The Guilford Fair Opens Friday, Here's What You Need To Know

GUILFORD, CT — Children's zoo, the fair circus, an antique tractor pull, dancers, jugglers, a cattle show, rides, fair food, live music, the fair parade, for starters. It's time for the Guilford Fair, established in 1859, it's the second-oldest agricultural fair in the state. It opens Friday at 4 p.m. on the Guilford Fairgrounds.

What to know before you go:

When: Friday, 4 p.m. to 11 p.m., Saturday, 9 a.m. to 11 p.m. and Sunday, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Where: Guilford Fairgrounds, 111 Lovers Lane. Click here for directions.

Tickets: Adults/Children 12 & up – $10 Senior Citizens (*62 & up) – $8 Veterans & current Military (with ID) – $8 Children 11 & under – Free 3-Day Discount Pass- $25

Parking On Site – $10 Click here for shuttle bus (with free parking) info. Free Parking with Shuttle Bus service to the Fairgrounds is available via the satellite parking lot, located at 1575 Boston Post Road, Guilford, just off of I-95/Exit 57. Please click here for more info.

The Fair Parade

The Guilford Fair Parade is Saturday, kicking off at 10 a.m. from Stonehouse Lane. The parade travels north on Whitfield to Broad Street, over to Park Street down to Boston Street and over to Lovers Lane to the Fairgrounds. Guilford police say to be prepared for road closures starting at 9 a.m. Police said folks won't be able to access Whitfield Street between Stonehouse and Broad Street until the end of the parade, which they say typically lasts an hour and a half to 2 hours minimum. For those who need to access the southern section of Whitfield Street, use South Union to Stonehouse Lane. Learn more here.

Live Music

Double Vision, The Foreigner Experience, Performing Friday at 8:30 p.m.

Bruce in the USA,“The most powerful and intense Springsteen tribute on the planet." Performing Saturday at 8:30 p.m.

American Honey, A Modern Country Band that ventures off the country road into Rock and Pop from the ’90s and beyond. Performing Sunday at 11 a.m. & 2 p.m.

All entertainment and events

Click here for the full schedule. From the Fair Circus, to a children's zoo to cattle shows, juggler, dancers, a zoo show, antique tractor pull, pony drawing, horse drawing, spelling bee, draft oxen and mule and donkey show, there's something for everyone.

Fair fare

A highlight at any fair is the food. Like the Guilford Police Department, "We are dreaming about the turkey legs, the gyros, the pizza, the fries, the cannolis, the ice cream ..." And the vendors at the fair to raise funds for a great cause.

For more information, visit the Guilford Fair site.