Barnstable County Fair Returns For 2023: Here's What To Know

FALMOUTH, MA — The Barnstable County Fair returns to Cape Cod next week, promising a flurry of music, rides, entertainment and, of course, fair food.

Barnstable County's fair dates back to the 1800s and its popularity has done nothing but grow when it comes to the modern era.

In 2023, the fair has been able to book performances from the likes of Foghat and Boomtown Saints in addition to regular favorites like a demolition derby and the BMX and moto-stunt show.

The FlatOut Freestyle FMX show is scheduled for 7 p.m. in the Main Arena on Monday while Boomtown Saints play the Main Stage on Tuesday at 7:30 p.m.

Wednesday brings the "World's Largest Demolition Derby" to the Main Arena at 7 p.m., followed by the Foghat performance on the Main Stage Thursday at 7:30 p.m.

A beer garden and artisan market are open daily from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m., and other features like a high diving show, petting zoo and giant midway will also be available.

For the schedule of events on Monday through Thursday, click here.

The schedule extends on Friday, Saturday and Sunday, with the beer garden opening at 1 p.m. through the weekend and the artisan market starting at noon.

Weekend performances are dominated by music, with the Main Stage being graced by Direct From Sweden playing the music of ABBA, Runaway June and Alex Shillo's tribute to Bruce Springsteen.

For the weekend events schedule, click here.