Michelle Mitchell E-mail | Web site Michelle is the Digital Media Producer for The Telegraph and NH.com. She spends her workdays searching for things to do in New Hampshire and then putting them into the NH.com event calendar. Michelle is originally from St. Louis but has been in New Hampshire for over 15 years, "I love my home state, but New Hampshire has the mountains, the seacoast and perfect summer days!" She is the mother of 5 children varying in age from 20 to 8 and loves to find inexpensive things to do with her kids. Michelle enjoys New Hampshire's music scene and is always on the lookout for new bands and new places to enjoy them. She also enjoys her dogs, cats and, when possible, a day of nothing but movies and sleeping!

Looking for the largest fun-filled family event in the Great North Woods? Look no further!! The undisputed event of the summer is the Lancaster Fair that has been open for 140 years in succession.

Lancaster Fair that has been open for 140 years in succession.

The Labor Day week extravaganza spotlights agriculture activities, a large midway, 4-H exhibits, diverse musical entertainment and motorized competitions (pulling events and the ever-popular Demolition Derby). The grounds also boast wide clean midways and free parking.

From one end of the 65 acre compound straddling Route 3 to the other, the fair sprawls out for six days of camping, relaxation, and honky tonk atmosphere capping another North Country summer. On any given day in the week-long schedule there are activities, exhibitions, competitions, and entertainment too vast to sample. From the Alexander Hall, where vegetables (including the county' s largest pumpkin), flowers, and Grange exhibits are displayed , to the other end of the fairgrounds for horse pulling events, oxen skills competitions, sheep dog trials, and tractor pulls, one can sense the pulse of the region, its history, its roots, and enduring family values.

In short, many of the ingredients to our Great North Woods lifestyle and work are celebrated at the county's signature event...the Lancaster Fair. Where else would you expect to find a real old fashion country fair but in the country!!

Grandstand Entertainment:

So You Think You Can Dance Competition - Wednesday, September 1, 2010
* 7:00 PM "SO YOU THINK YOU CAN DANCE?" COMPETITION (Main Grandstand)
FREE SHOW
Come see our area's finest dancers compete!
* 8:00 PM - Little Miss Lancaster Fair Crowning
Click here for complete details. Contest begins at 5 PM.

Thursday, September 2, 2010

* 6:00 PM PIG SCRAMBLE (Main Grandstand) Watch those pigs and kids run!
* 7:00 PM T-BAR-T RODEO (Main Grandstand) FREE SHOW - Bull riding and barrel racing at its best!

Friday, September 3, 2010

* 7:00 PM FIREMAN'S MUSTER (Main Grandstand) FREE SHOW See our local Fire Departments compete in this fast paced, exciting new event at the Lancaster Fair!

Saturday, September 4, 2010

* 2:00 PM Jules Rancourt - (Main Grandstand) Opening Act
* 3:00 PM RESTLESS HEART
* 6:00 PM Jules Rancourt (Main Grandstand) Opening Act
* 7:00 PM RESTLESS HEART

Sunday, September 5, 2010

* 1:00 PM BIG RIG TRUCK PULL (Main Grandstand) - Trucker's from near and far come for this "hauling" event!
* 6:00 PM 4x4 TRUCK PULL (Main Grandstand) This action packed event will keep you entertained well into the evening!

Monday, September 6, 2010

* 3:30 PM DEMOLITION DERBY (Main Grandstand) The most exciting Labor Day event in the North Country! You'll wanna stay till the last wheel has turned!

Complete schedule of events

Wednesday , September 1st , 2010
OPENING DAY

* 8:00 AM - Judging of Exhibits (Jay Benton 4-H Hall)
* 8:00 AM - 4-H DAIRY BAR opens for the Fair
* 8:00 AM - Weigh-in of Pulling Oxen
* 10:00 AM - OXEN PULL 2100 lbs & under (6ft pull - Pulling Ring)
* 11:00 AM - MIDWAY OPENS PAY-ONE-PRICE RIDES $15 'til 4 PM
* 12:00 PM - OXEN PULL 2400 lbs. & under
* 1:30 PM - OXEN PULL 1600 lbs & under (6ft pull - Pulling Ring) (age of teamster 18 years & under)
* 12:00 PM - KIDS' KORNER Opens & Train Starts
* 3:00 PM - OXEN PULL 2800 lbs & under (6ft pull - Pulling Ring)
* 4:00 PM - MAGIC AL THE MAGICIAN at Kids' Korner
* 4:00 PM - PAY-ONE-PRICE RIDES $15 UNTIL CLOSE
* 4:30 PM - OXEN PULL 3200 lbs & under (Pulling Ring)

