By the Numbers
The Deerfield Fair drew just over 122,000 visitors in 2019, according to Fair Association President Donald Wyman — the most recent reported figure available. Running since 1876, it's widely considered New Hampshire's largest agricultural fair.
Source: Union LeaderDeerfield Fair Overview
The Deerfield Fair is one of New England's most beloved agricultural fairs, a four-day October tradition in Rockingham County drawing over 100,000 visitors to a centuries-old fairground. Its history stretches back to 1876, placing it among New Hampshire's oldest agricultural fairs.
Highlights
Expect championship livestock shows, 4-H competitions, harness racing, ox pulls, a large midway, grandstand entertainment, and the iconic New England October fair atmosphere at its finest.
Good to Know
The Deerfield Fair is the last major New England fair of the season and one of the most authentic — the October foliage backdrop and crisp air make it a bucket-list New England experience.
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Nearby County Fairs
September
Granite State Fair
Rochester, New Hampshire
17 mi away
September
Hopkinton State Fair
Contoocook, New Hampshire
23 mi away
July
Belknap County 4-H Fair
Belmont, New Hampshire
25 mi away
September
Hillsborough County Agricultural Fair
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26 mi away
August
Acton Fair
Acton, Maine
35 mi away
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