Durham Fair Grounds

Went to see Pat Benitar. But I would not go there again. Dangerous and unorganized exit from fair grounds. I usually go to the Big E every year. Much better.
3 8 years ago (08-04-2018)

First of all let me say I live in town of the fair. It's a fair and everyone goes to the fair for one reason or other. But this year I've noticed that there is a lot of places to eat then there ever was. The fair is now 4 days long. The best time to go is the first day and when the gates open. Later in the day there is wall to wall of people. The shows are very good at night. You just need to get to the show early enough to pick your spot to sit. There are plenty of places to sit and rest and the restrooms are very clean with changing tables for babies. There are a couple of hills you need to manage at this fair. No matter how you look at this you'll have a good time. Enjoy
4 8 years ago (24-09-2017)

I hear this is the largest Agricultural Fair in the state, and the size of the pumpkin entries seemed to prove that. They were HUGE !!! ( see photos I took. numbers on pumpkin is its weight in lbs.) Good food selection. I think that this fair is "Dry", a.k.a. NO alcohol served. I believe this is in attempt to make this fair more "family friendly" Saw a few monster trucks and the demolition derby the day I was there good times when it comes around in the late summer, early fall 😊
4 8 years ago (24-09-2017)

Huge fair, and walking all those hills burn some of the calories you’re sure to consume. Best of all the fairs.
5 8 years ago (04-04-2018)

I went when I was a kid and just started going back in the past 3 years. So much has changed but for the good. Its grown into a Big E contender with less walking. The fair is awesome with way more rides and games then a carnival. The food variety is crazy. They have some of the best food at any fair I have ever went to. And I'm a Chef so I know my food. Lol
5 8 years ago (26-09-2017)