We look forward to seeing you for the 68th Annual Canterbury Fair on July 25th – “Always the last Saturday in July!”

Canterbury Fair Provides Fun for the Entire Family An annual volunteer-run celebration of small-town community.

Always the last Saturday in July, this year’s fair is on July 25^th from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. in Canterbury Center.

This year marks the 68th Year!

True to historic fashion, the fair will once again kickoff with the Woodchuck Classic 5k Road Race and 2K Chipmunk Classic Kids Run. *** Click on Woodchuck Classic tab at the top of this page for 2026 Race Details as well as a Registration Page Link.

The Canterbury Fair will also include your old time favorites. Some of these include children’s games , a huge What-Not “tag” Sale, a used book sale, an abundance of live music, antique vehicles, artisans, woodworking demonstrations, more than enough home baked goods to last the rest of your summer months and lunch offerings to satisfy every craving!

Returning this 68th year and more! New Food Trucks added to our regular goodies! Look for “Teenie Wienies” and “CheeseLouise” and “Glizzy Wagon” this year! …. great additions! Canterbury knows “variety is the spice of life!” (Don’t forget to purchase the popular home made frappes to wash it down.)

Many local organizations lend a hand to make the Fair a success and EVERYONE looks forward to the chicken barbecue! Tickets are available for sale throughout the morning of the fair. A full plate fit for a king. (and queen!)

Music will fill Canterbury Center for most of the day with a number of musicians. There’s a little entertainment for everyone’s taste. Old-time favorites are always offered and new musicians are added to the mix each year. 2026 will not disappoint.

Plan your visit with a tap, twirl, song, and dance.

Mr. Aaron will start us off at 11am in front of the library. Suzuki Strings will perform at the bandstand from 12-1 Lindsey Schust & the Ragged Mt. Band will play from 10:30-11:30 and 2-3pm

How can you go wrong listening while sitting comfortably under the shade of one of Canterbury’s beautiful, big maple trees?

The Canterbury Historical Society uses Fair Day to open their exhibits in the Elkins Memorial Building. (once the town’s library). Their one-room schoolhouse is also open as a museum for the Fair. Come learn what community members are so proud to be part of. This years’ display and information will support the upcoming Tricentennial Event happening in 2027. Hard to believe Canterbury will be 300 years old! Wow! Many interesting historic facts to be learned. Visit the Tricentennial booth at the Fair as well to find out more or get your photo taken at the photo board.

Parking is available nearby- Free shuttle to and from the Fair. Canterbury Center is closed to vehicular traffic during Fair Hours. Fun and Safe!

Net proceeds from the fair benefit the Canterbury Fund which aids local families in need and supports scholarships for deserving students.

*** PLEASE NOTE: The fair is in a quaint, rural, country village and has very spotty Wi fi access. It would be wise to have cash on hand for purchases. We would hate to have you miss out on a delicious lunch, yummy pastry, artistic craft, or Chicken Bar-B-Q!

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We look forward to seeing you for the 68th Annual Canterbury Fair on July 25th – “Always the last Saturday in July!”

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