Country Music's Chris Janson & 38 Special Headline The 104th Annual Durham Fair in Connecticut

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Connecticut 's Durham Fair is celebrating 104 years! The Durham Fair, which is held every year in Durham, Connecticut, is one of the largest agricultural fairs in all of New England. The very first Durham Fair was held in the Durham Town Green in 1916. The event takes place annually, during the last full weekend of September.

The 104th Annual Durham Fair is a four-day event that starts on Friday, September 26th and goes through Sunday, September 29th, 2024. Headlining this year will be Country singer and songwriter Chris Janson (pictured above) and southern rockers 38 Special. Some past entertainers who have headlined the Durham Fair include; Blake Shelton, Pat Benatar, Loretta Lynn, Charlie Daniels, REO Speedwagon, Blues Traveler, George Jones, Foreigner, and many others.

''Explore numerous exhibit halls, a discovery center, and a farm museum, showcasing a trove of crafts, exhibits. Indulge in delicious and fun food that will leave you saying “yum!” The Durham Fair is easy to reach yet hard to leave, and we know you will have a great time!'' as stated on the official website of the Durham Fair. The fair is owned and operated by the Durham Agricultural Fair Association, Inc. It is a private, not-for-profit corporation that is one of the largest fairs in all of North America, and is managed entirely by it's unpaid volunteers.