The 169th Harwinton Fair will be Friday, Saturday and Sunday October 2nd, 3rd and 4th 2026.
Exhibitors can now enter online!
The Harwinton Agricultural Society board of directors has made changes this year to help reduce volunteer workload, simplify the exhibitor experience and increase sustainability of the Fair.
Entering online is as simple as entering your name, contact information and entry information – no financial information is needed as all entries are now free, except the Horse Show, and free entry passes will be given to exhibitors providing on-site care of animals and to competitors.
Click here for a printable Entry Form
Entries must be received by September 20th, 2026.
New hours
- Friday 4-9:30 pm (buildings close at 9 pm)
- Saturday 9 am-9:30 pm (buildings close at 9 pm)
- Sunday 9 am-6 pm
- Exhibit pick up time Sunday 5:30–6:30 pm
Tag pick up / exhibit drop off
Tags may be picked at the Fair Secretary’s office when dropping off entries:
- Wednesday, Sept. 30th 6-8 pm
- Thursday, Oct. 1st 6-8 pm
- Friday, Oct. 2nd before 4 pm.
Exhibitors must have their entries on display before 4 pm Friday, late entries may not be judged. Exhibits must be removed Sunday 5:30–6:30 pm.
All youth require permission from a legal guardian to enter.
The Fair Secretary or department superintendent may refuse any entry that is not in the best interest of the Fair.
No dogs or pets will be allowed on the Fairgrounds.
All stock or articles competing for premiums must be entered by the secretary in their respective classes with name of exhibitors. Names must not be shown on exhibits until judging is completed.
Any evidence of contagious or infectious diseases will result in animals being rejected for entrance. All animals must be in compliance with the Connecticut Fair and Show Requirements
Waiver And Indemnity Agreement
As a condition of entry in the Harwinton Fair, you hereby waive any claim for damages to your person or property which may arise against the Harwinton Agricultural Society or Harwinton Fair as a result of your participation, your agent or employees or any livestock owned or entered by you; and you further agree to indemnify and hold harmless the Harwinton Agricultural Society or Harwinton Fair against all claims, demands, suits and expenses arising out of an injury to any person or damage to any property caused by your livestock, personal property, agents, employees, members of your family or yourself.