It's the Time of Year for Fairs

1. According to Weather.com, the forecast for Ellington and Somers calls for sunny skies with a high of 66 degrees. The overnight hours will be mostly clear with a low of 43 degrees.

2. Tis the season for midway games, fried food, cotton candy and livestock shows. If you're looking for something fun to do this weekend, there are plenty of fairs taking place. Highlighted below a couple big fairs as well as a corn festival. Be sure to check Patch’s events calendar each and every weekend for more arts and crafts, antiques, car and health festivals. 
 

3. in Somers continues today and throughout the weekend. Live music from the Truck Stop Troubadours, Aquanett and Shakin’ All Over and others will be a highlight. A parade at 10 a.m. Saturday, oxen, pony and horse pulls, Bingo, doodlebug (tractor) pulls, raffles and other contests take place on Saturday and Sunday. For all the details and a schedule of events, visit the Four Town Fair online.
 

4. opens its gates tonight and runs through October 2 in West Springfield, Mass. Food, rides, world class entertainment, Mardi Gras parades, the Big E super circus, motocross championships and so much more are on the agenda. For a full list of events, attractions and more, visit the Big E’s Web site.
 

5. If you're looking for a smaller-scale event, the takes place on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on the Broad Street Green. The event will feature approximately 100 vendors, food, inflatable rides, pony rides, hay rides, firefighting equipment and demonstrations. Visit the Wethersfield Chamber of Commerce for a schedule of the day's events.