The Fair Is Coming, The Fair Is Coming

dpg · 10-03-2011, 05:53 AM

In Sandwich this weekend...Woo-Hoo!

Slickcraft · 10-03-2011, 06:25 AM

Sounds like good weather, Sandwich has a nice fair in a nice town.
http://www.thesandwichfair.com/

And the Fryeburg Fair all week, lots of tractors to look at.
http://www.fryeburgfair.com/

CateP · 10-03-2011, 07:53 AM

These are my favorite fairs and I'm going to miss them because I'm back in NJ.

NEXT YEAR!!

dpg · 10-03-2011, 10:30 AM

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Originally Posted by CateP

These are my favorite fairs and I'm going to miss them because I'm back in NJ.

NEXT YEAR!!

I'll have TWO Sausage & Peppers one for me and one for you.

Jonas Pilot · 10-03-2011, 10:49 AM

Enough for me!

Jonas Pilot · 10-03-2011, 10:54 AM

Watch your dentures!

Misty Blue · 10-03-2011, 11:27 AM

My personal fav. is the oxen skill competition. They get those critters to go places where I couldn't put a shopping cart!

What's yours?

Misty Blue.

CateP · 10-03-2011, 11:31 AM

I like sheep sheering and sheep herding. Also oxen pull.

jmen24 · 10-03-2011, 12:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Misty Blue

My personal fav. is the oxen skill competition. They get those critters to go places where I couldn't put a shopping cart!

What's yours?

Misty Blue.

We recently started a herd of Dexters at my parent's farm and my daughter and I have talked about her doing this with our heffer and the brother. They are the same age, color and size. These were great experiences for me as a kid (showing our horses), but the oxen thing would have been more my cup of tea. Should be fun for both of us, they will already respond for her, more so than for anyone else.

MarkinNH · 10-03-2011, 12:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Misty Blue

My personal fav. is the oxen skill competition. They get those critters to go places where I couldn't put a shopping cart!

What's yours?

Misty Blue.

My personal fav.
Is the Sausage joint in Jonas Pilot's picture !

AB_Monterey · 10-03-2011, 04:29 PM

Truck tire sized donuts!

RLW · 10-03-2011, 06:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Misty Blue

My personal fav. is the oxen skill competition. They get those critters to go places where I couldn't put a shopping cart!

What's yours?Misty Blue.

Watching my grand children's eyes open like basketballs when they see things that takes their breath away.

Jmo77011 · 10-03-2011, 07:47 PM

I love it! It's always like a mini high-school reunion. We haven't been able to make the fair in years, but in my mind it is the highlight of Fall in NH. Oh, and I loooove funnel cake!

Greene's Basin Girl · 10-03-2011, 08:18 PM

I have been going to the Sandwich Fair my entire life, but the Fryeburg Fair is still my favorite. I plan on going to both this year.

Argie's Wife · 10-03-2011, 09:11 PM

Fair fries with malt cider vinegar are the best!

I like seeing all the quilts, canning, art, and other displays. I secretly like tractor pulls, too.

(Must be the Laconia-redneck side of me.)

The Arglets are in it for the rides and the games, of course!

MarkinNH · 10-03-2011, 12:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Jonas Pilot

Enough for me!

You gotta love those single serving size orders

Flylady · 10-03-2011, 10:21 PM

I arrive this Thursday and am bringing a friend who's visit is the first time to NE. The fair will be a great experience for her....nothing like the LA County Fair where kids come to learn that milk and eggs do not come from the local market!

dpg · 10-04-2011, 06:01 AM

My favorite is the food, any food...

Oh and like the animals too. Got to try at least a Bloomin Onion, Sausage and Fries while I'm there. Going to be an awesome weekend of weather. Weather man this morning said a dry spell is coming.

VitaBene · 10-06-2011, 12:43 PM

Bring your suntan lotion, it is going to be a warm sunny weekend!!

jkjoshuatree · 10-06-2011, 01:56 PM

And does anyone know the price of admission to the fair?

Thank you!!

