​Sept 12 - Sept 15, 2024 The Four Town Fair is considered the oldest continuous Agricultural Fair in Connecticut. It happened in the winter of 1838-1839. People commented: Let’s have a contest! People gathered to have their contest; and 420 cows and oxen showed up. Nobody had ever seen so many cows and oxen in […]

September 13 - 29, 2024 Welcome to the biggest party on the East Coast! Eastern States Exposition, home of The Big E, has presented the finest livestock, the most innovative commercial, industrial and artistic developments, and the highest caliber of varied entertainment to the people of the Northeastern United States for more than a century. […]

Fun for all ages: Observe (and pat) the brand new baby turkeys; Feed the lambs; Collect eggs; Feed the laying hens & roosters and learn why organic, pasture-raised eggs & poultry are so important. Climb on the tractors for photo ops. Check the ponds for frogs, turtles and snakes!  Kids 4 and under are free. […]