New England’s fair season is in full swing, and the state’s largest one is about to open- the Rochester NH Fair runs September 16th to 25th, 2011. For a full nine days in September a seat in the grandstand will become the prime piece of Rochester NH real estate. Featuring the full complement of traditional fair staples such as agricultural displays, shows, and crafts, the Rochester Fair also showcases the more refined pleasures of life: monster trucks, demolition derbies and a huge midway full of the latest mechanical rides and deep fried fair foods!
When Rochester held its first Fair in 1874, the US was in the midst of a long period of prosperity following the Civil War. Locally there was not much available in the way of entertainment and city residents wanted something to call their own. The Fair was conceived as celebration of New England agricultural traditions, providing the opportunity for competition between neighbors and showcasing seldom seen entertainment through the inclusion of traveling acts. This remains the defining characteristic of the fair to this day.
The success of the Rochester NH Fair in those early years led to increased attendance from those not only from the surrounding area, but from as far away as Boston as well. Special trains were added at fairtime just to fill the needs of those traveling from Massachusetts. The success of the early fairs allowed for the building of numerous permanent structures, many of which stand proudly today. Rochester is one of the few fairs in the state that still has the bulk of their victorian buildings, most others have been lost to fire or neglect. Both the Grandstand and Exhibition Building are over 100 years old!
As we transition into fall what better way is there to celebrate life in New England than mingling with some livestock, riding the Tilt-o-whirl after a sausage and peppers sub, taking in a Paul Bunyon contest and winding down the day by watching a tractor pull on a cool evening with good friends?
About the author: The Rochester NH Fair report was created by Dick Cook with information from The History of the Rochester Fair by Violet Horne Dwyer and Florence Horne Smith. Dick is a realtor with over thirty years experience working for customers in the Granite State. Specializing in short sales, new construction and financing, Dick covers the NH Seacoast & Lakes Regions, servicing the following communities and many others:
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I have spent my entire life exploring the communities that make New Hampshire such an amazing place to live. I am a Seacoast & Lakes Region specialist and I look forward to going to work for you.
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