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SUMMARY:Washington County Fair 2026 in Richmond\, Rhode Island
DESCRIPTION:Washington County Fair 2026 in Richmond\, Rhode Island\, from Wednesday\, August 12\, through Sunday\, August 16\, bringing five days of country music\, midway rides\, livestock shows\, horse and ox pulls\, motorsports\, agricultural exhibits\, fair food\, family contests\, 4-H activities\, and more than 130 food and craft vendors to the Washington County Fairgrounds. \nThis isn’t simply a carnival with some farm animals tucked into a corner. \nAgriculture remains at the heart of the Washington County Fair nearly 60 years after the first fair was held in 1967. Walk away from the midway and you’ll find cattle being judged in the show barn\, young 4-H members showing animals they’ve spent months raising\, draft horses pulling thousands of pounds\, vegetables and flowers competing for ribbons\, and exhibits celebrating the farming traditions the fair was originally created to preserve. \nThen\, when evening arrives\, the Main Stage comes alive with nationally known country artists. \nFor anyone looking for the full county-fair experience\, this is one of Rhode Island’s biggest summer traditions. \nFive Days at the Fair\nFair gates open at 8:00 a.m.\, although most activities and vendors begin around 10:00 a.m. \nThe midway opens daily at noon. \nThe fair remains open until: \n\nWednesday through Saturday: 11:00 p.m.\nSunday: 8:00 p.m.\n\nWith livestock shows beginning early and concerts continuing well into the evening\, it’s entirely possible to spend most of a day here. \nCountry Music Takes Over the Main Stage\nMusic is included with fair admission\, and the 2026 Main Stage lineup features nationally known country performers alongside rising artists. \nWednesday\, August 12\nPresley & Taylor — 9:00 p.m. \nSister duo Presley & Taylor bring their contemporary country sound and close harmonies to opening night. \nThursday\, August 13\nJoss Ross — 9:00 p.m. \nCountry singer-songwriter Joss Ross headlines Thursday night. \nFriday\, August 14\nMark Wills — 9:00 p.m. \nFriday belongs to one of the weekend’s biggest names. \nGrand Ole Opry member Mark Wills scored a string of country hits during the late 1990s and early 2000s\, including 19 Somethin’\, Wish You Were Here\, Don’t Laugh at Me\, Places I’ve Never Been\, and I Do (Cherish You). \nSaturday\, August 15\nJamie O’Neal & Ty Herndon — 9:00 p.m. \nSaturday brings two established country stars to the same Main Stage. \nJamie O’Neal broke through with back-to-back No. 1 hits There Is No Arizona and When I Think About Angels. \nTy Herndon became one of country’s recognizable voices of the 1990s with songs including What Mattered Most\, Living in a Moment\, and It Must Be Love. \nSunday\, August 16\nZach John King — 6:00 p.m. \nRising country singer-songwriter Zach John King closes the Main Stage schedule Sunday evening. \nEarlier performances are also scheduled during the week\, including Raquel Hawkins at 4 p.m. Friday and Madhatter at 4 p.m. Saturday. \nThis Is Still a Real Agricultural Fair\nIt’s easy to get distracted by the Ferris wheel and concerts\, but some of the most interesting parts of the Washington County Fair are inside the barns and show rings. \nThe fair includes competitions and exhibits involving: \n\nDairy cattle\nBeef cattle\nWorking steer\nSheep\nSwine\nGoats\nRabbits\nPoultry\n4-H animals\nAgricultural exhibits\nVegetables and produce\nFlowers and dahlias\nGrange exhibits\nScarecrows\nArts and crafts\nPhotography\nNeedlework and quilts\nBaking and canned goods\n\nSaturday morning features the Premier Animal Contest at 10 a.m.\, bringing together Grand Champion animals from the fair’s different livestock divisions. \nSunday at 11 a.m.\, the Premier Showmanship Contest puts the emphasis on the young exhibitors themselves as first-place showmanship winners demonstrate their skills handling animals from multiple livestock divisions. \nFor children who have never spent much time around agriculture\, don’t rush through this part of the fair. \nStop at the barns. \nWatch a judging competition. \nAsk questions. \nSome of the young exhibitors have spent much of the year preparing an animal for the few minutes you’ll see inside the show ring. \nHorse\, Ox and Pony Pulls\nAnimal pulling competitions remain another connection to the fair’s agricultural roots. \nDifferent nights feature different classes of working animals competing to pull increasingly heavy loads. \nThe schedule includes: \nWednesday: Pony Pull\nThursday: Ox Pull\nFriday: Horse Pull \nFriday night’s Horse Pull features teams divided into under and over 3\,225-pound classes\, competing in traditional 12-foot pulls. \nThese aren’t staged demonstrations. They’re competitions governed by established pulling-association rules\, with prize money awarded to the top teams. \nMotorsports and Pulling Events\nThe fair’s show rings aren’t reserved entirely for livestock. \nTruck and tractor pulling events bring horsepower of a very different kind to the grounds\, adding engine noise\, dirt\, and competition to the traditional agricultural schedule. \nFor families with children fascinated by tractors\, trucks\, and heavy machinery\, this side of the fair can be every bit as exciting as the midway. \nCheck the day’s schedule when you arrive\, because individual pulling and motorsports events are held at specific times throughout the fair. \nThe Midway\nRockwell Amusements returns with the Washington County Fair midway\, continuing a partnership that has lasted more than 40 years. \nThe midway opens at 12:00 p.m. each day with rides for children\, families\, and thrill seekers. \nExpect everything from traditional fair rides to attractions including the Ferris wheel\, Zipper\, and what Rockwell bills as the largest traveling roller coaster in New England. \nIndividual rides require between three and six tickets. \nRide Ticket Prices\nSingle ticket: $1.50\n25 tickets: $25\n40 tickets: $40 \nUnlimited Ride Wristbands\nUnlimited ride wristbands are available on select days. \nWednesday\, Thursday & Friday:\n$40 for unlimited rides from noon to 6:00 p.m. \nSunday:\n$40 for unlimited rides from noon until closing. \nThe bungee jump is not included with tickets or unlimited ride wristbands and requires separate cash payment. \nChildren must be at least 36 inches tall to ride kiddie rides\, and individual attractions may have additional height requirements. \nKids Can Do More Than Ride the Rides\nSome of my favorite things on the schedule are the activities that could only happen at a county fair. \nWe’re talking about mooing. \nPie eating. \nMilking. \nEgg tossing. \nThis weekend’s children’s activities include: \nFriday\n12:00 p.m. — Mooing Contest \nYes. A mooing contest. \nIf your child has spent years perfecting an inexplicably convincing cow impression\, their moment has arrived. \n1:00 p.m. — Obstacle Race \n3:00 p.m. — Potato Sack Race \n4:00 p.m. — Milking Contest \nChildren ages 7–12 who have never milked an animal before compete to see who can collect the most milk. \n5:00 p.m. — Egg Toss \nSaturday\n10:00 a.m. — Pedal Tractor Pull \n1:00 p.m. — Water Balloon Toss \n3:00 p.m. — Junior Pie Eating Contest \nThis one is for ages 13–17. Hands stay behind the back while competitors attempt to finish half of a full-size pie using nothing but their mouths. \nIt’s going to get messy. \n4:00 p.m. — Milking Contest \n5:00 p.m. — Egg Toss \nSunday\n1:00 p.m. — Corn Shucking Contest \n2:00 p.m. — Senior Pie Eating Contest \n3:00 p.m. — Milking Contest \n4:00 p.m. — Egg Toss \nSome contests require advance registration\, generally one hour before the event\, and participation may be limited. \nStage ’67\nNeed a break from the midway? \nStage ’67 is dedicated to family entertainment throughout the fair. \nFarmer K: Stories From the Barnyard brings farm-themed storytelling to the stage on multiple days. \nThe Rhode Island Circus Space also performs throughout the five-day fair with circus arts and family entertainment. \nWeekend circus performances include: \nFriday: 4:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m.\nSaturday: 2:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m.