Question 1

Is there handicapped parking at the Woodstock Fair?

Accepted Answer

The Woodstock Fair relies on local farmers to supply the majority of its parking and those parking areas do offer handicapped parking.

Question 2

Are there scooters for rent on grounds?

Accepted Answer

Yes. There are scooters available to rent on a first-come, first-served basis near both the Main gate and North gate.

Question 3

Will there be rides at this year’s Woodstock Fair?

Accepted Answer

Of course, there will be rides at this year’s Woodstock Fair. Fiesta Shows will be on hand, once again, with the best midway show in New England. There will be wristband specials on Thursday and Friday and the Mega Pass can be purchased on Saturday, Sunday and Monday.

Question 4

When will the entire Woodstock Fair open?

Accepted Answer

The entire fair, including the stages, animal barns, horse show, Exhibition hall and other buildings  and other food and retail vendors will open their doors at 4pm on Thursday, September 03, 2026.

Question 5

How late will gates be open?

Accepted Answer

All gates will be open from 4 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. on Thursday.
     All gates will open at noon time on Friday and at 9 a.m. on Saturday, Sunday and Monday.
     The Main gate will close at 9:30 p.m. on Friday, Saturday and Sunday. All other gates will close at 9 p.m. Buildings will close at 10 p.m. on Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Fiesta Show rides will close at 11 p.m. 
      On Monday, all gates will close at 7 p.m. Fiesta Show rides  will close at 8 p.m.

Question 6

Are stage and other shows free with paid admission?

Accepted Answer

All shows are free with paid admission. All shows are general admission with no reserved seating.

Question 7

Can we bring chairs to the Main Stage shows?

Accepted Answer

You may bring fold up chairs to the Main Stage. In the event a tour bus or some other vehicle must enter the area, chairs may have to be moved temporarily. The Woodstock Fair allows everyone to stand during shows. There is limited bleacher seating toward the rear of the venue.

Question 8

Can I bring a cooler with me to the Fair?

Accepted Answer

Coolers are not allowed on the fairgrounds.

Question 9

Can tickets be purchased at the gate?

Accepted Answer

Yes, tickets can be purchased at the ticket booths and kiosks at each of our gates.

Question 10

Are dogs allowed?

Accepted Answer

No. Dogs are not allowed.

Only service dogs are allowed on the Fairgrounds.

Question 11

What is the schedule?

Accepted Answer

All events and schedules can be found throughout the website by clicking on the Activities menu, or by opening the brochure linked at the bottom of each page.

Sept. 3 - Sept. 7, 2026

(860) 928-3246

South Woodstock, Connecticut

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