Haddam Neck Fair
Haddam Neck, Connecticut
Haddam Neck, Connecticut
August 29th -
September 1st, 2014
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Haddam Neck Fair
Haddam Neck, Connecticut August 29th -
September 1st, 2014 |
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| Map & Directions to the Haddam Neck Fairgrounds | ||
| Program of Events |
Contests and Categories
Please check back frequently as individual pages are developed and links to them activated (active links will be displayed in blue) Entry Form HNF Rules & Regulations General Store 4H and Educational Booth Exhibits Arts & Hobbies Baby Show Baking Contests Canned Goods Cattle Show Fancy Work and Quilts Flowers and Horticulture Goat Show Horse Pull Horse Show Oxen and Working Steers Pedal Tractor Pull Photography Poultry Rabbits Road Race Sheep Show Special Contests Tractor Pull - Antique Tractor Pull - Farm & Modified Truck Pull - Street Stock & Modified Vegetables and Fruits Detailed information from Connecticut Association of Fairs about their contests and about other fairs is available at www.ctagfairs.com Should recipes or rules on this website raise questions or differ from those on ctagfairs.com, ctagfairs.com should be considered the authority. |
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| Friday, August 29th | |||
| Exhibit Entry | 3:00 to 6:00 PM | ||
| Gates open to general public – Admission charged | 4:00 PM | ||
| Karaoke – Gazebo | 6:00 to 9:00 PM | ||
| 4x4 and Street Stock Truck Pull | 7:00 PM | ||
| Judging begins at the Grange Hall and Vegetable/Flower Building | 7:00 PM | ||
| At the Bandstand - local talent | |||
| The Big Six | 6:00 - 7:30 PM | ||
| Rock Landing | 8:00 - 10:00 PM | ||
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Saturday, August 31st |
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| Gates Open | 7:30 AM | ||
| Farm and Modified Tractor Pull | 10:00 AM | ||
| Haddam Neck Farmer's Market | 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM | ||
| Beard Contest | 1:00 PM | ||
| Dog Agility Competition | 2:00 PM | ||
| Truck Pull II | 6:00 PM | ||
| Music at the Bandstand | |||
| The Bus Reunion | 12 - 3:00 PM | ||
| Good Night Blue Moon | 3:30 to 5:30 PM | ||
| Shakedown | 6:30 to 10:30 PM | ||
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Sunday, August 31st |
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| Gates Open | 7:30 AM | ||
| Horse Show | 8:30 AM | ||
| Haddam Neck Fair 5K Road Race | 9:30 AM | ||
| Gospel Music at the Bandstand | 11:00 AM | ||
| Horse Pulling Contest | 11:00 AM | ||
| Moodus Drum & Fife Corps | 1:00 PM - 1:30 PM | ||
| Jousting (in the Truck and Tractor Pulling Ring) | 6:00 PM | ||
| Music at the Bandstand | |||
| Mark Mercier & Max Creek | 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM | ||
| Fountainhead Reunion | 4:00 - 7:00 PM | ||
| Aztec Two Step | 8:00 PM - 10:00 PM | ||
| Monday, September 1st |
Dogs or Pets: No matter how cute or well behaved, leashed or not, are not allowed on the Fairgrounds during the Fair! (Nor may they be left in parked vehicles) Exhibit and Event Chairpersons Fair Operations Chairpersons |
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| Gates Open | 7:30 AM | ||
| Antique Tractor Pull | 8:30 AM | ||
| Ox Cart Class | 8:00 AM | ||
| Working Cattle Show | 9:00 AM | ||
| Oxen Pull | 10:30 AM | ||
| Kids Pedal Tractor Pull | 12 NOON | ||
| Baby Show | 2:00 PM | ||
| Premium Payment begins | 3:00 PM | ||
| Removal of Exhibits may begin | 5:00 PM | ||
| Removal of Exhibits to be completed no later than | 6:00 PM | ||
| All Four Days Rides, Concessions, Petting Zoo, Food, Exhibits, Displays, Ride Bracelets, Circus, Children’s Contests |
Ride Ticket Specials! Friday and Monday Buy a Rides Wrist Band, and ride any or all of the rides for as many times as you want during that day only, for one low price of $25 Saturday and Sunday buy a Ride Wrist Band and ride from 10am to 4pm for $25 or from 4pm to close for $25 Kiddie ride tickets are $2.00 all days |
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| Admission Policy | |||
| General Admission | $8.00 | ||
| Senior Admission (65 Years or Older) | $7.00 | ||
| 3 Day Admission Pass | $20.00 | ||
| Senior 3 Day Admission Pass | $18.00 | ||
| Weekend Pass (Includes Friday Night) | $28.00 | ||
| Senior Weekend Pass (Includes Friday Night) | $25.00 | ||
| Kids under 12 - FREE -
Parking - FREE Bleacher Seats - FREE |
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| Alcoholic Beverages or Pets may not be brought through the gate | |||
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Guest Services
ATMs
- ATMs will be conveniently located on the fairgrounds. Exact
locations will be available at the Information Booth.
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First Aid- The Haddam Neck Fire Department provides first aid all four days of the Fair. The First Aid area is located behind the red Fire Department trailer in the food court. |
Lost & Found- The Lost and Found is located in the Fair Office Building. |
| Information Booth- The Information Booth is located near the blue and white poultry barn and the outdoor dining area. Here you can find fair schedules and fair souvenirs. In addition, your will find helpful staff who can assist you with any questions you might have. | Public Safety- The Public Safety area is located behind the red Fire Department trailer in the food court. | |
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The Haddam Neck Fair is managed by a board of directors elected annually. The current board consists of the following members: |
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| Board of Directors Phone |
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| Dianne McHutchison - President 860-267-4671 | |
| Bob McGarry - Vice President 860-267-7906 | |
| Amy Casey - Secretary 860-345-3926 | |
| Betty LaBella - Asst. Secretary 860-554-5116 | |
| Susan Rutty - Treasurer 860-345-4049 | |
| vacant - Asst. Treasurer | |
| Jeff Beebe | |
| Frances Dallas 860-267-4513 | |
| Mark Dumond 860-537-6348 | |
| Rebecca McLean 860-267-9975 | |
| Wayne Rutty 860-345-4049 | |
| Angie Sarahina 860-301-0841 | |
| Randy Spencer 860-267-7720 | |
| Michael Stevens 860-267-8171 | |
| David Tozier 860-873-3071 | |
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House Committee Frances Dallas, Sue Olsen, Wayne Rutty |
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Mailing Address: P.O. Box 220 Middle Haddam,
Connecticut 06456
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Commercial Vendors: Commercial non-food vendors interested in renting space at the fair can contact Sue Olsen at the above address. Liability Insurance is required and can be purchased from the fair at an additional cost. Commercial food vendors interested in renting space at the fair can contact Mark Dumond at the above address. View vendor information and Commercial Vendor Application Form Fairgrounds Rental: The fairgrounds can be rented for special events May through October. An outside covered picnic area and kitchen, spacious flat grassy areas and new clean bathroom facilities are available for rent. Contact Franky Dallas at the above address for info and availability.
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