The Brooklyn Fair draws thousands of people to Eastern Connecticut in late summer.
The annual, multi-day event features several animal shows, a handful of eclectic races — from lawn mowers to cars made of vegetables — a contest and various demonstrations.
A carnival and midway is open every afternoon of the fair, live music is played from three stages, and there’s a full slate of races and agricultural shows — such as the tractor pull or Robinson’s Racing Pigs — all four days.
There’s also a schedule of activities aimed at children, including a farm-themed Playland and scaled-down versions of some of the fair’s big contests.
When and where is the Brooklyn Fair?
The Brooklyn Fairgrounds is located at 15 Fairgrounds Road, Brooklyn, Connecticut.
This year, the fair will be open from Thursday, August 25 to Sunday, August 28. Hours are 4:00 PM to 11:00 PM Thursday, 10:00 AM to 11:00 PM Friday, 9:00 AM to 11:00 PM Saturday and 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM Sunday.
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The carnival, run by Ryan Amusements, is open Thursday from 4pm to 11pm, Friday from 11am, Saturday from 11am and Sunday from 6pm.
What to do at the Brooklyn Fair?
See the full schedule here.
Contests are a big part of the fair, judging and testing livestock, vehicles, food, arts and crafts, and people for all four days. Live music is played from three stages, farm animals are housed in several buildings and periodically sent to the event rings, and classic fried fair food is plentiful. There is also a museum of antique farm equipment, a country store and educational exhibits, including a blacksmith shop.
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Is there anything for kids to do at the Brooklyn Fair?
Absolutely.
In addition to the opportunity to get up close to several different types of animals, the fair has a list of children’s activities for all four days. Highlights include pie and Friday night eating contests, sack races on Saturday, balloon animals on Saturday and Sunday and car races – described as a pinewood derby but with vegetables – all four days . There are also pedal tractor pulls on Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
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Most of the children’s activities take place in Playland, a free play area with farm-themed games, a wooden cow to milk, tractors to drive, a bean bag and corn pit.
How much are the tickets?
Tickets cost $10 per day. Children 12 and younger are free, and seniors and those with military ID pay $8. Parking is $5.
Carnival tickets can be purchased at the carnival ticket booths, and wristbands that provide full access for the day are $35.
Fair gates accept cash, Visa and Mastercard.