\nSunday: 12:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m. \nCome Hungry\nYou shouldn’t have much trouble finding something to eat. \nMore than 130 food and craft vendors participate in the Washington County Fair\, creating an enormous marketplace throughout the grounds. \nFair food ranges from Rhode Island and New England favorites to the classics you probably started thinking about the moment somebody mentioned going to the fair. \nExpect choices including: \n\nBurgers\nBarbecue\nSeafood\nSteak sandwiches\nStrawberry shortcake\nFresh-squeezed lemonade\nTraditional carnival food\nDesserts and sweet treats\n\nOne interesting detail: many of the food vendors are operated by nonprofit organizations\, so that plate of fair food may also be supporting a local group. \nMany food vendors accept cash only\, although ATMs are available on the fairgrounds. \nCoolers and alcoholic beverages are not permitted. \nDon’t Skip the Exhibit Buildings\nThe exhibit buildings are easy to overlook when there’s a midway glowing outside. \nGo inside anyway. \nThis is where you’ll find the quieter side of county-fair competition: vegetables grown in someone’s backyard\, carefully arranged flowers\, photography\, quilts\, needlework\, ceramics\, crafts\, canned goods\, baking entries\, and other projects competing for ribbons. \nThere’s also a 4-H Exhibit Hall where young people display projects ranging from agriculture and animal care to gardening and other skills. \nThese exhibits may not have flashing lights. \nThey don’t need them. \nThey’re part of what separates a county fair from a summer carnival. \nNearly 60 Years of Washington County Fair History\nThe Washington County Fair began in 1967 on the grounds of the Perryville Grange in Wakefield. \nIt was created to emphasize the importance of agriculture in everyday life while reviving the traditional county fair experience. \nIt didn’t take long to outgrow its original home. \nAfter only two years\, organizers purchased land in Richmond. The property included a stand of pine trees on a sloping hill that organizers envisioned as a natural amphitheater. \nThere was just one problem. \nThey had to build practically everything. \nLand needed clearing. Boulders had to be removed. Booths had to be constructed. A stage had to be built. \nGrange members and other volunteers did much of the work themselves. \nThat volunteer tradition continues today. The Washington County Fair is owned and operated by the Washington County Pomona Grange\, and organizers begin preparing for the next fair almost as soon as the previous one ends. \nOver the decades\, the grounds have expanded to include additional pulling rings\, livestock facilities\, exhibit spaces\, and an agricultural museum filled with equipment and artifacts from Rhode Island’s farming past. \nThe midway has gotten bigger. \nThe concerts have gotten bigger. \nBut the goal hasn’t changed much since 1967: create an authentic county fair where families can experience a piece of Rhode Island’s agricultural heritage. \nAdmission\nAdults and ages 11+: $14 at the gate \nChildren 10 and under: FREE \nGate admission includes: \n\nMain Stage concerts\nSpecial entertainment\nAgricultural events\nLivestock shows\nExhibits and displays\nContests\nTractor pulls\nHorse and livestock pulls\nFarm museum admission\n\nMidway rides require separate tickets or wristbands. \nGate purchases are cash only. \nSame-day re-entry is permitted with a hand stamp. \nThe Washington County Fair is held rain or shine. \nParking\nParking is free. \nDesignated parking is available at the fairgrounds\, with additional off-site lots used during busy periods. \nThe Beaver River off-site lot operates: \nThursday & Friday: 4:00 p.m. to close\nSaturday & Sunday: 12:00 p.m. to close \nShuttle service is available from the Beaver River lot. \nThe final shuttle from the fairgrounds generally leaves approximately 30 minutes after the Main Stage concert. \nAccessible parking is available near the fair entrance for vehicles displaying the appropriate placard. \nVisitors should follow fair staff and parking attendants rather than parking on surrounding private property or in undesignated areas. \nWhat to Know Before You Go\nA few things can make the day easier: \n\nBring cash. Gate admission and many food vendors are cash only.\nWear comfortable shoes. The fairgrounds are large and you’ll do plenty of walking.\nCheck the day’s schedule when you arrive. Livestock shows\, pulls\, contests\, concerts\, and children’s activities happen throughout the day.\nIf the kids want to enter a contest\, check registration requirements early. Several competitions require registration before the scheduled start.\nMidway rides don’t open until noon\, but the fairgrounds open much earlier.\nDon’t bring a cooler or alcoholic beverages.\nGive yourself more time than you think you’ll need.\n\nMost importantly\, don’t spend the entire day on the midway. \nRide the Ferris wheel. Absolutely. \nEat something fried that you probably wouldn’t eat anywhere else. \nBut then walk through a livestock barn. Watch a horse pull. Look at the vegetables somebody grew well enough to earn a blue ribbon. Let the kids try their best cow impression in the mooing contest. \nThat’s the Washington County Fair experience. \nEvent Details\nEvent: Washington County Fair 2026 \nDates: Wednesday\, August 12 – Sunday\, August 16\, 2026 \nLocation: Washington County Fairgrounds \nAddress: 78 Richmond Townhouse Road\, Route 112\, Richmond\, RI 02812 \nFairgrounds Open: 8:00 a.m. daily \nMost Activities & Vendors: Beginning around 10:00 a.m. \nMidway Opens: 12:00 p.m. daily \nClosing: 11:00 p.m. Wednesday–Saturday; 8:00 p.m. Sunday \nAdmission: $14 ages 11+; children 10 and under free \nParking: Free \nMidway: Additional charge \nWeather: Rain or shine \nMore Information\nMore information\, including the complete daily schedule and any last-minute changes\, is available at the Event Website link below. \nTo purchase tickets\, click the Event Ticketing link below. \n\n 
URL:https://thectbeacon.com/event/washington-county-fair-2026-in-richmond-rhode-island/2026-08-16/
LOCATION:Washington County Fairgrounds\, 78 Richmond Townhouse Rd\, Richmond\, RI\, 02812\, United States
CATEGORIES:Washington County Fairgrounds
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SUMMARY:Washington County Fair 2026 in Richmond\, Rhode Island
DESCRIPTION:Washington County Fair 2026 in Richmond\, Rhode Island\, from Wednesday\, August 12\, through Sunday\, August 16\, bringing five days of country music\, midway rides\, livestock shows\, horse and ox pulls\, motorsports\, agricultural exhibits\, fair food\, family contests\, 4-H activities\, and more than 130 food and craft vendors to the Washington County Fairgrounds. \nThis isn’t simply a carnival with some farm animals tucked into a corner. \nAgriculture remains at the heart of the Washington County Fair nearly 60 years after the first fair was held in 1967. Walk away from the midway and you’ll find cattle being judged in the show barn\, young 4-H members showing animals they’ve spent months raising\, draft horses pulling thousands of pounds\, vegetables and flowers competing for ribbons\, and exhibits celebrating the farming traditions the fair was originally created to preserve. \nThen\, when evening arrives\, the Main Stage comes alive with nationally known country artists. \nFor anyone looking for the full county-fair experience\, this is one of Rhode Island’s biggest summer traditions. \nFive Days at the Fair\nFair gates open at 8:00 a.m.\, although most activities and vendors begin around 10:00 a.m. \nThe midway opens daily at noon. \nThe fair remains open until: \n\nWednesday through Saturday: 11:00 p.m.\nSunday: 8:00 p.m.