About Hopkinton State Fair
The Hopkinton State Fair in Contoocook is New Hampshire's largest agricultural fair, a five-day Labor Day weekend celebration drawing over 100,000 visitors to the Merrimack River valley. First held in 1915, it has been a New Hampshire agricultural tradition for over a century.
What to Expect
Expect championship livestock shows, 4-H and FFA competitions, a large midway, major grandstand entertainment, ox pulls, harness racing, New Hampshire artisan and food vendors, and the full spectacle of the state's premier fair.
Visitor Tips
The Hopkinton Fair is New Hampshire's biggest — plan to arrive early on weekends as parking fills quickly. The livestock competitions and ox pulls are among the best in New England.
Places to Stay Nearby
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