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“New England’s Oldest ‘Family Fair’®” – the Deerfield Fair – opens October 1 for its 133rd year. Four full days of events, both old and new, take place at the Deerfield Fairgrounds in Deerfield, New Hampshire. “You can’t help having a good time at the Deerfield Fair! This is a good old country fair, a family fair,” says Deerfield Fair Association president Sheryl Bolduc. “Everybody is watching their budgets these days. And this fair packs in a lot of entertainment for one low admission price. Two adults with three kids age 12 or under pay just $16 for the whole family, including all exhibits and shows, and parking is free. It’s a great deal for a full day of family fun.”
Following opening ceremonies at 9am on Thursday, October 1, the fair kicks off with the first of several all-breed horse and dairy shows, and sheep judging. Throughout the day, fairgoers can enjoy everything from horse pulling to a woodsmen contest, plus magic and other stage shows, and live music such as country music singer Shep Spinney, performing at 7pm. According to longtime fair director and former horse-pulling competitor “Junior” Gardner, “You can go down to the barn, we have pig scramblin’ there,” says Gardner. “You wanna see them little kids get after them pigs, oh my, that’s somthin’ to see!” Many events are repeated every day of the fair, such as the “Holy Cow, Mr. Pig, and Bully Show”.
Day two offers cattle pulling, The Flying Wallendas Family Circus, and the Miss Deerfield Fair pageant. October 3 features a number of 4-H shows and various musical performances, including the Ancient Order of Hibernians Pipe and Drum Band as well as the second annual fiddler’s contest. Fiddlers from throughout the region will take the stage to see who will win top honors.
Performing on day four, the Granite State Cloggers are always a crowd favorite. And the fair’s grand finale is the competition and crashes of the fourth annual Demolition Derby, as specially prepared klunkers and junkers race for fun and prize money. “Also returning for a second year is our banjo contest,” adds Bolduc. “Pickers and strummers get together to give some great musical performances and enjoy a friendly competition.”
For all four days of the fair, a midway offers exciting amusement park rides and games; on October 2 and October 4, all rides are just $20 from 9am-5pm. For those who wait all year just to sample the terrific and varied fair food will find everything from sausage subs to old-fashioned cotton candy to funnel cake. The Deerfield Fair runs October 1 through October 4 and is accessible via Route 101 exit 3, then north on Route 43 to the fairgrounds at 34 Stage Road. There is free parking, and overnight camping is available. More information, directions, and a complete events listing are available at http://www.deerfieldfair.com.
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