\n\nWith livestock shows beginning early and concerts continuing well into the evening\, it’s entirely possible to spend most of a day here. \nCountry Music Takes Over the Main Stage\nMusic is included with fair admission\, and the 2026 Main Stage lineup features nationally known country performers alongside rising artists. \nWednesday\, August 12\nPresley & Taylor — 9:00 p.m. \nSister duo Presley & Taylor bring their contemporary country sound and close harmonies to opening night. \nThursday\, August 13\nJoss Ross — 9:00 p.m. \nCountry singer-songwriter Joss Ross headlines Thursday night. \nFriday\, August 14\nMark Wills — 9:00 p.m. \nFriday belongs to one of the weekend’s biggest names. \nGrand Ole Opry member Mark Wills scored a string of country hits during the late 1990s and early 2000s\, including 19 Somethin’\, Wish You Were Here\, Don’t Laugh at Me\, Places I’ve Never Been\, and I Do (Cherish You). \nSaturday\, August 15\nJamie O’Neal & Ty Herndon — 9:00 p.m. \nSaturday brings two established country stars to the same Main Stage. \nJamie O’Neal broke through with back-to-back No. 1 hits There Is No Arizona and When I Think About Angels. \nTy Herndon became one of country’s recognizable voices of the 1990s with songs including What Mattered Most\, Living in a Moment\, and It Must Be Love. \nSunday\, August 16\nZach John King — 6:00 p.m. \nRising country singer-songwriter Zach John King closes the Main Stage schedule Sunday evening. \nEarlier performances are also scheduled during the week\, including Raquel Hawkins at 4 p.m. Friday and Madhatter at 4 p.m. Saturday. \nThis Is Still a Real Agricultural Fair\nIt’s easy to get distracted by the Ferris wheel and concerts\, but some of the most interesting parts of the Washington County Fair are inside the barns and show rings. \nThe fair includes competitions and exhibits involving: \n\nDairy cattle\nBeef cattle\nWorking steer\nSheep\nSwine\nGoats\nRabbits\nPoultry\n4-H animals\nAgricultural exhibits\nVegetables and produce\nFlowers and dahlias\nGrange exhibits\nScarecrows\nArts and crafts\nPhotography\nNeedlework and quilts\nBaking and canned goods\n\nSaturday morning features the Premier Animal Contest at 10 a.m.\, bringing together Grand Champion animals from the fair’s different livestock divisions. \nSunday at 11 a.m.\, the Premier Showmanship Contest puts the emphasis on the young exhibitors themselves as first-place showmanship winners demonstrate their skills handling animals from multiple livestock divisions. \nFor children who have never spent much time around agriculture\, don’t rush through this part of the fair. \nStop at the barns. \nWatch a judging competition. \nAsk questions. \nSome of the young exhibitors have spent much of the year preparing an animal for the few minutes you’ll see inside the show ring. \nHorse\, Ox and Pony Pulls\nAnimal pulling competitions remain another connection to the fair’s agricultural roots. \nDifferent nights feature different classes of working animals competing to pull increasingly heavy loads. \nThe schedule includes: \nWednesday: Pony Pull\nThursday: Ox Pull\nFriday: Horse Pull \nFriday night’s Horse Pull features teams divided into under and over 3\,225-pound classes\, competing in traditional 12-foot pulls. \nThese aren’t staged demonstrations. They’re competitions governed by established pulling-association rules\, with prize money awarded to the top teams. \nMotorsports and Pulling Events\nThe fair’s show rings aren’t reserved entirely for livestock. \nTruck and tractor pulling events bring horsepower of a very different kind to the grounds\, adding engine noise\, dirt\, and competition to the traditional agricultural schedule. \nFor families with children fascinated by tractors\, trucks\, and heavy machinery\, this side of the fair can be every bit as exciting as the midway. \nCheck the day’s schedule when you arrive\, because individual pulling and motorsports events are held at specific times throughout the fair. \nThe Midway\nRockwell Amusements returns with the Washington County Fair midway\, continuing a partnership that has lasted more than 40 years. \nThe midway opens at 12:00 p.m. each day with rides for children\, families\, and thrill seekers. \nExpect everything from traditional fair rides to attractions including the Ferris wheel\, Zipper\, and what Rockwell bills as the largest traveling roller coaster in New England. \nIndividual rides require between three and six tickets. \nRide Ticket Prices\nSingle ticket: $1.50\n25 tickets: $25\n40 tickets: $40 \nUnlimited Ride Wristbands\nUnlimited ride wristbands are available on select days. \nWednesday\, Thursday & Friday:\n$40 for unlimited rides from noon to 6:00 p.m. \nSunday:\n$40 for unlimited rides from noon until closing. \nThe bungee jump is not included with tickets or unlimited ride wristbands and requires separate cash payment. \nChildren must be at least 36 inches tall to ride kiddie rides\, and individual attractions may have additional height requirements. \nKids Can Do More Than Ride the Rides\nSome of my favorite things on the schedule are the activities that could only happen at a county fair. \nWe’re talking about mooing. \nPie eating. \nMilking. \nEgg tossing. \nThis weekend’s children’s activities include: \nFriday\n12:00 p.m. — Mooing Contest \nYes. A mooing contest. \nIf your child has spent years perfecting an inexplicably convincing cow impression\, their moment has arrived. \n1:00 p.m. — Obstacle Race \n3:00 p.m. — Potato Sack Race \n4:00 p.m. — Milking Contest \nChildren ages 7–12 who have never milked an animal before compete to see who can collect the most milk. \n5:00 p.m. — Egg Toss \nSaturday\n10:00 a.m. — Pedal Tractor Pull \n1:00 p.m. — Water Balloon Toss \n3:00 p.m. — Junior Pie Eating Contest \nThis one is for ages 13–17. Hands stay behind the back while competitors attempt to finish half of a full-size pie using nothing but their mouths. \nIt’s going to get messy. \n4:00 p.m. — Milking Contest \n5:00 p.m. — Egg Toss \nSunday\n1:00 p.m. — Corn Shucking Contest \n2:00 p.m. — Senior Pie Eating Contest \n3:00 p.m. — Milking Contest \n4:00 p.m. — Egg Toss \nSome contests require advance registration\, generally one hour before the event\, and participation may be limited. \nStage ’67\nNeed a break from the midway? \nStage ’67 is dedicated to family entertainment throughout the fair. \nFarmer K: Stories From the Barnyard brings farm-themed storytelling to the stage on multiple days. \nThe Rhode Island Circus Space also performs throughout the five-day fair with circus arts and family entertainment. \nWeekend circus performances include: \nFriday: 4:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m.\nSaturday: 2:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m.\nSunday: 12:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m. \nCome Hungry\nYou shouldn’t have much trouble finding something to eat. \nMore than 130 food and craft vendors participate in the Washington County Fair\, creating an enormous marketplace throughout the grounds. \nFair food ranges from Rhode Island and New England favorites to the classics you probably started thinking about the moment somebody mentioned going to the fair. \nExpect choices including: \n\nBurgers\nBarbecue\nSeafood\nSteak sandwiches\nStrawberry shortcake\nFresh-squeezed lemonade\nTraditional carnival food\nDesserts and sweet treats\n\nOne interesting detail: many of the food vendors are operated by nonprofit organizations\, so that plate of fair food may also be supporting a local group. \nMany food vendors accept cash only\, although ATMs are available on the fairgrounds. \nCoolers and alcoholic beverages are not permitted. \nDon’t Skip the Exhibit Buildings\nThe exhibit buildings are easy to overlook when there’s a midway glowing outside. \nGo inside anyway. \nThis is where you’ll find the quieter side of county-fair competition: vegetables grown in someone’s backyard\, carefully arranged flowers\, photography\, quilts\, needlework\, ceramics\, crafts\, canned goods\, baking entries\, and other projects competing for ribbons. \nThere’s also a 4-H Exhibit Hall where young people display projects ranging from agriculture and animal care to gardening and other skills. \nThese exhibits may not have flashing lights. \nThey don’t need them. \nThey’re part of what separates a county fair from a summer carnival. \nNearly 60 Years of Washington County Fair History\nThe Washington County Fair began in 1967 on the grounds of the Perryville Grange in Wakefield. \nIt was created to emphasize the importance of agriculture in everyday life while reviving the traditional county fair experience. \nIt didn’t take long to outgrow its original home. \nAfter only two years\, organizers purchased land in Richmond. The property included a stand of pine trees on a sloping hill that organizers envisioned as a natural amphitheater. \nThere was just one problem. \nThey had to build practically everything. \nLand needed clearing. Boulders had to be removed. Booths had to be constructed. A stage had to be built. \nGrange members and other volunteers did much of the work themselves. \nThat volunteer tradition continues today. The Washington County Fair is owned and operated by the Washington