The Guilford Fair Is Back For 2025: Dates, Hours, Musical Entertainment

GUILFORD, CT — The Guilford Fair is back for 2025.

The annual town tradition will take place from Sept. 19-21 at the Guilford Fairgrounds.

Established in 1859, the fair is held each year during the third full weekend in September. The fair moved to the Guilford Fairgrounds in 1969.

The fun-filled three-day event features rides, live music, food, activities and exhibits for all ages.

This year's full entertainment and events schedule can be found here. All acts are weather permitting and no refunds will be issued.

Here's other pertinent information to know about the highly-anticipated event:

Fair Hours and Musical Entertainment

• Friday, Sept. 19: 4 p.m. to 11 p.m. The Seven Wonders, a tribute to Fleetwood Mac, will perform at 8:30 p.m.
• Saturday, Sept. 20: 9 a.m. to 11 p.m. Son of a Gun, the premier tribute to Guns N' Roses, will perform at 8:30 p.m.
• Sunday, Sept. 21: 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Country music artist, Houston Bernard, will perform at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m.

Ticket Pricing

• Adults/children 12 and up: $15
• Senior Citizens (*62 and up): $10
• Veterans and current Military (with ID): $10
• Children 11 and under: Free
• Three-Day discount pass: $40
• Parking on-site: $10

Information about ride wristbands will be posted to the fair website, typically just before the fair opens.

Parking

Free parking with shuttle bus service to the fairgrounds is available via the satellite parking lot, located at 1575 Boston Post Road, just off I-95/Exit 57.

For more information on the Guilford Fair, click here.