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The Clinton Lions Fair: Maine's Three-Day September Agricultural Fair

A three-day, family-oriented agricultural fair run by the Clinton Lions Club each September at the Clinton fairgrounds on Bangor Road — pulling, livestock halls, a woodsmen's contest, and a full midway.

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Topsfield Fair 2026: Your Guide to New England's Great Eleven-Day Fair

The Topsfield Fair runs eleven days every October on Boston Street in Topsfield, Massachusetts, under the Essex Agricultural Society. Here's what to see, what it's known for, and how to plan your 2026 visit.

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September 2026 Fairs in Connecticut and Massachusetts: A Weekend-by-Weekend Guide

September is the busiest month of the New England fair season, and Connecticut and Massachusetts carry most of it. Every fair and festival of the month sorted by weekend, with the two weekends still ahead marked — the Big E, Old Deerfield, Durham and more.

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Granite State Fair 2026: The Fair Most People Still Call the Rochester Fair

The Granite State Fair, formerly the Rochester Fair, runs across two separate September weekends in 2026 — September 17-20 and September 24-27 — with the grounds closed in between. Here's what's on, and why the split schedule catches people out.

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Topsfield Fair 2026: Dates, Giant Pumpkins, and What to Expect

The Topsfield Fair runs eleven days from October 2 to 12, 2026, on Boston Street in Topsfield. Run by the Essex Agricultural Society since its first cattle show in 1820, it's home to the All New England Giant Pumpkin Weigh-Off — where the world's first one-ton pumpkin was weighed in 2012.

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Topsfield Fair 2026: Eleven Days in October, Running Since 1820

Running since the Essex Agricultural Society's first cattle show in 1820, and home of the All New England Giant Pumpkin Weigh-Off. Here's the 2026 run.

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Berlin Fair 2026: Connecticut's Lions Club Agricultural Fair

Four days of agricultural fair run by the Berlin Lions Club, and one of the anchors of Connecticut's September fair calendar.

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Entering a Fair Competition in New England: Premium Books, Open Classes and 4-H

Most people who want to enter something into a fair get sent to the vendor application by mistake. Here's how the competition side actually works — premium books, open classes, entry deadlines, and the difference between a 4-H fair and an agricultural fair.

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Barnstable County Fair 2026: Visitor's Guide

Cape Cod's Barnstable County Fair returns July 20–26, 2026 to the Cape Cod Fairgrounds in East Falmouth — seven days of rides, fair food, livestock, a demolition derby, and nightly main-stage concerts.

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Cummington Fair 2026: Visitor's Guide

The 158th Cummington Fair returns August 27–30, 2026 to the Cummington Fairgrounds in the western Massachusetts hilltowns — four days of livestock, horse and ox draws, a midway, live music, and country-fair tradition.

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Connecticut Fairs and Festivals 2026: Your Complete Guide

A month-by-month guide to Connecticut's fairs, festivals, boat shows, and craft fairs in 2026 — from the legendary Durham Fair to the Norwalk Boat Show and the Hartford Home Show.

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Fryeburg Fair 2026: Everything You Need to Know Before You Go

The Fryeburg Fair is Maine's biggest agricultural fair — eight days of harness racing, ox pulls, livestock shows, a massive midway, and more fried food than you can eat. Here's everything you need to plan your 2026 visit.

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Craft Fairs vs. Agricultural Fairs in New England: What's the Difference?

Not all fairs are the same — agricultural fairs have livestock, rides, and racing, while craft fairs focus on handmade goods and artisan vendors. Here's how to tell the difference and which type to visit in New England.

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New England Fair Season 2026: Your Guide to the Best Fairs, Festivals, and Shows

Fair season in New England runs from June through October, from small-town grange fairs to the Big E. Here's how the season works, which anchor events to plan around, and tips for finding the hidden gems across all six New England states — Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Massachusetts, Connecticut, and Rhode Island.

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The Sandwich Fair: Why This No-Frills NH Fair Is a Local Favorite

The Sandwich Fair is one of New Hampshire's most beloved traditions — a no-frills agricultural fair with horse pulls, homemade pie, and a community atmosphere that feels unchanged in decades. Here's what to expect.

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Deerfield Fair 2026: A Visitor's Guide to New Hampshire's Most Beloved Fair

The Deerfield Fair has been running since 1876 and remains one of the best-loved agricultural fairs in New Hampshire. Here's your guide to what to see, eat, and do at the 2026 edition.

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Your Guide to New Hampshire Fairs & Festivals in 2026

The 2026 New Hampshire fair season, with the fairs still ahead this fall — the Granite State Fair, the NH Highland Games, the Deerfield Fair and the Sandwich Fair — plus a live calendar that stays current.

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Tunbridge World's Fair: Vermont's Most Storied Agricultural Fair

The Tunbridge World's Fair has been running since 1867 and remains one of Vermont's most authentic agricultural fairs — dairy cattle, ox pulls, harness racing, and a freewheeling energy you won't find anywhere else.

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Vermont Maple Products at Fairs: A Tasting Guide for Visitors

Vermont fairs are maple country — syrup, cream, candy, creemees, and more. Here's a guide to the maple products you'll find at Vermont fairs, how to taste the different grades, and what's worth bringing home.

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Vermont Fall Foliage and Fairs: How to Combine the Best of Both

Vermont's fair season and fall foliage overlap perfectly in late September and October. Here's how to combine agricultural fairs with scenic drives through peak color for the ultimate Vermont fall experience.

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Vermont Agricultural Fairs 2026: Your Guide to the Best Fairs in the Green Mountain State

Vermont's agricultural fairs are rooted in real farming tradition — dairy cattle competitions, ox pulls, maple syrup vendors, and scenery that makes a September afternoon feel like a gift. Here's your guide to the best Vermont fairs in 2026.

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Your Complete Guide to Maine Fairs & Festivals in 2026

The 2026 Maine fair schedule with confirmed dates for every fair still ahead — Oxford, New Portland, Common Ground, Cumberland County and Fryeburg.

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