County Pomona Grange\, and organizers begin preparing for the next fair almost as soon as the previous one ends. \nOver the decades\, the grounds have expanded to include additional pulling rings\, livestock facilities\, exhibit spaces\, and an agricultural museum filled with equipment and artifacts from Rhode Island’s farming past. \nThe midway has gotten bigger. \nThe concerts have gotten bigger. \nBut the goal hasn’t changed much since 1967: create an authentic county fair where families can experience a piece of Rhode Island’s agricultural heritage. \nAdmission\nAdults and ages 11+: $14 at the gate \nChildren 10 and under: FREE \nGate admission includes: \n\nMain Stage concerts\nSpecial entertainment\nAgricultural events\nLivestock shows\nExhibits and displays\nContests\nTractor pulls\nHorse and livestock pulls\nFarm museum admission\n\nMidway rides require separate tickets or wristbands. \nGate purchases are cash only. \nSame-day re-entry is permitted with a hand stamp. \nThe Washington County Fair is held rain or shine. \nParking\nParking is free. \nDesignated parking is available at the fairgrounds\, with additional off-site lots used during busy periods. \nThe Beaver River off-site lot operates: \nThursday & Friday: 4:00 p.m. to close\nSaturday & Sunday: 12:00 p.m. to close \nShuttle service is available from the Beaver River lot. \nThe final shuttle from the fairgrounds generally leaves approximately 30 minutes after the Main Stage concert. \nAccessible parking is available near the fair entrance for vehicles displaying the appropriate placard. \nVisitors should follow fair staff and parking attendants rather than parking on surrounding private property or in undesignated areas. \nWhat to Know Before You Go\nA few things can make the day easier: \n\nBring cash. Gate admission and many food vendors are cash only.\nWear comfortable shoes. The fairgrounds are large and you’ll do plenty of walking.\nCheck the day’s schedule when you arrive. Livestock shows\, pulls\, contests\, concerts\, and children’s activities happen throughout the day.\nIf the kids want to enter a contest\, check registration requirements early. Several competitions require registration before the scheduled start.\nMidway rides don’t open until noon\, but the fairgrounds open much earlier.\nDon’t bring a cooler or alcoholic beverages.\nGive yourself more time than you think you’ll need.\n\nMost importantly\, don’t spend the entire day on the midway. \nRide the Ferris wheel. Absolutely. \nEat something fried that you probably wouldn’t eat anywhere else. \nBut then walk through a livestock barn. Watch a horse pull. Look at the vegetables somebody grew well enough to earn a blue ribbon. Let the kids try their best cow impression in the mooing contest. \nThat’s the Washington County Fair experience. \nEvent Details\nEvent: Washington County Fair 2026 \nDates: Wednesday\, August 12 – Sunday\, August 16\, 2026 \nLocation: Washington County Fairgrounds \nAddress: 78 Richmond Townhouse Road\, Route 112\, Richmond\, RI 02812 \nFairgrounds Open: 8:00 a.m. daily \nMost Activities & Vendors: Beginning around 10:00 a.m. \nMidway Opens: 12:00 p.m. daily \nClosing: 11:00 p.m. Wednesday–Saturday; 8:00 p.m. Sunday \nAdmission: $14 ages 11+; children 10 and under free \nParking: Free \nMidway: Additional charge \nWeather: Rain or shine \nMore Information\nMore information\, including the complete daily schedule and any last-minute changes\, is available at the Event Website link below. \nTo purchase tickets\, click the Event Ticketing link below. \n\n 
URL:https://thectbeacon.com/event/washington-county-fair-2026-in-richmond-rhode-island/2026-08-15/
LOCATION:Washington County Fairgrounds\, 78 Richmond Townhouse Rd\, Richmond\, RI\, 02812\, United States
CATEGORIES:Washington County Fairgrounds
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SUMMARY:Washington County Fair 2026 in Richmond\, Rhode Island
DESCRIPTION:Washington County Fair 2026 in Richmond\, Rhode Island\, from Wednesday\, August 12\, through Sunday\, August 16\, bringing five days of country music\, midway rides\, livestock shows\, horse and ox pulls\, motorsports\, agricultural exhibits\, fair food\, family contests\, 4-H activities\, and more than 130 food and craft vendors to the Washington County Fairgrounds. \nThis isn’t simply a carnival with some farm animals tucked into a corner. \nAgriculture remains at the heart of the Washington County Fair nearly 60 years after the first fair was held in 1967. Walk away from the midway and you’ll find cattle being judged in the show barn\, young 4-H members showing animals they’ve spent months raising\, draft horses pulling thousands of pounds\, vegetables and flowers competing for ribbons\, and exhibits celebrating the farming traditions the fair was originally created to preserve. \nThen\, when evening arrives\, the Main Stage comes alive with nationally known country artists. \nFor anyone looking for the full county-fair experience\, this is one of Rhode Island’s biggest summer traditions. \nFive Days at the Fair\nFair gates open at 8:00 a.m.\, although most activities and vendors begin around 10:00 a.m. \nThe midway opens daily at noon. \nThe fair remains open until: \n\nWednesday through Saturday: 11:00 p.m.\nSunday: 8:00 p.m.\n\nWith livestock shows beginning early and concerts continuing well into the evening\, it’s entirely possible to spend most of a day here. \nCountry Music Takes Over the Main Stage\nMusic is included with fair admission\, and the 2026 Main Stage lineup features nationally known country performers alongside rising artists. \nWednesday\, August 12\nPresley & Taylor — 9:00 p.m. \nSister duo Presley & Taylor bring their contemporary country sound and close harmonies to opening night. \nThursday\, August 13\nJoss Ross — 9:00 p.m. \nCountry singer-songwriter Joss Ross headlines Thursday night. \nFriday\, August 14\nMark Wills — 9:00 p.m. \nFriday belongs to one of the weekend’s biggest names. \nGrand Ole Opry member Mark Wills scored a string of country hits during the late 1990s and early 2000s\, including 19 Somethin’\, Wish You Were Here\, Don’t Laugh at Me\, Places I’ve Never Been\, and I Do (Cherish You). \nSaturday\, August 15\nJamie O’Neal & Ty Herndon — 9:00 p.m. \nSaturday brings two established country stars to the same Main Stage. \nJamie O’Neal broke through with back-to-back No. 1 hits There Is No Arizona and When I Think About Angels. \nTy Herndon became one of country’s recognizable voices of the 1990s with songs including What Mattered Most\, Living in a Moment\, and It Must Be Love. \nSunday\, August 16\nZach John King — 6:00 p.m. \nRising country singer-songwriter Zach John King closes the Main Stage schedule Sunday evening. \nEarlier performances are also scheduled during the week\, including Raquel Hawkins at 4 p.m. Friday and Madhatter at 4 p.m. Saturday. \nThis Is Still a Real Agricultural Fair\nIt’s easy to get distracted by the Ferris wheel and concerts\, but some of the most interesting parts of the Washington County Fair are inside the barns and show rings. \nThe fair includes competitions and exhibits involving: \n\nDairy cattle\nBeef cattle\nWorking steer\nSheep\nSwine\nGoats\nRabbits\nPoultry\n4-H animals\nAgricultural exhibits\nVegetables and produce\nFlowers and dahlias\nGrange exhibits\nScarecrows\nArts and crafts\nPhotography\nNeedlework and quilts\nBaking and canned goods\n\nSaturday morning features the Premier Animal Contest at 10 a.m.\, bringing together Grand Champion animals from the fair’s different livestock divisions. \nSunday at 11 a.m.