Guilford Fair 2026: Tickets, Hours, Directions, Parking, Shuttle Bus
PLEASE NOTE: All information is subject to change. This page is updated as needed, so please bookmark and check back.
**New option for 2026 – Purchase Fair tickets online:
2026 Guilford Fair Hours
Friday, September 18
4:00pm — 11:00pm
Saturday, September 19
9:00am — 11:00pm
Sunday, September 20
9:00am — 7:00pm
Tickets and On-Site Parking
Adults/Children 12 & up – $15.00
Senior Citizens (*62 & up) – $10.00
Veterans & current Military (with ID) – $10.00
Children 11 & under – Free
Parking On Site – $10.00
ATMs available at Main Fair Entrance.
Shuttle Bus with Free Parking
Reduce stress and save! Free Parking with Shuttle Bus service to the Fairgrounds is available via the satellite parking lot, located at 1575 Boston Post Road, Guilford, just off of I-95/Exit 57. Please click here for more info ->
Ride Tickets & Wristbands
Full Midway and Rides by Rockwell Amusements. Get detailed information about ride tickets and wristbands here ->
PLEASE NOTE: Outside alcohol is prohibited on the Fairgrounds and in the Fair parking lots. Alcoholic beverage purchases and consumption are permitted with ID bracelets from the Thimble Island Brewery tent inside the Fairgrounds.
The following items may not be brought into the Fairgrounds: Coolers, Backpacks, Beverage and Water bottles or containers. All bags are subject to search.
Note: PETS are not permitted on the Fairgrounds, including the Parking Lots.
The Guilford Fairgrounds are handicapped accessible, and accessible parking is available at THE FAIRGOUNDS ON-SITE PARKING LOT ONLY. Please note that the shuttle buses/remote parking lot do not provide handicapped accessibility.
Performances & Showtimes are subject to change and/or cancellation due to weather or other unforseen issues. No refunds are given due to such circumstances.
Find the Guilford Fairgrounds on Google Maps
Directions to the Fairgrounds:
Contacts:
Volunteer at the Guilford Fair!
Are you (or someone you know) interested in covering the gates, selling or collecting tickets? Get info here ->
Fair Office:
203-453-3543
*From September 1 – September 30; otherwise via email: info@guilfordfair.org
General Information:
info@guilfordfair.org
Press/Media Queries
mairi.bryan108@gmail.com
Fair Vendors/Booth Rentals:
concessions@guilfordfair.org
Rental of the Guilford Fairgrounds:
rentals@guilfordfair.org
Fair Entries:
entries@guilfordfair.org
Entertainment:
entertainment@guilfordfair.org
Security Department:
security@guilfordfair.org
Guilford Fair Day Parade:
guilfordfairparade.com
