County Fair Guide

Cornish Fair

Cornish, New Hampshire

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2026 Dates

August 21–23, 2026

Duration

3 days

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Size

small

By the Numbers

The Cornish Fair drew about 20,000 visitors in 2023, according to Cornish Fair Association President Wayne Gray.

Source: Valley News

Cornish Fair Overview

The Cornish Fair is a three-day August celebration in the Connecticut River valley town famous as the home of sculptor Augustus Saint-Gaudens, one of New Hampshire's most intimate and charming agricultural fairs.

Good to Know

Cornish is home to the Saint-Gaudens National Historic Park, one of New Hampshire's finest cultural destinations — the sculptor's home and studios are open throughout the summer.

Highlights

Expect livestock judging, 4-H exhibits, ox pulls, local food vendors, and the small New England village fair atmosphere that has barely changed in generations.

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