County Fair Guide

Lancaster Fair

Lancaster, New Hampshire

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2026 Dates

September 3–7, 2026

Duration

5 days

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Size

medium

Worth Knowing

The Lancaster Fair drew an estimated 30,000 visitors over 5 days in 2022, described by Fair President Ed Samson as "one of the better fairs" as attendance returned to pre-pandemic levels.

Source: Caledonian Record

On the Midway

Expect livestock judging, 4-H competitions, harness racing, carnival rides, ox pulls, and the rugged north country community spirit of New Hampshire's largest and least-populated county.

What to Know

The Lancaster Fair is a five-day Labor Day weekend celebration in New Hampshire's north country, the most important agricultural fair for the remote communities of Coos County near the White Mountains and Canadian border.

Before You Go

Lancaster is the gateway to the Connecticut Lakes and the Canadian border — the fair draws visitors from throughout the White Mountain region for a last summer hurrah.

Heading to Lancaster Fair?

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