 4:00 PM: Extreme Competitive Cornhole Tournament
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Fair Date: August 19 - 21, 2022
Hours:
Friday: 5 – 9:30 PM
Saturday: 12:30 – 9:30 PM
Sunday: 12:30 – 5 PM
Location: Hamburg Fairgrounds - 2 Sterling City Road Old Lyme, CT 06371
Admission:
General $10; Advance Sale $8
Kids 11 and under FREE
Active Service Men and Woman $8 (ID required)
Senior Citizens $8
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