Hopkinton State Fair

Sunday, Aug 31, 2025 at 9:00am

Hopkinton State Fair
329 Kearsarge Ave.
603-865-1698

Hopkinton State Fair, New Hampshire’s premier family-friendly event, celebrating the best of agriculture, entertainment, and community spirit. Join us for an unforgettable experience filled with thrilling Midway rides, live music, delicious food, and exciting competitions like the Monster Truck and Demolition Derby Grandstand Shows. Explore our rich history, discover local artisans, and enjoy a variety of attractions for all ages, including world-famous performances by Disc Dogs. Whether you’re a first-time visitor or a returning fan, the Hopkinton State Fair offers something for everyone. 

Fair Schedule:

Exhibit Buildings Open (9:00 AM to 9:00 PM)

4H Robotics
Charmingfare Farm – Petting Zoo
Commercial Buildings & Exhibits
Equine Experiences
Farmers Market & Home Arts Building
Grange & Giant Pumpkins
Livestock Barns
Maple Sugar House
New Hampshire Fish Game Building
Ruth Kimball 4-H Exhibit Hall
The Morrill Family Farm Museum

8AM:
DockDogs Practice/Registration – Infield
Garden Tractor Pulls – Grandstand Event

9AM: DockDogs – Infield

10AM:
2500# and under Cattle Pulling – Durgin Arena
4-H Swine Show – Swine Barn
Fiesta Show’s Midway Opens
Horseshoeing Demonstration – Equine Experiences
Open Dairy Cattle Show – Hood Arena
Open Sheep Show – Indoor Ring

11AM:
Ben Risney – Wood Sculpture – Infield
Chris Lester – Ag Stage @ Farm-A-Rama
Jason Tardy: Comedy & Juggling! – Country Porch Stage

11:30AM:
DockDogs – Infield
Dialed Action Sports – BMX – Infield

12PM:
Axe Women Loggers of Maine – Infield
Chris Lester – Ag Stage @ Farm-A-Rama
Magic By George – Country Porch Stage

1PM:
2900# and under Cattle Pulling – Durgin Arena
4-H Beef Show – Show Ring
Ben Risney – Wood Sculpture – Infield
Chris Lester – Ag Stage @ Farm-A-Rama
Disc-Connected K9s – World Famous Frisbee Dogs! – Infield

2PM:
Chris Lester – Ag Stage @ Farm-A-Rama
DockDogs – Infield
Jason Tardy: Comedy & Juggling! – Country Porch Stage
Dialed Action Sports – BMX – Infield

3PM:
4-H Working Steer – Hood Arena
Axe Women Loggers of Maine – Infield
Dan Morgan-Music – Ag Stage @ Farm-A-Rama
Magic By George – Country Porch Stage

3:30PM: Disc-Connected K9s – World Famous Frisbee Dogs! – Infield

4PM:
3300# and under Cattle Pulling – Durgin Arena
Ben Risney – Wood Sculpture – Infield
Dan Morgan-Music – Ag Stage @ Farm-A-Rama

5PM:
Axe Women Loggers of Maine – Infield
Dan Morgan-Music – Ag Stage @ Farm-A-Rama
DockDogs – Infield
Jason Tardy: Comedy & Juggling! – Country Porch Stage

6PM:
Dan Morgan-Music – Ag Stage @ Farm-A-Rama
Magic By George – Country Porch Stage
Demolition Derby – Grandstand Ticket Required
Disc-Connected K9s – World Famous Frisbee Dogs! – Infield
Dialed Action Sports – BMX – Infield

7PM: Cattle Pulling Free For All 6 Foot Pull – Durgin Arena

9PM: Peter Mamos: Master Hypnotist & Entertainer

Admission:

Thursday Night Special
All Fairgoers (Ages 3-65+) $9

Friday – Monday
General (Ages 13-59) $14
Senior (Ages 60+) $12
Youth (Ages 3-12) $ 8
Children 35 months and under FREE
Military (active duty, veterans, and retirees) with valid Photo ID admitted FREE

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