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Festival and Fairs in Fairfield County

Read below for KidsOutAndAbout's list of upcoming Festivals in and around Fairfield County

Playground Carnival at Booth Memorial Park in Stratford
Date:  Wed, 07/23/2014 
Time:  10 am - 3 pm
Location:  Town of Stratford Recreation
Each year proceeds from the Carnival are donated to a local charity - this year it's the Bridgeport Hospital Burn Unit. Rides, games and the playground staff plan special activities for a day of fun and laughter. Admission is $1.


Antique and Classic Boat Parade and Rendesvous at the Mystic Seaport!
Dates: Sat, 07/26/2014 & Sun, 07/27/2014
Location:Mystic Seaport
Bring your kids to see a 3-mile parade down Mystic River led by the Museum’s 1908 steamboat Sabino! Each boat will be announced as it passes. The spectacular boats and their costumed crews will make their way down river to Fishers Island Sound!


Italian Heritage Celebration
Date:  Sun, 07/27/2014 
Time:  11am to 7 p.m
Location:  Westchester County
Celebrate Italian culture at Kensico Dam Plaza. Bring your blankets and chairs and enjoy a day of live music, food, vendors and more.


Rockstar Energy Mayhem Festival
Date:  Sun, 07/27/2014 
Time:  7pm
Get ready for this years biggest metal festival The Rockstar Energy Mayhem Festival! With headliners Korn and Avenged Sevenfold.


The Middlesex and New Haven County 4-H Fair
Date:  Fri, 08/01/2014 
Time:  Friday, August 1st from 5:00pm-10:00pm, Saturday 8am-10pm and Sunday 8am-4pm.
Location:  Durham Fairgrounds
There are tractor pulls, horse pulls and ox pulls, animal showmanship, home arts, robotics demonstrations, archery along with music entertainment and free face painting. Food vendors are there all weekend.


Indian Heritage Celebration
Date:  Sun, 08/03/2014 
Time:  12:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Location:  Westchester County
Celebrate Indian culture at Kensico Dam Plaza. Bring your blankets and chairs and enjoy a day of live music, food, vendors and more.


Podunk Bluegrass Music Festival
Date:  Thu, 08/07/2014 
Time:  Thurs 5pm-11pm; Fri/Sat 10am-11pm
Location:  Hebron Lions Fairgrounds
This annual bluegrass festival features local, regional and national bluegrass, bringing together the finest in bluegrass music each year. As always, there will be plenty to do for the whole family


Lebanon Country Fair
Date:  Fri, 08/08/2014 
Time:  Friday: 6pm-10pm Saturday: 8:30am-11pm Sunday: 9am-9pm
Location:  LEBANON COUNTRY FAIR
The Fair boasts many fine food choices and entertainment on our center stage and first class amusement experience right in the heart of eastern Connecticut.


Wolcott Country Fair
Date:  Fri, 08/15/2014 
Time:  Fri-4pm-11pm; Sat- 10am-11pm; Sun- 10am-10pm
Location:  Wolcott Country Fair
Attendees are treated to a traditional country fair with events including the judging of fruits, vegetables, baked goods, paintings and photography.


Hartford County 4-H Fair
Date:  Fri, 08/15/2014 
Time:  Fri and Sat-8am-10pm; Sun-8am-5pm
Location:  Fourtown Fairgrounds
2014 marks the 78th Annual Hartford County 4-H Fair, although it has been held throughout the county and has been large and small the fair continues to Make the Best Better.


Dinosaur State Park Day!
Dates: Sat, 08/16/2014
Time: 10 am - 3 pm
Location:Dinosaur State Park
Bring your kids to Dinosaur State Park and celebrate the day the tracks were found back in 1966! Enjoy games, crafts, programs, prizes, lively music, good food, animal shows, and the indoor and outdoor features of the park.


Southington Grange Community Fair
Date:  Sat, 08/16/2014 
Time:  9 am to 7:00 pm
Location:  Southington Grange No. 25
64th Annual Southington Grange Fair will include a bake sale, vendors and exhibits. A barbecue chicken dinner will be served 4 to 6 p.m.


Jewish Music Festival
Date:  Sun, 08/17/2014 
Time:  12 noon to 6 p.m
Location:  Westchester County
Celebrate Jewish Music Festival at Kensico Dam Plaza. Bring your blankets and chairs and enjoy a day of live music, food, vendors and more.


7th annual BLUES, VIEWS & BBQ FESTIVAL
Dates: Sat, 08/30/2014 & Sun, 08/31/2014
Location:Levitt Pavilion for the Performing Arts
Like always, families will enjoy loads of kid-friendly fun, food, and activities - but at new wallet-friendly prices - on the grounds of The Westport Library. Whatever way you choose to attend the Blues, Views & BBQ Festival - be ready to have a fantastic time!


Goshen Fair
Date:  Sat, 08/30/2014 
Time:  Saturday and Sunday 8am - 10pm, and Monday 8am - 6pm.
The Goshen Agricultural Society proudly celebrates the 102nd Goshen Fair. Some of the new additions for 2014 include a larger sled for the Truck Pulls and a Freestyle Motor Cross Show by Eastern Action Sports.


Visit our website for a complete festivals and fairs.



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