Sal · 10-06-2011, 02:04 PM

Ticket Information

Friday Night Special
Starts at 4 PM - 9 PM Admission Free
$12.00 for all the rides
It’s a Rides only special ~ Exhibit Halls are not open for viewing
STAGE SHOW STARTS @ 5:30 PM with the HARLEY LAMAS on Friday evening
PLEASE NO DOGS/PETS ON THE FAIR GROUNDS

Each Day Gates open at 8 AM
Adults $10.00
Youths 8-12 $3.00
Children 7 and under FREE
(All Events Free with Admission)
(Rides and Carnival Extra)
PLEASE NO DOGS ON THE FAIR GROUNDS
Please do not bring your pet and leave them in your car !!

Saturday - Ride Special
$15.00 for the rides
Starts at 8 am until 2 pm

Monday Only
Seniors 60 and older $4.00

Advance Sale Tickets Sold September 1st thru September 30th
3 - Day Pass Adult - $20.00
3 - Day Pass Child - $6.00

NO DOGS/PETS ARE ALLOWED ON THE FAIRGROUNDS
(Except Service Animals)
PLEASE DO NOT BRING THEM AND LEAVE THEM IN YOUR VEHIC

hancoveguy · 10-07-2011, 07:36 PM

On the fair home page they list helicopter rides...anyone know anything about this? Price, duration of flight, times, location etc....

HCG

Red apple · 10-09-2011, 03:55 PM

The helicopter rides are $30.00 PP. They say 4-5 minutes but we were up there for almost 10. It was a great experience with the wife and kids for $120.00 and not sure where else we could of done a helicopter rider for that price.

Jonas Pilot · 10-09-2011, 04:27 PM

Last year at the Sandwich Fair.

10-03-2011, 05:53 AM	#1
dpg Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 2,595 Thanks: 153 Thanked 229 Times in 166 Posts	The Fair Is Coming, The Fair Is Coming In Sandwich this weekend...Woo-Hoo!

10-03-2011, 10:49 AM	#5
Jonas Pilot Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Wolfeboro, New Hampshire is my home, 24-7-365 Posts: 1,686 Thanks: 1,047 Thanked 336 Times in 189 Posts	Fair food! Enough for me! Attached Images

10-03-2011, 10:54 AM	#6
Jonas Pilot Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Wolfeboro, New Hampshire is my home, 24-7-365 Posts: 1,686 Thanks: 1,047 Thanked 336 Times in 189 Posts	For the kids! Watch your dentures! Attached Images

10-03-2011, 11:27 AM	#7
Misty Blue Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 658 Thanks: 121 Thanked 283 Times in 98 Posts	Favorite event? My personal fav. is the oxen skill competition. They get those critters to go places where I couldn't put a shopping cart! What's yours? Misty Blue.

10-03-2011, 10:21 PM	#17
Flylady Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: So. California & Lakes Region Posts: 256 Thanks: 225 Thanked 106 Times in 61 Posts	Thanks for the Reminder! I arrive this Thursday and am bringing a friend who's visit is the first time to NE. The fair will be a great experience for her....nothing like the LA County Fair where kids come to learn that milk and eggs do not come from the local market!

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10-03-2011, 06:25 AM	#2
Slickcraft Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Welch Island and The Taylor Community Posts: 3,301 Thanks: 1,222 Thanked 2,087 Times in 955 Posts	Sounds like good weather, Sandwich has a nice fair in a nice town. http://www.thesandwichfair.com/ And the Fryeburg Fair all week, lots of tractors to look at. http://www.fryeburgfair.com/

10-03-2011, 07:53 AM	#3
CateP Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Wolfeboro Posts: 868 Thanks: 584 Thanked 540 Times in 210 Posts	These are my favorite fairs and I'm going to miss them because I'm back in NJ. NEXT YEAR!!

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10-03-2011, 11:31 AM	#8
CateP Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Wolfeboro Posts: 868 Thanks: 584 Thanked 540 Times in 210 Posts	I like sheep sheering and sheep herding. Also oxen pull.

10-03-2011, 04:29 PM	#11
AB_Monterey Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Alton Bay Posts: 293 Thanks: 86 Thanked 78 Times in 49 Posts	Truck tire sized donuts!

