Litchfield County Connecticut Fairgrounds Events

If you are looking for the Litchfield County fairgrounds, the answer is the Goshen Fairgrounds, on Route 63 just south of Goshen center. Two events a year anchor it: the Litchfield County 4-H Fair in summer and the Goshen Fair on Labor Day weekend. Litchfield County has several other fairs in different towns, and this page covers those too.

Overview of Litchfield County Fairgrounds

Location

The grounds are at 116 Old Middle Street (Route 63) in Goshen, Connecticut 06756. They sit on the right, about half a mile south of Goshen center. Route 4 is Goshen’s main east-west road and Route 63 is its main north-south road, so the fairgrounds are close to where the two meet.

Who Runs What

There is no county fair association. The Goshen Fair has its own organizing group, and the 4-H fair is a UConn Extension 4-H event. The Association of Connecticut Fairs lists the grounds and both events on its schedule. I could not confirm the exact name of the group that owns the grounds. Confirm that locally before publishing.

Acreage and Layout

Not confirmed. Descriptions of the fair mention livestock barns, exhibition halls, and a Main Stage. Treat building counts as unknown.

Why It Matters

Goshen sits in the Litchfield Hills, where dairy and livestock farming shaped the town. The fair commemorates that agricultural life. A Lakeville Journal writer described it as a small-scale fair that works well for young children, and as a social event for the surrounding towns.

Upcoming Events at Litchfield County Fairgrounds

The 2026 events are over. Here is what the grounds hosted:

• Litchfield County 4-H Fair: July 31 to August 2, 2026
• Goshen Fair: September 5 to 7, 2026 (Labor Day weekend)

The Goshen Fairgrounds also host “multiple events each year” per local sources, but I could not find a list. The Association of Connecticut Fairs website shows the grounds’ current schedule. For rentals and private events, ask the fair organizers directly.

The Goshen Fair

Dates and Hours

The Goshen Fair runs over Labor Day weekend. In 2026 it was Saturday, September 5 to Monday, September 7. Hours were 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday and 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Monday. The 2027 dates are not confirmed, but expect Labor Day weekend (the fair organizers announce dates in spring).

Admission

2026 admission was $10 for adults, $5 for seniors on Saturday only, and free for children under 12. Parking fees were not listed. Check before you go.

What You’ll Find

• Livestock: livestock judging, with goats, rabbits, chickens, horses, and cows shown by local youth
• Draft horse and oxen pulls
• Woodcutting competition: lumberjack and lumberjill events have become a popular draw
• Truck pulls
• Exhibits: produce, farm goods, handmade crafts, photography, and home baking
• Free contests: frozen t-shirt, hay bale toss, apple fritter eating, and skillet throw
• Midway: rides, with the ride operator and ride count unconfirmed
• Music: live entertainment on the Main Stage

The same writer notes it is often hot and dusty, so bring water and a hat.

The Litchfield County 4-H Fair

The 4-H fair ran July 31 to August 2, 2026 at the Goshen Fairgrounds. UConn describes Connecticut’s 4-H fairs as events where members share projects with the community and an experienced adult evaluates each one. Many 4-H fairs include tractor and horse draws, magicians, livestock shows, dances, and horse shows. Check the fair book for the Litchfield County lineup. I could not confirm admission or hours.

Other Fairs in Litchfield County

You have options across the county. These are the 2026 dates, so use them as a guide to timing:

• Bridgewater Country Fair: August 21–23, 100 Main Street South, Bridgewater
• Terryville Lions Country Fair: August 28–30, 171 Town Hill Road, Terryville (in Plymouth)
• Bethlehem Fair: September 11–13
• Harwinton Fair: October 2–4
• Riverton Fair: October 9–11 (in Barkhamsted)

Together they run late summer through mid-October. Dates for 2027 are not confirmed.

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Facilities and Grounds

Most of this I could not verify, so I am not guessing:

• Number of exhibition buildings and barns
• Grandstand or arena capacity
• Camping or RV sites
• ADA parking and pathways
• Parking capacity and overflow locations
• ATM and first aid details

The fair website or organizers can answer these.

Vendor and Exhibitor Information

4-H Exhibits

Entries are for registered 4-H members. Contact the UConn Litchfield County 4-H office or your club leader and look for the fair book, which lists classes and deadlines.

Goshen Fair Exhibits

The fair accepts produce, farm goods, crafts, photography, and baked goods. Use the fair’s premium book for class lists and entry deadlines. I did not find the date the book is released.

Commercial Vendors

Applications go through the fair organizers. Ask in spring, since booth space at established fairs commonly fills early.

Getting to Litchfield County Fairgrounds

Take Route 63 south out of Goshen center, or arrive from Route 4. The fairgrounds are on the right after about half a mile. From Litchfield, Route 63 runs north into Goshen. From Torrington, Route 4 leads west to Goshen. For GPS, use 116 Old Middle Street, Goshen, CT. I did not find a shuttle or public transit option for fair weekend, so plan on driving.

4-H and FFA in Litchfield County

UConn Extension runs 4-H in the county, and Litchfield County has its own 4-H fair at Goshen. Club counts and FFA participation were not found, so ask the Extension office. Local youth show goats, rabbits, chickens, horses, and cows at the fair. I did not find a junior livestock auction documented.

History of Litchfield County Fairgrounds

Sources conflict on the fair’s age, so I am not stating a founding year. One listing says competitions have run “since 1910.” The 2026 fair logo calls it the 77th annual and gives 1949 as the start. A Lakeville Journal piece says it was first held in 1967. Check with the fair organizers or the Goshen Historical Society before publishing a date.

The same Lakeville Journal piece asked in 2021 whether COVID-19 would cancel the fair “again,” which suggests 2020 was canceled. Confirm that locally.

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the Litchfield County fair in 2027?
The Goshen Fair ran Labor Day weekend (September 5–7) in 2026, and the Litchfield County 4-H Fair ran July 31 to August 2. 2027 dates are not confirmed.

Where are the Litchfield County fairgrounds?
116 Old Middle Street (Route 63), Goshen, CT 06756, about half a mile south of Goshen center.

What time does the Goshen Fair open?
Saturday and Sunday at 8 a.m. (closing at 9 p.m.). Monday at 8 a.m. (closing at 6 p.m.).

How much does it cost to get into the Goshen Fair?
In 2026, $10 for adults, $5 for seniors on Saturday only, and free for children under 12.

Is there camping?
Unconfirmed.

How do I enter livestock?
For the 4-H fair, join a Litchfield County 4-H club and use the fair book. For the Goshen Fair, contact the fair organizers for the premium book.

Are dogs allowed?
Unconfirmed for Goshen. Check the fair rules.

Where do I park?
Parking details were not confirmed. Check the fair website before you go.

Who do I contact to rent the fairgrounds?
The Goshen Fair organizers. I did not find a current contact.