Wapping Fair

South Windsor Jaycees present 122nd Wapping Fair on September 4-7th, 2014 at Evergreen Walk in South Windsor, CT

Agricultural attractions and activities highlight new features at this upcoming fair.

The 122nd Wapping Fair, presented by the South Windsor Jaycees Foundation, is happening from September 4th through September 7th, 2014 at Evergreen Walk, in South Windsor, Connecticut (1 Cedar Avenue, South Windsor, CT). The Wapping Fair offers a variety of entertainment, attractions, food vendors, games, contests and rides for the entire family to enjoy.

Coming to the fair again this year is Two by Two Zoo featuring black spotted leopards, kangaroos, snakes, alligators, lemurs, monkeys, tortoises and a petting zoo! Plus, stop by the exhibit and lay your hands on some of these animals during the Meet and Greet experience. Also, entertaining us will be Scott Jameson for an extraordinary performance that will have you laughing out loud and perched on the very edge of your seat. Umbrellas will be plucked from thin air, a drawing will come to life, basketballs will be spun and juggled, and a member of the audience will unlock telekinetic abilities. Don’t miss it!

Thursday night is SNEAK PREVIEW NIGHT and will feature the band Coffee Grinders! Best of all it’s free! That’s right, no admission Thursday night - people can enjoy getting a sneak peak of all the great attractions that will be taking place throughout the weekend. In addition, Thursday will feature free activities with kiddie Bingo, milking cow and more!

Of course returning is fair favorite The Racing Pigs and Racing Dachshunds! Excitement abounds as they tear around the track and head for home in hopes of winning their grand prize, an Oreo cookie. Then everyone is welcome to be a part of our Wacky Rubber Duck races! Pump the water as fast as you can and watch those rubber ducks take off down the course.

Our musical performances at the fair this year will be The McHooligans 6:30pm Friday night, Addison Station 6:30pm Saturday night, and Sunday Blue Collar Project kicks us off at 10am. Ed, our resident wizard, will be with us all weekend. The kids will be thrilled with more than 14 rides (Pirate Ship, Avalanche, Swings, Cliffhanger and more). Ride Wristbands available on Thursday night and Sunday afternoon noon-4 p.m. The Fair will also feature hundreds of animals, plenty of great food, free contests (Wapping Farmer, Wapping’s Got Talent, etc), free child ID and fingerprinting Saturday and Sunday, and more!

Throughout Saturday and Sunday plenty of hands on demonstrations such as, wood carving, butter making and more will be taking place. Plus there will be interactive games for everyone to try out and learn a little about farming. More attractions include our Baby Chick Exhibit, featuring two day old Rhode Island Red chicks, the Watershed on Wheels display, Wapping schoolhouse. Bubble World, kiddie Sand box, OK Corral and our animal costume contest

The Wapping Fair is open on Thursday from 6-10 p.m.; Friday from 6-11 p.m.; Saturday from 10 a.m. - 11 p.m.; and Sunday from 10-6 p.m. Admission for Adults and Children over 57” is $6.00, Seniors over 65 is $3.00 and Children under 57” are free. Receive $1.00 off admission on Sunday with a donation of a non-perishable food item. “Friend” South Windsor Jaycees on Facebook to find ways to win great prizes For a detailed schedule or information please visit www.wappingfair.org