\, the Premier Showmanship Contest puts the emphasis on the young exhibitors themselves as first-place showmanship winners demonstrate their skills handling animals from multiple livestock divisions. \nFor children who have never spent much time around agriculture\, don’t rush through this part of the fair. \nStop at the barns. \nWatch a judging competition. \nAsk questions. \nSome of the young exhibitors have spent much of the year preparing an animal for the few minutes you’ll see inside the show ring. \nHorse\, Ox and Pony Pulls\nAnimal pulling competitions remain another connection to the fair’s agricultural roots. \nDifferent nights feature different classes of working animals competing to pull increasingly heavy loads. \nThe schedule includes: \nWednesday: Pony Pull\nThursday: Ox Pull\nFriday: Horse Pull \nFriday night’s Horse Pull features teams divided into under and over 3\,225-pound classes\, competing in traditional 12-foot pulls. \nThese aren’t staged demonstrations. They’re competitions governed by established pulling-association rules\, with prize money awarded to the top teams. \nMotorsports and Pulling Events\nThe fair’s show rings aren’t reserved entirely for livestock. \nTruck and tractor pulling events bring horsepower of a very different kind to the grounds\, adding engine noise\, dirt\, and competition to the traditional agricultural schedule. \nFor families with children fascinated by tractors\, trucks\, and heavy machinery\, this side of the fair can be every bit as exciting as the midway. \nCheck the day’s schedule when you arrive\, because individual pulling and motorsports events are held at specific times throughout the fair. \nThe Midway\nRockwell Amusements returns with the Washington County Fair midway\, continuing a partnership that has lasted more than 40 years. \nThe midway opens at 12:00 p.m. each day with rides for children\, families\, and thrill seekers. \nExpect everything from traditional fair rides to attractions including the Ferris wheel\, Zipper\, and what Rockwell bills as the largest traveling roller coaster in New England. \nIndividual rides require between three and six tickets. \nRide Ticket Prices\nSingle ticket: $1.50\n25 tickets: $25\n40 tickets: $40 \nUnlimited Ride Wristbands\nUnlimited ride wristbands are available on select days. \nWednesday\, Thursday & Friday:\n$40 for unlimited rides from noon to 6:00 p.m. \nSunday:\n$40 for unlimited rides from noon until closing. \nThe bungee jump is not included with tickets or unlimited ride wristbands and requires separate cash payment. \nChildren must be at least 36 inches tall to ride kiddie rides\, and individual attractions may have additional height requirements. \nKids Can Do More Than Ride the Rides\nSome of my favorite things on the schedule are the activities that could only happen at a county fair. \nWe’re talking about mooing. \nPie eating. \nMilking. \nEgg tossing. \nThis weekend’s children’s activities include: \nFriday\n12:00 p.m. — Mooing Contest \nYes. A mooing contest. \nIf your child has spent years perfecting an inexplicably convincing cow impression\, their moment has arrived. \n1:00 p.m. — Obstacle Race \n3:00 p.m. — Potato Sack Race \n4:00 p.m. — Milking Contest \nChildren ages 7–12 who have never milked an animal before compete to see who can collect the most milk. \n5:00 p.m. — Egg Toss \nSaturday\n10:00 a.m. — Pedal Tractor Pull \n1:00 p.m. — Water Balloon Toss \n3:00 p.m. — Junior Pie Eating Contest \nThis one is for ages 13–17. Hands stay behind the back while competitors attempt to finish half of a full-size pie using nothing but their mouths. \nIt’s going to get messy. \n4:00 p.m. — Milking Contest \n5:00 p.m. — Egg Toss \nSunday\n1:00 p.m. — Corn Shucking Contest \n2:00 p.m. — Senior Pie Eating Contest \n3:00 p.m. — Milking Contest \n4:00 p.m. — Egg Toss \nSome contests require advance registration\, generally one hour before the event\, and participation may be limited. \nStage ’67\nNeed a break from the midway? \nStage ’67 is dedicated to family entertainment throughout the fair. \nFarmer K: Stories From the Barnyard brings farm-themed storytelling to the stage on multiple days. \nThe Rhode Island Circus Space also performs throughout the five-day fair with circus arts and family entertainment. \nWeekend circus performances include: \nFriday: 4:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m.\nSaturday: 2:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m.\nSunday: 12:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m. \nCome Hungry\nYou shouldn’t have much trouble finding something to eat. \nMore than 130 food and craft vendors participate in the Washington County Fair\, creating an enormous marketplace throughout the grounds. \nFair food ranges from Rhode Island and New England favorites to the classics you probably started thinking about the moment somebody mentioned going to the fair. \nExpect choices including: \n\nBurgers\nBarbecue\nSeafood\nSteak sandwiches\nStrawberry shortcake\nFresh-squeezed lemonade\nTraditional carnival food\nDesserts and sweet treats\n\nOne interesting detail: many of the food vendors are operated by nonprofit organizations\, so that plate of fair food may also be supporting a local group. \nMany food vendors accept cash only\, although ATMs are available on the fairgrounds. \nCoolers and alcoholic beverages are not permitted. \nDon’t Skip the Exhibit Buildings\nThe exhibit buildings are easy to overlook when there’s a midway glowing outside. \nGo inside anyway. \nThis is where you’ll find the quieter side of county-fair competition: vegetables grown in someone’s backyard\, carefully arranged flowers\, photography\, quilts\, needlework\, ceramics\, crafts\, canned goods\, baking entries\, and other projects competing for ribbons. \nThere’s also a 4-H Exhibit Hall where young people display projects ranging from agriculture and animal care to gardening and other skills. \nThese exhibits may not have flashing lights. \nThey don’t need them. \nThey’re part of what separates a county fair from a summer carnival. \nNearly 60 Years of Washington County Fair History\nThe Washington County Fair began in 1967 on the grounds of the Perryville Grange in Wakefield. \nIt was created to emphasize the importance of agriculture in everyday life while reviving the traditional county fair experience. \nIt didn’t take long to outgrow its original home. \nAfter only two years\, organizers purchased land in Richmond. The property included a stand of pine trees on a sloping hill that organizers envisioned as a natural amphitheater. \nThere was just one problem. \nThey had to build practically everything. \nLand needed clearing. Boulders had to be removed. Booths had to be constructed. A stage had to be built. \nGrange members and other volunteers did much of the work themselves. \nThat volunteer tradition continues today. The Washington County Fair is owned and operated by the Washington County Pomona Grange\, and organizers begin preparing for the next fair almost as soon as the previous one ends. \nOver the decades\, the grounds have expanded to include additional pulling rings\, livestock facilities\, exhibit spaces\, and an agricultural museum filled with equipment and artifacts from Rhode Island’s farming past. \nThe midway has gotten bigger. \nThe concerts have gotten bigger. \nBut the goal hasn’t changed much since 1967: create an authentic county fair where families can experience a piece of Rhode Island’s agricultural heritage. \nAdmission\nAdults and ages 11+: $14 at the gate \nChildren 10 and under: FREE \nGate admission includes: \n\nMain Stage concerts\nSpecial entertainment\nAgricultural events\nLivestock shows\nExhibits and displays\nContests\nTractor pulls\nHorse and livestock pulls\nFarm museum admission\n\nMidway rides require separate tickets or wristbands. \nGate purchases are cash only. \nSame-day re-entry is permitted with a hand stamp. \nThe Washington County Fair is held rain or shine. \nParking\nParking is free. \nDesignated parking is available at the fairgrounds\, with additional off-site lots used during busy periods. \nThe Beaver River off-site lot operates: \nThursday & Friday: 4:00 p.m. to close\nSaturday & Sunday: 12:00 p.m. to close \nShuttle service is available from the Beaver River lot. \nThe final shuttle from the fairgrounds generally leaves approximately 30 minutes after the Main Stage concert. \nAccessible parking is available near the fair entrance for vehicles displaying the appropriate placard. \nVisitors should follow fair staff and parking attendants rather than parking on surrounding private property or in undesignated areas. \nWhat to Know Before You Go\nA few things can make the day easier: \n\nBring cash. Gate admission and many food vendors are cash only.\nWear comfortable shoes. The fairgrounds are large and you’ll do plenty of walking.\nCheck the day’s schedule when you arrive. Livestock shows\, pulls\, contests\, concerts\, and children’s activities happen throughout the day.\nIf the kids want to enter a contest\, check registration requirements early. Several competitions require registration before the scheduled start.\nMidway rides don’t open until noon\, but the fairgrounds open much earlier.