About Granite State Fair
The Granite State Fair in Rochester is an eight-day September fair spanning two weekends in the Salmon Falls River valley, one of New Hampshire's largest fair events. First held in 1879, it has been a New Hampshire agricultural tradition for over a century.
What to Expect
Expect livestock judging, 4-H competitions, carnival rides, grandstand entertainment, and the community spirit of New Hampshire's Seacoast gateway region.
Visitor Tips
Rochester is at the edge of the Seacoast region between the White Mountains and the ocean — the fair runs over two separate weekends in late September.
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