Everything you need to know about the berlin fair in 2025

The Berlin Fair, otherwise known as "the biggest little fair in Connecticut" is one that's highly anticipated each and every year. The entire school district is given the day off and multiple local companies and community members volunteer to put on one of the state's most popular fairs. From classic fried foods to various rides, carnival booths, and a beer/wine pavilion that rivals others, the Berlin Fair is a place to come if you're looking for great food, entertainment, and fun.

Want to see what other fairs are happening across the state this fall? I’ve put together a full calendar of Connecticut fairs here as well.

When Is the berlin Fair 2025?

The Berlin Fair is a four-day event running from Thursday, September 11th to Sunday, September 14th this year. It opens at 4:00 pm on Thursday and closes at 10:00 pm that night. Friday the Berlin Fair opens again at 11:00 am and closes that night at 10:00 pm, Saturday it opens at 9:00 am and closes at 10:00 pm, and Sunday it opens at 9:00 am and closes at 7:00 pm for the final night.

Where Is the berlin Fair Located?

The Berlin Fair is located at the Berlin Fairgrounds in East Berlin, Connecticut. Specifically, the fair address is at 430 Beckley Road, and it's located just down the street from the Berlin Convenience & Deli.

How Much are tickets to the berlin fair?

General admission for anyone 12 years or older is $15.00 cash or $17.50 if you use a credit card. Children 11 years old and under get in free, as well as students who visit between the times of 11:00 am - 2:00 pm on Friday. Seniors over the age of 62 years old can get in with $10.00 cash or $11.00 using credit card at the gate. Active military members with valid identification get in free while veterans with identification are permitted to pay $10.00 in cash or $11.00 using credit card at the gate. There are also four day passes available. An adult four day pass is $40.00 cash or $45.50 if using credit card, while a senior four day pass is $30.00 cash or $31.00 if using a credit card.

berlin Fair History & Tradition

The Berlin Fair has been part of Connecticut’s history since it began as a Harvest Festival in 1882, later becoming the State Agricultural Fair in the early 1900s before being revived in 1948 by the Berlin Lions Club. Today, it continues as one of the state’s major fall events, featuring livestock shows, tractor pulls, pie-eating contests, frog-jumping contests, rides, and music. The fair also provides community groups with a chance to raise money through food stands, games, and local booths. Over the years, proceeds have gone toward scholarships, youth programs, senior activities, and organizations like the Fidelco Guide Dog Foundation and the CT Lions Low Vision Center. Held each September at the Berlin Fairgrounds, the fair is a long-running tradition that welcomes visitors from near and far.

Berlin Fair Events & Schedule

From Berlin's Got Talent and demolition derby to tractor pulls, double figure eight racing, and concerts, the Berlin Fair has so many different events and forms of entertainment spread out across four days that it would make your head spin. To take a look at the full event schedule, click here.

berlin Fair Rides & Wristband info

Dreamland Amusements is the proud provider of all of the Berlin Fair rides. including but not limited to the ferris wheel, the Zipper, the Gravitron 3000, and the Dream Catcher. Each ride costs about 2 to 4 tickets, depending on the ride. Tickets can be purchased individually, in packs, or riders can use a wristband. The current on-sale wristband pricing is $37 for unlimited rides on Thursday or Sunday (or $35 if you pay in cash) and $42 for unlimited rides Friday or Saturday ($40 if you pay in cash). If you would prefer to buy tickets, singular tickets cost $1.50 each, a pack of 2o tickets costs $32 ($30 cash discount) or a pack of 50 tickets, which includes one free ride, costs $62 ($60 cash discount). For the presale prices, click here to purchase your wristbands or tickets in advance online.

Food & Drinks at the berlin Fair

From classics like fried dough, freedom fries, and fair lemonade to big, sugar raised donuts, meatball bombs, and thai food, the Berlin Fair has every possible food you could crave on fair day. There's both commercial food vendors (vendors who are at every fair, like the baked potato booths, ice cream booths, etc) and non-profit vendors like the American Legion, Lions Club, local churches, and local fire departments to choose from. For a complete list of all the food that's going to be at the Berlin Fair this year, as well as new foods for the 2025 fair, navigate to the official fair website.

PARKING & TRANSPORTATION FOR THE BERLIN FAIR

The Berlin Fair offers free, onsite parking at the fairgrounds, located at 430 Beckley Road in Berlin. However, parking fills up super quickly, especially on the weekends, which is why the Berlin Lions Club recommends utilizing the free shuttle bus service that runs continuously on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday of the fair. To use the shuttle, simply park your car at Assa Abloy (located at 275 Deming Road) or Eversource (located at 107 Selden Street) and wait for the next bus. When leaving the fair to get onto the shuttle and go back home, you'll notice a large sign marking shuttle buses near the North Entrance.

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The Berlin Fair is more than just a weekend event — it’s a tradition that continues to bring the community together year after year. If you’re planning a trip to Connecticut in the fall, it’s a must-see stop. Be sure to scroll down for more Connecticut-related blogs where I share other guides, fairs, and seasonal events you won’t want to miss. And don’t forget to subscribe so you can keep up with my latest travel tips — from exploring hidden gems in Connecticut to adventures abroad across the 17 countries I’ve visited.