\nDon’t bring a cooler or alcoholic beverages.\nGive yourself more time than you think you’ll need.\n\nMost importantly\, don’t spend the entire day on the midway. \nRide the Ferris wheel. Absolutely. \nEat something fried that you probably wouldn’t eat anywhere else. \nBut then walk through a livestock barn. Watch a horse pull. Look at the vegetables somebody grew well enough to earn a blue ribbon. Let the kids try their best cow impression in the mooing contest. \nThat’s the Washington County Fair experience. \nEvent Details\nEvent: Washington County Fair 2026 \nDates: Wednesday\, August 12 – Sunday\, August 16\, 2026 \nLocation: Washington County Fairgrounds \nAddress: 78 Richmond Townhouse Road\, Route 112\, Richmond\, RI 02812 \nFairgrounds Open: 8:00 a.m. daily \nMost Activities & Vendors: Beginning around 10:00 a.m. \nMidway Opens: 12:00 p.m. daily \nClosing: 11:00 p.m. Wednesday–Saturday; 8:00 p.m. Sunday \nAdmission: $14 ages 11+; children 10 and under free \nParking: Free \nMidway: Additional charge \nWeather: Rain or shine \nMore Information\nMore information\, including the complete daily schedule and any last-minute changes\, is available at the Event Website link below. \nTo purchase tickets\, click the Event Ticketing link below. \n\n 
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LOCATION:Washington County Fairgrounds\, 78 Richmond Townhouse Rd\, Richmond\, RI\, 02812\, United States
CATEGORIES:Washington County Fairgrounds
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SUMMARY:74th Annual COMO Village Fair
DESCRIPTION:74th Annual COMO Village Fair returns to Stonington Borough on Saturday\, August 1\, from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.\, continuing a tradition that has brought families\, neighbors\, and visitors together for more than seven decades. Centered around picturesque Wadawanuck Square\, the fair transforms the heart of the Borough into a celebration of local artists\, community organizations\, live entertainment\, delicious food\, and family fun. Free to attend\, it remains one of southeastern Connecticut’s signature summer traditions while supporting the programs and mission of the Stonington Community Center (COMO). \nMore than 50 local artists and craftspeople will fill Artisan Row with handmade creations ranging from paintings and pottery to jewelry\, photography\, textiles\, and home décor. This year’s featured Village Fair artist\, Susan Scala\, will showcase her work\, and visitors can purchase the official 2026 Village Fair poster. Throughout the day\, guests can browse floral bouquets from the Stonington Garden Club\, hunt for treasures at the Friends of the Stonington Free Library’s used book sale\, and pick up the fair’s famous sweet bread\, a longtime Village Fair tradition. Local favorites including Noah’s Restaurant\, Lis Bake Shop\, and a variety of food trucks will be serving up everything from sweet treats to lunch favorites. \nThe fair also celebrates the organizations that make Stonington unique. Historic Stonington\, the Stonington Village Improvement Association\, La Grua Center\, and other nonprofit organizations will welcome visitors throughout the day\, while local musicians and youth performers from United Theatre provide live entertainment. Families will find activities around nearly every corner\, from children’s games and prizes to one of the day’s most anticipated events: Historic Stonington’s Pie Eating Contest. Beginning at noon on the west side of Wadawanuck Square\, contestants of all ages will compete to see who can finish their pie first—with hands behind their backs—in a lighthearted tradition that has quickly become a favorite during the community’s America 250 celebration. \nWhether you’re searching for a unique handmade gift\, enjoying live music\, sampling local food\, or simply spending a summer day exploring one of Connecticut’s most charming coastal villages\, the COMO Village Fair offers something for every generation. After 74 years\, it remains one of the community’s most beloved annual traditions and a perfect way to experience the best of Stonington. \nFair Highlights\n\nMore than 50 Connecticut artists and craftspeople on Artisan Row\nFeatured Village Fair artist Susan Scala and the official 2026 Village Fair poster\nLive music and performances throughout the day\, including youth performers from United Theatre\nHistoric Stonington Pie Eating Contest at noon (all ages welcome)\nFriends of the Stonington Free Library Used Book Sale\nFresh floral bouquets from the Stonington Garden Club\nCOMO’s famous sweet bread\nFood trucks plus local favorites including Noah’s Restaurant and Lis Bake Shop\nMeet Historic Stonington\, the Stonington Village Improvement Association\, La Grua Center\, and other community organizations\nChildren’s games\, prizes\, and family-friendly activities\n\nSpecial Event: 1864 Vintage Baseball Doubleheader\nAs part of Connecticut’s America 250 celebration\, Historic Stonington\, the COMO\, and the National Association of Historic Base Ball Clubs will host an authentic 1864-style vintage baseball doubleheader beginning at 3:00 p.m. on COMO’s Bears Field. The festivities begin with Abraham Lincoln throwing out the ceremonial first pitch alongside members of the 8th Connecticut Regiment before the Providence Grays take on the New York Mutuals. Following a brief intermission featuring Civil War-era music\, the hometown Stonington Cannons face the Mutuals in the second game. Spectators are encouraged to bring lawn chairs or blankets and enjoy this unique look at baseball as it was played more than 160 years ago. \nEvent Details\nEvent: 74th Annual COMO Village Fair \nDate: Saturday\, August 1\, 2026 \nTime: 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. \nLocation: Wadawanuck Square\nStonington Borough\, CT \nAdmission: Free \n 
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LOCATION:Wadawanuck Square\, 22 High St\, Stonington\, CT\, 06378\, United States
CATEGORIES:Wadawanuck Square
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SUMMARY:North Stonington Agricultural Fair 2026
DESCRIPTION:North Stonington Agricultural Fair 2026 takes place July 9-12\, bringing four days of agriculture\, entertainment\, competition\, food\, rides\, and family fun to one of the region’s most anticipated summer traditions. For generations\, the fair has celebrated the agricultural heritage of southeastern Connecticut while providing visitors with a packed schedule of exhibits\, demonstrations\, livestock shows\, contests\, and live entertainment. \nVisitors can explore livestock barns\, browse home arts and crafts exhibits\, enjoy midway rides\, watch blacksmith demonstrations and sawmill exhibitions\, and sample classic fair food throughout the grounds. The fair’s blend of agricultural education and old-fashioned summer entertainment has made it a favorite destination for families across SE Connecticut and SW Rhode Island. \nFrom tractor pulls and horse pulls to live music\, wrestling\, canine demonstrations\, pie-eating contests\, and the popular livestock costume class\, there is something happening nearly every hour of the fair. Whether you’re coming for the animals\, the competitions\, the rides\, or simply the atmosphere\, the North Stonington Agricultural Fair offers one of the shoreline’s signature summer experiences. \nAdmission\n\nAges 10 and older: $12\nUnder 10: Free\nSaturday Seniors (65+): $6\nSunday Active Military: $6 with active military ID\nFree parking\nLimited four-day passes available at North Stonington Town Hall\, Shunock River Brewery\, and Wheeler Library\n\nThursday\, July 9\n\n5:00 p.m. – Opening Ceremony\n5:30 p.m. – New England Garden Tractor Pullers\n6:00 p.m. – I Petty The Fool (Tom Petty Tribute) – Main Stage\n6:00 p.m. – Real Shoot Wrestling\n7:00 p.m. – Junior Princess\, Princess & Queen Contest\n8:30 p.m. – I Petty The Fool – Main Stage\nRide bracelet special\nRides\, food\, crafts\, livestock exhibits\, and demonstrations\n\nFriday\, July 10\n\n4:00 p.m. – Beef Show\n5:00 p.m. – Fair Opens\n5:00 p.m. – Eastern Connecticut Farm Tractor Pull\n5:00 p.m. – Robert Clarke Magician & Juggler\n6:30 p.m. – Dog Demonstration\n7:00 p.m. – Pony Pull\n8:00 p.m. – Aquanett (80s Rock Tribute) – Main Stage\nFly High Canines\nReal Shoot Wrestling\n9:00 p.m. – Hay Bale Toss\nRides\, food\, crafts\, livestock exhibits\, and demonstrations\n\nSaturday\, July 11\n\n8:30 a.m. – Rabbit Show\n9:00 a.m. – Fair Opens\n9:00 a.m. – Poultry Show\n9:00 a.m. – Goat Show\n9:30 a.m. – Dairy Show\n9:30 a.m. – Pedal Tractor Pull\n11:00 a.m. – Oxen Pull\n11:00 a.m. – Kids Parade\n11:00 a.m. – Working Steer Show\nNoon – Corn Hole Tournament\nNoon – Pie-Eating Contest\nNoon – Nail Driving Contest\n1:00 p.m. – Horseshoe Pitching Singles\n2:00 p.m. – Children’s & Family Games\nReal Shoot Wrestling\nFly High Canines\n4:00 p.m. – Isabella Spiers – Main Stage\n5:00 p.m. – Robert Clarke Magician & Juggler\n5:00-7:00 p.m. – Ham & Bean Supper\n8:00 p.m. – Isabella Spiers – Main Stage\n\nSunday\, July 12\n\n9:00 a.m. – Fair Opens\n10:00 a.m. – Sheep Show\n10:00 a.m. – Horse Pull\nNoon – Robert Clarke Magician & Juggler\nNoon – Ken Atkins & Honky Tonk Kind\nNoon – Garden Tractor Pull\nReal Shoot Wrestling\nFly High Canines\n1:00 p.m. – Livestock Costume Class\n1:00 p.m. – Horseshoe Pitching Doubles\n1:30 p.m. – Robert Clarke Magician & Juggler\n2:30 p.m. – Robert Clarke Magician & Juggler\n3:30 p.m. – Ken Atkins & Honky Tonk Kind\nRide bracelet special
