The Chester fair is proud to introduce you to our all new ride company! This year will be a whole new entertainment experience at the fair.

Schedule

August 24, 2023

6:00pm – 8:30pm: Registration and Entry of articles for Classes: E,F,G,H,I,J,K,L,P

August 25, 2023

6:00 pm: Gate and Midway Opens

6:00 pm - 9:00 pm: Arrival of Animals

6:30 pm: Antique Tractor Pull (Invitation Only)

9:30 pm: Building #2 Closes

11:00 pm: Gate Closes

Children's Activities

7:00 – 9:00pm: Twisty Bros. Balloon Art

Antiques & Fiddle Music

9:30pm: Making Beef Jerky
7pm – 9pm: Open Session with the Shoreline Fiddle Club

Entertainment

6:45 p.m. – 10:45 p.m: Leaf Jumpers
90's and 2000's rock hits and originals!

August 26, 2023

8:00 am: Gate Opens – Livestock Judging Begins

9:00 am: Cattle Drawing – 2400 lbs. and under
Cattle Drawing – 2800 lbs. and under
Cattle Drawing – 3200 lbs. and under
Cattle Drawing – 3200 lbs. and over

10:00 am: Midway Opens

10:30 am – 12:00 pm: Stonewall building presentation in the Beer Tent

4:00 pm: Pony Drawing – 46' and under

5:00 pm: Pony Drawing – 50' and under

6:00 pm: Antique Tractor Pull 6500 lbs. and over

10:00 pm: Building 2 Closes

11:00 pm: Gate Closes

Children's Activities

11:00am – 1:00pm: Justine Nicole Entertainment – Hula Hoops

11:00am – 1:30pm: Trevor the Games Man (Stilt walking the ground)

11:00am – 3:00pm: Twisty Bros. Balloon Art

1:00 – 1:15pm: Frog Jumping Contest – Age 15 and Under (BYOF)

1:15pm – 1:30pm: Frog Jumping Contest – Age 16 and Over (BYOF)

1:30 – 2:15pm: Trevor the Games Man (Aerial Delights Show)

2:00 – 4:00pm: Pedal Tractor Fun Area – Ages 8 and Under

2:15 – 2:45pm: Trevor the Games Man (Parachute Games)

2:30 – 4:30pm: Riverside Reptiles

3:00-5:00pm: Trevor the Games Man (Project Ribbon Dancer)

Antiques & Fiddle Music

10:30am, 5:00pm, 9:30pm: Making Beef Jerky

2:00pm – 4:00pm & 7:00pm – 9:00pm: Open Session with Shoreline Fiddle Club

Entertainment

12:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.

BIG DEAL ROCK

Opening band for big name acts featuring music from the 60's

70's and 80's as well as current sounds

3:45 p.m. – 6:45 p.m.

GUNSMOKE

Music from legendary country artists that aspires to keep the

tradition and legacy alive!

7:45 p.m. – 10:30 p.m.

SUNSET DRIVE

A high-energy cover band that brings the good times to the stage

rocking a number of hits from pop & rock, to modern country and more!

August 27, 2023

9:00 am: Gate and Midway Open

10:30am – 12:00pm: Stonewall Building presentation in the Cattle Tent

11:00am: Horse Drawing 3125 lbs. and under

Horse Drawing 3325 lbs. and under

Horse Drawing – Free for All

11:00 am, 1:00pm, 2:30pm: Dog Frisby Demonstrations

6:00pm: Gate and Midway Close

Children's Activities

9:00am – 6:00pm: Meigs Point Nature Center Exhibit

11:00am – 1:30pm: Trevor the Games Man (Stilt walking the grounds)

11:00am – 3:00pm: Twisty Bros. Balloon Art

12:00pm – 1:00pm: Curious Creatures

1:00pm: Children's Pedal Tractor Pull (Main Gate)

1:30pm – 2:15pm: Trevor the Games Man (Aerial Delights)

2:15pm – 2:45pm: Trevor the Games Man (Parachute Games)

3:00pm – 5:00pm: Trevor the Games Man (Project Ribbon Dancer)

Antiques & Fiddle Music

Making Beef Jerky – 12:30pm, 4:30pm

Open Session with Shoreline Fiddle Club 2:00pm – 4:00pm

Entertainment

12:00 p.m. – 3:15 p.m.

THE SOUL FACTORY

The Soul Factory is sure to get everyone groovin' with its special twist

on classics and new music

4:00pm – 5:00pm

CHESTER DRUM CORPS

Date:

August 25-27, 2023

Time:
August 25, 2023 from 6:00pm to 11:00pm
August 26, 2023 from 8:00am to 11:00pm
August 27, 2023 from 9:00am to 6:00pm

Location:
Chester Fairgrounds , 11 Kirtland Terrace, Chester, CT 06412

Admission:
$10.00 (children 1 2 and under Free)
Senior Citizen and Military Discount w/ ID:$8.00

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