Durham Fair
Fall festival · Durham · Connecticut
Connecticut's largest agricultural fair, four days of livestock judging, tractor pulls, and midway rides at the Durham fairgrounds. Food booths run by local nonprofits are as much a draw as the entertainment, and the exhibit halls fill with the county's produce, baking, and craft competitions.
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106th Annual Durham Fair, September 24-27, 2026
Dates from the official announcement, checked August 20, 2026. Always confirm before you go.
Color nearby peaks: October 20–October 24
Color builds from October 10 · mostly bare by November 13
Sampled at Durham Fair’s own coordinates and elevation (49 m) rather than a regional average.
This window comes from 4 weather points across Connecticut, nudged 1 day later to match 1 published peak date from smokymountains.com. Against Connecticut's own climatology, the 2026 weather puts the peak 2 days earlier. How the forecast works
When to go to Durham Fair
Good color holds through about October 31, giving you roughly 21 days from the first turn to past peak. Against Connecticut overall, that is 1 day later.
From Hartford it is about 20 mi, close enough for a morning drive. Providence is about 70 mi out.
Durham Fair on the map
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Frequently asked
- When is Durham Fair open in 2026?
- The 2026 season runs Sep 24 – Sep 27. 106th Annual Durham Fair, September 24-27, 2026. Dates can shift, so check the official site before you go.
- When does Durham Fair peak in 2026?
- Peak color is predicted for October 20–October 24 (best estimate October 22). Color starts around October 10 and is mostly bare by November 13.
- How do I get to Durham Fair?
- Durham Fair is in Durham. The closest city is Hartford, about 20 mi away. It's part of Connecticut's fall lineup.
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