URL:https://thectbeacon.com/event/north-stonington-agricultural-fair-2026/2026-07-12/
LOCATION:North Stonington Fairgrounds\, 21 Wyassup Road\, North Stonington\, 06359\, United States
CATEGORIES:North Stonington Fairgrounds
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SUMMARY:North Stonington Agricultural Fair 2026
DESCRIPTION:North Stonington Agricultural Fair 2026 takes place July 9-12\, bringing four days of agriculture\, entertainment\, competition\, food\, rides\, and family fun to one of the region’s most anticipated summer traditions. For generations\, the fair has celebrated the agricultural heritage of southeastern Connecticut while providing visitors with a packed schedule of exhibits\, demonstrations\, livestock shows\, contests\, and live entertainment. \nVisitors can explore livestock barns\, browse home arts and crafts exhibits\, enjoy midway rides\, watch blacksmith demonstrations and sawmill exhibitions\, and sample classic fair food throughout the grounds. The fair’s blend of agricultural education and old-fashioned summer entertainment has made it a favorite destination for families across SE Connecticut and SW Rhode Island. \nFrom tractor pulls and horse pulls to live music\, wrestling\, canine demonstrations\, pie-eating contests\, and the popular livestock costume class\, there is something happening nearly every hour of the fair. Whether you’re coming for the animals\, the competitions\, the rides\, or simply the atmosphere\, the North Stonington Agricultural Fair offers one of the shoreline’s signature summer experiences. \nAdmission\n\nAges 10 and older: $12\nUnder 10: Free\nSaturday Seniors (65+): $6\nSunday Active Military: $6 with active military ID\nFree parking\nLimited four-day passes available at North Stonington Town Hall\, Shunock River Brewery\, and Wheeler Library\n\nThursday\, July 9\n\n5:00 p.m. – Opening Ceremony\n5:30 p.m. – New England Garden Tractor Pullers\n6:00 p.m. – I Petty The Fool (Tom Petty Tribute) – Main Stage\n6:00 p.m. – Real Shoot Wrestling\n7:00 p.m. – Junior Princess\, Princess & Queen Contest\n8:30 p.m. – I Petty The Fool – Main Stage\nRide bracelet special\nRides\, food\, crafts\, livestock exhibits\, and demonstrations\n\nFriday\, July 10\n\n4:00 p.m. – Beef Show\n5:00 p.m. – Fair Opens\n5:00 p.m. – Eastern Connecticut Farm Tractor Pull\n5:00 p.m. – Robert Clarke Magician & Juggler\n6:30 p.m. – Dog Demonstration\n7:00 p.m. – Pony Pull\n8:00 p.m. – Aquanett (80s Rock Tribute) – Main Stage\nFly High Canines\nReal Shoot Wrestling\n9:00 p.m. – Hay Bale Toss\nRides\, food\, crafts\, livestock exhibits\, and demonstrations\n\nSaturday\, July 11\n\n8:30 a.m. – Rabbit Show\n9:00 a.m. – Fair Opens\n9:00 a.m. – Poultry Show\n9:00 a.m. – Goat Show\n9:30 a.m. – Dairy Show\n9:30 a.m. – Pedal Tractor Pull\n11:00 a.m. – Oxen Pull\n11:00 a.m. – Kids Parade\n11:00 a.m. – Working Steer Show\nNoon – Corn Hole Tournament\nNoon – Pie-Eating Contest\nNoon – Nail Driving Contest\n1:00 p.m. – Horseshoe Pitching Singles\n2:00 p.m. – Children’s & Family Games\nReal Shoot Wrestling\nFly High Canines\n4:00 p.m. – Isabella Spiers – Main Stage\n5:00 p.m. – Robert Clarke Magician & Juggler\n5:00-7:00 p.m. – Ham & Bean Supper\n8:00 p.m. – Isabella Spiers – Main Stage\n\nSunday\, July 12\n\n9:00 a.m. – Fair Opens\n10:00 a.m. – Sheep Show\n10:00 a.m. – Horse Pull\nNoon – Robert Clarke Magician & Juggler\nNoon – Ken Atkins & Honky Tonk Kind\nNoon – Garden Tractor Pull\nReal Shoot Wrestling\nFly High Canines\n1:00 p.m. – Livestock Costume Class\n1:00 p.m. – Horseshoe Pitching Doubles\n1:30 p.m. – Robert Clarke Magician & Juggler\n2:30 p.m. – Robert Clarke Magician & Juggler\n3:30 p.m. – Ken Atkins & Honky Tonk Kind\nRide bracelet special
URL:https://thectbeacon.com/event/north-stonington-agricultural-fair-2026/2026-07-11/
LOCATION:North Stonington Fairgrounds\, 21 Wyassup Road\, North Stonington\, 06359\, United States
CATEGORIES:North Stonington Fairgrounds
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SUMMARY:North Stonington Agricultural Fair 2026
DESCRIPTION:North Stonington Agricultural Fair 2026 takes place July 9-12\, bringing four days of agriculture\, entertainment\, competition\, food\, rides\, and family fun to one of the region’s most anticipated summer traditions. For generations\, the fair has celebrated the agricultural heritage of southeastern Connecticut while providing visitors with a packed schedule of exhibits\, demonstrations\, livestock shows\, contests\, and live entertainment. \nVisitors can explore livestock barns\, browse home arts and crafts exhibits\, enjoy midway rides\, watch blacksmith demonstrations and sawmill exhibitions\, and sample classic fair food throughout the grounds. The fair’s blend of agricultural education and old-fashioned summer entertainment has made it a favorite destination for families across SE Connecticut and SW Rhode Island. \nFrom tractor pulls and horse pulls to live music\, wrestling\, canine demonstrations\, pie-eating contests\, and the popular livestock costume class\, there is something happening nearly every hour of the fair. Whether you’re coming for the animals\, the competitions\, the rides\, or simply the atmosphere\, the North Stonington Agricultural Fair offers one of the shoreline’s signature summer experiences. \nAdmission\n\nAges 10 and older: $12\nUnder 10: Free\nSaturday Seniors (65+): $6\nSunday Active Military: $6 with active military ID\nFree parking\nLimited four-day passes available at North Stonington Town Hall\, Shunock River Brewery\, and Wheeler Library\n\nThursday\, July 9\n\n5:00 p.m. – Opening Ceremony\n5:30 p.m. – New England Garden Tractor Pullers\n6:00 p.m. – I Petty The Fool (Tom Petty Tribute) – Main Stage\n6:00 p.m. – Real Shoot Wrestling\n7:00 p.m. – Junior Princess\, Princess & Queen Contest\n8:30 p.m. – I Petty The Fool – Main Stage\nRide bracelet special\nRides\, food\, crafts\, livestock exhibits\, and demonstrations\n\nFriday\, July 10\n\n4:00 p.m. – Beef Show\n5:00 p.m. – Fair Opens\n5:00 p.m. – Eastern Connecticut Farm Tractor Pull\n5:00 p.m. – Robert Clarke Magician & Juggler\n6:30 p.m. – Dog Demonstration\n7:00 p.m. – Pony Pull\n8:00 p.m. – Aquanett (80s Rock Tribute) – Main Stage\nFly High Canines\nReal Shoot Wrestling\n9:00 p.m. – Hay Bale Toss\nRides\, food\, crafts\, livestock exhibits\, and demonstrations\n\nSaturday\, July 11\n\n8:30 a.m. – Rabbit Show\n9:00 a.m. – Fair Opens\n9:00 a.m. – Poultry Show\n9:00 a.m. – Goat Show\n9:30 a.m. – Dairy Show\n9:30 a.m. – Pedal Tractor Pull\n11:00 a.m. – Oxen Pull\n11:00 a.m. – Kids Parade\n11:00 a.m. – Working Steer Show\nNoon – Corn Hole Tournament\nNoon – Pie-Eating Contest\nNoon – Nail Driving Contest\n1:00 p.m. – Horseshoe Pitching Singles\n2:00 p.m. – Children’s & Family Games\nReal Shoot Wrestling\nFly High Canines\n4:00 p.m. – Isabella Spiers – Main Stage\n5:00 p.m. – Robert Clarke Magician & Juggler\n5:00-7:00 p.m. – Ham & Bean Supper\n8:00 p.m. – Isabella Spiers – Main Stage\n\nSunday\, July 12\n\n9:00 a.m. – Fair Opens\n10:00 a.m. – Sheep Show\n10:00 a.m. – Horse Pull\nNoon – Robert Clarke Magician & Juggler\nNoon – Ken Atkins & Honky Tonk Kind\nNoon – Garden Tractor Pull\nReal Shoot Wrestling\nFly High Canines\n1:00 p.m. – Livestock Costume Class\n1:00 p.m. – Horseshoe Pitching Doubles\n1:30 p.m. – Robert Clarke Magician & Juggler\n2:30 p.m. – Robert Clarke Magician & Juggler\n3:30 p.m. – Ken Atkins & Honky Tonk Kind\nRide bracelet special
