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WOODSTOCK, Conn. — For the first time since the COVID-19 pandemic, Woodstock Fair will return to normal.
In fact, this year’s 161st Labor Day Weekend Fair from September 2-5 will be even better than usual, with a bigger carnival for younger kids, bigger and better horse shows and goats exhibition.
Acting Fair President Jeffrey Gordon said the only thing missing would be chickens because of an earlier outbreak of bird flu and a desire to err on the side of caution.
Gordon said that while the show is true to its agricultural roots, it has become an event for everyone.
“We’ve expanded the Fiesta section because people seem to really like it,” Gordon said, adding that the section is separate from the Midway section, which is more suitable for teens and adults to ride.
With two entertainment stages, there’s a chance to see some of the bigger names on the main stage, including Rascal Flatts’ Gary LeVox, Gatlin Brothers, Gin Blossoms and Dire Straits Legacy, featuring five original Dire Straits members.
The South Stage Family Fun Center offers entertainment for all ages, including nappy sprints for crawling babies and premium grapefruit bowling for ages 55 and up.
The East Woodstock Cornet Band, known as the Fair Tradition, also plays there.
In addition to entertainment, there are arts and crafts fairs, fruit and vegetable displays, handmade products and artwork, and growers and creators vie for the elusive blue ribbon.
There are also horses, ponies, tractors and cow pulls – a competition to see which of each category can move the heaviest weight.
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, show officials were excited about last year’s show being cancelled and a scaled-down version, Gordon said.
The Woodstock Fair is open September 2nd from noon to 9pm, September 3rd to 4th from 9am to 9pm and September 5th from 9am to 5pm.
The show grounds are located at 281 Route 169 in Woodstock.
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