The Wapping Fair in South Windsor CT Starts September 8, 2011
One of the great traditions of South Windsor CT is the Wapping Fair. The Wapping Fair began in 1892 to help the Wapping School District. The location has changed several times over the years, but in 2007 it left Rye Street Park where it had been for almost 40 years and was set up in Evergreen Walk. Year after year, the fair continues to be a great success in terms of attendance and growth of exhibits and events.
The South Windsor Jaycees sponsors and organizes the event Wapping Fair and uses the proceeds toward various community projects. In the past, money has been donated to town departments and services and to fund many of the programs that the Jaycees sponsor throughout the year.
This year will continue many of the main events of recent years, but it will also focus on life in the "olden" days with demonstrations of candle making, wood carving, and chair making. In addition, some of the highlights this year include:
- Amusement Rides
- Hot Dog Pig Races
- Sword Swallower, Roderick Russell
- Acrobat and Contortionist, Jayna Lee
- Beyond Limitz Wrestling
- Ed the Wizard
- Doodlebugs
- Ronald McDonald
- Animal demonstrations
- Contests (including baking, quilting, art, spelling)
- Food Vendors
There are also many music events planned throughout the entire fair. For a schedule of performers, you can download the 2011 Entertainment Lineup.
The fair will be open Thursday, September 8, 2011 through Sunday, September 11, 2011.
- Thursday: 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM
- Friday: 6:00 PM to 11:00 PM
- Saturday: 10:00 AM to 11:00 PM
- Sunday: 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Tickets are:
- Adults: $6
- Children over 57": $6
- Children under 57": Free
- Seniors (65 and older): $3
For information on ride bracelets (unlimited rides) and $3 off coupons, check out the Wapping Fair's General Information Page. Here you can also get indepth information on all the activities that are offered.
Or you can just visit, stroll around, and find out for yourself what a great time the Wapping Fair in South Windsor CT is!
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Great Localism post, Peggy. I love events like this. There's lots to do for everyone and never a dull moment. Must be some great food there as well. Hope you get to go and enjoy!
Thanks, Barbara! I hope the rain stops for the start of it today! I think we have already gotten 8 inches this week!