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Sandwich Fair

7 Wentworth Hill Road · Sandwich, NH

Why you should go…

Held every Columbus Day weekend on its own fairgrounds, the Sandwich Fair is a traditional agricultural fair with livestock shows, competitions, food vendors, and rides. It has run for well over a century and remains one of the Lakes Region's biggest fall traditions.

  • #county fair
  • #fall foliage
  • #livestock
  • #columbus day

Good to know

General sightseeing guidance

Habits that pay off across this whole category, not rules for this one venue. Always check the official site for the specifics.

  • The forecast is part of the ticket

    Haze, low cloud, and rain flatten a view. Clear-day visits are worth rearranging your plans for.

  • Golden hour sells out first

    Sunset slots at observation decks and cruises are the first to go, so book those further ahead.

  • Dress a layer warmer

    It is always breezier up high and out on the water than it feels at street level.

  • Timed entry is common

    Plenty of landmarks release tickets in windows rather than at the door, so check before you walk over.

What's around here?

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