10-03-2011, 07:47 PM	#13
Jmo77011 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 86 Thanks: 60 Thanked 21 Times in 19 Posts	I love it! It's always like a mini high-school reunion. We haven't been able to make the fair in years, but in my mind it is the highlight of Fall in NH. Oh, and I loooove funnel cake!

10-03-2011, 08:18 PM	#14
Greene's Basin Girl Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Moultonborough, NH Posts: 1,515 Thanks: 394 Thanked 527 Times in 269 Posts	I have been going to the Sandwich Fair my entire life, but the Fryeburg Fair is still my favorite. I plan on going to both this year.

10-03-2011, 09:11 PM	#15
Argie's Wife Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Alton Posts: 1,908 Blog Entries: 1 Thanks: 533 Thanked 579 Times in 260 Posts	Fair fries with malt cider vinegar are the best! I like seeing all the quilts, canning, art, and other displays. I secretly like tractor pulls, too. (Must be the Laconia-redneck side of me.) The Arglets are in it for the rides and the games, of course!

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10-04-2011, 06:01 AM	#18
dpg Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 2,595 Thanks: 153 Thanked 229 Times in 166 Posts	My favorite is the food, any food... Oh and like the animals too. Got to try at least a Bloomin Onion, Sausage and Fries while I'm there. Going to be an awesome weekend of weather. Weather man this morning said a dry spell is coming.

10-06-2011, 12:43 PM	#19
VitaBene Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Moultonborough Posts: 3,585 Thanks: 1,618 Thanked 1,638 Times in 842 Posts	Bring your suntan lotion, it is going to be a warm sunny weekend!!

10-06-2011, 01:56 PM	#20
jkjoshuatree Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Bear Island Posts: 642 Thanks: 349 Thanked 145 Times in 77 Posts	Are Dogs Allowed? And does anyone know the price of admission to the fair? Thank you!! __________________ Dream out loud.

10-06-2011, 02:04 PM	#21
Sal Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Moultonborough Posts: 311 Thanks: 103 Thanked 169 Times in 53 Posts	Ticket Information Friday Night Special Starts at 4 PM - 9 PM Admission Free $12.00 for all the rides It’s a Rides only special ~ Exhibit Halls are not open for viewing STAGE SHOW STARTS @ 5:30 PM with the HARLEY LAMAS on Friday evening PLEASE NO DOGS/PETS ON THE FAIR GROUNDS Each Day Gates open at 8 AM Adults $10.00 Youths 8-12 $3.00 Children 7 and under FREE (All Events Free with Admission) (Rides and Carnival Extra) PLEASE NO DOGS ON THE FAIR GROUNDS Please do not bring your pet and leave them in your car !! Saturday - Ride Special $15.00 for the rides Starts at 8 am until 2 pm Monday Only Seniors 60 and older $4.00 Advance Sale Tickets Sold September 1st thru September 30th 3 - Day Pass Adult - $20.00 3 - Day Pass Child - $6.00 NO DOGS/PETS ARE ALLOWED ON THE FAIRGROUNDS (Except Service Animals) PLEASE DO NOT BRING THEM AND LEAVE THEM IN YOUR VEHIC

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10-07-2011, 07:36 PM	#22
hancoveguy Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 276 Thanks: 95 Thanked 65 Times in 30 Posts	On the fair home page they list helicopter rides...anyone know anything about this? Price, duration of flight, times, location etc.... HCG

10-09-2011, 03:55 PM	#23
Red apple Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Laconia Posts: 109 Thanks: 65 Thanked 18 Times in 16 Posts	The helicopter rides are $30.00 PP. They say 4-5 minutes but we were up there for almost 10. It was a great experience with the wife and kids for $120.00 and not sure where else we could of done a helicopter rider for that price.

10-09-2011, 04:27 PM	#24
Jonas Pilot Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Wolfeboro, New Hampshire is my home, 24-7-365 Posts: 1,686 Thanks: 1,047 Thanked 336 Times in 189 Posts	Chopper! Last year at the Sandwich Fair. Attached Images