New Hampshire - Merrimack Valley

Deerfield Fair
Routes 43 and 107
Deerfield, NH
Phone: 603-463-7421

September 30-October 3, 2010

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Livestock exhibits and competitions, live music, family circus, magician, pig scramble, scavenger hunt, strolling performers. Admission: Adults, $10; seniors on Thursday and Friday, $7; children age 12 and younger, free. Hours: Thursday-Saturday, 8 a.m.-10 p.m.; Sunday, 8 a.m.- 7 p.m. Information: www.deerfieldfair.com/

Hillsborough County Agricultural Fair
4H Center, Hilldale Road and River Road
New Boston, NH
Phone: 603-391-7821

September 10-12, 2010

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The midway is open and offers games and rides for everyone. The exhibit halls are open with 4-H, Grange and open class exhibits. Friday Night is also highlighted by the Giant Pumpkin Weigh Off, ending with a fireworks display. On Saturday, the cowboy mounted shooters return this year fair. Shooters from Canada, Connecticut, New York and locally will compete in this year’s top prize. ATV pulls also take place Saturday. Sunday rounds off the weekend with the all-day truck pull. Also Sunday afternoon is the lamb and pig auctions. More entertainment on stage until the fair closes at 5 p.m. Information: http://hcafair.com/

Hopkinton Fair
Near I-89 at Exit 7
Contoocook, NH
Phone: 603-746-4191

September 2-6, 2010

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Livestock exhibits, home and garden exhibits, the Morrill Family Farm Museum, maple sugarhouse, midway by Fiesta Shows, demolition derby, monster trucks, motocross bikes, horse and ox pulling competitions, live entertainment. Hours: Gate opens at 8 a.m. and close 5 p.m. on Monday and 11 p.m. Thursday through Sunday. Information: www.hsfair.org/

Hudson Kiwanis PumpkinFest & Family Fun Fair
210 Derry Street (Route 102)
Hudson, NH
Phone: 603-880-1516

October 15 - 17, 2010

A celebration of Fall Family Fun, complete with carnival midway, over 50 crafters, food, live bands, Cow Pie Bingo $500 cash prize, kids activities, food, and more. Time: Friday, 5 - 10 p.m.; Saturday, noon - 10 p.m.; Sunday, noon - 5 p.m. Cost: free. Information: 603-880-1516 or visit www.hudsonpumpkinfest.com.

Mahrajan -- Manchester, NH
Our Lady of the Cedars Church, 140 Mitchell Street
Manchester, NH

August 21, 2010

Mahrajan (mah-ra-jan), the Arabic word for festival, is a celebration of Middle Eastern culture with food and the music of Lebanon. Enjoy lamb kabobs, falafel, tabbouleh and pastries, Arabic music and dancing, a gift bazaar, a wine tasting and activities for kids.
 Time: Saturday, noon to 9 p.m; Sunday, 1 to 7 p.m.
Cost: Admission is free.
 Information: www.mahrajan-nh.com.