New Hampshire Fairs 2025: Your Seasonal Guide
From ox pulls and dairy shows to grandstand derbies and midway thrills, New Hampshire’s fairs bring classic New England fun all season long. Here are the key 2025 fairs—organized by month—with dates, quick highlights, and the official site for details and tickets.
July 2025
North Haverhill Fair (North Haverhill)
Dates: July 23–27, 2025
Highlights: Classic county fair with rides, livestock shows, pulling contests, and family entertainment.
Website: https://www.nohaverhillfair.com/
Cheshire Fair (Swanzey)
Dates: July 31 – August 3, 2025
Highlights: Four-day tradition featuring demolition derby, midway rides, ag exhibits, and live music.
Website: https://www.cheshirefair.org/
August 2025
Hopkinton State Fair (Contoocook)
Dates: August 28 – September 1, 2025
Highlights: Labor Day weekend staple—midway rides, big grandstand shows (including demolition derby), livestock & 4-H.
Website: https://www.hsfair.org/
Lancaster Fair (Lancaster)
Dates: August 28 – September 1, 2025
Highlights: One-price admission with rides included, agriculture, motorsports, and nightly entertainment.
Website: https://lancasterfair.com/
September 2025
Hillsborough County Agricultural Fair (New Boston)
Dates: September 5–7, 2025
Highlights: Family-friendly ag fair with animal shows, pulls, heritage demos, and local vendors.
Website: https://www.hcafair.org/
Deerfield Fair (Deerfield)
Dates: September 25–28, 2025
Highlights: Historic “New England’s Oldest Family Fair” with full midway, livestock barns, crafts, and contests.
Website: https://deerfieldfair.com/
October 2025
The Sandwich Fair (Sandwich)
Dates: October 11–13, 2025
Highlights: Columbus Day weekend tradition—pulls, harness racing, exhibits, music, and plenty of fair food.
Website: https://www.thesandwichfair.com/
