| Contocook, New Hampshire hosts the state fair | | | | your eyes and Mounted Shooting Shows which |
| each year as a Labor Day weekend tradition | | | | are a mix of the old west and cavalry with barrel |
| from Aug 31st to Sept. 4th and you'll find that | | | | racing, historical reenactments and of course |
| make it an annual tradition of your own is fun and | | | | sharp shooting.Those who like Horse and Oxen |
| easy. The New Hampshire State Fair is also | | | | Pulls should wander over to the Durgin Pulling |
| known as the Hopkinton State Fair so do | | | | Arena. All of the events in this arena are free |
| remember not to get too confused if you find | | | | don't worry about the arena filling up too quickly |
| directions for this fair when you are actually | | | | because it's got 2,000 seats waiting for fairgoers |
| looking for a route to the other fair, since they | | | | to fill them. Other typical animal shows can be |
| are one and the same.Free entertainment at the | | | | found in the Hood Arena where you can find |
| fair often includes death defying motorbike shows | | | | Working Steer Shows, Sheep Shows, Dairy |
| held during the first couple of days of the fair. | | | | Shows, Dairy Goat Shows, and 4-H Shows.The |
| Sometimes you may also find stunt bike shows | | | | state fair is about 15 to 20 minutes from Concord |
| with similar thrills but performed on a bicycle, | | | | and about 90 minutes from Boston and parking is |
| check it out. This is an excellent show to catch | | | | available at the fairgrounds for a minimal price.Gail |
| for dare devil tricks such as balancing on a high | | | | Leino is known throughout the internet world as |
| wire and because its included in your general | | | | Mrs. Party. She has become the internet's leading |
| admission. Some Tractor Pulls at the fair will be | | | | authority on selecting the best possible party |
| free and some won't. You'll need to pay close | | | | supplies with clever themes. Her simple party |
| attention to the fair's program in order to find | | | | planning approach demostrates how to use proper |
| which pulls cost extra or risk being disappointed | | | | manners while teaching etiquette with |
| by missing a show.Some other interesting shows | | | | organizational skills. She shares lots of interesting |
| to be found at the fair include a Rock Fountain | | | | fun facts. See travel vacations for more tips and |
| Carving Show where you can literally watch | | | | holiday spot destinations. |
| artists carve a water fountain from rock before | | | | |