Arts and Entertainment
August 18, 2022
From: The Durham FairCome visit the Durham Fair and you’ll see what a real fair is all about. Live entertainment, rides and games on the Midway, first-class animal competitions and discovery events on the Corn Stalk Stage. Along with a trove of crafts, exhibits, shopping and fun food. Yum! The Durham Fair is easy to reach yet hard to leave. We know you will have a great time!
Fair Schedule:
THURSDAY, September 22, 2022
5–6:30: PM: Kings of Karma: Rock and Country
Center Stage
5–6:30: Good Fella’z
Green Stage
5:00: Echoes of Sinatra and Dine: Italian
International Food & Stage
5:00: Wee, Wee, Wee Racing Pigs
Top of Canfield Lane
5:00: Antique Farm Equipment Demo
South End Farm Museum
7:00: Wee, Wee, Wee Racing Pigs
Top of Canfield Lane
7–9: Mixed Signals: Groove oriented Rock and Blues
Center Stage
7–9: Rock Bottom
Green Stage
7:30–10: Demolition Derby
Motorized Events Area
FRIDAY, September 23, 2022
All Day: Scavenger Hunt
Youth Exhibits
All Day: Learn About Cub Scouts / Scouts BSA / Girl Scouts
Youth Exhibits
9:00: AM: Beef Cattle Showmanship
Cow Palace
9–3: Garden Tractor Pulls
Motorized Events Area
10–2: Sewing Demonstrations from American Sewing Guild
Needlework Building
10–1: Children’s Craft Activity
Needlework Building
10:30–12: CRHS: High School Jazz Band & Show Choir
Center Stage
10:30–12: Flip the Tables
Green Stage
11:00: Ox Pulls (all classes)
Pull Ring
11:00: The Happy Travelers Orchestra: Polish
International Food & Stage
11:00: Wee, Wee, Wee Racing Pigs
Top of Canfield Lane
11:00: Antique Farm Equipment Demo
South End Farm Museum
11–3: Quilt of Valor Demonstration
Needlework Building
12:15–1:45: PM: Aquatudes
Center Stage
12:30–2: Sage
Green Stage
1:00: Linguini the Cow BINGO
South of the Youth Building
2:00: Antique Farm Equipment Demo
South End Farm Museum
2:30–4: Great Hill Mountain Band
Center Stage
2:45–4:15: Daily Planet
Green Stage
3:00: DeutschBand: German
International Food & Stage
3:00: Wee, Wee, Wee Racing Pigs
Top of Canfield Lane
4:00: Dairy Cattle Showmanship
Cow Palace
4:00: Llama Shows
Llama Ring outside of T Barn
4:30–6:30: Sunset Drive
Center Stage
5–6:30: The Engine Room: ’50s, ’60s, ’70s & ’80s Rock
Green Stage
5:00: Bunny Hop Contest
The Barnyard
5:00: Antique Farm Equipment Demo
South End Farm Museum
6:00: Wee, Wee, Wee Racing Pigs
Top of Canfield Lane
7–9: Wastin’ Bullets
Green Stage
7–9: Blondie & Beyond
Center Stage
7:30–10: Figure 8 & Demolition Derby
Motorized Events Area
SATURDAY, September 24, 2022
All Day: Scavenger Hunt
Youth Exhibits
All Day: Learn About Cub Scouts / Scouts BSA / Girl Scouts
Youth Exhibits
8:30: AM: Dairy Cattle Open & Junior Show
Cow Palace
9:00: Goat Show
Goat Show Ring
9:00: Sheep Show
Sheep Show Ring
10:00: Pony Pull (all classes)
Pull Ring
10:00: Rabbits Junior & Senior Showmanship
The Barnyard
10:00: Mini Pedal Tractor Pull
Kids Place
10–12: Kareoke Competition
Green Stage
10–2: Sewing Demonstrations from American Sewing Guild
Needlework Building
10–1: Children’s Craft Activity
Needlework Building
10:30–12: CRHS: High School Jazz Band & Show Choir
Center Stage
11:00: Sound Pipers Band: Caribbean
International Food & Stage
11:00: Poultry Jr. and Sr. Showmanship
The Barnyard
11:00: Wee, Wee, Wee Racing Pigs
Top of Canfield Lane
11:00: Antique Farm Equipment Demo
South End Farm Museum
