Durham Fair 2019 Music Headliner Revealed

DURHAM, CT — The 100th Annual Durham Fair is almost here as the four-day event begins on Thursday, Sept. 26. 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

Big & Rich will perform Saturday, Sept. 28 at 7 p.m. at the fair's Main Stage. The Nashville-based country duo has been nominated for Grammy and CMA awards.

Little River Band will play Friday, Sept. 27 at 7 pm. Eagles' founding member Glenn Frey has called the group "the best singing band in the world."

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 will be first come first serve this year and the Durham Volunteer Fire Company will not be selling 4 day passes. Parking will be $10 on Thursday, $20 Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

Addresses and Links to Parking Lots

• Strickland’s parking lot (Thurs – Sunday): 385 Cherry Hill Rd., Middlefield
• Greenbacker’s parking lot (Fri – Sunday): 150 Wallingford Rd., Durham
• Wimler’s parking lot (Fri – Sunday): 601 Guilford Rd., Durham
• Strong School: (handicapped parking., Thurs.): 185 Main St. (Rte. 17), Durham
• Coginchaug High School: (handicapped parking., Fri. – Sun. starting at 8 AM): 135 Pickett Lane (off of Rte. 17), Durham