URL:https://thectbeacon.com/event/north-stonington-agricultural-fair-2026/2026-07-10/
LOCATION:North Stonington Fairgrounds\, 21 Wyassup Road\, North Stonington\, 06359\, United States
CATEGORIES:North Stonington Fairgrounds
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SUMMARY:North Stonington Agricultural Fair 2026
DESCRIPTION:North Stonington Agricultural Fair 2026 takes place July 9-12\, bringing four days of agriculture\, entertainment\, competition\, food\, rides\, and family fun to one of the region’s most anticipated summer traditions. For generations\, the fair has celebrated the agricultural heritage of southeastern Connecticut while providing visitors with a packed schedule of exhibits\, demonstrations\, livestock shows\, contests\, and live entertainment. \nVisitors can explore livestock barns\, browse home arts and crafts exhibits\, enjoy midway rides\, watch blacksmith demonstrations and sawmill exhibitions\, and sample classic fair food throughout the grounds. The fair’s blend of agricultural education and old-fashioned summer entertainment has made it a favorite destination for families across SE Connecticut and SW Rhode Island. \nFrom tractor pulls and horse pulls to live music\, wrestling\, canine demonstrations\, pie-eating contests\, and the popular livestock costume class\, there is something happening nearly every hour of the fair. Whether you’re coming for the animals\, the competitions\, the rides\, or simply the atmosphere\, the North Stonington Agricultural Fair offers one of the shoreline’s signature summer experiences. \nAdmission\n\nAges 10 and older: $12\nUnder 10: Free\nSaturday Seniors (65+): $6\nSunday Active Military: $6 with active military ID\nFree parking\nLimited four-day passes available at North Stonington Town Hall\, Shunock River Brewery\, and Wheeler Library\n\nThursday\, July 9\n\n5:00 p.m. – Opening Ceremony\n5:30 p.m. – New England Garden Tractor Pullers\n6:00 p.m. – I Petty The Fool (Tom Petty Tribute) – Main Stage\n6:00 p.m. – Real Shoot Wrestling\n7:00 p.m. – Junior Princess\, Princess & Queen Contest\n8:30 p.m. – I Petty The Fool – Main Stage\nRide bracelet special\nRides\, food\, crafts\, livestock exhibits\, and demonstrations\n\nFriday\, July 10\n\n4:00 p.m. – Beef Show\n5:00 p.m. – Fair Opens\n5:00 p.m. – Eastern Connecticut Farm Tractor Pull\n5:00 p.m. – Robert Clarke Magician & Juggler\n6:30 p.m. – Dog Demonstration\n7:00 p.m. – Pony Pull\n8:00 p.m. – Aquanett (80s Rock Tribute) – Main Stage\nFly High Canines\nReal Shoot Wrestling\n9:00 p.m. – Hay Bale Toss\nRides\, food\, crafts\, livestock exhibits\, and demonstrations\n\nSaturday\, July 11\n\n8:30 a.m. – Rabbit Show\n9:00 a.m. – Fair Opens\n9:00 a.m. – Poultry Show\n9:00 a.m. – Goat Show\n9:30 a.m. – Dairy Show\n9:30 a.m. – Pedal Tractor Pull\n11:00 a.m. – Oxen Pull\n11:00 a.m. – Kids Parade\n11:00 a.m. – Working Steer Show\nNoon – Corn Hole Tournament\nNoon – Pie-Eating Contest\nNoon – Nail Driving Contest\n1:00 p.m. – Horseshoe Pitching Singles\n2:00 p.m. – Children’s & Family Games\nReal Shoot Wrestling\nFly High Canines\n4:00 p.m. – Isabella Spiers – Main Stage\n5:00 p.m. – Robert Clarke Magician & Juggler\n5:00-7:00 p.m. – Ham & Bean Supper\n8:00 p.m. – Isabella Spiers – Main Stage\n\nSunday\, July 12\n\n9:00 a.m. – Fair Opens\n10:00 a.m. – Sheep Show\n10:00 a.m. – Horse Pull\nNoon – Robert Clarke Magician & Juggler\nNoon – Ken Atkins & Honky Tonk Kind\nNoon – Garden Tractor Pull\nReal Shoot Wrestling\nFly High Canines\n1:00 p.m. – Livestock Costume Class\n1:00 p.m. – Horseshoe Pitching Doubles\n1:30 p.m. – Robert Clarke Magician & Juggler\n2:30 p.m. – Robert Clarke Magician & Juggler\n3:30 p.m. – Ken Atkins & Honky Tonk Kind\nRide bracelet special
URL:https://thectbeacon.com/event/north-stonington-agricultural-fair-2026/2026-07-09/
LOCATION:North Stonington Fairgrounds\, 21 Wyassup Road\, North Stonington\, 06359\, United States
CATEGORIES:North Stonington Fairgrounds
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SUMMARY:42nd Annual Garden Market Fair
DESCRIPTION:The 42nd Annual Garden Market Fair at Wilcox Park\, offering a full day centered on gardening\, local vendors\, and community connection. Hosted by Westerly Library and Wilcox Park\, the event transforms the park into an open-air market filled with plants\, artisan goods\, and interactive experiences. It’s a seasonal staple that draws visitors looking to refresh their gardens\, explore local offerings\, and spend time outdoors. \nThe festival features a wide selection of plants and gardening essentials\, including annuals\, perennials\, trees\, shrubs\, organic vegetables\, and herbs. Alongside the plant vendors\, attendees can browse handmade goods\, home and garden accessories\, and specialty items from local artisans. The event also includes educational and hands-on elements\, from soil testing and gardening advice to demonstrations and nature-focused activities that make it accessible for both experienced gardeners and beginners. \nBeyond shopping\, the Garden Market Fair creates a community-focused atmosphere with live music\, food\, and family-friendly attractions throughout the day. Visitors can enjoy performances\, explore nonprofit booths\, and take part in activities like kids’ crafts and animal encounters\, including alpaca visits. The combination of plants\, local organizations\, and interactive programming makes it a well-rounded event that blends gardening\, learning\, and community engagement. \nVendors & Participants: \nPlant & Nature:\nBerry Island Dahlias\nBerry Island Soap Company\nBlue Moon Farm Perennials\nColbey Sales and Service Co.\nDelightfully Evil Designs\nEarth Essence Herbals\nFrontier Farm\nGreen Infrastructure Center\, Inc.\nGrowing Hope Farm\nHallene Farm\nLazy K Ranch\nLovewell Farms\nPaul-N-Dina Gardens\nWesterly Library & Wilcox Park\nWood and Ink\nZen Zone \nNonprofits & Community Organizations:\nDante Society of Westerly\nDenison Pequotsepos Nature Center\nFriends of Westerly Library & Wilcox Park\nJonnycake Center of Westerly\nLeague of Women Voters of South County RI\nLiteracy Volunteers of Washington County\nRI Resource Recovery Corporation (RIRRC)\nURI Master Gardeners\nWatch Hill Conservancy\nThe Westerly Band\nWesterly Land Trust\nWesterly Village – The Village Common RI\nWildRoots Play \nFood:\nWesterly High School “Highland Grille” \nActivities & Features:\nSound Bath with Zen Zone\nSoil testing with URI Master Gardeners\nKids Korner with Natural Arts\nLive animals with Denison Pequotsepos Nature Center\nAlpaca visits\nLive music with The Westerly Band\nNeighbor Day activities on the Esplanade
URL:https://thectbeacon.com/event/42nd-annual-garden-market-fair/
LOCATION:RI
CATEGORIES:Westerly Library & Wilcox Park
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SUMMARY:Clark Farms Spring Market
DESCRIPTION:FREE ADMISSION.  \nThere’s a certain kind of spring day where everything just lines up… a little sun\, a little breeze\, and a reason to be outside longer than you planned. The Spring Market at Clark Farms on Saturday\, May 2\, from 10 AM to 4 PM feels like one of those days. The farm fills out quickly\, with rows of plants\, trees\, shrubs\, and flowers spilling into spaces lined with local vendors\, handmade goods\, vintage finds\, and things you didn’t know you were looking for until you saw them. \nIt’s the kind of place where you start with one idea—maybe grab a few plants—and end up wandering through the whole property. Live music drifts through the background\, food and drinks are never far away\, and the pace stays just relaxed enough to let you take it all in. There’s something happening in every direction\, but nothing feels rushed. You just move with it. \nAnd it’s not just for browsing. The farm park and slide are open\, making it easy to turn this into a full day\, especially if you’ve got kids with you. Between the atmosphere\, the variety\, and the simple fact that everything is outdoors and in bloom\, it lands right in that sweet spot of what a spring weekend should feel like.
URL:https://thectbeacon.com/event/clark-farms-spring-market/
LOCATION:Clark Farms\, 2984 Commodore Oliver Hazard Perry Memorial Hwy\, Matunuck\, RI\, 02879\, United States
CATEGORIES:Clark Farms
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