* 4:30 PM - 4-H Working Steer Show
* 5:00 PM - Little Miss Lancaster Fair
* 6:00 PM - 15th Annual Cruise Night (Trophy Presentation at 8 PM)
* 7:00 PM - OXEN PULL Free-For-All (6ft pull - Pulling Ring)
* 7:00 PM - "So You Think You Can Dance" Competition (Main Grandstand) - Click here for registration form.
* 8:00 PM - Little Miss Lancaster Fair Crowning

Thursday , September 2, 2010

* 10:00 AM - WORKING CATTLE DEMONSTRATION (Midfield Oxen Ring)
* 10:30 AM - PONY PULL 1850 lbs. & under (Pulling Ring)
* 11:00 AM - SHEEPDOG TRIALS (Draft Horse Ring)
* 11:00 AM - 4-H HORSE SHOW (Horse Show Ring)
* 11:00 AM - MIDWAY OPENS PAY-ONE-PRICE RIDES $12 'til 4PM
* 1:00 PM - JUDGING OF OPEN BEEF CLASSES (Livestock Show Ring)

* 1:00 PM - FREE TALENT STAGE - From 1 PM to 5 PM
Jan Graham - 1 PM & 4 PM
Brad & Carolyn Brooks & Friends - 2 PM & 5 PM
* 12:00 PM- KIDS' KORNER Opens & Train Starts
* 2:00 PM - PONY PULL 2250 lbs & under (Pulling Ring)
* 4:00 PM - MAGIC AL THE MAGICIAN at Kids' Korner
* 4:00 PM - PAY-ONE-PRICE RIDES $12 UNTIL CLOSE
* 5:00 PM - MILKING TIME AT MILKING PARLOR
* 6:00 PM - PIG SCRAMBLE (Main Grandstand)
* 6:30 PM - PONY PULL Free-For-All (6ft pull - Pulling Ring)
* 7:00 PM - TOMMY VEE, Hypnotist Free Talent Stage
* 7:00 PM - T-BAR-T RODEO (Main Grandstand) Free Show
* 8:00 PM - Fun with Horses / Drill Team (Horse Show Ring)

Friday , September 3, 2010

* 9:00 AM - OPEN DAIRY SHOW (Livestock Ring) All Day Event.
* 9:00 AM - MT. WASHINGTON VALLEY HORSE SHOW
* 10:00 AM - WORKING DRAFT HORSE SHOW (Draft Horse Ring)
* 10:00 AM - WORKING CATTLE SHOW (Midfield Ring)
* 10:00 AM - KIDS' KORNER OPENS - TRAIN STARTS & FAIR-WIDE SCAVENGER HUNT BEGINS
* 11:00 AM - HORSE PULL 1600 LBS & UNDER Powder Puff
* 12:00 PM - MIDWAY OPENS - Ride
* 1:00 PM - CHILDRENS' PEDAL TRACTOR PULL (KIDS' KORNER)
* 1:00 PM - 4-H GOAT SHOW (beside 4-H Dairy Barn)
* 2:00 PM - FREE TALENT STAGE - From 2 PM to 6 PM Bill & Denise - 2 PM & 6 PM
* 2:00 PM - HORSE PULL 3000 LBS & UNDER (12 ft)
* 3:00 PM - PIE CONTEST (Alexander Hall, drop off by 1:30) Sponsored by Shaw's & Woodsville Guaranty Savings Bank
* 4:00 PM - MAGIC AL THE MAGICIAN (KIDS' KORNER)
* 4:00 PM - MILKING TIME AT THE MILKING PARLOR continues every day
* 6:30 PM - HORSE PULL 3200 LBS & UNDER (12 ft)
* 7:00 PM - FIREMAN'S MUSTER

