By Dianne McHutchison, Secretary
(August 15, 2023) —The 111th Haddam Neck Fair is coming Labor Day Weekend, opening Friday, September 1, 2023 at 4:00 p.m. and running through Monday September 4, 2023 at 5:00 p.m. True to its tradition, the Fair remains a family-oriented, major social and agricultural event. The Fair features a variety of attractions for the whole family.
The Fair opens on Friday, September 1st with a 6:00 p.m. tractor parade, an opening ceremony at the flagpole, Friday night Truck Pull starting at 7:00 p.m. and Max Creek at the Bandstand from 7:30 p.m. – 10:30 p.m.
Saturday, September 2nd features the popular Women’s Skillet Toss Contest, Truck and Tractor Pulls, Dog Agility competition and modified Tractor Pulls. The Music at the Bandstand features Downtown 6 at 5:00 p.m., opening for The Linda Ronstadt Experience with Tristan McIntosh at 7:30 p.m.
Sunday September 3rd is the 5K Road Race, Lawn and Garden Tractor Pull, Antique Tractor Pull, and Horse Pulling Contest. The music starts at 6:00 p.m. featuring Rock Landing from 6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. and John King from 8:30 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Monday September 4th features two cyclocross events, the Oxen Pulls, Kids Pedal Tractor Pull and the famous Baby Show. Premium payouts begin at 3:00 p.m.
All Fair long there are rides, concessions, Fair Food, exhibits, displays, children’s contests and Helicopter Rides on Saturday, Sunday and Monday.
General Admission is $15 with special rates for seniors and military, children under 12 are free. Online ticket sales are available until August 18, 2023.Parking is free and adjacent to the fairgrounds.
Entries for the various departments are Thursday August 31, 2023 from 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. These include 4H and Educational Booth Exhibits, Arts and Hobbies, Baked Goods, Canned Goods, Fancy Work and Quilts, Flowers and Horticulture, Photography. Spinning and Weaving, Vegetables and Fruits.
There will be sheep, goats, rabbits, cattle and oxen at the fair, There will be no Poultry Show this year due to the avian flu.
For additional information visit the Fair website at haddamneckfair.com. The 2023 Fair Book is available at many local Town Halls and area commercial establishments. For more information, email: rdmchutchison@yahoo.com
Telephone: 860-930-8520
Photos courtesy of Haddam Neck Fair
