From 9/11-9/21, the Granite State Fair lights up the fairgrounds with rides, live entertainment, over-the-top arena shows, and all your favorite fair flavors. Whether you're here for heart-pounding action or classic family fun, this year’s lineup delivers can’t-miss moments every day.

Spotlight Shows

The Circus: Step under the open-air big top for high-energy acts-think gravity-defying acrobats, precision jugglers, and laugh-out-loud comedy. Multiple shows daily; perfect for all ages.

School Bus Derby: The crowd favorite returns! Watch full-size school buses thunder around the track in a wildly entertaining smash-up that fills the grandstands.

Demolition Derby: Sparks fly and metal crunches in this high-octane showdown where only one car survives.

Car Soccer: Oversized ball, roaring engines, and teams of drivers battling to score-equal parts skill and spectacle.

More to Explore
Take a spin on the midway, try your luck at the games, sample local bites and classic fair treats, and browse agricultural and makers exhibits. Live music, family activities, and nightly thrills keep the fair buzzing from open to close.

Date and Time: On Thu, 11 Sep 2025 16:00 - Sun, 21 Sep 2025 22:00

Venue details: 72 Lafayette St, Rochester, New Hampshire, 03867, United States

Category: Community | Fairs

Price:
General Admission: USD 12.00