You’re Invited: The 72nd Annual Bridgewater Country Fair

One of the few authentic large country fairs remaining in CT takes place this weekend, August 15th, 16th and 17th in Bridgewater, CT, at 100 Main St. South, 34 miles from Main St. Westport, about a 50 minute drive.

All the attractions associated with the fair, the annual fundraiser for the Bridgewater Volunteer Fire Department now in it’s 72nd year can be found here. Prize winning animals, including draft and miniature ponies, tractor pulls, pig racing, border collie demo, wood carving and more. The main event for 2025 is Chachi “The Rocket Man” Valencia. The World’s Biggest Human Cannonball.  Free Flying thru the air at speeds of (55mph), heights over (65’) and distances of (165’), landing in a narrow net set 20’ off the ground!! He was at the 2012 London Olympics closing ceremonies.

Accompanying Chachi will be Tim Dyson and his motorcycle crew featuring the globe of death and his 80’ freestyle jump. Also featured is the Flippinout Trampoline Show. They are a team of top athletes from North America including Olympic Medalists, National Champions, National Team Members, Ninja Warriors, professional action sports athletes, Olympic Hopefuls, and top tier show professionals, who perform extreme trampoline shows.

There are multiple live music performers, a number of rides, a midway, awesome foods including fresh picked corn on the cob and the fair’s signature superb roast beef.

Parking is free and the admission is $10.00, with Seniors and Veterans’ tickets at $8.00. children under 12 are admitted free. The fair opening ceremonies begin today, Friday August 15th at 6:30PM followed by a parade down Main St. at 6:45PM.