99th Annual Durham Fair: Dates, Times, Parking, Music Headliners

DURHAM, CT — The 99th Annual Durham Fair is almost here as the four-day event begins on Thursday, Sept. 27. The Durham Fair is owned and operated by the Durham Agricultural Fair Association, Inc., a private, nonprofit Connecticut corporation without stockholders.

The purpose of the Association is to promote the preservation of the agricultural heritage of Connecticut. The Durham Fair has the distinction of being the largest fair in North America without a paid manager or staff, according to the fair's official site.

Music headliners:

Melissa Etheridge will perform Friday, Sep 28, 2018, 7:00 PM. She is a Grammy Award winning musician including the smash hit Come to my window, I want to come over, and Bring me some water?

Scotty McCreery performs on Saturday, Sep 29, 2018, 7:00 PM. McCreery is a well-known country artist who was introduced to the public on American Idol.

USO Show Troupe Sunday, Sep 30, 2018, 1:00 PM

Durham Fair Operating Hours:

Thursday: 4:00pm – 10:00pm
Friday: 9:00am – 10:00pm
Saturday: 9:00am – 11:00pm
Sunday: 9:00am – 7:00pm

Parking Details:

Parking costs $5 per day or $10 for unlimited entry during the fair weekend but the $10 offer is only good if you purchase tickets in advance of the fair opening. Shuttle buses are provided.

The Durham Fair is located at the junctions of Routes 68, 17 and 77 in Durham, CT.

GPS Addresses of Parking Lots

• Strickland’s Pkg. Lot (Thurs – Sunday): 385 Cherry Hill Rd., Middlefield
• Greenbacker’s Pkg. Lot (Fri – Sunday): 150 Wallingford Rd., Durham
• Wimler’s Pkg. Lot (Fri – Sunday): 601 Guilford Rd., Durham
• Strong School (handicapped pkg., Thurs. only): 185 Main St. (Rte. 17), Durham
• CRHS (handicapped pkg., Fri. – Sun.): 135 Pickett Lane (off of Rte. 17), Durham

Ticket costs and schedule details:

Tickets range from $11 per day per person if you by online in advance to $35 for one person to enter the fair each day. Children 11 and under get in for free. Tickets cost more if you buy at the fair.

For details on all different types of ticket plans and costs click here.

You can view the fair's day-by-day schedule by clicking here.

For more information about the Fair please visit: Durhamfair.com or call 860-349-9495