Saturday, September 4, 2010

* 9:00 AM - 4-H DAIRY SHOW - continues throughout the day
* 10:00 AM - Working Cattle Show with Cart (Oxen Show Ring)
* 10:00 AM - LAWN & GARDEN TRACTOR PULL
* 10:00 AM - CLASS A HORSE SHOW
* 10:00 AM - KIDS' KORNER OPENS - TRAIN STARTS & FAIR-WIDE SCAVENGER HUNT BEGINS
* 11:00 AM - MIDWAY OPENS - Rides
* 11:00 AM - HORSE PULL 3100 LBS & UNDER (12 ft)
* 12:30 PM - FREE TALENT STAGE - From 12:30 PM to 6 PM
Brad & Carolyn Brooks & Friends - 12:30 PM & 4 PM
Folk Tree Band - 2 PM & 6 PM
* 1:00 PM - CHILDRENS' PEDAL TRACTOR PULL (KIDS' KORNER)
* 1:00 PM - DRAFT HORSE SHOW (Draft Horse Ring)
* 2:00 PM - *OPENING ACT Jules Rancourt
* 3:00 PM - *RESTLESS HEART
* 3:00 PM - HORSE PULL 3300 LBS & UNDER (12 ft)
* 3:00 PM - APPLE PIE CONTEST (DROP OFF BY 1:30) Sponored by King Arthur
* 4:00 PM - MAGIC AL THE MAGICIAN (KIDS' KORNER)
* 5:00 PM - HOME BREW COMPETITION (AWARDS ANNOUNCED)
* 6:00 PM - 4-H STYLE SHOW
* 6:00 PM - *OPENING ACT Jules Rancourt
* 7:00 PM - *RESTLESS HEART
* 7:00 PM - 4-H SHEEP LEAD LINE CONTEST (Livestock Show Ring)
* 7:00 PM - THREE-HORSE HITCH 4900 LBS & UNDER (15 ft)

Sunday, September 5, 2010

* 8:30 AM - CLASS A HORSE SHOW (Horse Show Ring)
* 9:30 AM - JUDGING OF 4-H BEEF CATTLE (Livestock Ring)
* 10:00 AM - KIDS' KORNER OPENS - TRAIN STARTS & FAIR-WIDE SCAVENGER HUNT BEGINS
* 10:00 AM - OXEN LOG OBSTACLE COURSE (Midfield Ring)
* 10:00 AM - ATV PULL (Tractor Pulling Area)
* 11:00 AM - MIDWAY OPENS - Rides
* 11:00 AM - BUZZ & WOODY AT KIDS' KORNER
* 12:00 PM - HORSE PULL Free-For-All (15 ft)

* 1:00 PM - DRAFT HORSE SHOW (Draft Horse Show Ring)
* 1:00 PM - *BIG RIG TRUCK PULL
* 1:00 PM - FREE TALENT STAGE - From 1 PM to 7 PM
Katie Siggins 1 PM & 5 PM - Bill & Denise - 2 PM & 7 PM
* 1:30 PM - KOW KOSTUME KONTEST
* 3:00 PM - 4-H SHEEP SHOW (Livestock Show Ring)
* 3:30 PM - HORSE PULL - POWDER PUFF Free-For-All (6 ft)
* 5:00 PM - GUITAR HERO COMPETITION (KIDS KORNER)
* 6:00 PM - 4-H GOAT TRAIL CLASS
* 7:00 PM - HORSE PULL - 3-HORSE HITCH Free-For-All (15 ft)
* 6:00 PM - *4X4 TRUCK PULL

Monday, September 6, 2010
CLOSING DAY

* 9:00 AM CLASS A HORSE SHOW (Horse Show Ring)
* 10:00 AM KIDS' KORNER OPENS - TRAIN STARTS & FAIR-WIDE SCAVENGER HUNT BEGINS
* 10:00 AM FARM TRACTOR PULL (Tractor Pulling Area)
* 10:00 AM OXEN OBSTACLE COURSE Double Challenge (Midfield Ring)
* 11:00 AM MIDWAY OPENS PAY-ONE-PRICE RIDES $20 until close
* 11:00 AM HORSE PULL 3400 LBS & UNDER (12 ft - Pulling Ring)
* 12:00 PM FREE TALENT STAGE - From 12 PM to 3 PM
Mark Shelton - 12 PM & 3 PM
* 1:00 PM DRAFT HORSE SHOW NASHHCS Qualifying Show (Draft Horse Ring)
* 2:00 PM HORSE PULLING
4200 LBS & UNDER (20 ft - No Touch)
* 2:00 PM 4-H SHEEP BLOCK & TRIM CONTEST
* 3:30 PM *DEMOLITION DERBY

Kids Korner at Lancaster Fair
* 2010 Kids Korner Schedule

Kids Korner Scavenger hunt
Take a fun journey throughout the entire fairgrounds solving riddles and looking for charms to add to your Barn. To start this fun journey stop by the Kid's Korner tent any day during the fair to pick up your barn and clues. Once you've found all the charms come back to the Kid's Korner to receive your special prize.

FREE Train Rides Everyday!
Located in the rear of the fairgrounds directly across from Fuller's Sugar House, just look for the big white tent. Stop by and make a free craft, play in the GIANT sand pile, create a masterpiece on the HUGE chalkboard, become a "Farmer for a Day", take a cruise in our Toddler Driving School, start the famous Lancaster Fair Scavenger Hunt or take a ride on the Lancaster Fair Train.

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