Fall Fairs Guide 2026! Seacoast Kids finds all the Fair fun for you.

September 2026 Fairs

Hopkinton State Fair (formally NH State Fair)
A Labor Day weekend tradition! The fair consists of agricultural exhibits, farm animals, arts, fair food vendors, games, amusement rides, maple sugar house, fish and game building, wood sculpting, jet pack flying circus and so much more!
September 3 – 7
Contoocook, NH

Lancaster Fair
Families in New Hampshire have been enjoying agriculture activities, a large midway with games and rides, 4-H, animal and horticulture exhibits and even motorized competitions at the Lancaster Fair for nearly 150 years! This Labor Day mainstay spans 65 acres and offers plenty of family-friendly fun and entertainment, making it the perfect way for visitors to say farewell to summer and welcome in fall.
September 3 – 7
Lancaster, NH

Hillsborough County Agricultural Fair
The Hillsborough County Agricultural Fair offers a midway offering games and rides for everyone, exhibit halls displaying handcrafts, photography, flowers and homegrown produce, and so much more fair fun!
September 11 -13
New Boston, NH

Granite State Fair (formally Rochester Fair)
Since 1874, features fun for the entire family including children’s activities, entertainment, music, rides, horse show, harness horse racing, livestock competition, and exhibits, commercial vendors, a wide variety of food and attractions. From midway rides to live entertainment and grandstand shows, the Rochester Fair is a time honored tradition.
September 17 – 20 & 24 – 27
Rochester, NH

October 2026 Fairs

Deerfield Fair
The Deerfield Fair is officially celebrating 150 years of traditions, memories, and community! Honoring a legacy that stretches from our very first start in 1876 all the way to 2026, we invite everyone to come together and celebrate the generations of history passed down through the years. Over 100 acres of free parking. We also have premium parking, which is across from “A” Gate (Firehouse/Police) and is $10.00 a vehicle.
October 1 – 4
Deerfield, NH

Topsfield Fair
We pride ourselves on being the quintessential county fair – traditional agriculture, big entertainment, rides, games, shopping, & great food… something for everyone, not too far from home!
October 2 – 12
Topsfield, MA

Worth the Trip Fairs

Fryeburg Fair
The Fryeburg Fair features livestock shows, harness racing, horse pulling, antique farm and forestry equipment displays and demonstrations, horticultural and culinary contests and displays, a petting zoo, agricultural vendor displays, live musical acts, amusement rides, and food stands.
October 4 – 11
Fryeburg, ME

King Richards Faire
Nestled on a beautiful 80-acre wooded site off Rt. 58 in Carver, MA, this enchanting event features tree-lined paths leading to a magical village ruled by King Richard XI, Queen Anne III, and their royal court. Visitors can enjoy a day filled with colorful performances by acrobats, aerialists, jugglers, fire-eaters, musicians, dancers, and puppeteers, all celebrating the spirit of the Renaissance.
Weekends August 30 – October 19, 2025 (including Monday holidays September 1 & October 13.)
Carver, MA

The Big E
The Big E is the largest event on the East Coast and the seventh largest fair in North America. Attendees can enjoy hours of free entertainment and attractions, terrific food, plus the best that New England—and beyond, has to offer.
September 5 – 25
W. Springfield, MA

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