August 21 – 23, 2026

Bridgewater Country Fair

73rd Annual · Bridgewater, Connecticut

Three days of rides, roast beef sandwiches, livestock, contests and small-town Connecticut at its best — all run by volunteers, all supporting our fire department.

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Hours

  • Friday 4:00 pm – 11:00 pm
  • Saturday 8:00 am – 11:00 pm
  • Sunday 8:00 am – 6:00 pm

Admission

  • General $10.00
  • Seniors (60+) $8.00
  • Veterans (valid ID) $8.00
  • Children 12 & under Free
  • 3-day pass $25.00

Group sales (12+ tickets): fair@bvfd.org

Getting here

The Bridgewater Fair Grounds
100 Main Street South
Bridgewater, CT 06752

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Free parking

No dogs or pets are allowed on the fairgrounds.

Credit & debit cards accepted at all gates, rides, food tents and vendors.

Why this fair matters

Your ticket keeps our fire trucks running

The Bridgewater Fair is the main source of income for the Bridgewater Volunteer Fire Department — the last self-sustaining fire department in the State of Connecticut. We take no tax revenue from the Town of Bridgewater. We own, maintain and run our apparatus, buildings and property, including these fairgrounds. Every sandwich, ride bracelet and raffle ticket helps keep it that way. Thank you for supporting us in this huge endeavor.

What’s at the fair

Three days, something for everyone

Fair food being prepared at the Bridgewater Country Fair

Legendary fair food

Over-the-coals roast beef, 16-hour pulled pork, tacos, fried dough and more — all cooked by our volunteer firefighters and EMS members.

See every food tent →
Crowds enjoying the midway at the Bridgewater Country Fair

Rides & midway

Rides by Tufano Amusements all weekend. Friday night: a $40 unlimited-ride bracelet, 5–10 pm.

Ride details →
Fire trucks in the Bridgewater Fair Fireman's Parade

The Fireman’s Parade

Friday at 6:45 pm: fire companies from across Connecticut and New York march down Main Street with bands, color guard and antique apparatus.

Parade info →
2026 Bridgewater Fire and EMS raffle sign

Win a 2026 Toyota Tacoma

The BVFD raffle: five prizes topped by a Tacoma Pro Double Cab i-FORCE MAX hybrid. Tickets $20. Drawing Monday, August 24.

Raffle details →
Thank you

Our 2025 sponsors

These local businesses make the fair possible. 2026 sponsors will be announced soon — interested? Email fair@bvfd.org.