The 176th Franklin County Fair
September 4-7, 2025

Exhibitor's Handbook

This is your one stop for information to exhibit in the Roundhouse and Youth Hall, or to enter your Horse, Cow, Chicken, Rabbit, Sheep, or Oxen at the Fair.

The 2024 Exhibitor's Handbook is available below:

Demolition Derby on Sunday

The Stoney Roberts Demolition Derby will take place on Sunday, September 8, 2024 at 6pm

Preferred ticket admission into the Grandstand is 5pm
General Admission entry time is 5:15pm

Information regarding car requirements can be found on the Stoney Roberts website.

Truck Pulls on Saturday

Truck pulls will be held Saturday, September 7, 2024 at 5:30pm in the grandstand. There is no charge to view the show with paid fair admisison and tickets are not required.

Truck pullers can start arriving at 3pm. Fee is $30 per truck and includes gate admission for the driver and a guest.

Registration Questions: PJ at 860-662-0560 or email: Cttruckpullersclub@gmail.com

Classes include:
6800 factory stock; 6200 street stock; 6500 enhanced gas; 7000 open gas diesel; 8500 work stock diesel; 8000 enhanced diesel

Midway Rides

The Coleman Brothers Midway returns for family fun and thrills.

Midway Hours:

• Thursday: Open at 4pm
• Friday: Open at 4pm
• Saturday: Open at 12pm
• Sunday: Open at 12pm

Wristbands to ride all the rides for one price are available every day and go on sale at the hours listed above.

Franklin County Fair Hours

• Thursday: Gate opens at 3pm
• Friday: Gate opens at 3pm
• Saturday: Gate opens at 8am
• Sunday: Gate opens at 8am

There is no set closing time for the fair, though generally it's open until at least 9pm on Thursday and Sunday, and at least 10pm on Friday and Saturday. Poor weather may result in an earlier closing time.

Franklin County Fair Gate Admission 2024

• Adult (18-59): $12
  Opening Night Special: $9
• Senior (60 +): $9
• Active Military & Vets (With ID): $9
• Youth (9-17): $9
• Age 8 & Under: Free
• Parking: $10

Franklin County Fair Building Hours

• Thursday: 3 – 9 p.m.
  (Roundhouse at 5 p.m.)
• Friday: 3 – 9 p.m.
• Saturday: 10 a.m. – 9 p.m.
• Sunday: 10 a.m. – 8 p.m.

Buildings include Roundhouse, Youth Hall, Fish & Wildlife, Dole Building, Baby Barnyard, Grandstand, Poultry, and Rabbits.

The Fair Museum, located near the show ring, is open:

• Thursday: 3 - 8 p.m.
• Friday: 3 - 8 p.m.
• Saturday: 8:30 a.m. - 8 p.m.
• Sunday: 8 a.m.- 8 p.m.