Check It Out: Here Is the Ultimate New Hampshire Fair Schedule for 2026

Enough with this snow already, right? Bring on spring and summer.

Because when the cold temps disappear and the beautiful greenery bursts to life in New Hampshire, that means fair season is right around the corner.

It's never too early to get excited about the rides, the food, the animals, all the family fun, and we've got the 2026 schedule for you to check out.

Your Guide to 2026 New Hampshire Fairs

There are a bunch of fair options for you to choose from this year, and who knows, maybe you'll visit all of them? You might just be the ultimate fair goer.

The first fairs kick off in July, while even more will be popping up straight through October.

That means four months of getting an amazing view on the Ferris wheel, tasting delicious fried dough, checking out award-winning cows, and seeing beater cars crush each other for victory.

Go ahead and start scrolling to see the list of when your favorite fair is taking place. If you want more information, click the links to their respective websites.

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What is the oldest fair in New Hampshire?

If you're looking to hit up the oldest fair in the Granite State, that title goes to the Deerfield Fair.

According to the fair's website, the first of its fairs was in 1876 and held in the center of town. That's 150 years ago!

The website does state that "New England's Oldest Family Fair" didn't become its standard four days of fun until 1950.

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But whether you choose the oldest fair, the newest, the biggest, the foodiest, etc, there's a fair for you and the family.

There's nothing quite like fair season in New Hampshire. Is it July yet?