Off Season Storage & Year Round Events

Off-Season Storage

Looking for a place to store a car, boat or other items for the winter? We have indoor space available for rent from October through April. The space is unheated and has concrete floors. The price is $25 per foot of linear storage space.

2025 Move-In Dates & Information:

  • Storage spaces will be handled by reservation with a $50 non-refundable deposit. 2024 customers have until June 30, 2025 to secure their reservation. Deposits can be paid at spring pickup.
  • New customers are welcome to join the waiting list by submitting the Waiting List Form. Please follow the directions on the form.

For more information about Off-Season Storage, please contact Pat Whitehouse at [email protected].

Year Round Events

The Fair Grounds is host to several events organized by the Durham Fair as well as outside organizations during the off season. Both the grounds and some buildings are available to rent from May through August for your special event. Any alcohol service must be approved by the Executive Board in advance.

Our Facilities Include

1: Cow Palace

  • 160' x 220' metal building
  • 35,200 square feet of total exhibit space
  • Concrete flooring. Electric. Restrooms.

2: The Barnyard

  • 100' x 200' metal building
  • 20,000 square feet of total exhibit space
  • Concrete flooring. Electric.

3: Center Stage

  • A covered stage with hillside seating

4: Midway

  • Large open field (mostly level) which can be used for parking (up to 400 cars) or outdoor vendors

5: Limited Camping

  • Water and electric (no sewer)

For rental information contact the Year Round Events Team [email protected]. A prospective renter package with further information will be provided.

Off Season Event Rental Information

We would love to help you host a successful event on our grounds. Our facilities are well maintained and have great access from Rt. 17 and Rt 68. Located in the middle of the state we are close to I-91 and an abundant number of hotels within 20 minutes (in Wallingford).

We base our rental fees on the following:

  • Facilities used (building, parking, bathrooms, midway (open space), camping, water, electric, garbage)
  • Number of days of use

No two events have the same needs in terms of building usage, parking, set up time, etc. Please use the following numbers for estimating purposes only. 

All events must submit a plot plan and a description of the event to the Town Emergency Services Chiefs for review. Emergency services such as a fire watch, police presence, and ambulance support may be required by the Chiefs depending on the scope of the event.

Food vendors and food service are reviewed by the Connecticut River Area Health District (CRAHD). All Food Trucks must be inspected by the CRAHD and the Fire Marshal in advance of the event. Contact information for the CRAHD can be found at: www.crahd.info