Parking

Parking

Parking in the Durham Fair operated lots is $5 per day/single entry. A list of parking lots, with links to Google Maps, is provided below.

Shuttle buses are provided to transport visitors from the parking lots to the fairgrounds. There is no visitor parking available directly on the fairgrounds.

Please note:  school buses are used to shuttle fairgoers between the parking lots and the fairgrounds. They are usually very full, and therefore are not able to accommodate large strollers, wagons, and other bulky items. (Small collapsible strollers are typically fine.) If you do need to bring bulkier items to the Fair, it may be easier for you to use one of the privately-operated parking lots within walking distance of the fairgrounds.

Handicapped parking will be at Durham Community Center (Korn School) on Thursday, and at Coginchaug High School Friday through Sunday. Special buses for use by handicapped persons are available to provide transportation from the parking area to the fairgrounds. A valid state permit is required to park in the handicapped parking lot.

Addresses and Links to Parking Lots

Directions

The Durham Fair is located near the junctions of Routes 68, 17 and 77 in Durham, CT.  (Map)

  • From the Hartford Area: I91 South to exit 15 (Wallingford/Route 68) and follow the Durham Fair signs to the nearest parking lot.
  • From the New Haven Area: I91 North to Exit 15 (Wallingford/Route 68); at the end of the exit ramp turn right onto Route 68 and follow the Durham Fair signs to the nearest parking lot.
  • From the Shoreline Area: I95 to Exit 58 (Guilford); follow Route 77 North towards Durham and follow the Durham Fair signs to the nearest parking lot.
  • From the Waterbury Area: I84 East to 691 East to Route 66 to Route 147 and follow the Durham Fair signs to the nearest parking lot.

Volunteers, Vendors, Honorary Members, and Sponsors

IMPORTANT NOTE: Due to wet conditions, White’s Parking Lot will only be open for parking for livestock camping, motorized events, and vendor stock trucks only.

  • V parking passes are valid at any Durham Fair operated shuttle lot.
  • D13 parking passes are valid at the Coginchaug and Strickland lots Friday, Saturday and Sunday. However, it is recommended to avoid Strickland after 12 PM on those days. On Thursday, D13 is valid only at the Strickland lot.
  • Coginchaug High School: (Fri. – Sun. starting at 7:30 AM): 135 Pickett Lane (off of Rte. 17), Durham
  • Tilcon: (Fri. starting at 5 PM & Saturday. – Sun. starting at 7:30 AM) 1605 Durham Rd., Wallingford
  • White’s parking lot (livestock camping, motorized events, and vendor stock trucks only): 76 Maple Ave., Durham
  • Closed for 2023: Strickland’s and Greenbacker’s parking lots