11–3: Quilt of Valor Demonstration
Needlework Building
12–2: PM: Dialed Action Sports, FMX Freestyle Motocross Stunt Show
Motorized Events Area
12:30–2: Shed Rats
Green Stage
12:30–2: Jason Ingriselli and the Miles North
Center Stage
1:00: Linguini the Cow BINGO
South of the Youth Building
2:00: Antique Farm Equipment Demo
South End Farm Museum
2:30–4: Bad Mannerz
Center Stage
2:45–4:15: Bus13
Green Stage
3–4: People Pull—Team Members
Motorized Events Area
3:00: Nosmo Kings Band: Irish
International Food & Stage
3:00: Wee, Wee, Wee Racing Pigs
Top of Canfield Lane
4:30–6: Downtown 6
Center Stage
5–6:30: Jackson Hill: Country
Green Stage
5:00: Antique Farm Equipment Demo
South End Farm Museum
5:00: Bunny Hop Contest
The Barnyard
5:00: 3-Horse Pull (all classes)
Pull Ring
6:00: Wee, Wee, Wee Racing Pigs
Top of Canfield Lane
6–11: Truck & SUV Pull
Motorized Events Area
7–9: Cherry Pie
Green Stage
7–9: Sister Funk
Center Stage
7:00: Battle of the Barns
Cow Palace
SUNDAY, September 25, 2022
All Day: Scavenger Hunt
Youth Exhibits
All Day: Learn About Cub Scouts / Scouts BSA / Girl Scouts
Youth Exhibits
9:00: AM: Ecumenical Church Service
Green Stage
9:00: Halter Class Horse Pull
Pull Ring
9–3: Connecticut State Tractor Pullers Association
Motorized Events Area
10:00: Pair Draft Horse Pull (3125 lbs. or under 15 ft.)
Pull Ring
10:00: Mini Pedal Tractor Pull
Kids Place
10:00: Wee, Wee, Wee Racing Pigs
Top of Canfield Lane
10 – 2: Sewing Demonstrations from American Sewing Guild
Needlework Building
10:30–12: Liz Reed and the Time of Day
Green Stage
11–12:30: Beth and the Boys
Center Stage
11:00: Bunny Hop Contest
The Barnyard
11:00: Antique Farm Equipment Demo
South End Farm Museum
11:00: Jukebox45 Show Band: American
International Food & Stage
11–3: Quilt of Valor Demonstration
Needlework Building
12 :00: PM: Monster Truck Show Meet and Greet: Meet drivers and get autographs and pictures.
Motorized Events Area
12:00: Wee, Wee, Wee Racing Pigs
Top of Canfield Lane
12:30–2: Zydeliscious
Green Stage
1:00: Power Wheels Demolition Derby
Mom's Mini Van Demolition Derby
Motorized Events Area
1:00: Pair Draft Horse Pull (3,325 lbs. or under 15 ft.)
Pull Ring
1–2:30: Crossover: New Country, Classic Rock
Center Stage
2:00: Monster Truck Show: Monster Truck freestyle event
Motorized Events Area
2:00: Animal Costume Parade
Cow Palace
2:00: Antique Farm Equipment Demo
South End Farm Museum
2:30: Linguini the Cow BINGO
South of the Youth Building
2:30–4: Neighborhood Watch
Green Stage
3:00: Pair Draft Horse Pull (over 3,325 lbs. 12 ft.)
Pull Ring
3:00: The Hot Club of Black Rock: French
International Food & Stage
3:00: Wee, Wee, Wee Racing Pigs
Top of Canfield Lane
3–5: The Monthei Brothers: Country
Center Stage
5:00: Antique Farm Equipment Demo
South End Farm Museum
Fair Date: September 22 - 25, 2022
Hours:
Thursday: 4 PM – 10 PM
Friday: 9 AM – 10 PM
Saturday: 9 AM – 10 PM
Sunday: 9 AM – 6 PM
Location: Durham Agricultural Fairgrounds - 24 Town House Road Durham, CT 06422
Admission:
Thursday:
All tickets - $10
Children 11 and Under - FREE
Active Military, with Military ID - FREE
Attendees in Wheelchairs - FREE
Friday, Saturday, Sunday:
Adults - $15
Children 11 and Under - FREE
Active Military, with Military ID - FREE
Attendees in Wheelchairs - FREE
Seniors (62 and over) - $10
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